Eyebrow Microblading unlike the typical brow tinting, which just darkens the brows, this more intrusive technique uses a blade to deposit color into the skin, creating delicate and realistic hair strokes that seem very natural.
As the treatment’s popularity has grown in recent years, a growing number of women and men are choosing eyebrow microblading to achieve that beautiful, polished look.
If you’re thinking about getting this done, you might be curious about what it entails and what to expect, then keep reading.
What is Eyebrow Microblading?
Eyebrow microblading is an innovative semi-permanent procedure that fills and defines the brows with realistic hair-like strokes.
It is done with the help of a special hand tool that contains a cluster of very fine needles.
These microblades are used to deposit pigment into the skin in the form of hair follicles.
Benefits of Eyebrow Microblading
- Your eyebrow microblading will last a long time and only require minimal touch-ups to maintain their shape and size.
- This technique is ideal for patients who have lost their brows due to sickness, alopecia, or chemotherapy and want to restore their natural appearance.
- Because eyebrow microblading pigments are organic, they will not fade or alter the color.
- You’ll have the perfect, natural blueprint for another microblading treatment on your brows.
- When you consider how much you spend on brow pencils, waxing, shaping, brushes, and tweezing, you’ll realize that microblading is an investment that can save you money and stress.
- Because microblading is waterproof, it will not smudge or smear, allowing you to enjoy swimming, saunas, jacuzzis, and working out without having to touch up your brows.
- Because the result is natural, it’s nearly impossible to tell the difference between a natural brow and one that has been micro-bladed.
Does Microblading hurt?
It doesn’t hurt in the traditional sense but it’s more of a sensation.
With the numbing ointment used, the procedure is painless.
However, sometimes one can find the sound of the blade to be irritating.
How to Prepare for Microblading
Prep for an eyebrow microblading meeting will also aid in achieving the best possible healed results, so plan accordingly.
The most crucial thing is to pick your microblading artist carefully.
Numerous technicians specialized in permanent make-up and microblading.
Do your homework ahead of time and select the one that employs the best equipment and materials of the highest quality.
In addition, you must ensure that they are certified in the first place.
Even if there are technicians who perform this procedure for a lower price, this is not the time or place to save money, so hiring someone who is skilled and trustworthy professionals is always a good option.
What happens during a Microblading appointment?
1st Step: Before the procedure, a topical anesthetic will be given, and you will be requested to wait 30 minutes to ensure that you experience as little discomfort as possible
Step 2: Following the brow numbing, you will be interviewed about your makeup routine and lifestyle. Do you prefer bold brows and statement-making or brows that are soft and subtle? Do you draw your brows on a daily or irregular basis? and your personalized best brows will be noted
Step 3: The personalized brows will be drawn directly on your face. You will be asked to smile, laugh, and make various facial expressions to match the symmetry of your face during this step. Then the ideal color and shape for your face will also be determined as well.
Step 4: The treatment
This will last approximately one hour.
Step 5: When your treatment is finished, the excess ink will be removed, revealing your brand new brows.
Voila!
The Microblading Dos and Don’ts
- Botox treatments should not be performed three weeks before or four weeks after the procedure.
- There will be no chemical peels 60 days before or after the procedure
- No Retinols/Retin-A or other anti-aging/acne creams or serums with acids, as these will prematurely fade brows.
- Before the procedure, wash and style your hair because the brows must not come into contact with water for at least 7 days.
- Stop using fish oil and other natural blood thinners, such as vitamin E, at least one week before the procedure.
- On the day of the procedure, avoid caffeine and alcohol.
- There should be no tanning or sunbathing for three days before the appointment.
- Using aspirin or ibuprofen to relieve pain (as these types of medications are blood thinners).
- No waxing or plucking of the brows within two days of the procedure.
Side Effects and Aftercare Of Microblading
- A person’s brows may appear darker for at least a week afterward.
- They might also feel sharper as a result of scabbing and healing.
- It is also normal to have some redness and swelling.
- Avoid direct sunlight or tanning beds for at least 4 weeks following the procedure.
- For at least 4 weeks after the procedure, avoid using facial scrubs or peels.
- Applying a small amount of moisturizing ointment.
- To keep the area as clean as possible, and avoid applying makeup to the brow area while it is healing.
- For 7–10 days, keep the brows away from water, which includes no long showers or swimming.
