Microblading is the process that mimics your eyebrow hairs using a very thin blade to apply tattoo pigment – so aftercare is important. It is a form of semi-permanent makeup; ideal treatment for sufferers of alopecia or people with very fair hair who are fed up of having to colour them in every day. The result does not look unnatural at all as it is designed to match your skin tone, hair colour and unique preferences. It simply adds definition to your current brows.
If you’re planning to have your eyebrows microbladed, make sure you find an appropriate technician and browse their website/social media to ensure you like the kind of work that they carry out. You will likely be asked to carry out a patch test beforehand, to ensure you’re not allergic to the pigment, but it’s also equally as important to fully understand how to take care of them afterwards. This will ensure your eyebrows heal correctly and last as long as possible.
A professional and fully trained microblading practitioner is sure to offer you the appropriate guidance, but just so that you’re fully prepared before your appointment, here’s some advice to help aid a fast and full recovery:
1) Don’t Get Your Eyebrows Wet
For the first 5 days (at least), try and keep your eyebrows dry. Don’t go swimming and avoid excessive sweating. Of course, you have to take a shower but when you do, it’s wise to keep it brief so that it doesn’t get too steamy. When washing your face, make sure you completely avoid the eyebrow area as best you can. If you do happen to get your eyebrows wet, they will become gooey and the healing process will take a lot longer. Just like any scab, the trick is to let them dry out.
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2) Be Hygienic
Keep your hair pushed back away from your face for a week or so and have clean bedding (especially pillow cases) to help prevent infection. The aim is to keep germs away from your eyebrows whilst they’re healing, so make sure you practice good hygiene at all times!
3) Don’t Pick the Scabs
If your eyebrows start to itch, that means they’re healing and it’s nothing to worry about. Make sure you don’t scratch or rub the area otherwise you might rub away the pigment or make your eyebrows sore. Just let your skin do it’s thing and heal naturally, in its own time! If you keep picking away the scab, it will never get better.
You can expect the healing process to take several weeks, but this will vary from person to person depending on things like how much exposure to the sun you have, your age and general health etc. Your semi-permanent makeup should last anywhere between 1 and 3 years, particularly if they are left to heal correctly.
The best microblading technicians will offer detailed advice about aftercare, both verbally and in written form, so that you are fully aware of how to care for them. If you’re unsure of anything, don’t be afraid to ask, as it’s important you leave the salon feeling confident and happy with the outcome.
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