What Is Microblading?

A lot of people may wonder what microblading is because they’ve heard almost everyone they know talking about it. Why? Because Microblading benefits everyone from people with little-to-no eyebrows to even those with brows like Kim Kardashian’s. Even if you’re new to brows or a brow master, microblading can save you time, patience and can last for up to 18-months. What exactly is microblading though and why is it the best? Here, we will tell you everything you need to know about microblading.

Microblading, sometimes called micropigmentation, microstroking or micro feathering, is only similar to regular tattooing because of how ink is implanted into the skin. Microblading it totally different than traditional tattooing and is only considered permanent because it doesn’t wash off and stays-put for a long time. Really, microblading is semi-permanent because it fades over time which is great for people who don’t want to make a forever-commitment. Brow microblading, like most tattoos on the hands or face, fade quicker than tattoos on other parts of the body because of their time in the sun, showering, and daily beauty routines.

Unlike traditional tattooing, microblading doesn’t even go as deep as a hair follicle so the microblading pigment will break down and move to the surface of the skin quicker, slowly fading in a natural way over time.

Microblading tools are also different than some outdated permanent makeup methods and traditional tattooing tools. Microblading ink and the shades it comes in are totally modern and have changed the way we see permanent makeup. Microblading ink is made with a cosmetic-grade pigment that resembles natural hair shades. Microblading is not your grandma’s brow tattoo; it’s way less-likely to fade into an off-gray or blue forest-green shade. Microblading pigment will softly fade back into your skin tone and therefore needs to be touched up around 18-months to three years after the full application.

The microblading tool is made with groupings of paper-thin needles arranged into blades that are applied to the skin in small hair-like stokes to implant the dye into the skin. The healing process seals in the color and again, can last for up to a year-and-half to three years

Who Would Love Microblading?

Microblading can be incredible for almost everyone. People with fuller brows can add a quick fill so that they always have “woke-up-like-this” brows. For those who spent too much time with a magnifying mirror and a pair of tweezers in the past, you can have realistic-looking eyebrows again. People with unbalanced brows can correct the shape. From people with alopecia to people who want more time out of their makeup routine, microblading is for anyone wanting their eyebrows to be twins and not sisters.