Microblading is a form of permanent eyebrow makeup that creates natural, beautiful eyebrows.
Although microblading is considered a form of eyebrow tattooing, the difference is that that every hair stroke is drawn by the artist with a handheld microblade. Each stroke is manually shaped and blended into the client’s existing eyebrow hair which results in natural, beautiful eyebrows.
For the first Microblading session, the entire procedure usually takes about 2 hours.
During this session, we will shape and style your brows and answer any questions you may have. We then follow with pigment colour selection.
Once you are satisfied with the design and colour choice, we begin the procedure.
You are encouraged to come in for a follow up visit in order to have any minor necessary touch ups. The second Microblading session takes place after 6-8 weeks after the initial session.
The eyebrow area will be slightly red after the procedure and the colour will appear darker initially. This is normal and is part of the healing process. The colour may fade by up to 40% as it heals and the shape can heal up to 20% smaller in size once the swelling settles down.
In the following days, the eyebrows will continue to be dark and some clients may notice a slight scabbing.
The eyebrows will lighten up in colour as it heals. No down time is required after microblading procedure. It takes approximately 7-14 days for the brows to heal over, and about 1 month for the colour to fully set in.
A touch up session after 6-8 weeks is necessary as everyone heals differently and outcomes will vary.
Certain areas may not pick up during first session and will need to be refilled. Pigment colour may need to be adjusted, brow thickness and more strokes can be added. Individuals with oily skin often require a deeper shade during the touch up session as the oils tend to lighten the pigment.
Most importantly, your touch up session is when we refine your brows to ensure it looks perfect and retains the colour for as long as possible.
The pain level for the procedure is considered mild to none. Prior to the procedure we will apply a topical anaesthetic to numb the area, and we’ll continue to apply anaesthetic during the procedure to ensure your comfort level is maintained.
Everyone responds differently to anaesthetic; depending on the client, the feeling of the procedure has been described as light scratches to not feeling anything. Topical anaesthetics used may contain lidocaine, prilocaine, benzocaine, tetracaine and epinephrine.
After the procedure, redness and slight swelling in the area is normal. Clients describe the area feeling similar to a light sunburn. Clients can take Paracetamol but not aspirin or ibuprofen.
Since microblading pigments are not implanted into the skin as deep as traditional tattoos, the area will naturally fade overtime. Microblading typically lasts 1-2 years, depending on skin type (normal, oily, dry), age (youthful/mature).
Clients with oily skin will find that their brows will fade faster and may need more regular touch-ups. Skincare routine will also affect the lasting effect of the pigment: clients who tan, use products with AHA or Glycolic Acid will fade faster as the skin will resurface faster. Each individual’s colour retention within the skin will vary.
To maintain the brows looking fresh, a touch up is recommended every 6-12 months depending on your skin type.
Microblading is not suitable for the following candidates: