Microblading
Best for anyone who wants a natural look that lasts.
What is microblading: Microblading is a technique using a super-fine pen (technically, a bundle of 12 to 15 needles) to deposit pigment into skin. The tip is so fine, in fact, that it can create hair strokes that look legit. And the needles reach only into the superficial layers of the skin, which is what makes the method semi-permanent (versus permanent, like traditional cosmetic tattoos). Compared to other techniques, microblading gives a very natural look and better simulates hair.
What you should know: Prices vary based on location and artist expertise, but expect a quality job to run somewhere between $350 to $600 . Again , based on location in other cities prices can start at $700 plus . In the first few days, you might want to plan around your brows. On the first day you will experience some redness and tender skin and darkening of the brows as it starts to heal. Aftercare ointment is to be applied for the next five days, do this morning and night. Your brow area might be red and scabby, so try not to schedule big things (e.g., a huge job interview , social event or engagement photos) for the first week or two. Also, avoid going to the gym, any excess sweating around eyebrows will prevent pigment retention and can cause infection . Detailed aftercare instructions are given during the procedure as each individual skin types differ.
How long microblading lasts: You'll need a touch-up in about a month (the cost of this is typically budgeted into the fee of the initial service). Then, microblading can last anywhere from 12 months to three years, depending on your lifestyle. A few ways to extend it: Stay out of the sun (sunblock on the brows), since it can fade the pigment, and avoid putting exfoliants (like retinol and glycolic acid) near your brows, because they'll lift the top layers of your skin with continued use—and the color with it.
Microfeathering
Best for anyone who wants to lightly fill out the brows they already have.
What is microfeathering: Microfeathering is a form of microblading, and a technique , a no-needle shaping method that's all about a natural, fluffy-looking brow. This is similar to that, but with pigment. Like microblading, a fine blade is used to create tiny incisions. Pigment is then deposited into the incisions, resulting in an incredible natural-looking 'eyebrow hair. Unlike microblading, which typically creates most of the brow for you, microfeathering uses your existing brow hairs as the "starting base" and simply fills it in as needed.
What you should know: Microfeathering is a little more high-maintenance than microblading . Cost varies as it may be a three session procedure as it has to be exact or precise . A consultation is required to ensure that there's enough natural hair to help blend the pigment into your brows. (And, even so, there's usually a growing-out period of six to 12 months so your existing brow hairs are all accounted for.) It's also a two-part process . "During the first appointment, microfeathered strokes are created in some of the more dense area of the brow. Four to eight weeks later, depending on how your skin heals and responds, additional strokes are then added. Everyone heals differently, the look is better completed once we know how your specific skin type recovers.
How long microfeathering lasts: It typically doesn't have the staying power of microblading because "the pigmented strokes are much finer and natural looking, depending on certain factors, like your skin type (oily skin won't hold the pigment as well), age, and skin care routine, microfeathering will usually last eight to 12 months, max.
Microshading
Best for anyone who wants brows to look more "done /defined" (i.e. thick / filled in).
What is microshading: Microshading technique is done using either an electric hand tool or a manual tool, which creates a soft, powdered effect that resembles eyebrow powder. Instead of the hair stroke typical with microblading and microfeathering, microshading employs a stippling method, which uses repetitive dots of pigment. The overall effect more closely resembles the sort of brow you'd find on any given instagram account.
What you should know: Some people could benefit from a combo of microshading and microblading. That candidate would have thinning eyebrows with drier skin—so, likely on the more mature side. Thinning brows can benefit from the extra oomph of shading as it can fill in between the microbladed hairstrokes or fill in areas that you may have not of had any natural hair or if you typically shade them in on a daily basis this maybe the look you want , filled in and definition .
How long microshading lasts: Lifespan of microshading is the same as microblading. Can last 1 -3 years depending on your skin type and lifestyle .
Other options
Combination brows of Hairstrokes and shading.
For a more defined look.
Micropigmentation also known as cosmetic tattoo / Brow tattoo.
Powdered Brow / Powdered Ombre / Shaded/ Powder Fill.
Powdered Brows technique for clients who prefer fuller results than hairstrokes but still very soft . It’s a technique which looks like daily makeup done with eyebrow pencil or shadow using a digital machine and hand held device.
Lifespan of this procedure ranges from 3-5 years plus. Color refreshers maybe required.