In case you didn't know it yet, eyebrows are a v important part of our facial features. Not only do they frame your face, but they play an integral part in human expression and communication! And while some people are blessed with naturally perfect eyebrows—check out these celebs with the best feathery arches!—most of us need a little help in the kilay department. Eyebrows have become a *key* element of beauty, and shaping, trimming, and filling them in can significantly enhance and even alter your appearance.
Over the years, there have been many ways to achieve fuller and bushier brows, usually with makeup like powders, tints, and gels. Recently, however, there has been a boom in more ~permanent~ ways to score feathery arches. Today, we're going to talk about eyebrow microblading. Read on to learn more about its process, the key differences between microshading and lamination, and places that offer this service!
Table of Contents
- What is eyebrow microblading
- Eyebrow microblading pain level
- Eyebrow microblading process
- Microblading vs Microshading vs Lamination
- Things to know before microblading
- Places that offer eyebrow microblading
Everything You Need To Know About Eyebrow Microblading
What is eyebrow microblading?
Eyebrow microblading is a semi-permanent cosmetic tattoo procedure that will help you score fuller-looking arches for around a year (!!!). A trained technician uses a small handheld tool with tiny needles that deposit pigment into the skin in the brow area, creating hair-like strokes that mimic your natural brow hairs.
How painful is eyebrow microblading?
Like most invasive procedures, eyebrow microblading isn't completely painless, especially since it involves needles. People who have undergone the cosmetic procedure report that it felt like being scratched on the brows by a cat over and over again. If you're feeling squeamish, you'll be glad to know that your technician will apply a numbing cream beforehand to minimize discomfort.
What is the process of eyebrow microblading?
Although microblading sounds scary, it helps to be informed of the process before going in for your session! Below, here are all the steps in the process of getting your eyebrows microbladed:
- Consultation: Before going through the procedure, you will talk with a licensed technician regarding your ideal brow shape and color, including how full you want them to look. Feel free to bring pegs so you can work together to get your desired result!
- Numbing: A topical anesthetic is applied to your brows and their surrounding areas to numb them and minimize discomfort during the procedure.
- Brow Mapping: The technician meticulously maps out your ideal brow shape using a compass, stencils, or freehand drawing. This will ensure symmetry and complement your facial features.
- Pigment Selection: The technician chooses a pigment that closely matches your natural hair color and skin tone.
- Stroking: Using a handheld microblade tool with tiny needles, the technician deposits pigment into your skin, creating hair-like strokes that mimic your natural brow hairs.
- Aftercare: Afterward, the technician will apply a post-nourishing cream to help your brows heal from the process. This is to be applied to the area daily.
Differences between eyebrow microblading, microshading, and lamination
- Eyebrow microblading: Consider brow microblading like a tiny, semi-permanent tattoo for your brows. It uses a handheld tool with super fine needles to add liquid pigment to your skin, creating realistic-looking hair strokes that make your brows look fuller.
- Eyebrow microshading: The results of microbladed brows can be harsh, especially if you have sparse kilay to begin with. With microshading, it offers a softer-looking finish, similar to what you'd get when you use a brow powder. This is achieved with a machine that administers tiny, pin-like dots along the eyebrow.
- Eyebrow lamination: What makes brow lamination different from microblading and microshading is that it's a *completely* non-invasive process, making it perfect for people who get nervous around needles. It only involves a bunch of special creams applied to your eyebrows to soften and set them into fuller-looking arches. The result lasts about two to four weeks.
Things you need to know before getting your eyebrows microbladed
It's a semi-permanent procedure.
Although it's often referred to as "permanent makeup," eyebrow microblading is actually a semi-permanent procedure, so make sure to set your expectations! With proper care, you can expect your microbladed brows to last you for over 12 to 18 months.
Be prepared to shell out money.
Eyebrow microblading is definitely not cheap. The complexity of the procedure, the special tools and pigments used, and the years of experience and practice a licensed technician needs will bump up the price. To give you an idea of how much you need to shell out, Browhaus, one of the leading salons in the country offering this service, charges P45,000 for the Classic up to P80,000 for the Ombre.
Your eyebrows will gradually lighten after a week.
Once you come out of the salon, don't be shocked if you see dark, crazy-looking arches staring back at you when you look in the mirror. During the process, the technician intentionally deposits a lot of pigment on your brows as it will eventually get lighter when you sweat or wash your face. You can expect to see the *actual* result after about a week of fading post-procedure!
Places that offer eyebrow microblading
1. Browhaus
Locations: Serendra, Greenbelt 5, SM Megamall, TriNoma, Powerplant Mall, Lucky Chinatown, S Maison, Abreeza Davao
2. Brow Designery
Location: Brow Designery Studio, Pr1mo Building, 27 Gloria Diaz St. BF Resort Las Pinas
3. PINO by Whena Pino
Location: Lower GF, EDSA Shangri-la Plaza, Mandaluyong
4. Luster Beauty
Location: 94 Katipunan Avenue, White Plains, Quezon City
5. Eyebrowdery
Location: SM Megamall, Greenhills, Ayala Mall Feliz, SM Seaside Cebu
