It doesn’t matter if you like them arched and feathered, or straight and bold, eyebrows are arguably the most important facial feature of the moment.
If you’re not satisfied with the brows you have, there are so many ways to update them, including brow gel, pencils and even tattooing.
“But now there’s a very natural option that delivers semi-permanent results,” said Elle Baker, licensed aesthetician at Cosmos Salon and Day Spa. “We’d like to introduce you to eyebrow microblading.”
Unlike the sometimes Sharpie-esque effects of permanent makeup, microblading is more of an embroidery of trompe l’œil (an art technique, which uses realistic imagery to create a 3-D optical illusion), with strokes that look just like real hairs. “Microblading is perfect for those who want to fully reconstruct, define, cover gaps or fill in over-plucked brows,” Elle explained. “The results are a natural, undetectable fringe.”
What is Microblading?
Microblading is a semi-permanent makeup technique, which leaves you with natural looking, fuller brows. It does not require you to shave your eyebrows or damage your natural hair. “During the microblading process, we use a special tool, a manual blade made up of a small row of very fine needles, to deposit pigment into the top layer of skin, drawing individual thin, hair-like strokes one by one,” Elle said. “It’s an extremely meticulous process that takes around two hours to complete. The result creates an extremely natural look as opposed to a permanent tattoo.”
Before the actual microblading begins, about an hour is spent drawing in the shape with removable pencil. “That’s the longest part and the most important step,” Elle explained. “During this time, the best customized shape and color for every client is measured, discussed and chosen. It is not a rushed procedure.”
Microblading is designed to be a gentle procedure with minimal discomfort. In fact, it is the gentlest option out of all the methods for depositing pigment into the skin. Before the microblading begins, a topical numbing cream is applied to the area to minimize discomfort. Some clients may feel a slight discomfort, but it’s relatively painless. Most people describe it as a tweezing or threading sensation.
“The best part about the technique is that there is no downtime, only a few days of in between time,” Elle stated. “The healing process is different for everyone, and it takes between 10 and 14 days to fully heal.”
According to Elle, during the healing process, the brows will lighten about 50 percent. “Two weeks following your first treatment, we provide a touch up,” she explained. “Your new set of brows can last up to three years, but we do recommend coming in for a touch up every 12 to 18 months to freshen up.”
For more information on microblading, or to make an appointment, call (480) 887-0671. Cosmos Salon and MedSpa is located at the northeast corner of Power and McDowell roads, in The Village at Las Sendas.