What should you know before deciding to undergo microblading?

Eyebrows microblading has become a cry of the current period among women, does it really help them to get better eyebrows? 

Eyebrow microblading has become the ideal choice for many women who suffer from eyebrow problems, which guarantees you to get thick and beautiful eyebrows naturally.

What is eyebrow microblading?

Microblading is a technique that works to beautify the eyebrows and obtain the best shape for them that matches the shape of the face.

Microblading is done through the use of an effective pen-like instrument that contains a feather that contains about 10-12 small needles.

These needles do not penetrate the skin, but gently scratch the surface, and they contain a pigment that helps draw each hair in order to obtain naturally thicker eyebrows.

The distinction between brow microblading and brow tattooing.

Many women may wonder if eyebrow microblading is different from eyebrow tattoos, and the answer is, of course, this technique is different from tattooing.

Microblading does not enter the skin layers like tattoos, but rather is concentrated on the surface of the skin, and the result of microblading is not permanent, as the color disappears after about 18 months.

The hair resulting from microblading is naturally thinner than tattoos.

Steps Before the Eyebrow Microblading Session

There are some things that must be done before undergoing a microblading session, which includes:

• Stop plucking your eyebrows in every way about one week before.

• Avoid direct sunlight exposure two weeks before the session.

• Avoid undergoing a facial exfoliation or deep cleaning two weeks prior to the session.

• Stop using Vitamin A and Retinol products for one month before your session.

• Do not exercise on the same day as the session.

• Not to undergo a Botox session three weeks before the session.
• One week before your session, do not take any vitamin E or fish oil supplements.

On the same day of the session, you must:

1. Not drinking alcohol for 24 - 48 hours from the date of the session.
2. Do not consume coffee for at least two hours before the session.
3. Take no aspirin or ibuprofen for 24 hours before the session.

Steps for Microblading Your Brows

To obtain microblading, the woman undergoes the following steps:

• The shape of the eyebrow is determined by cleaning the surrounding area.

• An ointment is applied to help with numbness of the area, which takes approximately 40 minutes.

• The right color should be chosen based on the original eyebrow color and complexion.

• The area around the eyebrows is measured approximately 10 minutes before removing the previous ointment, taking into account the shape of the face, features, etc.

• The microblading process now begins.

• After the microblading is completed, a final layer of dye is added to the eyebrows, and it remains for five minutes before cleaning it.

• It should be noted that there is another session approximately 6-8 weeks after the first session, during which the blanks are filled, if any, and to ensure that the work was done as necessary.

• The final shape and color of the eyebrows appear about 30 days after undergoing the first session.

After undergoing the microblading session, it is important to follow the following steps for approximately seven days:

• Washing the face and Eyebrows with water and antibacterial soap, making sure to dry the face well, and avoiding the use of any other facial cleansers, especially those that contain acids.

• Put a little coconut oil on the eyebrows every day.

• Do not pluck hair in the eyebrow area.

• Not undergoing deep facial cleansing, exfoliation, or Botox for a period of time.

• No exposure to the sun for about a week.

• Avoid prolonged showers and steam in the first period.

• Avoid swimming for about ten days.
• Do not apply any make-up products or sunscreen cream to the eyebrow area.
• Ensure that all information is known from the responsible person who was resorted to in order to do the Microblading.

How long does the microblading last?

In general, Eyebrow Microblading lasts about 12-18 months, but it mainly depends on your skin type.

This means that you have to have a covering session about every 18 months, otherwise you may notice a gradual fading of the color.

After undergoing the session, the color of the eyebrows will be very dark, but the color will gradually become lighter, until about the seventh to the tenth day.

Microblading problems

• Transmission of infection during tattooing due to contamination of the needle used.

• Dissatisfaction with the results and the difficulty of getting rid of them until after about 18 months or removing them with a laser.

• Its relatively high cost.

• Some of the materials used cause allergic reactions.

• Uneven eyebrows.

• The use of improper materials by some beauty centers caused infection and severe skin sensitivity.