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What Are Some Microblading Tips for Beginners?

Microblading

Posted by Jennifer Ngo at August 22nd, 2018

Lots of women want perfectly shaped eyebrows. So, they overpluck their eyebrows, making them look uneven. Microblading can become their answer to getting the perfect eyebrows. So if you're new to it, one question you might be asking is, "What are some microblading tips for beginners?" What is Microblading? Microblading is a semi-permanent tattoo given by a professional aesthetician trained in this technique using small and intricate brush strokes. They use a small tool with tiny needles that give the aesthetician increased control over their movements. However, you will not have these eyebrows forever, as they last for one to three years, but on average, it’s a year and a half. The ink they use fades away with time, as it does not penetrate the layers of the skin as deeply as ink used for actual tattoos does. What If You Don’t Like the Finished Result? Women can use exfoliants or acid-based skincare products to make the ink fade away quicker. They can also use a brow pencil or concealer and if they really want to get rid of it, they can opt for laser removal treatments. That is why, women should perform intensive research on the places that offer microblading before they make an appointment for it. How Long Does the Procedure Take? You will have to sit in for two treatments. It is important that person performing the microblading procedure has extensive experience in brow shaping and color theory and can provide you with several before and after pictures of clients who have gotten it done from them. What Can You Expect? On your first appointment, the aesthetician will sit with you for two hours with a follow-up appointment that lasts for one hour. The first session entails the aesthetician analyzing your natural brow shape and color and inquiring about your preferences regarding the shape you want, such as thick or thin and arched or subtle eyebrows. The aesthetician will map out the shape of your eyebrows, measure the eyebrows based on the facial symmetry, and then draw them. If you are happy with the results, the aesthetician will tattoo them. It should take around 30 minutes, but the duration also depends on how thick or sparse the eyebrows are. Before your procedure, you should not take any supplements that contain niacin and vitamin E, acetaminophen, and NSAIDS such as ibuprofen for at least 48 hours. You also cannot drink caffeine or alcohol for at least 24 hours, as it may cause excess bleeding.