Bellevue
Nano/Powder Brows
Zara: $775 · $100 deposit
Amanda Banks: $1,195 · $395 deposit
Microblading · Scottsdale, Arizona
Microblading in Scottsdale, so natural nobody knows.
Founded and led by Amanda Banks, International Grand Master Permanent Makeup Artist and former American Academy of Micropigmentation Board Member. 10,000+ treatments performed across the Bellevue and Scottsdale studios. Natural results that age beautifully over the years, not just months.
10,000+ Treatments
Grand Master Artist
Former AAM Board Member
5.0 ★ 51 Reviews
Scottsdale, AZ
Real Eastside client work
Microblading client results
Microblading · individual results vary
Microblading · individual results vary
Microblading · individual results vary
Microblading · individual results vary
Microblading · individual results vary
Microblading · individual results vary
In Short
Designed with you, before treatment.
We consider your goals, skin and existing work before recommending a brow technique. Your artist maps the shape in pencil, refines it with you and gets your approval before pigment is applied.
Founded by Amanda Banks, International Grand Master Permanent Makeup Artist and former AAM Board Member. Artists are personally trained to Eastside’s standards.
Read Michelle N.’s September 13, 2026 review about natural brow color and shape. Individual experiences vary.
Microblading at Eastside Microblading & Beauty’s Scottsdale, AZ studio is a eyebrow technique performed by Amanda Banks, an International Grand Master Permanent Makeup Artist and former AAM Board Member, or an artist she has personally trained. Results last 12 to 18 months for most clients and heal soft, natural, and hair-stroke-believable. The studio has performed 10,000+ permanent makeup treatments and is rated 5.0 stars across 51 Google reviews as of 2026. You can book online or ask for a recommendation. Before treatment, every client is screened for medical contraindications and the brow plan is designed together. Pricing is confirmed during your qualification call.
This page documents the Scottsdale studio’s approach to microblading. Founded and led by Amanda Banks, International Grand Master Permanent Makeup Artist and former American Academy of Micropigmentation Board Member.
Microblading in Scottsdale is the natural, hair-stroke brow technique nobody can tell you've had done
Microblading at Eastside Microblading & Beauty in Scottsdale is a eyebrow technique that places individual hair-like strokes into the upper layer of the skin to create the look of fuller, more defined brows. The result heals soft, natural, and customized to your face shape, your skin type, and how the pigment will age on your skin over time. The studio’s signature commitment is that nobody knows you had it done. People notice your brows the way they notice good lighting in a beautiful room. They feel the difference without spotting the source.
What sets the Scottsdale studio’s microblading apart is what Eastside Microblading & Beauty calls The Eastside Standard: every artist personally trained by Amanda Banks, medical-grade safety, pigments that pass European safety standards, and a level of consultation depth that takes most clients three hours on their first visit. We are not a one-time transaction here. This is a lifetime relationship.
After over 10,000 permanent makeup treatments, you really have built an incredible tool belt to be able to tackle any skin type that walks in your door to create a beautiful, natural result.
Amanda Banks, Founder
Microblading is the right choice for:
- Clients with normal-to-dry skin who want a natural, hair-stroke look
- Clients with over-tweezed or thin brows who want to fill back in without a daily pencil
- Clients who want their brows to look like brows, not like makeup
Microblading is not right for everyone, and the honest answer is part of the service. Clients with oily skin, mature skin where hair strokes will not hold cleanly, or scar tissue from previous work are usually better candidates for nano brows or powder brows. Here is the simple way the Scottsdale team thinks about it:
| Technique | Best skin type | The look | Typical longevity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microblading | Normal to dry | Crisp individual hair strokes | 12 to 18 months |
| Nano brows | Oily, mature, or thin skin | Ultra-fine machine strokes | 18 to 30 months |
| Powder brows | Most skin types, including oily | Soft, filled-in makeup finish | 2 to 3 years |
We are the friend who is honest. We will tell you not only how microblading would look now, but how it is going to fade for you over time, based on your skin, your lifestyle, and your sun exposure. If you are a better fit for nano or powder, we will tell you that on your phone qualification call before your treatment.
Microblading Pricing
Microblading at the Scottsdale studio
The calendar lists current Nano/Powder appointments below. For a specific microblading plan, ask for your brow recommendation before selecting an appointment.
Scottsdale
Nano/Powder Brows
Amanda Banks: $795 · $195 deposit
Current Square listings checked September 21, 2026. Pricing varies by artist and service. Touch-ups are scheduled and charged separately. Choose your studio to review the service details and deposit before your visit.
- A detailed consultation with symmetry mapping and shape approval
- Pigment selection matched to your skin tone and how it will age
- The full hair-stroke application by a personally trained artist
- Your take-home healing kit and aftercare walkthrough
- Aftercare guidance; touch-ups are scheduled and charged separately
We recommend easy maintenance appointments every 1–4 years to keep brows looking fresh. They are priced separately. Pricing varies by location and is listed in the booking calendar. Get My Brow Recommendation to get your plan and pricing.
Ready to start microblading at the Scottsdale studio?
