I am pretty sure that by now all of you must have realized how eyebrows add a definitive frame to our face. The world is going the “bold brow” route. So, you will find people using pencils for sketching the misaligned arches and filling the patchy spots with powders, putting brow gels to keep unruly hairs in line, and waxes for building up color. But the entire process is pain staking, boring and time consuming, especially if you have thin arches which need grooming every morning. The eyebrow tattooing and extension methods have been in for some time now. The newest technique to join the bandwagon of eyebrow enhancing is “microblading.”
What is microblading?
Microblading, which is also popular by names such as eyebrow embroidery, micro stroking and feather touch is a new form of permanent makeup which can camouflage missing eyebrow hair with the appearance of simulated hair using fine deposits of cosmetic tattoo pigments. This trend has been in practice since ages in some parts of the world, but re-emerged in Asia in recent years.
Microblading requires a manual tool featuring several tiny needles in a row to deposit dye into the dermal second layer of the skin. The pen-like device yields amazingly natural-looking arches because the needles etch hyper-precise strokes that actually look like an individual’s brow hairs. Microblading creates subtle, natural-looking brows by mimicking the strokes of eyebrow hairs.
Is microblading suitable for me?
The best thing about microblading is that it can be beneficial for any type of brow woe, and it works on all skin tones. Microblading is perfect for those who want to fully reconstruct, define, and cover gaps or fill-in over plucked brows. In fact, even if you are one of those who just want to add a slight arch, microblading is a great option as the results are a natural, undetectable fringe.
What is done in microblading?
During the microblading process a special microblading pen is used to draw on individual strokes one by one. It’s an extremely meticulous process that takes around two hours to complete. In the first hour, the shape is sketched with a removable pencil. That’s perhaps the longest part and the most important step. The shape is customized for every client according to the shape of their face. Before this process begins, a numbing cream is applied to the area to alleviate discomfort and then liquid anesthetic is applied. Some clients may experience slight discomfort, but it’s overall it’s a relatively painless procedure.
The pros recommend a follow-up one month after appointment. The healing process is different for everyone, and it takes between 25 and 30 days. After a month, a 40-minute touch-up is recommended by most experts.
How does it differ from eyebrow tattooing?
Eyebrow tattooing yields semi-permanent results whereas microblading gives long-term effects. Eyebrows enhanced by microblading easily stay in shape for 1-3 years at a stretch.
What are the advantages of this method?
The best part about the technique is that there is no down time, so you can pose for a selfie immediately after the process. Unlike eyebrow extensions, which need to be carefully maintained, microblading is low maintenance. After healing, you can rub them and enjoy swimming. No special care is required, except for a brief touch-up once a year.
What are the precautions you need to follow?
Firstly, choose a professional lash and eyebrow expert who has experience in microblading. An eyebrow doctor needs to match the hue to client’s natural hair color and skin tone, plus customize size and shape in accordance to facial structure. Be careful about whom you entrust this mammoth task, since there are high chances of client dissatisfaction if the eyebrows are not proper. Microblading should be performed using aseptic technique, sterile needles must be used. The professional must disinfect the area of the skin prior to the service.
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