Microblading, also known by a variety of names such as embroidery, microstroking, feather touch and hair like strokes, is a form of semi-permanent makeup that provides a means to partially or fully camouflage missing eyebrow hair with the appearance of simulated hair using fine deposits of cosmetic tattoo pigments. Over time the strokes can blur and fade and will need to be refreshed.

The technique of implanting pigment after the creation of fine incisions in the skin may date back thousands of years, but the trend towards using the technique for eyebrows emerged in Asia and was known as feathering or embroidery prior to becoming known as microblading.

When done by a properly trained artist, microblading is performed by placing pigment or ink in the dermis with the use of a hand tool with attached needles fused together in a curvilinear grouping. The needles used come in a variety of diameters so that the thickness of each individual hair stroke can be customized to each client depending on the width of their natural hairs as to make the microblading process look more natural.

Topical anaesthetics are used to limit discomfort and consequently like all forms of cosmetic tattooing if performed correctly the procedure causes minimal discomfort. Immediately post treatment, eyebrows will appear darker than expected, but will fade during the healing process over the following 4 weeks. The treatment is typically a 2 step application process:

• The initial appointment includes consultation and initial application.
• The second appointment a minimum of 4 weeks later is to refine the strokes and fine-tune colour. The 2nd application ensures that the micro-pigments are healing properly and responding well.

Patch test must be performed at least 24 hours prior to first treatment.

Prior to your treatment, you will have a consultation in order to discuss what results you would like to achieve from your microblading. This will establish a clear outcome, style and shape that you want to achieve with your eyebrows.

This consultation will also determine what the most suitable process is for you, which could range from full eyebrow shaping to brow enhancement or just a colour top up for those who have undergone microblading before.

After the initial treatment you will need to come back for a touch up session 4 to 6 weeks later, as your skin won’t take the pigment evenly everywhere at the first session.

*Please note that some types of skin will try and reject the pigment and more then one touch up will be required.

Taking care of the area of skin where microblading took place is similar to tattoo care, if a bit more intensive. The pigment immediately following the procedure will appear quite dark, and the skin underneath will be red.

About two hours after microblading, you should run a wet cotton swab that has been dipped in sterilized water over the area. This will get rid of any excess dye that’s on your brows. It will also keep the area sterile. It will take anywhere from 7-14 days for the skin to begin to appear healed and for the pigment to fade to its regular shade.

You will be given aftercare instructions to follow during the healing stage.

I recommend getting a “touch-up” of your microbladed eyebrows at least once a year. This touch-up will involve adding pigment to the outline of the brows that you have already.

After your skin is fully healed, you’ll want to protect your microblading investment by taking care of your skin. Applying a sunscreen to the microbladed area may help prevent fading. Like similar cosmetic treatments — such as eyebrow tattooing — microblading is permanent but will fade.

Fading may occur at a faster rate than brow tattooing due to the smaller amount of pigment used. Two years after your initial procedure, you’ll most likely have to repeat the procedure in its entirety.

To book an appointment please contact Ines on 07816 564719 or e-mail inesmilaow@gmail.com

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*Cancellations within less then 24 hrs prior to the appointment will be subject to loss of deposit.