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Everything You Wanted To Know About Microblading

My experience with this hot new beauty craze.

Jill Nystul  ·  March 11, 2017

Everything You Wanted To Know About Microblading

I’ve never been quite satisfied with my eyebrows. I’ve used brow pencils, gels, and powders for most of my life to “amplify” my ultra-fine brows. So it shouldn’t be too much of a surprise that when I first heard about microblading, I was immediately intrigued. My Instagram feed was filling up with photos of friends who had gotten the procedure done, and they were all raving about the results.

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So what is microblading, exactly, and how does it work? Allow me to enlighten you!

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Everything You Wanted To Know About Microblading

What Is Microblading?

Microblading is a method of semi-permanent tattooing that mimics the appearance of real brows. The artist uses a pen-like blade tool along with custom pigments to create small strokes that resemble individual hairs. The result is fuller, more defined brows that actually look like real brows. (No kidding! Just in case you had visions of the blocky tattooed brows of yesteryear.)

Everything You Wanted To Know About Microblading

It sounded like the perfect answer to my lifelong eyebrow woes, so I decided to contact Mel at Allure Artistry for a consultation. After seeing several examples of her wonderful work for her clients (thank you Becki @ Whippy Cake and Tara @ Dating Divas,) I decided to take the plunge. I scheduled my first microblading appointment with Mel, along with a recommended touch-up appointment for 6 weeks after.

Everything You Wanted To Know About Microblading

My Microblading Experience

I was initially nervous that it would hurt a lot, but once Mel got started, the pain wasn’t too bad at all. She applied a topical anesthetic to my brows before and during the procedure to numb the pain, so the whole process was only mildly uncomfortable. The first session took about 2 hours from start to finish.

Everything You Wanted To Know About Microblading

Six weeks later, I went back to see Mel for my touch-up appointment. Most microblading artists recommend this two-step process, so they can put any finishing touches on your healed brows, and limit the amount of swelling and redness overall.

Everything You Wanted To Know About Microblading

That’s great news for you, because you won’t have to hide away from the world after your appointments! You can go right back to work without worrying about looking clownish. (There is a minimal amount of scabbing that you can expect in the first week. But it does flake off shortly and it’s hardly noticeable.)

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Everything You Wanted To Know About Microblading

A Few Final Thoughts

It’s been just over 2 weeks since I had my touch-up appointment, and I am so in love with my new brows! Right after my appointment, I was concerned that they were a bit darker than I had wanted. But Mel assured me that they would lighten up a bit during the healing process, and they definitely did. Now I have the full and defined brows I’ve always dreamed of having. And I can maintain them as long as I want to with annual touch-ups!

The one obvious drawback about microblading is that it is not cheap. The 2-session procedure can run you anywhere from $400 to $800. But it’s hard to put a price on self-confidence, so if you’ve been feeling self-conscious about your brows it can be well worth the investment (especially since the results are so long-lasting).

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Lisa Wright
Lisa Wright

I watch you tubers Ellie and Jared. Ellie had hers done too, I think the lady who did hers name Mel also. I wonder if it was the same lady, do you live in or around Logan, Utah?

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Gina Hamilton
Gina Hamilton

Micro blading is a skill and takes a long time to master. When done so and is applied with the right skilled hands is beautiful and gives each woman a unique brow …made just for her… and confidence increases exponentially. When in the wrong hands can be disastrous. Make sure you do your homework and everyday will seem like Christmas! http://utahpermanentcosmetics.com/

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Studio Kanti
Studio Kanti

Yes, precisely. The wonder of this new beauty technology is the idea that it looks very natural, it mimics the texture of natural hair appearance. Thanks for this feature article.

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2 years ago
Noelia
Noelia

No hablan español me gustaría tener una consulta con ustedes

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2 years ago
Sandee
Sandee

I have an appointment this week to get it done and I’m so excited (and a little nervous). I’ve been researching microblading for quite a while and you did a great job explaining the whole process and your results were fantastic. I think yours look great and very natural. Thanks for sharing

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tattoo fonts

You look fantastic and they look very natural!!.

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Michelle
Michelle

You look fantastic and they look very natural!!

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Sofina
Sofina

I had it done and hurt like crazy, I think the person was not as experienced. I love the results but I won’t go back there. Moral of the story, find out how much experience the person has.

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Kristi
Kristi

Consider infections and disfigurement can occur. Make sure you get trusted licensed professional!

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Jasmine
Jasmine

This looks pretty interesting. I want to try eye lash extensions as wel. These two together would virtually eliminate the need for eye make up!
… On another note. I just wanted to mention that sparse eyebrows, especially on the outer tips is one of the tale tale symptoms of hypothyroidism.

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