Sweat. For the same reason that water should be avoided during the healing/scabbing process after microblading, sweat should also be avoided. Sweat comes from the inside of the skin and can push the pigment out and cause the microblading strokes not to retain.
Thank you for your inquiry! We recommend that you do not fully submerse your eyebrows in water for 12 days after microblading. We also do not recommend using soap on the microbladed eyebrows for 12 days as well. Microbladed eyebrows should be gently cleansed using a damp cotton ball in a circular motion.
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However, prolonged exposure (swimming, long showers, sweating) can cause issues like fading or patchy brows. If your brows get wet, dry them immediately and monitor for changes. Contact your artist if significant fading occurs.
The worst days after microblading are typically the first two, when you'll likely experience puffiness, redness, and tenderness.
- Picking, Peeling, Scratching, or Hitting/Slapping your eyebrows. This will cause you to lose pigment, can cause scaring or hyperpigmentation, etc. Slapping or Hitting your eyebrows can cause the lines in your eyebrows to bleed into other parts of your skin.
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.
Do not use Vaseline as a moisturiser—only as a water barrier. If your eyebrows do get wet, gently pat them dry with a clean tissue. Keep your hair away from your eyebrows to avoid introducing bacteria.
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. It's rare, but those of you who got lucky to experience barely any peeling, can expect great pigment retention.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Commonly known as the ghosting stage, microblading can disappear after scabbing. Remember it is a part of the healing process and scabs will take some pigment as they fall off.
Do NOT use any cleansing products containing acids (glycolic, lactic, or AHA), or any exfoliants. Do NOT allow your brows to get wet outside of gently washing them twice a day. Moisturize Microbladed Area. Apply a rice grain amount of aftercare ointment with a cotton swab and spread it across the treated area.
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. You may need several sessions of microdermabrasion but you should notice a definite “lightening” after each and every session.
Week 2: Around day 7-10, your eyebrows will naturally exfoliate, revealing a lighter color beneath. Please, avoid picking or scratching the area. 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.
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.
Removal may be the best choice in cases where correction isn't possible or you no longer wish to have microblading. Techniques such as saline removal, laser treatments, or glycolic acid can help fade or eliminate the pigment.