Microblading Blog
Is Microblading Painful?
Is microblading painful? The answer is…it depends. It depends on the type of anesthetic the artist uses to numb the skin before microblading, and the amount of time that it is allowed to work, before beginning the procedure. The complicated part of using topical numbing agents is that different skin types absorb and respond to […]
How long does it take for Eyebrows to Heal after Microblading?
How long does it take for eyebrows to heal after microblading? The average time for the surface of the skin to heal from properly done microblading is one week. Just beneath the surface, the skin will continue to heal for another 2-3 weeks. This is why a touch-up session is never scheduled earlier than four […]
Is Eyebrow Microblading Permanent?
Is Microblading permanent? Eyebrow microblading is a revolutionary technique that allows an artist to apply pigment just beneath the surface of the skin, in feather-like strokes that appear to be natural eyebrow hairs. Over time, the skin naturally exfoliates away, and the pigment gradually exfoliates along with it. This process usually takes a couple years. […]
How Much Does Microblading Cost?
How much does microblading cost? For microblade eyebrows at the Brows By Bodine salon, the full cost of the procedure is $500. This includes the primary session, where we design and create your new brows, and one touch-up session a month later, to make fine-tuning adjustments to the color. Future touch-up sessions (usually required once […]
Why Microblading?
Why Microblading? One of the hottest new technologies in the beauty industry is eyebrow microblading. It allows the artist to fill in the clients brows with natural looking, hair-like strokes of pigment. The pigment generally lasts for 1-2 years, which means the client can enjoy worry-free, effortless eyebrows, with minimal maintenance. Typically, a touch-up session […]
The Healing Process
The Healing Process is an integral part of the Microblading Procedure. Because the pigment is deposited just beneath the surface, it is important to protect it while the skin is closing over it and trapping it just under the surface. There is really just one fundamental rule that governs the whole aftercare regimen for microblading: […]
The Difference in Microblading and Tattoos
Until the recent invention of microblading, the only effective option women had who had lost their eyebrows, was either to draw their brows on each morning, or to get an eyebrow tattoo. Tattoos are a permanent application of pigment under the skin, and this approach had many drawbacks for the brow area. Firstly, the pigment […]
Numbing the Skin for Microblading
One of the most frequent questions I get as a microblade artist is: “Does Eyebrow microblading hurt?” And, the issue of numbing is especially confusing because an online search of microblade clients produces a dramatic diversity of responses. For some people, microblading is completely painless and comfortable. For others, there experience was very painful. Why […]
Natural vs. Stylized Eyebrow Microblading
Microblading can be used to create virtually any shape or color of eyebrows. When selecting a microblade artist, one of the most important considerations is that the artist understands the results that the client wants. There is also the question of whether the artist is technically capable of giving the client their desired eyebrow look. […]
Maintaining the Color of Microbladed Brows
There are two simple steps that can help preserve the original color of microblading pigment as long as possible. This reduces the frequency of touch-ups, and also helps retain the ideal color tone. The most important way to protect your freshly microbladed eyebrows is to use sunblock on the brow area. UV rays lighten pigment. […]
