{"id":6,"date":"2026-09-11T03:10:48","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T03:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bladedbybrenda.com\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-09-11T03:12:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T03:12:26","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bladedbybrenda.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin>\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Fraunces:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..144,300..700;1,9..144,300..700&#038;family=Karla:ital,wght@0,300..700;1,300..700&#038;display=swap\">\n<style>\n  :root {\n    --porcelain: #f7f2ee;\n    --paper: #fdfbf9;\n    --ink: #251b17;\n    --ink-soft: #5c4c43;\n    --wine: #6d2e3c;\n    --wine-deep: #521f2b;\n    --rose: #c9a196;\n    --hairline: #e2d5cd;\n    --gold: #a98352;\n    --display: \"Fraunces\", Georgia, \"Times New Roman\", serif;\n    --body: \"Karla\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, sans-serif;\n  }\n  * { box-sizing: border-box; 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}\n  .alignfull, main .wp-block-group.has-global-padding { width: 100% !important; max-width: 100% !important; margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"topbar\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <a class=\"wordmark\" href=\"#top\">Bladed <em>by<\/em> Brenda<\/a>\n    <nav class=\"topnav\" aria-label=\"Site\">\n      <a href=\"#services\">Services<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#about\">About<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#work\">Work<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#microblading\">Microblading<\/a>\n      <a class=\"top-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/bladedbybrenda\">Book<\/a>\n    <\/nav>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<header class=\"hero\" id=\"top\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div>\n      <p class=\"kicker\">Chicago \u00b7 By appointment<\/p>\n      <h1>Brows mapped to <em>your<\/em> face, not a trend.<\/h1>\n      <p class=\"hero-sub\">Precision shaping, tint, and lamination by Brenda Alvarado, an Ulta-trained brow artist. Every appointment starts with a full mapping, so you see the shape before a single hair moves.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"btn-row\">\n        <a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/bladedbybrenda\">Book on Instagram<\/a>\n        <a class=\"btn btn-ghost\" href=\"#services\">See services<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n      <p class=\"hero-note\">DM <strong>@bladedbybrenda<\/strong> with your name and the service you want. Replies usually same day.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <figure class=\"map-figure\">\n      <svg viewBox=\"0 0 360 300\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Brow mapping diagram showing the three points of a mapped brow: bulb, arch, and tail\">\n        <line x1=\"80\" y1=\"30\" x2=\"80\" y2=\"270\" stroke=\"#c9a196\" stroke-width=\"1\" stroke-dasharray=\"3 5\"\/>\n        <line x1=\"205\" y1=\"30\" x2=\"205\" y2=\"270\" stroke=\"#c9a196\" stroke-width=\"1\" stroke-dasharray=\"3 5\"\/>\n        <line x1=\"300\" y1=\"30\" x2=\"300\" y2=\"270\" stroke=\"#c9a196\" stroke-width=\"1\" stroke-dasharray=\"3 5\"\/>\n        <line x1=\"40\" y1=\"205\" x2=\"330\" y2=\"205\" stroke=\"#e2d5cd\" stroke-width=\"1\"\/>\n        <g stroke=\"#4a332a\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" fill=\"none\">\n          <path d=\"M82 196 q6 -14 14 -18\" stroke-width=\"2.4\"\/>\n          <path d=\"M92 199 q7 -16 16 -21\" stroke-width=\"2.6\"\/>\n          <path d=\"M103 200 q8 -17 18 -23\" stroke-width=\"2.8\"\/>\n          <path d=\"M115 199 q9 -17 20 -24\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n          <path d=\"M128 197 q10 -16 22 -23\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n          <path d=\"M142 194 q11 -15 24 -21\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n          <path d=\"M157 190 q12 -13 25 -18\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n          <path d=\"M172 185 q12 -11 26 -14\" stroke-width=\"2.8\"\/>\n          <path d=\"M188 180 q12 -8 25 -10\" stroke-width=\"2.6\"\/>\n          <path d=\"M203 175 q13 -4 26 -3\" stroke-width=\"2.4\"\/>\n          <path d=\"M218 174 q13 0 26 4\" stroke-width=\"2.2\"\/>\n          <path d=\"M233 176 q13 3 25 