Q&A: Eyebrow tattoo

Enhancing the appearance of your eyebrows, microblading is a permanent technique performed with pigment gently applied into the skin. Microblading can last between one to two years or longer depending on skin type, and lifestyle. Microblading is not for everyone. If it doesn’t last long enough for you or create the desired results, you will be given a recommendation to have a powder brow or combination brow, both of which are services we provide at Unique Brow Design. 

An artist uses a pen tool with tiny micro needles combined to form the shape of a blade, micro abrasions are etched into the skin leaving pigment (ink) in fine strokes resembling hair. It’s the most natural and soft looking effect out of the styles that we offer.

Microblading can take your brows from nothing to full.  Microblading can last between one to two years or longer, so it does require touch-ups. This repeated cutting of the skin can cause scar tissue. It is very important to do get it done by a professional with top notch education, and experience. Make sure your artists knows how to work with many skin types and how gentle they need to be on your skin. 

If you have or have had any kind of skin condition on or near your eyebrows; Including shingles, rashes, psoriasis, eczema, oily skin or anything else near your eyebrows. a better alternative would be the powder brows. If you love a full look and wear makeup daily, the powder brows would be a better fit for you.

Do: 

Keep your skin hydrated and drink plenty water and eat something before an appointment. Be excited about having new Brows! Search my website and social media for helpful hints and information. Find pictures of my work that you like and could see yourself having something similar. Please let me know of any skin conditions that you may have. 

Don’t: 

Drink tons of caffeine, we don’t want you jumpy and hyper while laying down on the bed table for an hour or more. Caffeine and certain medicines are blood thinners, we don’t want you to bleed during the treatment because the pigment will not be absorbed. Don’t be sunburned, the treatment will be too painful and your pigment won’t absorb because your skin is sloughing off frequently from being sunburnt. Don’t get Botox at least two weeks before your appointment. No services are performed on women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do: 

Follow your after care given to you at the appointment. It is crucial to your healing and results. Be gentle with your brows while cleansing and caring for them. You may send me healing update photos if you have any questions.

Don’t: 

Too much sun exposure will fade your brows, wear a hat and stay out of the sun. No Botox for 2 weeks. No facials or chemical peels for 2 weeks. No makeup on the treatment area for 1 one week. No swimming, hot tubs, steam rooms, saunas or swimming in lakes for 2 weeks!