Microblading

PREPARATION FOR MICROBLADING

How to Prepare for Microblading Treatment?

The most important step is to carefully research all the estheticians in your area and choose the one that has a certificate, experience, and positive reviews. Never go to an untrained, uncertified artist.

You should also study their prior work. Before and after pictures of microbladed brows are very useful, since they give insight into the artist’s work. Of course, the best-case scenario is to get a recommendation from someone who’s had eyebrow microblading. Alternatively, look for online reviews.

Feel free to ask your artist anything you want to know about the procedure. They need to give you detailed information about the preparation and the aftercare.

Will I Have to Shave My Brows for Microblading?

No! The artist works around the natural hairs, so there’s no need to remove your eyebrows for microblading.

Things You Should Avoid Before the Treatment:

  • Don’t go sunbathing or tanning for at least 3 days prior to the treatment

  • Try not to work out on the day of the treatment

  • Stop using retinol or Vitamin A products one month prior to the treatment

  • Avoid alcohol, caffeine, ibuprofen, aspirin, and fish oil supplements for at least 24 hours prior to the treatment

  • Don’t pluck or wax your eyebrows at least a week prior to the treatment

  • Don’t do any facials at least two weeks before the treatment

  • If you’ve had Botox or fillers in the area, wait at least 2 weeks

    MICROBLADING AFTERCARE

    What Does Microblading Aftercare Entail?

    The success of the treatment and the attractiveness of microbladed eyebrows greatly depends on how you care for eyebrows after the procedure. So microblading aftercare is a very important part of the treatment. It usually lasts up to 2 weeks, after which you can stop and let the brows continue healing on their own. 

    If you don’t follow the instructions given to you by your esthetician, you’re also risking your health, since you can develop an infection. 

    During the aftercare, it is important to avoid activities that will cause the brows to get soaking wet. It is important to wash your eyebrows regularly and carefully, with a little bit of sterile water and antibacterial soap and keep them dry afterward. 

    MICROBLADING HEALING PROCESS

    Now that we’ve explained what the microblading process is like, you’re probably wondering what to expect after it.

    How Long Does It Take for Your Microbladed Brows to Heal?

    The healing process lasts for about a month.

    1st week after the treatment:

    Your eyebrows will probably be swollen and look too dark at first, but after the microblading healing period is finished, they will start getting the desired shape and color.

    It is vital you follow all the aftercare steps during the healing period. This is also the scabbing period, so be patient and don’t pick at the scabs no matter how itchy they get!

    2nd week after the treatment:

    After 2 weeks, your microbladed brows will start to look very light and you might feel as if they are disappearing. This is normal, since your skin is regenerating and naturally exfoliating.

    There’s no need to worry – your eyebrows will regain the color after some time.

    4-6 weeks after the treatment:

    4 to 6 weeks after the treatment, your microbladed eyebrows might look a little patchy and uneven, which is why you need to have the mandatory touch-up.

    The first touch up is done after the color has fully set in, which is no earlier than a month after the treatment.

    Its purpose is to fill in the gaps and fix anything you don’t like or want to change.

    You will finally be satisfied with the look of your eyebrows after about 6 weeks.

    MICROBLADING TOUCH UP

    When Should I Get a Microblading Touch Up?

    Touch ups are an essential part of the microblading treatment.

    The first follow-up appointment is non-negotiable. If you try to skip it, the final result might not be as good as you’d expected. Therefore, your artist should schedule your first touch up 4-8 weeks after the initial treatment.

    This way, you will fix all the imperfections on your eyebrows if, for example, your skin hasn’t taken the pigment in some spots, or some of it fell off with the scabs.

    Other touch ups are not mandatory. However, if you want your microblading eyebrows to last longer, you should get one when your brows start fading. For some people, it will be after 9 months, while other will be good for up to 18 months. It depends on the skin type and your lifestyle. 

    Keep in mind that if you have oily skin, it is more likely that your microbladed brows will fade faster, so you might need touch up appointments more often.

    HOW LONG DOES MICROBLADING LAST?

    How Long Will My Microbladed Eyebrows Last?

    The estimated longevity is 12-18 months, after which the brows fade away as the pigments are broken down by the body.

  • Factors that Affect the Longevity of Your Microbladed Eyebrows:

    • First of all, how you treat your microbladed brows is very important. If you don’t follow the aftercare instructions prescribed by the microblading artist, it will probably affect the retention, and they will fade very quickly.

    • Another important factor is your skincare routine. The lifespan of your microbladed brows depends on the cosmetic products you use, since there are certain ingredients that speed up the process of fading.

    • Skin type is also a major factor. People with dry skin are not only perfect candidates for eyebrow microblading treatment, but they can also expect their brows to last longer. People with oily skin might need frequent touch ups if they want to prolong the duration of their microbladed eyebrows.

    The best thing to do is to book a touch up appointment as soon as you notice that your microbladed brows are fading.

    If you wait too long, you might need to repeat the microblading process altogether, which requires more time than a touch up, the healing process is longer, and it is more expensive.