What Is Microblading?

Do you spend valuable time every morning penciling your eyebrows in, making sure they are the correct shape and fullness for your face? Imagine spending that time fitting in a few extra minutes of sleep or enjoying a cup of coffee instead. With microblading, effortless and defined brows are possible. At DayDreams Day & Med Spa, we offer this innovative treatment that in just over two hours leaves you with naturally-full and shaped brows. Microblading can give you the Brooke Shields brows of your dreams, hassle-free.

But microblading is a relatively new beauty concept, so before you jump into receiving this semi-permanent procedure, it’s important to understand what microblading is and how the process works.

The Procedure

Microblading is defined as a cosmetic tattooing treatment and requires a hand-held microblade tool that deposits semi-permanent pigment underneath the skin. Extremely small incisions are made into the dermis layer of the skin, where custom-mixed ink is deposited. To achieve your perfect brow, our licensed estheticians use this tool to make small, hair-like strokes of varying lengths to give the illusion of individual eyebrow hairs.

Once the procedure is over, your brows will be darker, fuller and have a shape custom-designed for your facial structure. Because the ink is semi-permanent, your newly sculpted eyebrows should last between one to three years, unlike a typical tattoo, which lasts much longer because the ink is deposited below the dermis.

Many people avoid tattoos because they are afraid of needles and the pain associated with them, but many describe microblading as “uncomfortable,” rather than painful thanks to the two forms of numbing that are used. The first is a topical gel applied directly to the skin. The second goes directly on to the microblade tool itself, which numbs the surface of the skin once it is broken. So if the fear of pain is holding you back, there is no need to worry. Our trained estheticians will also check in with you on your comfort levels throughout the procedure.

Is Microblading for Me?

With thick eyebrows being on trend, one might assume this treatment is only popular among those who plucked their brows a little too thin in the 90s. However, microblading is also for those who want to enhance what is already there.

Whether you’re a blonde who fills in her eyebrows every morning just so they appear defined or a brunette who wants her arch a little stronger, microblading can make a difference for not just your beauty routine but the overall contour and shape of your face. If you suffer from alopecia, an incurable condition where the immune system attacks hair follicles causing them to fall out, microblading could be the eyebrow game changer you are looking for.

However, not everyone is right for the procedure, so it is crucial to consult with an esthetician first. Anyone prone to keloids, or an overgrowth of scar tissue, extremely thin skin, Rosacea, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation are not suitable for microblading. As well as those with transmittable blood diseases, diabetes, allergies to alcohol or pigment, or individuals with very oily skin. If you have a dark, pre-existing brow tattoo you are also not a candidate, but those with lighter tattoos can consult with an esthetician to see if microblading will help you achieve the brows you are looking for.

Life after Microblading

What happens after you get your dream brows? Like anything good in life you have to care for them and maintain them! About five to seven days after you receive the treatment, itching and flaking may appear but this is a normal part of the process. In those first seven days make sure to keep water, lotion, soap and makeup away from your new eyebrows. This is crucial for their appearance and longevity. For the first two weeks post-procedure, you’ll also want to avoid increased sweating, practicing sports, swimming, hot saunas or jacuzzis, sun or salon tanning, any chemical peels, excessive drinking, heavy household tasks and driving in open air vehicles such as convertibles or motorcycles. Sorry, the weekend on the boat will have to wait! The good news is that there really are no restrictions after this.

In general, the healing process should take about four to six weeks, and the look of your eyebrows will change throughout that time. Directly after the procedure they will appear dark and more pigmented but that will fade as your skin regenerates, ultimately leaving you with a more natural look. At the six week mark you will receive a fill in from your esthetician, complimentary at DayDreams Day & Med Spa. After that, you should come in about once a year for touch-ups. Those procedures are much shorter; closer to an hour.

With perfectly filled and defined brows you no longer need to draw on, you will feel more put together on those days where an extra ten minutes in front of the mirror isn’t an option. If effortless and easy beauty is up your alley, this may be the procedure for you.