Everything You Need to Know About Microblading

Getting your eyebrows on fleek is a struggle for so many – sometimes, no powder, pencil, or pigment can help the sparsest of brows. The answer? Semi-permanent brows, thanks to microblading.

What is microblading?

It’s essentially a form of tattooing – pigment is tatted under the skin with a manual handheld tool rather than a machine. Apparently, it’s not as scary as it sounds, although the pain varies for everyone. Many prep their clients with topical numbing cream. The process usually takes approximately two hours.

How does microblading work?

Usually the artist draws on the eyebrow shape, to complement face shape and size, then the artist choose the colors, applies initial strokes and anesthetic, and works pigment into each stroke. Afterwards, a pigment mask is absorbed into the skin with a final medical silicone layer applied after the area has been thoroughly cleaned.