Day 7 to 14 By this stage, most of the scabs should have fallen off, and you can see your newly microbladed eyebrows underneath. The area may still appear slightly pink or red at this stage, but this will fade over time.
Day 5-7 (Flaking and Itching):
- Flaking and peeling of the top layer of skin may continue, and your eyebrows might appear patchy.
The peeling period lasts approximately until day 7-10, but again, it's individual. It can last a bit longer or shorter than that for each person. Also, some people will experience only minor peeling. They may be worried that something is odd, but that is completely normal, even if there's no peeling at all.
For most clients, the peak of eyebrow itching occurs on day 5. After that, the scabs will start to flake off naturally. While we can't predict exactly when your brows will start or stop itching, you can expect it to happen between days 3 and 5 post-treatment.
If you still do not see any pigment around 5 weeks, your microblading artist might have not used enough pressure during the procedure to place the pigment in the right layer of skin for lasting results. Be sure not to pick off any flakes, let them fall on their own and avoid exfoliating the brow area.
Generally speaking, light scabbing is normal after a microblade procedure. In fact, scabbing is an important part of the healing process. You should notice scabbing 3-4 days after your procedure. However, they should start falling out between days 7-12, and it's normal for a little pigment to come off.
Dry healing is still a common aftercare method even though wet healing has been proven to have the most promising healed results. Make sure to speak with your artist about their healing method. Proper healing is a crucial aspect to your microblading results. Misinformation can result in a poor healing experience.
Stages of Microblading Healing Process
Stage 2 (Days 3-5): The brows might feel tender and appear even darker during this stage. It's part of the body's natural healing response. Stage 3 (Days 6-10): The scabbing phase. Your brows may start to itch and the pigment may seem like it's flaking off.
Do not let any water, lotion, soap, or makeup touch your eyebrow area during the first 7 days after your procedure. Please wash your face carefully around the eyebrow without getting water on the treated area. During the shower, keep your face away from the shower head or take a bath.
Normal--and healthy--healing will involve scabbing. While the pigments will darken significantly, don't worry! This darker look will begin to fade in a week or so. It takes three to four weeks to see the final results.
Around days eight or nine of the healing process, your brows may take on a spooky appearance, appearing faded, gray, or even patchy. This is known as the microblading ghosting phase. The fading is a regular and temporary part of the healing process. Your bold, beautiful brows will make their triumphant return.
If it's been more than 2 weeks and your pigment is gone, then it is most likely NOT normal and related to some other cause. In this case it may be that your artist did not go deep enough. In order to get lasting results your artist must go into the dermal epidermal junction.
Swimming needs to absolutely be avoided for two weeks after microblading. Additionally, hot tubs, steam rooms, and saunas should be avoided for a full month post-microblading, given their potential to adversely impact the results.
Initial Redness and Swelling
Immediately after the microblading procedure, you can expect some redness and slight swelling in the treated area. This is a normal reaction and should subside within a couple of hours to a few days.
When your freshly microbladed eyebrows get wet, the pigment can loosen. Unlike traditional tattoos, microblading does not penetrate deep into the skin. The pigment remains close to the skin's surface, which makes it vulnerable to external factors like water.
Immediately after, the area will be EXTREMELY dark and get darker over the next 2 days as a scab forms in the area. 30-50% of your pigment will be in the scabs. Over the next 7-14 days your scabs should flake off bit by bit. Some people scab in light flakes and some develop a thick scab.
While it's tempting to splash your face with water, especially if you're used to regular cleansing, you should avoid washing your brows immediately after microblading. Most professionals recommend waiting 2-10 days before properly washing your face, depending on your skin's healing process.
Microblading Aftercare Instructions and Healing. For the first 10 days: It is important to keep the brow area as clean as possible to prevent the chance of infection and promote healthy healing. Avoid getting the brow area wet.
Right after microblading, eyebrows often appear darker and thicker than the final result. This is normal, as the pigment will fade during the healing process. Wait for at least 4-6 weeks to see the outcome before making any decisions.
First, consult your artist for potential corrections or touch-ups. If you're still dissatisfied, seek a second opinion or consider removal options like saline or laser treatments. Common issues include dissatisfaction with the shape, asymmetry, unwanted colour, or strokes blurring.
For 10 days. The best results come from the “Do Nothing” or “Dry Healing” method. The absolute best results come from keeping your brows extremely DRY for the next 10 days! Keeping them dry makes them retain more detail, better color, and more crisp strokes, so it's worth it.
Microblading breaks the skin, and the area treated needs to be kept safe from moisture and bacteria. This is why excessive workout is a no-no after the treatment. Exercise can make you sweat, and sweat can increase the risk of infections. Developing infections can drastically slow down the healing process.