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Microblading - the whole experience laid out
So we all know microblading is becoming very popular and a big fad right now. I had a few friends who got it done and loved their new and improved brows and I started getting interested in having mine done. I was tired of filling them in all the time and I have very light blonde eyebrows so I started researching. I saw a few artists and met with them to discuss options and concerns. I found a girl who I liked and had a great portfolio and two of my friends had actually gone to her for theirs. I was convinced this was what I wanted to do so after debating for months I took the plunge.
The day of I was extremely nervous, almost to the point of cancelling but then again I told myself nerves are a good thing. I wish I had listened to my gut feeling. So I showed up and we started the process. She measured my natural arches and drew a brow shape over and around my natural brow so I could see how the shape was going to be and where she would be filling in with more strokes. We did spend quite a bit of time here which is a good thing so that I was happy with the design/shape etc. She knew I wanted to keep these as natural as possible and she was choosing an ink colour very light because I’m pale skinned and because you can always do more and go a tad darker when you go for your touch up.
She made sure the area was properly cleaned and all tools were brand new out of packaging which she made sure to show me (these are all things you need to be aware of). I was given a numbing cream which was great and I’d say the process took about an hour and a half. I felt relaxed on the table as she was doing her work and she was showing me as she went along and how they looked. I was shocked at how natural it did look. When she was finished we took some time to discuss aftercare and dos and don’t s. She gave me an ointment and flyers that had everything explained and broken down by each day so you didn’t feel lost during the crazy healing time.
Healing... boy oh boy! lol Everything you read about is true.. the first few days (1-3) the brows get dark and you feel like OMG what did I do to myself .. I don’t think I left my house all weekend during that time. I stayed in contact with my artist and she took the time to answer questions and keep me calm. They will itch like crazy but DO NOT scratch them. Use the ointment your artist gives you and follow proper procedure. Day 7 I was allowed to get them wet and I’d say around day 10 mine started to scab. It’s very subtle and you honestly don’t notice it too much. Let the scabs fall of naturally (no picking or you could scar). The second week I was in love with my brows, kept thinking YES this is amazing! Made my eyes brighter, more awake looking and no filling them in!
But as they kept falling off I started to get happy to see them go a little more then I should have been. Through that I realized I kind of missed my old, not so perfect brows. I made a judgement call to not go forward with the touch up but I did meet with my artist to confirm they healed properly and to discuss how I could fade them faster.
Honestly they did look good and I got many compliments from so many people. I just found I couldn’t quite get on board with the whole process and I just thought I would have loved it more then I did. Mine faded quite a bit because I do have slightly oilier skin which can mean the ink doesn’t always retain as much colour as someone who has normal to dry skin. Because I am not continuing with the shape I have been left with some strokes that do sit slightly higher then my natural tail of my brow. My brows are very light and some people now wouldn’t have even guessed I got mine done but I notice the tails especially when I wear no makeup.
Sooo now it’s a whole different process... fading them or removing them. I started using a retinol serum to help fade the colour faster. It’s still too early to say (3 weeks) if it’s working but with most creams and serums you must give them time to work and your skin time to regenerate. I am also using an organic scrub to help but I am not being super aggressive with the scrub and only use it once or twice a week as scrubs should be used.
I just started doing face peels at a med spa clinic as well not only to help potentially fade the tails but help with my overall skin conditions as well. I am now meeting and doing some consults in regards to having laser or saline solution done to remove them. I did a consult for phi-removal which is a glycolic acid solution inserted into the skin and then neutralized and works to pull the ink out of the skin. But like any of these treatments there will definitely be healing time and/or side effects if not done correctly.
Anyone who is considering microblading please really do your research and make sure this is someone you really want. I thought I really wanted this done but turns out I really don’t mind filling in my brows and taking a few extra minutes in my makeup routine is not the end of the world. If your brows are not that bad don’t touch them because you never know what you may end up with. I was lucky I had a good artist and it wasn’t a botch job but I’m more mad at myself for not listening to my gut. Live and learn right!
Side note: if you are considering having your brows done here are some questions you should ask your artist and things to look for..
1. How long have you been doing brows and semi-permanent make? Always ask to see a portfolio of their work.. if they hesitate and won’t show you their work or don’t have a portfolio.. run and run fast!
2. What type of ink do you use?? If you have concerns of an allergic reaction then ask for a patch test first. The artist should never refuse to do this.
3. Make sure to ask if they are certified or licensed in microblading. Microblading uses a totally different technique then other permanent makeup techniques so if your artist isn’t certified you will definitely want to go elsewhere.
4. Do they have happy client reviews? This is a big deal breaker.
5. Do they make you feel comfortable and at ease?? You should be able to be completely open with your artist and vice versa.
