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.
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. “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.
2. It’s a two-part process.
The initial appointment is generally two to two-and-a-half hours long from start to finish. The microblading process itself takes about 45 minutes to one hour. “I create a template based on my client’s facial structure and features,” she notes. “At this point, my client and I will make any adjustments and they will ‘OK’ the shape,” she adds.
Following the initial appointment, Carey asks her clients to come back six to eight weeks later to see how the skin healed. “At that point, we can make any adjustments needed such as color and density,” she explains. The [follow-up] appointment is generally one to one-and-a-half hours long.
3. Expect a little bit of pain.
Generally speaking, you will have little to no discomfort but may have some redness and mild swelling after your microblading appointment. Most artists use a topical numbing cream before the procedure, so you shouldn’t feel any pain.”
Carey uses a formula that is 5% Lidocaine, which is used to temporarily numb and relieve pain. She allows the cream to work its magic for about 15–30 minutes before she begins to microblade. “If you experience excessive swelling, redness or discomfort, definitely contact your artist and see a physician,” she advises.
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