FASHION: WHY MANY CELEBRITIES ARE NOW GOING FOR MICROBLADING TO ENHANCE THEIR BEAUTY
... Things to know about it
Microblading is a semi-permanent cosmetics tattoo technique used to create the illusion of fuller eyebrows. It is an artificial, realistic-looking method of filling in your eyebrows. Microblading eyebrows first rose to prominence about 25 years ago throughout Asia. Though it became popular in Europe and the US in 2010, microblading is already widely known in places like Singapore and Korea as early as 2005. It came popular in Nigeria, 8 years ago.
One of the reasons why it’s so hard to trace the exact origin of this popular semi-permanent makeup enhancement is that it was called different names over the years. Some call it eyebrow embroidery, micro-stroking, feather tattooing, feathering, and hair-stroking.
Today, many celebrity women go for microblading because it gives them a perfect eyebrow for their looks without them struggling with drawing their brows or paying for it. To avoid the constant struggle of drawing eyebrows, many celebrities opted for the micro-blading option.
Microblading is different from getting tattooed brows. It is simply an artificial, realistic-looking method of filling in your brows. The process takes 10–14 days for the microblade eyebrows to soften to a natural and beautiful look. It lasted for 18 to 30 months, but it requires touch-ups once or twice a year. For a first-timer, their Microblading session and procedure take about 2–3 hours. During this session, the brow technician will shape and style the client's brows for client approval.
It is a hassle-free solution for a perfect eyebrow but before you decide to opt for microblading, these are some things you need to know.
GOOD TECHNICIAN
Getting your brows to look the way you want starts by picking the right microblading artist. The best way to make sure you’re getting someone with the right skills is to read reviews and look at their client’s “before” and “after” pictures. Make sure that the artist does the kind of brows you are looking for (manicured, messy looking, sparse and natural, very dense, etc.). If the artist doesn’t have photos of healed work on their website or social media accounts like Instagram or Facebook, please ask for healed photos as it’ll show you exactly what to expect. Don’t because of cheap artwork damage your brows. Do your research.
NOTE YOUR SKIN TYPE / NATURE
If you have sensitive skin, you may not be a good candidate for the treatment. It can leave you with more inflamed, swollen skin that takes longer to heal. The dryer the skin is the more crisper and defined the microblade hair-like strokes will heal. Oily skin can give a more powdery result if the brow area is too oily. If you have oily skin, follow your technician’s aftercare instructions, and blot the forehead several times a day to remove excess oils, which will help you avoid a powdery effect. Oily skin requires special skin care and special considerations when microblading. It could fade a little quicker and they’ll need more touch-ups. The strokes might also expand a little more than someone who doesn’t have oily skin. Speak to your technician to know the right treatment.
MAY HURT A BIT
There is typically numbing cream applied to the area before the procedure, but expect it to be uncomfortable and even sore once the cream wears off at home. Some people are affected greatly by the sting of a bee, while others wouldn’t notice. That is the same when it comes to microblading, it depends on your level of sensitivity, but most people find it as a slight irritant rather than a painful process.
MICROBLADING IS NOT FOR EVERYONE
While your friend might be serving eyebrow on fleek, you need to know that not everyone is a good candidate for microblading. If you have sensitive skin, you need to steer clear. Those who tend to develop allergies may react to the pigment or experience contact dermatitis.
MICROBLADING IS NOT PERMANENT
Microblading lasts only about one to three years depending on how you maintain it, so while you fall in love with your perfect lines, remember that they won't last forever.
MICROBLADING IS NOT THE SAME AS TATTOOING
While microblading adopts a tattooing technique, it is not tattooing. Microblading pigments will fade over time while tattoos are permanent.
THE HEALING PROCESS
Your new brows will go through several phases during the healing cycle. After the procedure, the pigment will appear very sharp and dark because the pigment has not yet settled in completely, but the colour will soften gradually. Once the healing is completed, you will enjoy a pair of beautiful, new, and natural-looking eyebrows.
AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED STRICTLY
It is important to remember that the micro blading technique opens the skin, therefore caring for the skin is important to prevent infection.