Getting your eyebrows microbladed to achieve enhanced, natural-looking eyebrows have grown in popularity over the years. Not only does this process result in perfect, even brows, but you don’t need to worry about constant brow maintenance before you leave the house.
Since microblading sounds a lot like micropigmentation, which requires the area to be fully shaved beforehand, many people assume it’s the same with microblading. Even though these two may sound similar, it’s important to remember that you shouldn’t shave off your eyebrows before getting them microbladed.
Keep reading below to learn more about the procedure, the results, and the proper way to prepare.
Procedure
Microblading may sound similar to getting permanent makeup, but it’s actually a very different procedure.
Microblading artists use a small, manual, hand-held tool rather than a tattoo machine. This tool has a blade made of many small needles, which the artist then uses to create small strokes on the skin. These are then filled in with a pigment to create the appearance of small, individual hairs that make up your eyebrows.
Result
This process can create the appearance of fuller, more uniform brows. They’re designed to blend with your current brows and enhance your facial features, making microblading a great solution for someone who has sparse or light eyebrows.
Preparation
First and foremost: make sure you don’t shave your brows! Microblading artists will need to use your natural brows as a guide to make sure that everything blends and looks natural. Instead of shaving, make sure to do the following:
- Don’t consume caffeine or alcohol for 24 hours before the procedure
- Don’t take ibuprofen, CoQ10, fish oil, vitamin E, niacin, or aspirin for 40 hours before the procedure. These can sometimes serve as blood thinners, meaning the small marks made by a microblading tool may not heal fast enough.
- Make sure you don’t get your eyebrows tinted or waxed beforehand
- Do your best to not get a tan or a sunburn on your face
- Skip your workout on the day of your procedure to ensure your face isn’t flushed or sweaty
- Avoid skincare that contains acids, Retin-A, or retinol
- Do not schedule a chemical peel 60 days before the procedure
- Don’t get any Botox for up to 3 weeks beforehand
Conclusion
There you have it: exactly what to do and what not to do before you get your eyebrows microbladed. As long as you prepare yourself properly and avoid shaving your eyebrows, you’ll be sure to get a fantastic result.
