Microblading
What is microblading ?
Microblading is a manual "hand" method of permanent cosmetics for your eyebrows which creates extremely fine natural looking hair strokes. The results? Perfectly natural looking brows.
How long does microblading last ?
Depending on your skin type and care, the pigment will fade slowly over 12 - 18 months. However, it is important to know that the pigment will NOT disappear completely but the lines will not appear as 'crisp' looking as when they were done. The pigment will start becoming lighter.
Is microblading painful ?
The service can be a little uncomfortable for those who are more sensitive. However, there is an anesthetic applied during to keep this to a minimum to where it is completely tolerable. Some clients feel absolutely no pain at all.
How does it work ?
The pigment is applied with a specific tool that has a row of several fine needles to create thin hair like marks in the skin. Your artist will choose needles and the blade type according to the technique and the skin type. The pigment is bladed just below the epidermis and the most shallow part of the dermis, making extremely fine natural looking hair strokes. A very natural result is achieved, as the hairs are bladed into the skin according to the natural hair growth direction. A touch up is recommended 4-6 weeks after your initial treatment.
How long does the initial appointment take ?
The appointment takes about two hours.
Are there any pre-existing conditions that interfere with consideration for a microblading treatment ?
• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding
• On keloids or if you have tendency to keloid, birthmarks or moles.
• Diabetic.
• Serious diseases such as cancer, epilepsy, autoimmune disorders (doctor's note is required)
• Circulatory disorders (doctor's note is required)
• Any bleeding disorders (doctor's note is required)
• You're taking blood thinning medication
• Currently on Accutane or other strong retinoids (must wait until 6 months after treatment ends)
• If any skin diseases symptoms or irritation appears on the area.
• You've recently had Botox or Disport treatment (must wait 2 months)
• Old permanent make-up
• You have a broken capillary in the eyebrows area
• If you have a sunburn.
• After waxing (must wait 3 days)
• After chemical peels (must wait two weeks)
Is there anything I need to do to prepare for my service ?
• Do not drink coffee, alcohol or energizing drinks on the day of treatment.
• Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Ibuprofen 24 hours before treatment.
• Do not take omega3 (fish oil) 1 week before treatment.
• Do not tan or have intense sun exposure 3 days before treatment.
• No waxing 2-3 days before treatment.
• No chemical peels, dermabrasion, laser or any other intense treatments 2 weeks before treatment.
What can I expect during my service ?
Here's a quick rundown of a typical service:
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Before the appointment begins, the artist will provide a quick consultation to discuss expectations and results of the treatment.
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The artist then draws on the eyebrow shape. Brows are measured perfectly to complement your unique face shape and size.
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Next, the artist chooses the perfect color.
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Anesthetic is applied and left on for 20 minutes to reduce / eliminate any discomfort.
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Pigment is worked into each stroke to define the brow.
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After, a pigment mask is left to absorb into the skin.
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Once that's finished, the artist cleans the area thoroughly.
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After the service, the artist will apply medical silicone that will remain on the skin for 12-24 hours.
What should I avoid doing until my brows are healed?
Make sure to avoid ALL of the following:
• Increased sweating, practicing sports, swimming, hot sauna, hot bath or jacuzzi, sun tanning or salon tanning.
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Any laser or chemical treatments or peelings, and/or any creams containing Retin-A or Glycol Acid on the face or neck.
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Picking, peeling or scratching of the micro pigmented area in order to avoid scarring of the area or removal of the pigment.
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Performing tasks related to heavy household cleaning such as garage or basement cleaning where there is a lot of airborne debris.
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Drinking alcohol in excess as it may lead to slow healing of wounds.
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Driving in open air vehicles such as convertibles, boats, bicycles or motorcycles.
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Touching of the eyebrow area except for when rinsing and applying the post-care cream with a cotton swab.
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Before showering apply a layer of post-care cream to protect your eyebrows from moisture. During the shower keep your face away from the shower head. Itching and flaking may appear during the first seven days post microblading procedure, However, experience has shown that by following these aftercare instructions these symptoms may quickly disappear.
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Once completely healed, always apply a layer of sunscreen SPF 30 on your eyebrows when exposed to the sun. Sun exposure might cause the color pigment to fade away more quickly.
What happens during the touch up ?
The touch up is recommended 6-8 weeks after initial treatment. During your touch up, the artist will fill in missing hairs, add or make hairs longer or just achieve a darker color.
What's the microblading healing process like ?
Your new eyebrows will go through several phases during the healing cycle. True reflection of healed color can only be assessed 3-4 weeks after treatment. Touch-ups and/or correction of the shape/design is recommended at least 4 weeks after initial treatment. It will go from too dark, to too light, to just right!
Immediately after the procedure, the pigment will appear very sharp and dark. This is because the pigment is still seating on top of your skin and has not yet settled in completely. The color of the pigment will soften gradually (do not be alarmed if you see some pigment on the cotton swab as this is excess pigment and/or body fluid that is naturally exiting your skin).
Once the healing of the skin starts taking place it will look like dandruff flakes or dry skin. This might give you the impression that the color pigment is fading too quickly. However, this is just superficial color and dry skin being naturally removed from your eyebrows.
Your eyebrows will be the lightest tones during days 5-12 because the color is absorbed in the deeper layers of the skin. Later skin cells push it back to the upper layers. Once the healing is completed, you will enjoy a pair of beautiful, new, natural looking eyebrows.