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.
Once the healing of the skin starts taking place, it will look like dandruff flakes or dry skin. However, 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.
Yes, initial uneven brows after microblading are quite common. During the microblading healing process, the pigmented areas may swell, fade, or even change color temporarily. These mishaps can create an illusion of asymmetry.
Microblading Takes Hundreds of Hours to Learn
As we touched on before, it will take you quite a bit of dedicated practice hours to be skilled and successful in your new craft. And when we say lots of practice hours, we really mean hundreds of practice hours!
What the normal healing process looks like: Days 1-4: Brows look dark + thick, may be red or swollen. Days 5-8: scabbing process begins, brows may itch and become patchy. Days 9-14: most scabs have fallen off, pigment seems to disappear.
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.
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.
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.
Initially stronger in color, your new Microblade Eyebrows will soften to a natural looking, beautiful color in 10-14 days.
6 - 8 weeks after a PowderBrow or Mircoblading Procedure, a touch up session is recommended to fill in any gaps in pigment or darken any areas that lightened too much during the healing process. Long-term care: It is okay and recommended to apply regular moisturizer to your brow area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The worst days after microblading are typically the first two, when you'll likely experience puffiness, redness, and tenderness.
Microblading too dark and thick at first is a common problem and you just need to be patient wait until the eyebrows heal completely.
Here are some reasons for this scenario: – The incisions were too shallow so the pigment was not able to bind with your skin layer. Therefore your artist will need to make deeper incisions in the touch-up session. – Repetitive incisions caused your skin to develop keloids, which removed the pigment when they fell off.
Week 2-4 (Final Healing):
- By this stage, your eyebrows should have reached their final color and shape. - It's normal for some areas to appear slightly lighter than others, but this can be addressed during the touch-up appointment.
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.
Week 3-4: You might notice a fading, or “ghosting,” of the pigment. Don't worry; this is a standard part of the healing process. Week 4-6: Your eyebrows will re-emerge, looking natural and beautiful!
Until recently, the only way to cover this was with make up. Using a slim brow pencil in light, hair stroke motions through the brow can help to recreate that microbladed look. For any discolouration that fall outside of your brow shape, you can clean this up with concealer and a flat, brow highlighter brush.
Because microblading can mimic the natural appearance of eyebrow hairs, those who have naturally thin brows can benefit from this treatment since microblading can restore the natural shape of your eyebrows. Those who have sparse eyebrows due to age-related changes can also be good candidates for this treatment.
What happens: As the scabs form and fall off, they may take some of the superficial pigment with them. The new healing skin often obscures the pigment, making it seem as if the brows have vanished.