Microblading + Microfeathering
Microblading
Microblading is a semi-permanent, superficial solution to sparse, asymmetric, over-tweezed, over-waxed and thinning brows. Microblading creates natural looking eyebrows for people with very little to no brow hairs. This procedure is perfect for both men and women. Includes two sessions, with the second session being 6-8 weeks after the first.
Microfeathering
Coined by Hairy Little Things, Microfeathering is perfect for those with already naturally full brows, but want an extra “oomph” to fill in those random sparse areas and ditch the brow pencil! This service does not include brow reshaping or symmetry work like with microblading. This service is only one session but a touch-up can be booked for an additional cost.
Before Your Appointment
Avoid drinking coffee or any caffeinated beverages prior to your appointment, trust us, we know it’s hard!
Avoid drinking alcohol 24 hours before your appointment.
Avoid tanning or sunbathing three days before your appointment.
No chemical peels or harsh exfoliating treatments for at least one week.
Avoid using Retin-A/Retinoids/Retinols (on the forehead area), filler, and botox for two weeks prior to your appointment.
Avoid taking Fish oil, Vitamin E, Aspirin, and other blood thinners 24 hours before.
Aftercare
There is no one-size-fits all with the healing process as each client heals in their own unique way.
Microblading takes about 7 to 10 days to heal before it can get completely wet without disturbing the healing process.
Blot your eyebrows if they get weepy within 24 hours post-procedure with a dry cotton round.
The biggest importance is for you to dry heal as much as possible during the 10 days of healing. What this means is NO Aquaphor daily, only when you need it, such as before taking a shower and towards the end of healing when brows scab and get dry or itchy. During the shower, keep your face away from the shower head or take a bath. Please wash your face carefully around the eyebrow without getting water on the treated area for 10 days. Remember, only a rice-grain size. Less is more! Too much Aquaphor can pull out the pigment and interfere with healing.
The following must be avoided during all 10 days post-microblading/microfeathering procedure:
Heavy sweating
Swimming
Hot sauna, hot bath, or jacuzzi
Sun tanning or salon tanning (UV/UVA rays)
Any laser or chemical treatments or peelings, and/or any creams containing Retin-A or Glycolic acid on the face or neck
Picking, peeling, or scratching of the brow area in order to avoid scarring of the area or removal of the pigment
Healing Timeline
The entire healing process will take anywhere from 2-4 weeks depending on your body regeneration and age. Your eyebrows will go through several phases during the healing cycle as outlined below.
Immediately After
You may feel some tenderness in the eyebrow area, similar to that of a sunburn. You may also experience redness around the eyebrow area and possible swelling.
Days 1 + 2
There will be a significant thickening and darkening of the eyebrow area. They will look much more defined and sharp. This is completely normal and will subside.
Day 3
You may experience moderate to thick scabbing. Your eyebrows will start to itch and will appear thicker in texture.
Day 4
Exfoliation begins and any excess pigment from the procedure will fade away. The skin begins to flake and will peel from the outside edges first.
Days 5 - 10
The pigment will finish flaking and will result in a softer and more narrow appearance. It will stay like this for a few days until the pigment clarifies. This is just superficial color and dry skin being naturally removed from your eyebrows.
*The final look of your eyebrows will be apparent approximately 30 days after your procedure.
*Note that because of natural skin regeneration, after recovery period (peeling), brows might appear lighter than original. This might give you the impression that the color is fading too quickly. Often even with proper care, clients will develop bald spots or lose original hair strokes which make brows look uneven. It is absolutely normal. That’s is the reason why most clients will need a touchup after 6-8 weeks.
Hairy Advice
Once the eyebrow area has fully healed, a touch-up is necessary to secure the foundation of the pigment. A touch-up appointment can be made 6-8 weeks after your first session.
Once completely healed, always apply a layer of sunscreen SPF 30 to 50 on your eyebrows when exposed to the sun. Sun exposure might cause the color pigment to fade away more quickly.
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