All about microblading
Microblading is a technique that has gained tremendous popularity in recent years. The basics of microblading are quite simple. A special blade is used to make fine incisions in the skin, into which pigment is then applied. Despite the praise it has received for creating natural-looking eyebrows, there are significant drawbacks and risks associated with this procedure.
Risk of scarring
One of the first and most obvious disadvantages of microblading is the risk of scarring. Because microblading involves manual cutting into the skin, there are significant risks. For example, if you cut too deeply into the skin, you will already get scarring. This means that the outcome of the procedure depends heavily on the skill and experience of the professional performing the treatment. Cutting too deep can lead to permanent damage to the skin.
Accessibility and lack of experience
The accessibility of microblading can be both an advantage and a disadvantage. Microblading does not require a large investment. This is also the reason why microblading is widely offered. Buying a blade and pigments is enough. This means that almost anyone can start offering this service with minimal investment. The risk here is that many do so without sufficient training or experience. For the client, this can result in disappointing or even harmful results.
Disappointing results
Many salons and professionals who start microblading with the best of intentions are faced with clients who are dissatisfied with previous treatments. Unfortunately, we regularly receive clients who have had this treatment done. The result often consists of scarring and faded eyebrows. This emphasizes the importance of choosing an experienced professional. An inexperienced hand can lead not only to scarring, but also to brows that fade quickly or look unnatural.
Blur
Although microblading is presented as a semi-permanent solution, the lines inserted can fade over time. The sharp lines that are supposed to represent hairs lose their definition, soon making the eyebrows look unnatural and the result faded.
Color change
If the pigment is applied too deeply into the skin, the pigment can start to discolor. This causes your eyebrows to take on a blue or red tint. This may require a corrective procedure or the use of makeup to mask the discoloration.
Infections
If proper hygiene practices are not followed, there may be a risk of skin infections. It is crucial that the specialist use a sterile environment and instruments.
Pain and discomfort
Some people experience significant pain during the microblading procedure, as well as during the healing process. This is because deep incisions are made in the skin.
Powder brows instead of microblading
These are also the reasons why we do not offer microblading. We specialize in powder brows. The pigment is inserted into the skin with a PMU device. Because the device does the work, it will never work too deep into the skin. The result is a powdery brow that makes it look like you have makeup on. So you wake up with perfect eyebrows. The result of powder brows lasts an average of 1.5 years.
