Powder Brows, results in the MOST realistic and Natural looking outcome. Microblading is best for you if you're more of a "Naturalista" vs. "Glamazon." However, if you prefer a more defined brow, Powder Brows are your best bet!
Powdered brows traditionally last for 2-4 years while microblading usually lasts 2-3 years.
LESS PAIN & BLEEDING: Ombré powder brows are less painful due to the airbrush-like technique we apply, which creates less trauma to the skin vs. the blading technique of microblading. The latter also creates cuts into the skin, thus more bleeding is involved.
"Microblading, the most common form of brow tattooing, uses several tiny needles to implant pigment beneath the skin to simulate the look of very fine, realistic-looking hairs," says Otsuji. "The pigment lightens and the thin hair strokes shrink over time, so clients return for touch-ups every year or so."
Microfeathering subtly adds strokes in the brows for more fullness but doesn't change the natural brow shape. This results in the most natural look possible.
"Microblading is meant for someone who prefers a natural brow look and who doesn't wear makeup all the time, as the technique mimics real hair." Microblading uses a pen-like hand tool with a blade made up of needles to etch hair strokes into the skin, says Tran.
In general, the price range of powder brows varies depending on your location and the technician you are getting the service from. On average this cost can range anywhere from $400 to $800.
Do Powder Brows Hurt? Many clients who have had powder brows done say it's a relatively painless procedure and does not hurt much because of the applied numbing cream. This cream helps with pain management, and most find that their results make up for any brief or slight discomfort they may feel!
Unlike Microblading, Ombre Powder Brows are great for any skin type. Oily skinned beauties as well as very dark-haired clients benefit the most from Ombre Powder Brows.
Powdered brows are created by using a needle and a machine (think of traditional tattoo). A machine such as XionS from FK IRONS is used with Vertix needles to create the pixel look.
Powder brows is great for people who already have full brows but just want a little extra definition without the hassle of filling in the brows every day. It's also the preferred technique for people with oily skin, as it typically lasts much longer than microblading.
Ombre powder brows after 2 years keep the original shape, and the color hasn't turned, but has lost intensity and it's very light. What is this? This is how the long-term effects are supposed to go. It means your artist has done everything right, and your skin has taken the pigments well.
When you get powdered brows, you should return for a touch-up procedure two months after the original procedure. After that, the brows should last between one and three years.
Ombre Powder Brows is a form of tattooing, but it is different from the traditional method. It is a more modern method because it is surface work meaning it is on the epidermis layer of the skin.
How many sessions do I need for Powder Brows ? Our customers often have great healed results after one session with shading. We do offer a complementary touch up after 6-8 weeks to ensure your brows are perfect and the color is even throughout the whole eyebrow or if for any reason you want to add more density to them.
Bleeding during the procedure: Excessive bleeding during your procedure will greatly affect how your body retains pigment. While this is not entirely in our control, it is important that you follow prep instructions to help minimize bleeding.
Healing and Aftercare
For both the powdered ombré and combination brows, healing takes 2-3 weeks. For the first 3 days your brows will be very dark, and then they will start to scab. Unlike microblading that scabs in patches, powder brows scab in one big (or a few big) pieces.
If the color is completely gone and we cover with a powder brow there may still be scars. Scars do not retain pigment very well so you might need an additional touchup which will have a charge.
Laser Removal
This is the most effective way how to remove powder brows. The number of sessions you will need depends on how saturated the pigment is and what color is used. Some people see dramatic results after the first session, but on average 4-6 sessions will completely remove your eyebrow tattoo.
Why gray or blue ? Most tattooing pigments are formulated with a brown or black pigment. All of these pigments have varying degrees of blue in them, and blue is the last color to fade out. When the upper colors such as reds and yellows fade, the last remaining tone is blue/gray.
You will need to keep the brows dry for at least 2-3 hours after the initial treatment and then gently wipe them with a damp cotton pad. You will need to repeat this step 2-3 times to remove extra lymph pigment. After the first day, you can wash your brows but very gently, without rubbing.
Who Shouldn't Get Microblading. Individuals prone to keloids, super thin skin, Rosacea or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Unfortunately, since Microblading punctures the skin with tiny needles, we cannot work with clients with these conditions. Individuals with visible redness on the face.
Arguably, the most popular treatment in recent years is Brow lamination, favoured by celebrities and fashionistas! The treatment itself is a straight forward process where the brows are brushed and set using fixing product into the desired style, creating fuller more even brows.
Similar to microblading, nanoblading is a form of brow tattooing that implements a handheld tattoo machine tool and one very fine needle (as opposed to microblading, which uses several) to semi-permanently lay pigment under the skin, approximating the look of actual eyebrow hairs.