What is Microblading?

Microblading is a method of semi-permanent eyebrow drawing. It is done using a very fine blade to deposit pigments into the outer layer of the skin which is called epidermis. Because the color is close to the surface, the strokes appear crisp and very fine, but do not blur after healing. The difference to ordinary permanent make-up is that Microblading is not done by a machine. The pigments are manually placed into the skin using Microblading manual pen is equipped with sterile packaged blades (U-shape). The blade glides with gentle pressure over the skin and causes a fine cut. The cut is as fine as a paper cut and you can hardly distinguish it from real hair. Depending on the drawing technique it creates an individual look for each eyebrow. It is also called HD & 3D eyebrows because it does not appear as a tattoo. This method is ideal for anyone wanting to enhance the look of their eyebrows. The results are natural looking hair-like strokes, regardless of the amount of hair present. People, who are suffering from alopecia, trigonometrical or any other condition that causes hair loss, can benefit greatly from Microblading, as well as people who simply are not happy with their eyebrows.

Benefits of Microblading

• Semi-Permanent Solution (9-18 months)
• Create a new brow
• Fully restore the eyebrow shape
• Crisp, realistic, natural looking hair-strokes
• Safe application
• Non-toxic and hypoallergenic material
• Certified Microblading Artist
• Microblading gently enhances client’s natural features, giving them more confidence in their overall appearance.

***HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT SUIT CERTAIN SKIN TYPES

You are NOT eligible for this procedure if:

• you are under 18 years of age (even with parental permission)
• you are pregnant or nursing.
• you are prone to keloid scarring
• you are on blood thinners (such as Coumadin, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Vitamin E, Fish oil, etc) or have a bleeding disorder
• you have an autoimmune disorder that may increase your risk of infection/delayed healing
• you are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation within the past 6 months (we require a general doctor’s note to confirm eligibility)
• you have been on Accutane within 1 year of the procedure
• You have  open wounds or sores in the brow area, nor any issues with wound healing

It is advice NOT to undergo Microblading if you fall into any of the category below due to increased risk for infection and/or poor healing.  Please consult with your physician. In some cases, a general doctor’s note is required to confirm eligibility:

• Skin Complications – If you have skin which is prone to complications with eczema, psoriasis, keratosis pilaris and dermatitis (i.e., your skin is constantly flaking, itching, or aggravated), chances are your skin is in a constant state of unrest and shedding and is not suitable for tattooing and therefore won’t hold the pigment well.
• Chronic Conditions – The same goes for conditions like chronic acne and rosacea. The inherent nature of this type of skin causes easy bleeding, which once again means your skin will not retain the color very well and intended effect of microblading.
•  Excessively sebum (oily skin) can cause those tattooed hair strokes to blur together and give off an unwanted solid effect instead of a naturally feathered look.
• Moles or raised areas in or around the brow area
• Diabetic- Uncontrolled diabetes have poor wound healing due to less oxygen supply to tissues and fewer blood vessels. Elevated blood sugar makes you prone to infection as it lowers down your immune system. (unless well managed and doctor provides written release)
• Hemophilia, a heart condition, it is absolutely not recommended that you get any form of permanent make up done as this puts you in a high-risk position.  People who have heart issues often are on medications that thin the blood which will cause excessive bleeding and a poor result with microblading.
• Organ transplant or any medical condition that put you at an increased risk for bleeding, infection, and/or delayed wound healing.

Medications that can affect treatment and healing:

• Thyroid medication (color fades more quickly)
• Cholesterol and blood pressure medications (poor color retention)
• Accutane/Retin-A -Clients who have been taking acne medications such as Accutane or Retin-A, and other products that thins the skin such as glycolic acid  and lactic acid MUST discontinue the use of each a month prior to their procedure and avoid using around the treated area for 30 days during healing period
• Latisse-This is and eyelash and eyebrow growth serum that brings increased circulation to the area resulting in more growth of hair/lashes. Because of this, the risk of heavy bleeding is very hight! You MUST discontinue using this product and other like it for 3-6 months before being able to have your brows microbladed.
• Antibiotics-Please finish taking any and all antibiotics, before the microblading service.

• Botox should be done 3 weeks before or 3 weeks after the procedure. Get Microblading done BEFORE you get botox so your muscles will be in a normal state of movement.  Alternatively, if you regularly use botox, you will need to wait at 3 weeks after botox before doing microblading in order to allow the botox to settle in at its full effect.

How long does it last?

Depending on each client’s skin type and how well you take care after your new Microbladed eyebrows, they will last for between 1 and 2 years.

** PLEASE REVIEW MICROBLADING PRE-CONSULTATION FIRST BEFORE BOOKING.

SCHEDULING
Now that you have reviewed the pre-consulation and  know you’re a good candidate, you can book your Microblading appointment. Your bare brows will be examined, a few before pictures will be taken and more information will be discussed such as all of the do’s and don’ts to prepare, what to expect during the service and how to properly take care of your brows the day of and during the healing process.
It’s important to remember that microblading is a more natural look, if you’d like something more dramatic and "fluffy" brows, microshading combined with the blading is the perfect combination and this can be discussed during your consultation.