Microblading is quickly gaining popularity as a strategy to fill in and shape eyebrows. Not only is it semipermanent, but it’s also quick and not excessively painful.
If you have sparse eyebrows and are considering getting them microbladed, we’ll let you know if you should shave them and other factors to consider in this guide.
To Shave Or Not to Shave: The Procedure
Because microblading is often compared to eyebrow tattooing (which is permanent), there’s a common misconception that clients will need to shave off or pluck their eyebrows before the procedure. This is not true.
Unlike tattooing, microblading is semipermanent and only lasts for about a year or two. With this being said, professionals will not ask you to shave off or pluck your eyebrows before the appointment because it’s unnecessary and potentially harmful to your skin.
Instead, professionals like to use a client’s natural face structure to aid in creating an organic shape using a microblade device, which has tiny needles that assist in depositing pigment under the skin.
Therefore, you should not alter your brows in any way before going to your appointment because it will actually help the specialist to create a more natural look.
Looking Good: The Results
The outcome of this procedure will leave you with stunning, natural-looking eyebrows that enhance your beauty.
People who suffer from alopecia or other forms of hair loss could profit from microblading, as the clean strokes mimic the look of real hairs without smudging or washing off.
You’ll have effortlessly perfect brows all the time!
Things to Avoid Before Microblading
- Excessive sweating on the day of
- Botox treatments a month prior
- Tanning or sunburn on the day of
- Waxing or tinting eyebrows 3 days beforehand
- A chemical peel two months before (will cause peel quicker due to chemicals under the skin)
- Any anti-aging or acne creams or serums containing acids (will fade brows prematurely)
- Any aspirin, niacin, vitamin E, fish oil, CoQ10, and ibuprofen forty hours prior
- Alcohol or caffeine at least twenty-four hours before the procedure
Microblading Is Not for People Who
- Are pregnant or nursing
- Have diabetes
- Are undergoing Chemotherapy
- Possess skin irritations close to the treated area
- Have a viral infection and or disease
- Are ill with an infection or virus, such as the flu
- Have epilepsy
- Are under the age of 18
- Have used Accutane in the past year
- Are prone to keloid scarring
- Have had an organ transplant
- Possess a transmittable blood disease, HIV or Hepatitis.
- Have a pacemaker or major heart problems
Conclusion
Use the information above to help determine if microblading is right for you. Remember to consult your physician to see if the procedure will be safe for you and your overall health. Once you’ve decided to go through with the procedure, you’ll finally be able to obtain the eyebrows you’ve always wanted!
