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I had microblading done in NYC about 3 years ago....

ninabeans
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I had microblading done in NYC about 3 years ago. It initially looked very dark but improved and I was happy with the results. Yesterday I had my eyebrows re-microbladed by someone in my area. She had good reviews, good pictures, etc etc. I already had a lot of eyebrow hair but just a few sparse areas. I explained that I just wanted to fill in those sparse areas. I wanted to look natural. Now I look like an idiot. My first indication that this was not going well was when she pulled out a razor to “shape” my eyebrows (the kind some people might use for their upper lip). I really wasn’t happy with the shape but she was insistent that the shape I had was pulling my face down. I ended up going with the shape she chose. Now that all is said and done I think I’m about to throw up. They are very very dark and I look like Spock. Not sure why she microbladed my entire eyebrow when only a small area needed it. I know that they are supposed to lighten over time but I’m not sure that this was the right move for me and I’m literally sick over it. I’m too pale to have black sharpie eyebrows. Ready to scrub these off!!!!!

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January 1, 2018
I've heard they will fade will healing! Hopefully this happens for you. Please post pics as they heal! Would love to see the healing journey
January 3, 2018
OMG, AFTER TWO weeks they will look normal after they peel. The first week the pigment is sitting with blood then dry as it heals this will peel off don't peel them they are perfect shape your over reacting... I have had mine done for years first week is hideous looking. will go away promise!
January 3, 2018
Thanks! Lol actually I’m freaking out now because they are peeling and looking too light!!! It’s a psychological game.
January 4, 2018
Well you know what they say, don't fix what isn't even broken! I actually like them though. Yes they are dark, but they will get lighter. Anyway, if it isn't too much to ask, please post an update after a couple weeks!
January 4, 2018
You’re right! Although I am not a good makeup person so I really didn’t do a good job penciling in my sparse areas. I am starting to like them but I’m having some issues with the shape.
January 5, 2018
The shape is actually very beautiful and yes, it will lighten overtime. It's hard to make much of an assessment as you blocked your face and eye shape but give it time. I've been there and now I love the results but I'm not sure it was worth the pain.
January 6, 2018
I have a question for you. If you had your eyebrows microbladed 3 years ago. Did they fade completely or could you still see them? I got mine done in December and I am not doing a touch up, I want them GONE!!!
January 6, 2018
Aw! I’m so sorry! No my brows my three years ago did not fade completely. The marks are very faint though (could be covered with makeup). I have heard that retinol creams and hydroquinone cream can sometimes be helpful for fading the microblading. I am doing that on a small area that I want to go away lol and it seems to be helping a tiny bit.
January 6, 2018
In your opinion since you have had them done before... Do you think over time they will fade completely? The girl that did mine said it would fade completely but it would take time for that to happen. Which creams are you using?
January 6, 2018
Some of the strokes have completely faded while others are still visible. You can get retinol creams over the counter (here’s one example: https://www.target.com/p/roc-retinol-correxion-174-deep-wrinkle-facial-night-cream-1oz/-/A-11992266?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Health+Beauty+Shopping&adgroup=SC_Health+Beauty&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=m&location=9003316&gclid=CjwKCAiAhMLSBRBJEiwAlFrsTuQTyIS9viVzwM92odzUjZscMipjjoUcBgbv2GGGYquL7s6ouDXnehoCQfgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) and I also use nadinola which is a fade cream (https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/nadinola-skin-discoloration-fade-cream-extra-strength-formula/ID=prod7182-product?reactjs=true). I am very pale so the creams haven’t negatively impacted my skin color but if your African American I would be really careful with using them because they could cause discoloration. Both of these creams can also be very drying. Like I said, I think the creams have helped a very small amount. Maybe you should look into laser tattoo removal?
UPDATED FROM ninabeans
2 days post

Still not sure...

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Still don’t like the shape (I think it’s too severe for my face) and they are still super dark. I did take a damp qtip and scrub the middle like another person had posted doing. I avoided scrubbing the “outline”, even though I hate the shape, I didn’t want to make anything worse. I am also worried that areas in the outside are going to become too light/blurry and look like an obvious tattoo. I really feel that this was a huge mistake. I am hoping that once my hair starts to grow in things will look more natural if that’s even possible at this point.

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UPDATED FROM ninabeans
4 days post

Peeling stage

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The shape still isn’t what I wanted but they thinned out a lot and lightened a lot which I’m happy about. They are now peeling which looks crazy so I literally have chunks of eyebrow missing. Believe it or not I’m starting to freak because they are looking too light in the spots where the scabs fell off!

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January 4, 2018
I just had mine done and don't like the middle parts, they are too tall and fluffy looking. Keep us updated on how you are finding them ad they heal. Do u think rubbing the middle with the qtip worked?
January 4, 2018
I do think the damp q tip helped a little thankfully.
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January 4, 2018
They’ll get better. I have less eyebrow hair and i just finished the patchy scaley phase. Now I’m waiting for the color to come back thru the ‘new skin’ before my touchup.
January 4, 2018
Thanks! Yeah I’m a bit worried because the color looks so gray right now but I’m hoping for a more natural color soon.