What is Microblading?
Microblading is a permanent cometic makeup technique that can be used to create hair like stroke brows and can last about one year. Microblading refers to a method of tattooing eyebrows using a handheld device with tiny, ultra-fine needles, instead of a machine. This allows the pigment to be inserted into the upper layers of the skin in realistic looking hair strokes. By creating the illusion of hair strokes, you can achieve a really natural finish. It can also be used to create more ‘on-trend’ styles, fluffy brows, and achieve a fuller looking eyebrow.
How long does Microblading take to heal ?
Microblading can take up to 6 weeks to fully heal. The appointment consists of the initial application, followed by a touch up service a few weeks later. Initially, the color will appear darker than you expected but don’t worry – it will start to fade within 3 – 4 days. It is normal for some areas of color not to hold as well as others, which is why you will need to attend a touch up appointment. You must always follow the detailed aftercare plan as provided by your technician.
What are Powder Brows?
Ombré eyebrows—also known as ombré powder eyebrows—refers to a semi-permanent method of shading the brow to perfect their shape, fill in sparse areas, and create a gradient, shaded effect using a machine. While Microblading involves hand-carving small lines into the skin to deposit semi-permanent dye to create defined, hair-like strokes, the ombré brows technique uses a machine to create pixelated dots that create a powder-like, shaded brow look that starts light at the front of your brows and transitions to being darker at the ends. The effects will be waterproof, smudge-proof and completely natural. Rather than the crisp hair strokes that are often associated with Microblading. The result is a more defined, fuller brow, powder look, similar to the look you can achieve using cosmetic eyebrow powders or pencils.
How long do powder brows take to heal?
Ombre brows can take up to 6 weeks to fully heal,and last 1-3 years. As with any permanent make up treatment, the time it lasts can depend on a number of factors, including skin type, your skincare routine and how well you followed the aftercare guidance.
The color will be darker for the first 3 – 4 days. It will then begin to scab over, which is a normal part of the healing process. While microblading tends to scab in smaller patches, you’ll find that ombre brows scab in a larger pieces. Do not pick these scabs or you’ll risk removing some of the pigment. They will naturally fall off and reveal the true, healed color.
As with any permanent make up treatment, you must always follow the aftercare guidance as given by your technician.
How long does Microblading and Powder Brows take?
The initial treatment will usually take around 2 – 3 hours. Each treatment will involve a detailed consultation and eyebrow design process, ensuring that everything is perfect for you before the actual procedure takes place. You will also need to go back for a touch up appointment to touch up the pigment after the initial healing period, which is usually 60 – 90 minutes long.
Which lasts longer: Microblading or Powder Brows?
On average, Microblading lasts up to one year and ombre brows can last for up to three years, although this can vary based skin type, skincare routine, etc. Those with oily skin may find that Microblading fades much quicker on them, and may want to consider the ombre powder brow route.
Despite being permanent make up techniques, both Microblading and Powder Ombre Brows will fade over time. The healing process of both is similar, with both treatments require a touch up appointment around 6 weeks after the initial procedure.
Can you have microblading when pregnant?
It is not advisable to have Microblading whilst pregnant. While Microblading is a safe cosmetic procedure, however it’s not recommended due to the risk of infection.
