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How Microblading & Nail Artists Can Deal with Social Media Trolls: Stay Confident, Classy & Unbothered

If you’re a microblading artist or nail technician posting your stunning work on social media, you’ve probably felt the sting of a snarky comment.

From someone whose profile picture is a car and whose only hobby is trolling talented women online. 🫠

Yep, social media strikes again.

Here’s how to stay radiant, confident, and unbothered while dealing with online negativity like a pro.

🎯 1. Trolls Can’t Handle Precision Art

First of all: trolls? They couldn’t draw a single brow hair or paint a straight line on a thumbnail if their lives depended on it. Your work? Literal art.

So when they say “Her nails are too long” or “That brow looks fake” just remember, these folks wouldn’t know ombré from oatmeal.

Power Move: Laugh. They’re just loud. Don’t search “how to stop trolls” for magic solutions. The best armor? Knowing they don’t define your talent.

🔇 2. Mute, Block, Snip Snip ✂️

Treat trolls like overgrown cuticles: snip them cleanly and don’t apologize.
That “block” button? That’s your cuticle nipper. Use it often, use it proudly.

Your Instagram isn’t a democracy. It’s a curated gallery of your genius. Negative vibes? Not invited.

💬 3. When You Clap Back, Make It Classy AF

Example:
Troll: “Those brows are too dark!”
You: “They match her confidence—both bold and beautiful
💁✨

Or go full zen:
“You seem upset. Should I book you in for a stress-relieving mani?”

Grace + glitter = unbothered boss.

You don’t have to reply—but if you do, keep it witty, classy, or wildly confusing (for fun).

  • “Thanks for the feedback! Would you like a free consultation on joy?”
  • “Not everyone appreciates art. Luckily, I don’t create for everyone 💅

Keep your personal brand voice—calm, kind, and confident.

💕 4. Stick With Your Sisters (Who Know About Lifting & Fading)

Connect with other brow artists and nail techs. There’s a whole tribe who get it! The trauma of a client moving mid-stroke, the horror of a smudged topcoat, the chaos of Reels that won’t save.

Vent, share, giggle, and grow. Because when beauty artists support each other, trolls don’t stand a chance.

🍵 5. Self-Care Isn’t a Luxury—It’s a Strategy

Take breaks. Breathe deep. Stretch those hands. Sip tea/coffee like it’s sacred.

You spend your days giving beauty and confidence to others so don’t forget to give it to yourself, too. Social media isn’t your identity, it’s just a frame for your fabulous.

And if someone’s words try to shrink your shine?

File that nonsense down like a bad nail tip.

💅 Your Work is Art—Don’t Let Trolls Redraw Your Confidence

You create beauty, precision, and empowerment with every client. You are skilled. You are seen. And you are so much more than a comment section.

So the next time a troll slides in?Smile. Screenshot if it's funny. Delete if it’s toxic. And go back to making magic with every stroke, file, and polish.

You are not “just” a nail tech. You are not “just” a brow artist.

So if the trolls try to bark?

Smile and get back to creating masterpieces!