Microblading

For your first Microblading session, the entire procedure should take about 3 hours. During this session, the brow technician will shape and style the client’s brows for client approval. We then follow with pigment color selection. Once the client approves the look of the brows, the technician will numb the area for 30 minutes and then begin the procedure.

The eyebrow area will be slightly red after the procedure and color will appear very dark. This is normal for the procedure and part of the healing process. The color will fade by up to 20 - 40% as it heals. In the following days, the eyebrows will continue to be dark and you will notice slight scabbing. Do not pick at the scabs as this may damage the skin and the outcome of the microbladed area. The eyebrows will lighten up in color as it heals. No down time is required after microblading procedure. It takes approximately 7-14 days for the brows to heal over, and about 1 month for the color to fully set in.

Yes! A touch up session after 6 weeks is necessary as everyone heals differently and outcomes will vary. Certain areas may fade after the first session and will need to be refilled. Pigment color may need to be adjusted, brow thickness and more strokes can be added. Your touch up session is when we refine your brows to ensure it looks perfect and retains the color for as long as possible.

Touch up sessions should not be done earlier than 6 weeks after initial microblading session as pigment color has not fully settled into the skin. Most importantly, this is to prevent scar tissue from forming on the brow area.

The pain level for the procedure is considered mild to none. Prior to the procedure your brow technician will apply a topical anesthetic to numb the area, which is also reapplied during the procedure. Everyone responds differently to anesthetic; depending on the client, the feeling of the procedure has been described as light cat scratches to not feeling anything. Topical anesthetics used may contain lidocaine & tetracaine. Please let us know if you have a sensitivity to any of these products. After the procedure, redness and slight swelling in the area is normal. Clients can take Tylenol but not aspirin or ibuprofen.

Since microblading pigments are not implanted into the skin as deep as traditional tattoos, the area will naturally fade overtime. Microblading typically lasts 1 – 3 years depending upon skin type and age. Your skincare routine will also affect the lasting effect of the pigment: patients who tan, uses products with AHA or Glycolic Acid will fade faster as your skin will resurface faster. Individual's color retention within the skin will vary and we usually recommend a touch up every 12-18 months.