Everything You Need to Know Before Microblading Your Eyebrows
For most of us women, eyebrows are an important part of our identity. Which is why we spend so much time (and money) plucking, waxing, threading and filling them in. That said, we aren’t opposed to something more permanent. The only problem? Eyebrow trends (and personal preference) tend to ebb and flow. So, permanent tattooing is not an ideal option—especially for those who don’t want the life-long commitment. This is the reason microblading, with its low-maintenance and semi-permanent appeal, has quickly become a go-to beauty treatment for women looking to obtain perfectly shaped (and filled in) eyebrows with little to no effort. And albeit it being on the pricey side of the spectrum, this arch-perfecting procedure has received rave reviews from beauty experts and enthusiasts alike.
Curious to know if microblading is right for you? We gathered everything you need to know before microblading your eyebrows, ahead.
1. It uses the same technique as a traditional tattoo, but they’re not the same.
Similar to getting a tattoo, microblading uses small needles to deposit pigments on your skin. “Microblading is a manual tattoo technique designed to create natural hair-like strokes,” says Liz Carey, Esthetician, and owner of Mascot Aesthetic, a well-being boutique in Santa Clarita, California. “We use a series of small needles which look like a blade to deposit pigment into the upper dermis of the skin, making it a semi-permanent procedure,” she adds.
“The difference between microblading and traditional tattooing is generally the depth the pigment is placed in the skin,” explains Carey. “When done correctly, microblading [uses] pigments that are designed to break down over time, allowing them to completely fade away. Traditional tattooing is done using a machine [and] is generally designed to work deeper in the skin, creating a brow that will last longer over time,” she says. Read more