Booking begins with a pre-visit suitability review. The team confirms you are a good fit, designs your plan, then reserves your appointment.
Natural results that age beautifullyThe Eastside StandardSeason 14 Winner, The BLOXFDA-Cleared cryolipolysisBellevue · ScottsdaleEst. 2017We are the friend that is honestTens of thousands of treatmentsNatural results that age beautifullyThe Eastside StandardSeason 14 Winner, The BLOXFDA-Cleared cryolipolysisBellevue · ScottsdaleEst. 2017We are the friend that is honestTens of thousands of treatments
12 to 18 mo
Typical longevity
2 to 3 / 10
Most clients’ comfort
Hand tool
True hair strokes
Normal to dry
Ideal skin
Scottsdale, AZ
Our studio
The Eastside Process for Microblading in Scottsdale
You can book online or request a personal recommendation. Your appointment includes a detailed in-person consultation. Here is exactly how Eastside Microblading & Beauty performs microblading in Scottsdale, step by step.
1
The pre-visit suitability review
You can book online or request a personal recommendation. The studio screens for medical contraindications (pregnancy, autoimmune conditions, recent medications, skin conditions, prior PMU work), discusses your goals, and confirms whether microblading is right for your skin type. If you are a better candidate for nano or powder brows, we recommend that instead.
2
Skin assessment and numbing
At your appointment, the artist evaluates your skin type, brow density, and any prior PMU work. Topical 4% lidocaine is applied. No injectables. The technique is gentle enough that this is all most clients need. Numbing takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
3
Mapping and shape approval
Using symmetry software, your bone structure, and the ratios of your face, the artist draws your ideal brow shape with a pencil. You review and adjust the shape together until it is exactly what you want. No pigment goes in until you approve the shape.
4
Pigment selection
The artist selects pigment colors that blend with your natural brow color, your skin tone, and the way the pigment will fade over time. All pigments at Eastside Microblading & Beauty pass European safety standards. The selection is reviewed with you before application.
5
Hair-stroke application
Using a hand-tool microblade, the artist applies individual hair-like strokes following the shape you approved. Pigment is placed in the upper layer of skin. Most clients rate the discomfort 2 to 3 out of 10. Many fall asleep during the appointment.
6
Post-treatment walkthrough
The artist walks you through your healing kit, aftercare instructions, and what to expect at each healing stage. You leave with everything you need for the next several weeks.
7
Touch-up at 6 to 8 weeks
A perfecting touch-up 6 to 8 weeks after the initial session refines any areas that healed lighter than expected. A 6-to-8-week touch-up is not included in the treatment price.
Microblading in Scottsdale
The Eastside Standard, at our Scottsdale studio
The same artistry and natural results, delivered by the team Amanda personally trained, right here in Scottsdale, Arizona.
One standard, two studios
We run one standard across our Bellevue and Scottsdale studios, and we serve clients across the Scottsdale area. The full detail on technique and healing lives on our main microblading page.
Booking in Scottsdale
Our Scottsdale studio details, hours, and directions are below. Book online or request a personal recommendation. We review suitability before your visit; appointments are required.
I always joke that since you waited to come to us, we have the most experience now.Amanda Banks, Founder
Natural results that age beautifully.
The same standard and the same team, now at our Scottsdale studio.
"I always joke that since you waited to come to us, we have the most experience now"
Most people are nervous about microblading because they have seen the wrong examples. We have all seen somebody who went on a discount site, or went to somebody who had just started, and ended up with a shape that was too bold or a color that turned. We all have a friend whose brows are a little too much.
Eastside Microblading & Beauty is the opposite of that. The Scottsdale studio’s clients are the ones who research the most, who are the pickiest, who want their brows to look like brows, not makeup. The technique is gentle enough that most clients rate the discomfort 2 or 3 out of 10. Many fall asleep during the appointment.
Symmetry is one of the things Eastside is known for. We use symmetry software, your bone structure, and the ratios of your face to map the right balance before a single stroke is placed. When the balance feels right, the whole face feels right. The Scottsdale microblading process is built around your face, not someone else's shape.
The other common worry is how it ages. Eastside Microblading & Beauty thinks about your results in years, not weeks. The pigment, the depth, the saturation, and the technique are all chosen for how they will look in 12 to 18 months, not just on healing day. And if your brows ever heal cooler or lighter than planned, the perfecting touch-up is where we correct it. That is the part most people do not consider, but the studio does.
Your first microblading visit at the Scottsdale studio
When you walk into the Scottsdale studio, the first thing you notice is how calm it feels. The lighting, the scent, everything is designed to help you feel at ease. Eastside Microblading & Beauty starts every appointment with a detailed consultation. The team uses symmetry software, your bone structure, and the ratios of your face to show you your ideal shape before any pigment is placed. The shape is drawn with a pencil first, and you fine-tune it together until it feels like you.
Next comes the pigment. The studio is expert at selecting a color and tone that blends with your features and ages well over time. That is the part most people do not think about, but the studio does. The treatment itself is gentle. Most clients rate the discomfort a 2 or 3 out of 10, and many fall asleep during their appointment. The studio uses topical 4% lidocaine only.
