A lot of people wonder how to get semi permanent eyebrows without applying any make-up. How does one wake up and roll out of bed with their eyebrows on fleek? Look no further as this is where I will explain the procedure along with all the do's and dont's when it comes to getting your eyebrows permanently coloured.
What is Micro-blading?
Micro-blading is a form of semi-permanent tattooing that involves using tiny fine point needles that helps scratch and deposit pigment simultaneously under your skin
Applicable for:
1. Zero brows
2. Blonde ultra faint brows
3. Loss of eyebrows due to alopecia
4. Or just need a little help filling your arches
After care:
Do not get your brows wet profusely for a week
Do not pick scabs
Do not use any products containing glycolic acid
Micro-blading is a semi permanent tattoo technique used to create the illusion of fuller brows
Procedure takes about 45-60 minutes, ideally
Clients are encouraged for a follow up appointment after 4-6 weeks
Ink fades faster on oily skin
Micro-blading is a type of eye brow architecture
It is a superficial process (only epidermis) and hence it is not permanent and the colour fades within 18 months
Steps:
1. Ask client to get her eyebrows done to a desired shape
2. Numb the area with a local anaesthetic or a topical anaesthetic for 45 minutes
3. Mark the eye brows
4. Show the client to see if they are satisfactory with the shape of the drawn eye brows
5. Begin the needling
6. Let the pigment stay on for 5 minutes
7. Top up appointment after 6-8 weeks
Micro-blading lasts anywhere between 12-18 months, depending on your skin type
12 months for Oily skin
Pre-Care
1. Do not workout 24 hours before procedure
2. No alcohol or caffeine 24 hours before the appointment
3. Avoid sun and tanning for a week prior to the procedure
4. Avoid Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E and/or Advil/Ibuprofen 24 hours before the procedure
5. No brow waxing, tinting, micro-dermabrasion or chemical peels one week before
6. Discontinue Retin-A 4 weeks prior
7. No botox around the brow area 2 weeks prior
8. Please note – You will be more sensitive during your menses
Avoid the procedure if you are:
1. Pregnant
2. Nursing
3. Diabetic
4. Viral infections
5. Epilepsy
6. A pace maker or major heart problems
7. Had an organ transplant
8. Tendency towards keloids
9. Seborrheic dermatitis
10. Skin conditions or psoriasis
11. Sick, cold/flu
12. Had botox in the past 2 weeks
After Care:
Use sunscreen regularly after it is fully healed (prevents against fading from the sun)
Avoid Retin-A or Accutane or any other retinol products at least a week before the appointments and 30 days after getting your brows done
Do not wet eyebrows for a week while they heal
Avoid make up in the treated area for at least a week
Wash eye brows with water and Cetaphil, morning and night
Pat dry gently
Do not use cleansers containing acids or exfoliants
Clean pillow case
No picking
No facials, botox or peels for 4 weeks
Avoid exercise for a week
Avoid the sun for a week
Avoid long steamy showers for a week
Avoid swimming for 10 days
Do not wear makeup or use skin care on your brows until they’ve healed
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