Beauty guide
By Lunch With A Girlfriend
Microblading is a cosmetic tattoo performed on the eyebrows. Tiny wounds are made with a handheld tool and pigment is deposited beneath the skin.
The tattoo is a hair-like stroke which is applied in a pattern resembling natural hair growth. The results last 1-3 years.
Lots of people offer microblading services but it is important to find someone who is artistic and well-trained because it is permanent. Make sure your artist is schooled in the proper blood safety protocols and uses disposable tools.
Where to go:
When you leave your appointment your eyebrows will look amazing -- though a bit darker than you are used to. You can't assess your satisfaction (or dissatisfaction) until you see the actual results four weeks later.
What to expect::
The process begins with numbing the eyebrows. Plastic film is applied over the numbing cream to help it absorb and to prevent it from running down into your eyes.
The Process:
The artist will pencil in a box outline of her vision with a wax pencil taking into consideration all of the idiosyncrasies of your face. This stage is lengthy but you can't rush perfection.
The Process:
The artist numbs again and makes micro-tears in your eyebrows with a pen-like tool to draw hair strokes. The artist is depositing pigment beneath the skin. It sounds like scratches of a knife on a hard surface.
The Process:
The aftercare is simple. Wash your brows with a gentle cleanser for three days. Pat them dry with a napkin and apply aquaphor. Minimize your time in the sun and use your sunscreen to protect your investment!
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