How Painful Is Microblading?

Although pain is subjective, microblading is a “very mild” procedure, where you can opt for numbing cream before and during the sessions.

After getting cleansed with antiseptic and alcohol the numbing cream will be applied so the area numbs for around 30 minutes. During this time, you’ll sign a consent form about your medical history, medications, and consent for getting the procedure.

On the day of your appointment, your artist should first have a conversation with you about your brow goals, map out the shape you’re aiming for, and go over any concerns you might have before starting the treatment.

-Caffeine and alcohol can affect your sensitivity, so remember to avoid drinking those 24 hours before your appointment pre-care matters!

The procedure consists of dipping the microblade tool into the ink pigment placing tiny incisions into the skin in various directions that will create that 3D natural look.

The outline always looks more intense than the finished product. Imagine the outline as a coloring book where we draw the microbladed strokes within the lines to get that perfect, desired brow shape.

Pigment colors vary in multiple shades and can be customizable to your preference choice that best suits your skin tone. -Be mindful that all pigments will fade to lighter shades in time.

There can be a bit of down time after the procedure, and the whole ordeal requires two different appointments because you will need a 4-6 week touch up, where we will help fill in any patchiness and make the brows darker and thicker if desired.

This will help the longevity of your new brows insuring that (depending on skin types) you will not need to return for a touch up for up to a year.

You will receive an aftercare plan to guide you through the different healing phases.

The day after their appointment, you may see the eyebrow area turn darker, then it will soften and start the healing process. The color looks like it fades before it will return.

Post-appointment, the aftercare lasts around 10 days. However, these first 10 days of healing are the most important.

Avoid heavy workouts and cleansing your face for 48 hours, and when you do cleanse, wash with only water, avoiding the treatment area, which should be kept dry for one week after.

What to avoid before your microblading appointment:

14 days before: avoid getting a Botox treatment (it can affect your brow position) and taking ibuprofen, naproxen, vitamin E, fish oil (omega 3), or blood thinners (some of these can make the ink harder to implant, or make you more sensitive to pain)

7 days before: avoid tanning or getting sunburnt, using retinols or other an anti-aging creams, applying serums containing acids (AHA/BHA) on the treatment area

72-24 hours before: avoid drinking alcohol

48 hours before: avoid taking aspirin, niacin

24 hours before: avoid drinking caffeine

How Long Does Microblading Last?

After the initial treatment and the touch up appointment, the range of how long microblading lasts is one to three years before they’re completely faded. Results last depending on skin type, lifestyle, and products you use and how fast your skin metabolizes that pigment. We encourage you to come in once a year for a faded annual touch up to keep your eyebrows looking fabulous!

Lastly, Enjoy Your New Brows!