- For at least 10 days after the procedure, avoid sleeping on the face.
Can Microbladed eyebrows be undone/removed?
Definitely.
The pigment used causes no scarring or discoloration, and micro-blade brows can be removed with a salt/saline solution.
How is Eyebrow Microblading different from having your brows tattooed?
Eyebrow Microblading is a permanent makeup technique that employs pigments that fade after 1-2 years, depending on your skin type and lifestyle, whereas eyebrow tattoos employ permanent ink that can last a lifetime.
Eyebrow Microblading artists use a manual tool with a tiny blade to create micro-cuts. Tattoo artists, on the other hand, utilize a machine that uses dots, or pixels, to put permanent ink.
Microblading vs. Microfeathering: What’s The Difference?
Microfeathering is commonly used by those who have naturally full brows but want an extra “extra juice” to fill in those random sparse areas and avoid using a brow pencil
Microfeathering adds strokes to the brows subtly for fullness but does not alter the natural brow shape.
This produces the most natural-looking result possible. The second session of 4-8 weeks is required for microfeathering.
What is Microshading and how is it different from Microblading?
Microshading is a technique that creates a powdered brow effect by using pin-like specks of pigmentation.
The artist will employ a stippling technique rather than the conventional hair-like strokes to create the perfect artificial hair on the brow throughout this treatment.
Eyebrow Microblading is a technique that involves applying color to the skin with a bladed needle.
The technician fills in your brows with hairlike strokes that mimic natural brow hair.
Who is a good candidate for Microblading?
You might not be an excellent candidate for the treatment if you have sensitive skin because it can cause your skin to become more inflamed and swollen, taking longer to heal.
The crisper and more defined the microblade hair-like strokes heal, the dryer the skin is.
Hence, if the brow area is too oily, oily skin can produce a powdery appearance.
Blot the forehead a few times each day to remove excess oils and avoid a powdery appearance if you have oily skin.
When it comes to eyebrow microblading, oily skin requires special care and attention.
It may fade faster, the strokes may fade away, and they may require more touch-ups.
How long does Microblading last?
Eyebrow Microblading can last anywhere from 12 to 18 months, but the longevity of the pigment depends on your skin type.
Individuals with oily skin will typically need to reapply after 12 months, whereas those with normal skin can last up to 18 months.
If you don’t get top-ups every 18 months or so, your brows will eventually fade away.
How much does it cost?
Eyebrow treatments aren’t cheap at all, but it’s worth the money for anyone who isn’t comfortable with their natural brows.
So consider paying between $500 to $2,000 depending on two factors:
- where you live
- and where you get them done.
Why is there a top-up Eyebrow Microblading session and when does this happen?
Permanent makeup is expected to fade over time. As a result, after your initial microblading session, you will require regular touch-ups.
This will keep your brows in shape, color, and definition.
Touch-ups are recommended every 12 to 18 months, depending on how well your skin retains the pigment.
A touch-up is essentially the same procedure as your first session but on a smaller scale.
How do you know what eyebrow shape to go for?
Finding the ideal brow form for your face takes time and effort.
It’s the most time-consuming phase of the eyebrow microblading treatment.
However, regardless of the form of your face, there are three general guidelines to follow when picking the proper shape:
- The brow begins on the side of the nose, in line with the nostrils.
- The arch is defined by a straight line drawn from the tip of the nose to the pupil of the eye.
- The brow’s tail is either above or levels with the brow’s head, and it continues just past the outer corner of the eye.
You and your microblading specialist will decide on the form of your brows together.
Can you be allergic to Microblading?
While most people find eyebrow microblading to be a wonderful experience, allergies do occur, most commonly as a result of a reaction to triple-antibiotic creams, such as Neosporin.
As a result, be certain that everything used is sterile and/or disposable.
Conclusion
Eyebrow Microblading is a relatively new aesthetic treatment that is rapidly gaining popularity.
In this article, we’ve gone over what eyebrow microblading is, what it can do for you, and what to expect during and after the procedure.
We have also provided you with some guidelines on how to select a microblading technician and what to do if you have any complications following the treatment.
Thanks for reading!
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FAQ
Is Microblading a tattoo?
Microblading is a form of tattooing process that fills in sparse brow areas to give them a fuller appearance.
Unlike a typical tattoo, which is permanent
Do they shave eyebrows before Microblading?
No
