The final look of your eyebrows will be apparent approximately 30 days after your procedure. Never rub the treated area as it will disturb the skin from natural healing. Once completely healed, always apply a layer of sunscreen SPF 30 up to SPF 50 on your eyebrows when exposed to the sun.
Face tattoos, aka microblading, does NOT age well. Even if you get touch ups, it won't take away from the fact that they end up blurry and undefined, and the color changes. I went from beautiful, detailed black/brown microblading, to fuzzy, blurred grey/blue lines within 6 months.
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.
Initially stronger in color, your new Microblade Eyebrows will soften to a natural looking, beautiful color in 10-14 days.
The microblading healing process unfolds over a period of 4 to 8 weeks, influenced by factors such as your age and overall health. This dynamic process involves various stages including initial swelling, a period of sensitivity, the development of scabs, and changes in coloration.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The worst days after microblading are typically the first two, when you'll likely experience puffiness, redness, and tenderness.
What is microblading, and which celebrities have it? Microblading is a semi-permanent tattoo technique used to create the appearance of fuller eyebrows. Celebrities like Megan Fox and Cara Delevingne are known for their microbladed brows.
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.
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.
The microblading process creates superficial cuts in the skin which, without appropriate care, can increase the risk of infection. This can lead to longer healing times and potential scarring. In the days following the procedure, it's common for the treated area to form scabs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Keep the area MOISTURIZED. Use Aftercare as an after care anti-oxidant (or Vaseline). Gently apply every 1-2 hours or when you feel tender, itchy or dry for 10–14 days. This provides pain relief, moisturizes and promotes healing to help retain color.
Initial healing may give the impression of uneven microblading or disappearing strokes, but don't worry. Your new brows will go from too dark to too light to just right. You can learn more about the healing process and aftercare through our FAQ or on the Brow Blog.