The permanent makeup has been applied to compensate for fading of 20-40%, so if they look darker than you normally wear your brows, stay calm, the color will fade over the next week.
Your eyebrows will look dark for the first few days.
Like, really dark. “Microblading starts out much bigger and darker,” Cartwright notes of the step. “Brows also continue to darken for a few days before they begin to shed skin.” For the first four days I had as close to caterpillar eyebrows as you could imagine.
After microblading, your eyebrows will lighten by about 20-40%, which is why the initial pigment may appear darker than you expected. Don't worry, though; this is completely normal, and the color will fade over the next week.
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 we talk about the life span of the microbladed eyebrow, it is expected to last between 18 and 30 months, or 1 to 3 years, to be exact. Within this time, you can say that the microblading has completely faded.
Professional procedures such as microdermabrasion and facials with cleansers can help exfoliate the upper layers of the skin and help the body naturally get rid of the pigment.
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.
Initially stronger in color, your new Microblade Eyebrows will soften to a natural looking, beautiful color in 10-14 days.
However, there are risks, including infection, allergic reactions, scarring, and unsatisfactory results. Proper aftercare and choosing an experienced technician are crucial. While microblading is a convenient option, it requires ongoing maintenance and could be better for some.
You can take several steps if you're unhappy with your microblading results. 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.
Losing Color After Microblading Is Normal
It is important to keep in mind that there is some lightening that will definitely occur. Most people get worried because right after the procedure their brows are dark but over time as their brows get lighter.
If you finish one eyebrow the oxidization process begins immediately. By the time you finish the second one, the oxidization process is just beginning the newly completed brow. If you wait ten minutes after completing both brows, the color will be the same.
The hair strokes will fade. And once that happens, it's difficult to put them back in the same place. In the case of having oily skin, this effect will be faster and the pigment in the lines will start to blur. The results are blurry hair strokes- nothing like they looked like when you got them done for the first time.
Stage of scabbing — scabs form, and the eyebrows begin to peel. Pigment dissolves the scabs. Two weeks after the treatment, the patient is at the “ghosting stage.” Your brows are too light, and it appears that all of the colors have faded away.
On average, eyebrow tinting lasts 3-4 weeks. With proper care, your tint will keep your brows looking vibrant and polished throughout that time. However, factors like your skincare routine, sun exposure, and daily activities can impact how long your tint stays fresh.
The pigment will appear very unnatural looking immediately after the procedure. The color of the pigment will appear much darker the next day. Note that because of natural skin regeneration, after recovery period (peeling), brows might appear lighter than the original.
If you accidentally ruin your microblading, it's best to reach out to your microblading artist or a professional immediately for advice on how to address the issue.
It takes approximately 7-14 days for the brows to heal over, and about 1 month for the color to fully set in. You'll notice the color is very light right after the two weeks after healing; the skin will have an opaque milky looking quality to it.
An eyebrow transplant is the most natural looking eyebrow treatment because it uses your own hairs. Using the FUE technique (which is used for modern hair transplants), hair from the back of your head is transplanted to your eyebrows.
The ghosting phase is a normal part of the healing process. The skin is recovering and the new skin covers the pigment. It takes time until the pigment reemerges again. That's why we say the healing period is not over after 2 weeks, and the best time to assess the brows is between 4-6 weeks later.
Proper aftercare is essential for successful microblading results. Most professionals advise avoiding washing your face for 2-10 days post-treatment, with care needed when cleaning around the brows. On Day 1, blot lymph fluid gently to prevent crusting, and use mild antibacterial soap from Day 2-10 for cleaning.
Hair Stroke
The microblading artist uses a microblading pen to etch fine, hair-like lines into the skin, following the direction and pattern of the client's natural eyebrows. This technique creates a more defined and filled-in look compared to naturally sparse brows.