9\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\n          <path d=\"M248 181 q12 5 23 12\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/>\n          <path d=\"M262 187 q11 6 21 13\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/>\n          <path d=\"M275 194 q10 5 18 11\" stroke-width=\"1.4\"\/>\n        <\/g>\n        <g fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#6d2e3c\" stroke-width=\"1.4\">\n          <path d=\"M74 190 l12 12 M86 190 l-12 12\"\/>\n          <path d=\"M199 168 l12 12 M211 168 l-12 12\"\/>\n          <path d=\"M294 199 l12 12 M306 199 l-12 12\"\/>\n        <\/g>\n        <g font-family=\"Karla, sans-serif\" font-size=\"11\" fill=\"#5c4c43\" letter-spacing=\"2\" text-anchor=\"middle\">\n          <text x=\"80\" y=\"248\">BULB<\/text>\n          <text x=\"205\" y=\"248\">ARCH<\/text>\n          <text x=\"300\" y=\"248\">TAIL<\/text>\n        <\/g>\n        <g font-family=\"Karla, sans-serif\" font-size=\"10\" fill=\"#a98352\" letter-spacing=\"2\" text-anchor=\"middle\">\n          <text x=\"190\" y=\"52\">MAPPED BEFORE SHAPED<\/text>\n        <\/g>\n      <\/svg>\n      <figcaption class=\"map-caption\">Bulb \u00b7 Arch \u00b7 Tail, measured to you<\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n<main>\n  <section id=\"services\">\n    <div class=\"wrap\">\n      <div class=\"sec-head\">\n        <p class=\"sec-label\">Service menu<\/p>\n        <h2>Shaping, tint, and lamination<\/h2>\n        <p>Every service below includes a full brow mapping and a mirror check of the plan before any wax touches skin.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"menu\">\n        <div class=\"menu-item\">\n          <h3>Brow Map + Shape<\/h3>\n          <span class=\"price\">$35<\/span>\n          <span class=\"time\">30 min<\/span>\n          <p class=\"detail\">Mapping, then wax or tweeze to a clean arch that still looks like your brow. The essential every 3 to 4 weeks.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"menu-item\">\n          <h3>Shape + Tint<\/h3>\n          <span class=\"price\">$55<\/span>\n          <span class=\"time\">45 min<\/span>\n          <p class=\"detail\">Everything above, plus a custom-mixed tint that fills sparse spots and defines the shape for 3 to 4 weeks. Patch test required for first-timers.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"menu-item\">\n          <h3>Lamination + Shape<\/h3>\n          <span class=\"price\">$85<\/span>\n          <span class=\"time\">60 min<\/span>\n          <p class=\"detail\">Brushed-up, set-in-place fullness that lasts 6 to 8 weeks, finished with a mapped shape. The no-gel-morning service.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"signature\">\n        <span class=\"tag\">Signature<\/span>\n        <h3>The Full Arch: Lamination + Shape + Tint<\/h3>\n        <span class=\"price\">$105<\/span>\n        <p>The complete brow. Lamination for fullness, tint for depth, mapping and shaping for structure. Includes an aftercare kit and your next appointment held before you leave.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <p class=\"menu-foot\">A small booking deposit holds your spot and comes off your service. Aftercare kits with serum and spoolie are available at your appointment.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section id=\"about\">\n    <div class=\"wrap\">\n      <div class=\"about-grid\">\n        <div class=\"portrait\">\n          <span>Photo of Brenda<br>goes here<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"about-copy\">\n          <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1rem\">\n            <p class=\"sec-label\">The artist<\/p>\n            <h2>Brenda Alvarado<\/h2>\n          <\/div>\n          <p><strong>Trained on thousands of faces.<\/strong> Brenda built her craft behind the Ulta brow bar, where every face shape, hair type, and grow-out situation walks in the door and there is no hiding a bad arch.<\/p>\n          <p>Now she works by appointment, one client at a time. That means the mapping is never rushed, the room is sanitized in front of you, and your brows get the time a walk-in bar can never give them.<\/p>\n          <p>Hablamos espa\u00f1ol.<\/p>\n          <ul class=\"creds\">\n            <li>Ulta trained<\/li>\n            <li>By appointment only<\/li>\n            <li>Chicago<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section id=\"work\">\n    <div class=\"wrap\">\n      <div class=\"sec-head\">\n        <p class=\"sec-label\">The work<\/p>\n        <h2>Before and after, no filters<\/h2>\n        <p>Fresh results and healed results, posted as they happen.