What is brow microblading?

Manual microblading is a process that involves tiny, fine-point needles (instead of a tattoo gun) that make up a small disposable blade to scratch and deposit pigment simultaneously under your skin. This results in natural, realistic-looking brow hairs that don’t wash off.

Sooo, is microblading a tattoo?

Yes, but also, no. Unlike tattoos that last forever, microblading is a form of semi-permanent tattooing. The Microblading technique uses a hand tool that lets you create thinner, more precise, hairlike strokes that aren’t as deeply ingrained into the skin (compared to, hair strokes created by a tattoo gun-known as micro pigmentation).

The pigment also differs from that of a tattoo because it’s only semi-permanent. This means your body eventually ends up metabolizing it, so it fades away due to the fact that pigment particles are smaller and less concentrated in microblading ink than in the ink of a traditional tattoo.

How long does microblading last?

Microblading usually lasts 1-3 years depending on your skin type (oilier skin types tend to fade the fastest and are better suited to the micro pigmentation method)

You should come back after four to six weeks for a touch-up and to check-in to make any adaptations if required.

After those first four weeks, you typically won’t need a touch-up for 12 months.