What is eyebrow microblading

Beautifully shaped eyebrows are important for an attractive face. There are several ways to do this. In addition to traditional methods, such as dyeing or shaping the eyebrow line with tweezers, there are more modern ones, for example, microblading. Let's find out what he is.

What is eyebrow microblading

The name of this procedure is of English origin and means "tiny blade". Indeed, this phrase describes the process in the best possible way. Line eyebrows it is formed with the help of the smallest cuts, into which a coloring pigment is then injected. All hairs are drawn separately for a natural and neat eyebrow look.

Unlike eyebrow biotatouage, the microblading procedure is not so painful and heals much faster. The coloring agent is delivered only to the surface layer of the skin, to a depth of less than 0.5 mm. As a result, the eyebrows are as natural as possible.

How eyebrow microblading is done

Since the procedure is carried out exclusively by hand, the final result will be completely and completely provided by the professionalism of the master. Therefore, approach responsibly to the choice of the master who will do you microblading.

First, you need to choose the form of future eyebrows and their color. When choosing an eyebrow shade, it is better to focus on your hair shade and belonging to the color type. For example, it is preferable for blondes to make brown or gray eyebrows, for red-haired girls, dark brown or copper shades are suitable, and for brunettes, gray-black or dark brown will look harmoniously.

Also, keep in mind that the color will fade a little and wash off during the healing process. Therefore, it is better to choose a shade slightly darker than desired. In addition, a brighter shade will last longer on your eyebrows.

Do the following a few days before your procedure:

• Refuse to take antibiotics - they will not allow the pigment to take root well.
• Don't drink alcohol.
• Do not sunbathe in a solarium or in the open sun.
• Do not pluck your eyebrows for at least 2 weeks. The master will make the correction right during the procedure.
• Do not drink coffee or other caffeinated products on the day of your visit.

After discussion with the master of the form eyebrows and their shade, it will draw the outline of future eyebrows on your face. All excess hairs that go beyond this form, the master will remove. Then the working area is disinfected and anesthetized.

After that, the pigment is injected. The tool used for this purpose is made in the form of a spatula with several needles connected to each other.

The procedure itself can be performed using European or Oriental techniques. In the first case, all lines are the same length and thickness. As a result, you will have thick eyebrows, but on closer inspection, the artificiality will be visible. When using the oriental technique, the hairs differ in different thickness and length. This gives the brows a natural look. However, this technique is more complex, so not all masters use it.

At the end of the procedure, the eyebrow area will be slightly swollen, but this will disappear in a few hours. Then the master will give recommendations on the care of microblading for a speedy and successful healing.

Eyebrow microblading care

After the completion of the procedure, in the first hours, an ichor will probably stand out from the cuts. It is imperative to get it wet, not allowing it to dry out. Otherwise, a crust will form, and when removed, the pigment will come out.

Immediately after microblading, the eyebrows are lubricated with an ointment with a wound-healing effect. This can be chlorhexidine ointment or any other wound healing product. You do not need to wipe it off, it should work for several hours. After the slight swelling subsides, you can lead a normal life.

After a few hours, you can wash your face using baby soap or washing gel. The eyebrow area should be washed with particular care. In this case, the remnants of the anesthetic ointment should be removed.

After washing your face, gently pat the skin with a towel and apply petroleum jelly to the eyebrow area. Before going to bed, wash again with baby soap and reapply petroleum jelly to your eyebrows. On the first day after microblading, washing is done up to three times.

Then the wound healing process begins. At the same time, the pigment darkens a little, and crusts and peeling areas appear in the eyebrow area. Itching is often added to this. Never peel off the crusts, they should come off on their own. Do not scratch your eyebrows as this can cause infection or ruin the shape of your eyebrows. These days it is necessary to continue washing with baby soap and lubricating eyebrows with petroleum jelly. Typically, eyebrows heal after microblading in about a week. All this time, it is necessary to take care of the condition of the crust and, at the first sign of discomfort, lubricate this area with petroleum jelly.

Eyebrow microblading: photo

Microblading eyebrows: reviews

Since this procedure largely depends on the professionalism of the master, reviews about microblading vary greatly. Some girls are very happy with the result and happily recommend this procedure. Others were disappointed with microblading - the eyebrows turned out to be unnatural, with dirty blurred spots and bald patches. In any case, almost always after the first microblading procedure, correction is required a few days after the eyebrows are completely healed.