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"gallery\">\n        <div class=\"shot\"><span>Before \/ after 01<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"shot\"><span>Before \/ after 02<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"shot\"><span>Before \/ after 03<\/span><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <p class=\"gallery-cta\">See the full portfolio on Instagram \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/bladedbybrenda\">@bladedbybrenda<\/a><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section id=\"microblading\">\n    <div class=\"wrap\">\n      <div class=\"soon\">\n        <div>\n          <p class=\"sec-label\">Coming soon<\/p>\n          <h2>Microblading, done right<\/h2>\n          <p>Hair-stroke brows that wake up done. Brenda is preparing a fully licensed Chicago studio for permanent makeup, because your face deserves nothing less than an inspected, registered room.<\/p>\n          <a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/bladedbybrenda\">Join the waitlist<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"soon-strokes\">\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 220 140\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Fine microblading hair strokes\">\n            <g stroke=\"#c9a196\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" fill=\"none\">\n              <path d=\"M30 110 q10 -30 22 -42\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\n              <path d=\"M50 112 q12 -34 26 -48\" stroke-width=\"2.2\"\/>\n              <path d=\"M72 112 q14 -36 30 -50\" stroke-width=\"2.4\"\/>\n              <path d=\"M96 110 q16 -34 34 -46\" stroke-width=\"2.4\"\/>\n              <path d=\"M122 105 q17 -30 36 -38\" stroke-width=\"2.2\"\/>\n              <path d=\"M148 98 q17 -24 36 -28\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\n              <path d=\"M174 92 q15 -16 32 -17\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/>\n            <\/g>\n          <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section id=\"expect\">\n    <div class=\"wrap\">\n      <div class=\"sec-head\">\n        <p class=\"sec-label\">Your appointment<\/p>\n        <h2>What to expect<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"steps\">\n        <div class=\"step\">\n          <h3>Map<\/h3>\n          <p>Brenda measures your bulb, arch, and tail points against your bone structure and draws the plan in pencil. You approve it in the mirror first.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"step\">\n          <h3>Shape<\/h3>\n          <p>Wax, tweeze, tint, or laminate, with fresh single-use tools and sanitizing you can watch. Nothing is rushed.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"step\">\n          <h3>Keep<\/h3>\n          <p>You leave with aftercare instructions, a grow-out plan, and your next date held so the shape never falls apart between visits.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"policies\">\n        <p><strong>Deposits.<\/strong> A small deposit confirms your booking and is applied to your service.<\/p>\n        <p><strong>Patch tests.<\/strong> First-time tint and lamination clients need a quick patch test 24 to 48 hours ahead. DM to arrange it.<\/p>\n        <p><strong>Running late?<\/strong> Message as soon as you know. After 15 minutes the appointment may need to be rebooked so the next client starts on time.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"book\" id=\"book\">\n    <div class=\"wrap\">\n      <p class=\"sec-label\">Booking<\/p>\n      <h2>Your brows know the way.<\/h2>\n      <p>Send a DM with your name, the service you want, and a photo of your brows as they are today. Brenda will confirm your time and deposit.<\/p>\n      <a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/bladedbybrenda\">DM @bladedbybrenda<\/a><br>\n      <a class=\"ig-handle\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/bladedbybrenda\">instagram.com\/bladedbybrenda<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n<\/main>\n\n<footer>\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span>Bladed by Brenda \u00b7 Chicago, IL \u00b7 By appointment<\/span>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/bladedbybrenda\">@bladedbybrenda<\/a>\n    <span class=\"fine\">\u00a9 2026 Bladed by Brenda. 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