What Is Microblading and Who Is It For?
What is the most time-consuming step in your makeup routine? For most people, eyebrows take the longest because it requires precision. Shaping your eyebrows can change your face, for the better or worse. They can soften your look and balance your facial features if done correctly. However, make them too bold or too thin, and you may not like the result.
To avoid the hassle of trying to achieve the perfect brow every day, some turn to microblading. This cosmetic procedure is a great solution to get you out of the door in minutes every day, with beautiful eyebrows every time.
What is microblading?
Microblading is a semi-permanent cosmetic tattoo technique cosmeticians use to shape and fill your eyebrows. They create strokes using a blade-shaped tool with tiny needles that deposit pigment in your skin to fill your eyebrows.
Microblading is not a true tattoo because it is not permanent. The pigment is deposited only in the superficial skin layers and fades as the skin cells renew.
How long does microblading last?
Your skin type determines how long the microblading will last. Individuals with oily skin eliminate the pigment quicker than those with dry skin, which means the brows fade faster.
That being said, the average microblading lasts anywhere from one to three years. After one year, fading often happens, but the brows will still be visible. After three years, microblading will vanish for almost everyone.
The best way to preserve your microbladed brows is to get touch-ups every 12 to 18 months.
What should you expect for your microblading appointment?
Follow your cosmetician’s instructions before your microblading appointment to prevent any problems on the day of and for the best results. For example, most ask that you do not pluck your hair for at least 6 to 8 weeks to know what your natural brows look like. It helps them determine the best eyebrow shape for microblading.
On the day of your appointment, the microblading artist will discuss your shape and color preferences. Then, they will draw your new brow shape with a pencil to ensure you are 100% satisfied with the look before microblading you.
Once you approve the design, they will apply a numbing cream and leave it on for about 30 minutes. Finally, they will start microblading. The process takes approximately an hour, and they may need to reapply numbing cream during the session.
You may experience redness, swelling, and scabbing in the first 5 to 7 days after the procedure, which is all normal. Always follow the aftercare instructions to facilitate healing and prevent infection.
Who should get microblading?
Microblading is a great option if you have thin or sparse eyebrows. It can help shape them and give them a fuller look. If you have experienced hair loss because of a health condition or a medical treatment, microblading is something to consider following your doctor’s approval.
Microblading is also convenient for those who want just a little fill-in to enhance their natural eyebrows. The final result will be very natural, and you won’t have to touch them up for at least a year, except for plucking a few hairs here and there.
Finally, please note that not everyone is a candidate for microblading. For example, individuals prone to keloids, with active auto-immune diseases, or undergoing chemotherapy should not get it. When in doubt, talk to your cosmetician to know if microblading is for you.
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