Microblading Post Care

Proper home care after getting your microblading done, is crucial in achieving the best results. Keep in mind that in many cases, some unevenness of color is to be expected. This is the purpose of the touch up visit.

Day of Treatment: (absorb) Gently blot brows with a clean tissue or paper towel all day (ideally every 5 minutes). Before bed, gently wash your brows with antibacterial soap, cetaphil, or shampoo. Rub the area in a smooth motion and rinse with water. Pay dry with a clean tissue and lightly put a rice grain and thin layer of healing balm with a Qtip (no Neosporin) This will be given to you after your appointment. Make sure to not over saturate and let the brows breathe, the ointment should be barely noticeable. Sleep with a clean pillowcase

Day 1 to 2: Wash, dry and moisturize 3 times a day

Day 3 to 7: Repeat 2 times a day (morning and night)

After day 7, no need for ointment or washing.

Do not get treated area wet (besides washing over the sink), You can shower just do not allow direct water on to the treated area, or completely submerge in water for 1 week. Take the shortest shower possible

Keep them Dry

No sweating or exercising for 1 week after procedure

Expect area to be tender for the next few days

If a crust forms, do not forcefully remove it by scratching or abrasive washing. The pigment could be removed along with the crust. Be gentle with your brows and let it exfoliate its upper layer without your help. Some itching is normal

Do not pick, peel or scratch the treated area or your color may heal unevenly. Do not expose the area that's healing, to dirty or unsanitary conditions.

No make up is to be applied on or too close to your brows until it is healed (4 weeks)

Do not expose your healing skin to direct sun, tanning beds, hot tubs, saunas, steam, salt water, chlorinated pools, direct shower spray, skin creams other than your healing balm for 2 weeks. It is normal not to see how much color was achieved until 4 weeks have passed.

Do not resume any method of hair removal for at least 4 weeks after your brows have been done.

If you are planning a chemical peel, laser peel, MRI, or other medical procedure, please inform your physician of your microblading. Retina-A and Acids can thin the epidermis and thus make it easier for the sun to fade your brows. Certain lasers have reported to turn pigment black, so make sure your physician is aware of your natural looking tattoo so there are no unwanted surprises.

No facials, botox, chemical treatments or microderms for 4 weeks.

What is Microblading?

Microblading is similar to permanent makeup but is performed with a manual hand piece and performed not as deep into the skin as a traditional tattoo. Because the pigment is not implanted as deep, microblading fades sooner than typical permanent makeup. Most people need a touch up 1 to 3 years. Usually people with oily skin, will not produce as crisp strokes and will fade faster than someone that has dry or normal skin. There is three different techniques that I perform with microblading. The first one is the hair stroke method. This is what most people think of when they think microblading. The technician takes a blade that has multiple needles that are in a line and implant hairlike strokes into the skin. This method gives a more natural and hairlike appearance. The second technique is called a powder brow or shading method. This is performed if the client likes a more solid or ombre effect on their brows. Someone that likes to fill in their brows heavily with makeup would most likely prefer this method. The third method is a combination of the two mentioned above. The combo of hair strokes and shading gives a more dimensional look.

Hope this helps to understand what exactly microblading and check out my service page to check out pricing.

The Difference Between Classic, Hybrid and Volume Lash Extensions

Ever wonder what the term classic, hybrid or volume lashes mean? Well, they are 3 different lash extension techniques that require specialized training and each technique has a unique look.

Classic: This style is the most common in the lash industry because it is the most simple and basic to apply. This application is known as 1:1 lashing which means the lash artists isolates a single natural lash and place 1 single extension to it. I apply an extension of varying lengths on every healthy natural lash that can support an extension. You can achieve different looks with different styling options for each client such as Dolly Face, Cat Eye, and Natural.

Hybrid: This is a combination of classic lashing and volume lashing. This is extremely popular technique in the Beauty Bar.

Volume: This technique requires technical professional training and certification. It is extremely difficult to do volume lashes properly. I have seen many lash artists do volume incorrectly which results in damaged lashes. However, done correctly, volume lashes is an excellent technique to achieve a more full lash line. They are much thinner than classic extensions but handmade into fans of multiples to be applied to 1 natural lash