Industry professionals estimate that the scabbing process usually begins within a few days after surgery and lasts around ten days. To minimize scarring or pigment loss, it's essential to let the scabs fall off naturally without picking at them.
Days 11 - 15: If your scabs are fully gone by day 10, you may resume life as normal (sweat, wear makeup, use facewash, etc.). If you still have some scabs, that's OK! Everyone heals at a different rate; you can continue to follow day 2 -10 instruction until the scabs are fully healed. This can take up to 15 days.
Tenth-Twelfth Day: At about day 10 to 12, apply a thick layer of balm or coconut oil. Take a hot shower and allow the oil/balm to condition the skin. Remove any excess pigment and dead skin with Q-tip by gently rubbing. Final Healing Day: At this point, your brows will appear very light in color.
Remember, resist the urge to rub or pick off the scabs; they'll naturally peel off as your skin heals. This scabbing phase typically lasts between 7 to 14 days.
When can you get your brows wet afterwards? How do you wash your face? Generally speaking, you shouldn't get your brows wet for 7-10 days afterwards. I have been using makeup remover wipes to wash my face and have been extra careful in the shower to not let water hit my face.
Gently patting the skin with a sterile DRY cloth helps absorb this fluid without causing any irritation. We understand the urge to wash your newly microbladed eyebrows. However, you'll need to exercise patience and wait at least ten days after your initial microblading appointment before washing them.
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.
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.
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.
Day 8-10 (Settling In):
- Your eyebrows will begin to settle into their final color and shape. They will begin to appear softer and more natural. - Any scabs or flakes should have mostly fallen off by now.
As your skin heals, scabs form and fall off, temporarily obscuring the pigment. This phase usually lasts a few days to a couple of weeks. The pigment will resurface as the skin regenerates. Ensure you follow proper aftercare, keep the area clean, and avoid picking at the scabs to prevent pigment loss.
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.
Microblading Healing Process Day 7-10:
Your brows will have probably flaked off and the color will seem too light. This is because you're viewing the pigment in the top layer of the skin. But just wait because the pigment does come back and we'll explain why when we get there.
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.
Experts, including those at notable establishments like Ellebrow Microblading in NYC, advise waiting at least 14 days after the procedure before immersing in any water body.
It's a Normal Part of the Healing Process. The pigment may appear faint to certain people, almost as if the microblading didn't take. However, this stage, known as the ghosting phase, is a natural and expected component of the rehabilitation process. Therefore, it is anticipated that the pigment will return.
We recommend waiting 2 weeks after your microblading appointment to apply any makeup to your brow area. A brow powder, gel or pomade is recommend to fill in your brows. The usage of brow pencils are discouraged during the healing process.
Over the next 2 days it will appear even darker and thicker as scabs begin to form. Let the scabs naturally flake off bit by bit. It will take up to 14 days for scabbing to be over. You may gently rinse your eyebrows with water or shower.
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.
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.
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.
Water exposure, especially during the critical healing phase, can affect the pigmentation and final outcome of your brows. While brief or accidental contact with water may not cause significant harm, prolonged exposure can lead to fading, uneven results, and the need for additional touch-ups.