Ricbrows

Overview

• Business type: Ricbrows is a professional permanent makeup / micropigmentation studio (microblading, powder brows, lipblush, and eyelid lining) offering both client services and training courses.
• Overall atmosphere and experience: The studio presents itself as a licensed, clinical-yet-creative beauty studio focused on precision, safety and long-lasting cosmetic results. It emphasizes experienced, internationally certified artists (PhiAcademy affiliation) and a clean, professional environment with detailed pre/post care and strict booking policies.

Features & Amenities

• Licensed and permitted to operate in California
• Internationally certified artists, including a PhiAcademy Master instructor (Ricardo Ortiz)
• Multiple experienced artists on staff (Ricardo, Nancy, Gerardo, Michelle, Karely)
• Sterile procedures: single-use/disposable or sterilized tools and infection-control protocols
• Training & education: live in-person courses and online courses (PhiBrows, Powder Brows, LatinBrows, etc.)
• Gallery of before/after work and client testimonials
• Online shop for courses and training materials
• Bilingual content (Spanish/English) and client communications
• Strict booking & deposit system to protect appointment availability

Services

• Microblading (hair-stroke eyebrow technique)
• Powder Brows (soft, makeup-effect brows)
• Microblading + Shading (LatinBrows) (combination technique)
• Upper Eyeliner (Delineado superior)
• Lower Eyeliner (Delineado inferior)
• Lipblush / Lip Tattoo (Labios)
• Coverups / corrections for previous work
• Retouch services: 6-week mandatory retouch and annual maintenance retouches
• Professional training: live courses and online courses in microblading and powder techniques

Pricing

• By Ricardo Ortiz (Master artist)

  • Microblading: $1,000 (deposit required)
  • Powder Brows: $1,000 (deposit required)
  • Microblading + Shading (LatinBrows): $1,000
  • Upper Eyeliner: $1,000
  • Lower Eyeliner: $750
  • Lipblush: $1,000
  • Non-refundable deposit: $200 required to reserve appointments (applies to all services listed)

• By other artists (Nancy, Gerardo, Michelle, Karely)

  • Typical full-service prices: $650 for Microblading / PowderBrows / LatinBrows
  • Upper Eyeliner: $550
  • Lower Eyeliner: $450
  • Lipblush: $650
  • Deposit: $200 non-refundable to reserve

• Retouch pricing & policy:

  • First retouch (new clients): must be done at 6 weeks (or within 3 months) — price is half of the original service when scheduled in the retouch window
  • If first retouch is between 3–6 months, additional fee applies (example: +$100)
  • Annual retouches (within 1–2 years): generally $750 for most services (different fee for lower eyeliner listed at $550)
  • If more than 2 years have passed, full-service pricing may apply
  • Prices and retouch rules may change; check the studio’s prices page before booking

Location & Hours

• Address: 227 S Riverside Ave, Rialto, CA 92376 (Google Maps link available on site)
• Phone: 909-696-0119 / 909-961-1571
• Email: ricbrows@hotmail.com
• Operating hours:
  • Tuesday – Friday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
  • Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Some studio hours may be by appointment only; retouch scheduling and some services may require contacting the studio directly

Notes

• What makes Ricbrows special / different:

  • Founded and led by Ricardo Ortiz, who has 20+ years of micropigmentation experience and is a PhiAcademy Master instructor — a strong credential in permanent makeup education.
  • The studio combines service offerings (brows, lips, eyelines) with training, allowing clients and students access to professional instruction and high standards.
  • Focus on safety and aftercare: detailed pre- and post-care instructions are provided (what to avoid before appointment, wound care, activity restrictions such as saunas for 2 weeks, etc.) to ensure proper healing and predictable results.
  • Clear booking & refund policies: $200 non-refundable deposit, strict lateness and rescheduling rules (15-minute late policy, 24-hour reschedule window), which helps maintain schedule integrity and professionalism.
  • Bilingual service and Spanish-language resources, catering to a wider client base.
  • Offers both in-person and online education, including higher-priced accredited courses for professionals.

• Useful to know before booking:

  • Many services require pre-booking photos if previous work was done (to determine coverup needs).
  • Several medical and contraindication rules apply (pregnancy/lactation, Accutane, heart conditions, anticoagulants, recent Botox or chemical peels, etc.).
  • Always review the studio’s Terms & Conditions and FAQ pages before scheduli…