What is Microblading & Semi Permanent Make up?

Microblading is a form of permanent make up that creates natural looking eyebrows with a hand held microblade.

It originated from Asia over 20 years ago, also known as eyebrow embroidery, feather touch and micro stroking.

Micro blading is a form of eyebrow tattooing, unlike traditional tattooing that uses a machine, microblade artists apply each hairstroke with a hand held microblade. This creates very fine lines that when the pigment is implanted resembles hair. It’s Perfect for those who have over plucked, have patchy brows & want more definition and no longer want to keep applying brow make up!

We also offer digital brows which can achieve many more brow styles. this can be more suitable for some skin types.  A natural hair stroke brow is a  Nano brow, to a Combination brow using hair strokes and shading for added definition. Ombre brows are a much more defined brow style with heavier shading at the tails through to softer pixel shading through the front, giving a make up effect.

There are many reasons for these treatments, many suffer with hair loss for different reasons like  illness, Alopecia, stress, anxiety, cancer and these treatments can be truly life changing for so many people. Book a consultation with Nikki and she can discuss the different options with you. 

How long do they last? Are they permanent?

The degree of permanency varies with each person. The shade/tone will alter and fade over several months in all cases. They will lighten/fade and alter in hue. No pigment implanted in to the skin will stay the same which is why it’s called semi permanent. It is however always in the skin permanently even if it cannot be seen.

To keep the brows looking great and the colour looking fresh it’s very important to have your annual top ups every 12-18 months.

What to expect in your consultation

In your consultation I will explain the treatment, discuss expectations and what you are wanting to achieve then create a treatment plan. You will need to complete medical history forms that need to answered fully and honestly as there are some medications or health problems that can affect the treatment, prevent you having the treatment, affect healing and end result!

I will carry out a scratch test (patch test) for the pigment and anaesthetic to reduce the risk of allergies.

Pre Treatment Advice

Advice for all permanent cosmetic procedures

*Alcohol, Aspirin, Ibuprofen or Coumadin must be avoided at least 48 hours prior to procedure

*Do not discontinue any medication before consulting your doctor.

*Since delicate skin or sensitive areas may be swollen or red, it is advised not to make social plans for the same day

*Please wear your normal makeup to the salon on the day of the procedure

*The treatment will only go ahead with the outcome of a negative patch test

*We do not allow any family or friends in the treatment room with you.

Eyebrow Procedures

*Any waxing should be performed at least 48 hours before the procedure: Electrolysis no less than 5 days before the procedure.

The Treatment

At your appointment I will run through your forms again and refresh on what we discussed at you consultation.

Measure and draw on your brows this will be a template for the micro blading and creating beautiful brows.

Apply numbing cream to the area to make the treatment as painless and comfortable as possible.

Working within my template that I have mapped out and drawn on I will use the microblade or digital method to gently implant pigment in to the skin, filling in gaps, creating more definition improving shape and colour. Creating natural hair stroke lines or shading that blend beautifully with your natural hair.

It normally takes up to 2/3 hours to complete the treatment depending on the method and style used. 

Top ups

A top up is required 4-8 weeks after the first treatment. Sometimes 2-3 sessions are needed in total to complete the treatment.

Annual top ups are then needed every 12-18 months keeping any unwanted hues from appearing during the fading process. This is very important!

Aftercare

After care is so important! If not followed correctly can affect your end result and you may have to have further treatments which is chargeable.

• Dry heal 7-10 days, they may become dry and flakey due to healing. You must not get them wet during this time.
• Do not pick & Never rub as this will result in colour healing unevenly and you could also risk scaring and infecting the area. Allow the wound to flake on its own.
• Use after care ointment if instructed to do so, always wash hands before applying balm.
• Avoid extreme heat or wet for two weeks-  sweating/ sauna/ steam/swimming/hot water/ direct sunlight/ jacuzzi any form of wet or extreme heat  on the brows.
• Avoid sun exposure or sun beds (very important especially whilst healing) and wear a minimum SPF 15 on daily basis once fully healed to help prevent pigment fade.
• Take care using products with glycolic or fruity acids, peels as these can make pigment fade.
• Avoid any laser treatments on area and make laser therapist aware you have had it done!

Please be aware:

• If you are a blood donor please national blood service as you may not be aloud to donate blood 4 months post procedure.
• If you are planning to have Botox fillers or cosmetic surgery be aware these can alter the shape of your brows.

You may experience:

• Tenderness
• Flaking
• Dryness and itchiness
• Swelling and redness

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

REMEMBER the colour is up to 50% darker straight after the treatment. It will fade after 4 to 7 days and the true colour will not come through until up to 4 weeks after the initial treatment. During the healing process, the colour may seem to have disappeared as it is obscured by the healing skin. Under no circumstances should you have further permanent cosmetic work undertaken during the 4-week period.

General post procedure information and aftercare is emailed to you at your appointment.

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