6. Make sure all tools being used are sterile and brand new. You should ask about their health code standards and how often their salon is screened.
Well!! That’s my story and I hope this information can help someone.. whether you have had yours done or are considering getting yours done. I will be posting updates after my consults and more usage of the retinol creams.
The day of I was extremely nervous, almost to the point of cancelling but then again I told myself nerves are a good thing. I wish I had listened to my gut feeling. So I showed up and we started the process. She measured my natural arches and drew a brow shape over and around my natural brow so I could see how the shape was going to be and where she would be filling in with more strokes. We did spend quite a bit of time here which is a good thing so that I was happy with the design/shape etc. She knew I wanted to keep these as natural as possible and she was choosing an ink colour very light because I’m pale skinned and because you can always do more and go a tad darker when you go for your touch up.
She made sure the area was properly cleaned and all tools were brand new out of packaging which she made sure to show me (these are all things you need to be aware of). I was given a numbing cream which was great and I’d say the process took about an hour and a half. I felt relaxed on the table as she was doing her work and she was showing me as she went along and how they looked. I was shocked at how natural it did look. When she was finished we took some time to discuss aftercare and dos and don’t s. She gave me an ointment and flyers that had everything explained and broken down by each day so you didn’t feel lost during the crazy healing time.
Healing... boy oh boy! lol Everything you read about is true.. the first few days (1-3) the brows get dark and you feel like OMG what did I do to myself .. I don’t think I left my house all weekend during that time. I stayed in contact with my artist and she took the time to answer questions and keep me calm. They will itch like crazy but DO NOT scratch them. Use the ointment your artist gives you and follow proper procedure. Day 7 I was allowed to get them wet and I’d say around day 10 mine started to scab. It’s very subtle and you honestly don’t notice it too much. Let the scabs fall of naturally (no picking or you could scar). The second week I was in love with my brows, kept thinking YES this is amazing! Made my eyes brighter, more awake looking and no filling them in!
But as they kept falling off I started to get happy to see them go a little more then I should have been. Through that I realized I kind of missed my old, not so perfect brows. I made a judgement call to not go forward with the touch up but I did meet with my artist to confirm they healed properly and to discuss how I could fade them faster.
Honestly they did look good and I got many compliments from so many people. I just found I couldn’t quite get on board with the whole process and I just thought I would have loved it more then I did. Mine faded quite a bit because I do have slightly oilier skin which can mean the ink doesn’t always retain as much colour as someone who has normal to dry skin. Because I am not continuing with the shape I have been left with some strokes that do sit slightly higher then my natural tail of my brow. My brows are very light and some people now wouldn’t have even guessed I got mine done but I notice the tails especially when I wear no makeup.
Sooo now it’s a whole different process... fading them or removing them. I started using a retinol serum to help fade the colour faster. It’s still too early to say (3 weeks) if it’s working but with most creams and serums you must give them time to work and your skin time to regenerate. I am also using an organic scrub to help but I am not being super aggressive with the scrub and only use it once or twice a week as scrubs should be used.
I just started doing face peels at a med spa clinic as well not only to help potentially fade the tails but help with my overall skin conditions as well. I am now meeting and doing some consults in regards to having laser or saline solution done to remove them. I did a consult for phi-removal which is a glycolic acid solution inserted into the skin and then neutralized and works to pull the ink out of the skin. But like any of these treatments there will definitely be healing time and/or side effects if not done correctly.
Anyone who is considering microblading please really do your research and make sure this is someone you really want. I thought I really wanted this done but turns out I really don’t mind filling in my brows and taking a few extra minutes in my makeup routine is not the end of the world. If your brows are not that bad don’t touch them because you never know what you may end up with. I was lucky I had a good artist and it wasn’t a botch job but I’m more mad at myself for not listening to my gut. Live and learn right!
Side note: if you are considering having your brows done here are some questions you should ask your artist and things to look for..
1. How long have you been doing brows and semi-permanent make? Always ask to see a portfolio of their work.. if they hesitate and won’t show you their work or don’t have a portfolio.. run and run fast!
2. What type of ink do you use?? If you have concerns of an allergic reaction then ask for a patch test first. The artist should never refuse to do this.
3. Make sure to ask if they are certified or licensed in microblading. Microblading uses a totally different technique then other permanent makeup techniques so if your artist isn’t certified you will definitely want to go elsewhere.
4. Do they have happy client reviews? This is a big deal breaker.
5. Do they make you feel comfortable and at ease?? You should be able to be completely open with your artist and vice versa.
6. Make sure all tools being used are sterile and brand new. You should ask about their health code standards and how often their salon is screened.
Well!! That’s my story and I hope this information can help someone.. whether you have had yours done or are considering getting yours done. I will be posting updates after my consults and more usage of the retinol creams.