What is Microblading? Are You A Good Candidate for Microblading?

Microblading is a semi-permanent makeup technique that helps thin brows look full, even flawless.  It's becoming popular and now every other person you meet knows about it. Please carefully read each paragraph below to make sure you are a good candidate for this procedure.

• It's not recommended for very young girls or someone with highly sensitive skin like seborrheic dermatitis in the brow (your skin is constantly flaking, itching or aggravated). Chances are the skin is in a constant state of unrest and shedding and is not suitable for tattooing and your skin won't hold the pigment.  These types of skin cause easy bleeding once aggravated, which once again means your skin will not retain the color and intended effect of the procedure.  Additionally, excessively oily skin can cause those tattooed hair strokes to blur together and give off an unwanted solid effect instead of a naturally featured look. 

• It is not recommended if you have an autoimmune disorder like lupus, frontal fibrosing alopecia, diabetes, glaucoma, transmittable blood conditions like HIV or Hepatitis, healing disorders, hemophilia, diabetes, active skin cancer in the area to be tattooed, or a heart condition. For any form of permanent makeup as this puts you in a very high-risk position, which means you are not a good candidate for Microblading. People with heart issues usually they are on medication that thins the blood which will cause excessive bleeding achieving a poor Microblading result. Works perfect for normal and dry skin, but not recommended for oily skin or skin conditions like skin tags on the eyebrows, papilloma, eczema, warts, seborrheic keratosis. 

• Your skin is sensitive if it turns pink easily from a little scratch or if your skin has large pores specifically in the region of the eyebrows and forehead, the color will blur resulting in a powdered look. Moles, bumps, piercing and generally raised skin around the eyebrows will also not be able to retain color. 

• Microblading is cosmetic tattooing where pigment is implanted under the skin by a certified technician who uses a technique that creates hair-like strokes in your eyebrows. 

• There are some important things to avoid before getting your eyebrows Microbladed. 
• Avoid taking, ibuprofen, retinol, aspirin, Vitamin e, vitamin A, fish oil one week prior to your appointment.
• Avoid alcohol 2 days prior to your appointment.
• Avoid caffeine the same day.
• No sun-tanning
• No botox 2-3 weeks prior.
• No heavy peels or acne creams on the forehead and around the eyebrows.

• Pain is not the same for everyone, typically is very minimal. It feels like small tiny scratches on your skin and numbing is used before and during the procedure to reduce any discomfort.

• The pigment will change with time and the color will naturally fade. Some types of skin might absorb pigment faster or if your skin is oilier the pigment will break down faster, so it's very important to have a one-touch up after 4-6 weeks from the initial procedure and then an annual refresher once a year.

Now, get out there and show off your attractive and stylish eyebrows.