The full first appointment is unhurried by design. The studio blocks the time so nothing feels rushed. This is work on your face. It is not a quick appointment, and you deserve the care.
When the treatment is done, the team walks you through your healing timeline, your aftercare kit, and what to expect over the next several weeks, including your perfecting touch-up. Then comes the best part: once you heal, you get out of the shower, look in the mirror, and feel like yourself again.
Visit Us in Scottsdale
Where to find microblading in Scottsdale
Address
Eastside Microblading & Beauty8989 E Via Linda, Suite 107Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone
Hours
- Monday–Saturday
- By appointment
- Sunday
- By appointment
The Scottsdale studio operates by appointment only. Every visit begins with a pre-visit suitability review.
Parking
On-site parking is available at Suite 107.
The full microblading story
Technique, healing, and results in depth, on our main service page.
Common Questions
Microblading in Scottsdale FAQ
How long does microblading last at the Scottsdale studio?+
Microblading at Eastside Microblading & Beauty’s Scottsdale studio lasts 12 to 18 months for most clients. Pigment is placed in the upper layer of skin and fades gradually. the studio recommends easy maintenance appointments every 1–4 years to keep brows fresh. Your exact timeline depends on your skin type, sun exposure, skincare routine, and lifestyle. In Arizona’s strong sun, daily SPF on the brows slows fading, so the Scottsdale studio sends every client home with a sun-protection plan.
Does microblading hurt?+
Most clients rate the discomfort 2 or 3 out of 10. The technique at Eastside Microblading & Beauty is gentle enough that the studio uses topical 4% lidocaine only, with no injectables. Many clients fall asleep during the appointment.
Does microblading work on oily skin?+
It can, but hair strokes blur and fade faster on oily skin. For oily, mature, or very thin skin, the Scottsdale team usually recommends nano brows or powder brows instead, because they hold cleaner and last longer. Your skin type is assessed on your pre-visit suitability review before treatment, so you start with the right technique.
What is the difference between microblading and nano brows?+
Microblading uses a hand-tool microblade to place individual hair-like strokes and suits normal-to-dry skin. Nano brows use a single-needle machine to place ultra-fine strokes that hold better on oily, mature, or thin skin and last longer. The Scottsdale team recommends the right one for your skin during your qualification call.
How much does microblading cost in Scottsdale?+
Microblading pricing is confirmed during your pre-visit suitability review. Your initial appointment includes the consultation, mapping, pigment selection, hair-stroke application, healing kit. A 6-to-8-week touch-up is charged separately. Maintenance appointments every 1–4 years are priced separately. Eastside Microblading & Beauty does not run discount brow work.
Who performs microblading at the Scottsdale studio?+
Microblading at the Scottsdale studio is performed by Amanda Banks (International Grand Master Permanent Makeup Artist, former AAM Board Member, and founder of Eastside Microblading & Beauty) and by master artists Amanda has personally trained. Every artist is trained to the same Eastside Standard before working on clients.
Why do microbladed brows sometimes turn gray, red, or blue?+
That happens when pigment is placed too deep or a color is chosen that does not account for your skin’s undertone. The warm tones in a pigment fade first, leaving cooler tones behind. The Scottsdale studio selects color and depth specifically for how the pigment will age on your skin, which is why healed results stay natural rather than turning.
Can I get microblading if I have prior PMU work or am pregnant?+
It depends. The studio asks for photos of any prior PMU work before booking and will tell you honestly whether microblading over it is possible, whether removal is needed first, or whether powder brows are a better fit. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, recent medications, and certain autoimmune or skin conditions affect timing and candidacy. All of this is screened on your pre-visit suitability review.
About Amanda Banks
Founded and led by Amanda Banks
International Grand Master Artist
Former AAM Board Member
10,000+ Treatments
Founder, Beauty Angels Academy USA
Amanda Banks is the founder of Eastside Microblading & Beauty and the lead microblading artist at the Scottsdale studio. She is an International Grand Master Permanent Makeup Artist, a former member of the American Academy of Micropigmentation Board of Directors, and the founder of Beauty Angels Academy USA, a permanent makeup training network operating in 100+ countries. Amanda has personally performed and supervised over 10,000 treatments, and every artist at the Scottsdale studio is trained by her to the same Eastside Standard. Amanda is also a Beauty Angels Academy Grand Master Trainer, International Speaker, and Season 14 winner of TV’s “The Blox”.
Areas We Serve
Microblading for the greater Greater Phoenix area
Eastside Microblading & Beauty serves microblading clients from the Scottsdale studio across Scottsdale and Greater Phoenix, including Old Town Scottsdale, North Scottsdale, Kierland, McCormick Ranch, Gainey Ranch, Paradise Valley, Arcadia, and DC Ranch. Many clients drive in from the surrounding cities, and the studio keeps a closet where travel-in clients leave their bags during the appointment.
Looking for microblading closer to a specific city? These pages cover the surrounding markets the Scottsdale studio serves:
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