Eyebrow Microblading

Microblading is a form of tattooing

Unlike a regular tattoo, "microblading is a form of tattoo artistry where pigment is implanted under your skin with a manual handheld tool instead of a machine, drawing hair-like strokes with the tool to mimic natural hairs in your brows. Even though it's not as deep as the regular tattoo, it's still a tattoo because pigment is implanted under the skin."

The face tattoo technique isn't as scary as it sounds. 

Preparation is key

There are some things you need to avoid before getting microbladed, namely, anything that will thin out your blood. If you drink a lot, take aspirin, or use retinol, stop one week before your treatment. "Retinol makes your skin thin and then you bleed a little more

Adding that profuse bleeding pushes out pigment so that it doesn't stick as well. "Avoid blood thinners, aspirin, anything caffeinated, and alcohol during the healing process."

It doesn't hurt (too much)

Pain is relative. "Some feel more than others. Overall it feels like little scratches. You feel it, but it's not unbearable. We prepare patients' brows with topical numbing cream and tops up throughout the process to dull the discomfort. If you have a low pain tolerance it's best if you apply numbing cream for up to an hour beforehand.

You might have heard that numbing cream inflames skin and makes for a less precise application. 

Microblading takes time

"I don't like to rush anyone.

Aftercare is essential

Aftercare means protecting freshly bladed brows from all moisture–no sweaty workouts, swimming, or washing your face with water for a whole week. If you get them wet, the scab comes off too early and you just lose the pigment,

Some patients experience itching and redness during the first week, which Vaseline can alleviate. Brows will look slightly darker at first, but the color will fade 30 to 40 percent. Aftercare ointments are provided during your first appointment. Overall they look great right away and you don't have to hide.Slight redness and mild swelling is normal.

You will also have to avoid using any makeup and other products on the brows while they heal. Treat it like an open wound.

Results last up to 2 years

Depending on the skin and lifestyle,clients come back for touch-ups once every six months.

The brows' pigment will change over time

While they will be long-lasting,clients should have realistic expectations and understand the brows will naturally fade. "Your body might metabolize pigment faster, or if your skin is oilier, the pigment breaks down faster. Strokes soften and blur a bit. If you think it'll stay looking exactly like hairs forever and stay sharp, that's not going to happen. I find I don't need to do 'shading' technique because the body does it on its own."

Microblading is an investment

The first treatment can cost up to £250 While lower-priced services are available.