Changing Your Style

Posted on: 21 April 2018

Having distinctive and prominent eyebrows can enhance your beauty. Many women spend a significant amount of time and money filling in sparse or blonde eyebrows each day. If you are tired of dealing with eyebrow maintenance, then you might want to consider investing in microblading. 

Microblading produces permanent, hair-like pigmentation that mimics the appearance of natural eyebrows. Although microblading procedures might seem costly, you will save money in the long run by eliminating the need to purchase eyebrow products. Ensure that your microblading results last by following these simple steps.

1. Establish a good skincare routine before your procedure

The quality of your skin can have a dramatic impact on the results of your microblading procedure. If you have oily skin, the natural oils produced by your skin could compromise the pigment's ability to penetrate your skin during microblading.

You should work closely with an experienced esthetician to establish a skincare routine that will reduce excessive oiliness prior to your procedure. This will ensure that pigment placement lasts, giving you the eyebrows you desire.

2. Ask for a test stroke

The pigments that are used in microblading are extremely safe, but a small percentage of people might experience an allergic reaction to one of the ingredients in the pigment. To ensure that an allergic reaction doesn't compromise your comfort or leave you with less-than-perfect eyebrows, ask your technician to conduct a test stroke.

A few strokes of pigment can be applied to your skin in an inconspicuous area. Watch the test area for a few days for signs of redness or irritation. If you show no evidence of an allergic response, you can safely move forward with your microblading procedure.

3. Take care of your new eyebrows after the procedure

It's critical to the success of your microblading procedure that you invest time in proper aftercare. Your technician will provide you with a list of aftercare instructions, and you should follow these instructions closely.

Avoid washing the treated area and don't wear any makeup until your eyebrows have healed. Keep your hair away from your eyebrows as they are healing. Be sure to apply a quality sunscreen to your brow area once the healing process is complete, as this will prevent sun exposure from fading the pigments used during your microblading procedure.

You may need to invest in touch-ups to keep your brows looking their best at all times. For more information, contact your local spa today!