Microblading

What is microblading?
During microblading, color pigments are applied to the eyebrow area, to give the appearance of hairs.

An esthetician uses a microblade tool to apply color pigments that look like real hairs. The color effect will fade over time, so touch-ups may be necessary to maintain the desired look.

Microblading is said to offer natural looking and defined eyebrows, but the process typically takes some time to perfect.

The initial procedure may take up to a couple of hours, and the eyebrows will appear darker immediately after the initial treatment.

It is possible that the color will fade after a few weeks and a touch-up may be needed.
Risks
The esthetician should provide guidance on risks, preparing for microblading, and promoting recovery afterwards.

Preparation

Preparation for a microblading procedure involves:

❖ Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Ibuprofen 24 hours before the procedure. If you are on blood thinners, please consult your physician prior to your appointment and ensure it is ok to be off of your meds before your appointment to avoid excessive bleeding. If you have any autoimmune disorders, please consult your physician prior to booking.

❖ Avoid coffee, alcohol or energy drinks (or any caffeinated beverage) on the day of the procedure.  

❖ If you are used to getting your brows tinted, do so at least 1 week prior to the microblading procedure.

❖ Do not tan or sunbathe 30 days before the procedure (no work will be done on sun burned skin). 

❖ Do not tint, wax or have eyebrow threading done at least 3 days before the procedure.

❖ Do not have chemical peels, dermabrasions, mesotherapy, or any other intense treatments 3 - 4 weeks before the microblading procedure. This will cause faster skin cell rejuvenation and skin irritation and will therefore affect healing and the final outcome.

❖ Wash your hair before the procedure, and arrive with clean skin (no heavy makeup on the eyelids). Eyebrow makeup is ok if you are wanting the artist to see your shape preference, colour, etc. 

❖ Avoid working out after your procedure (the day of the appointment).

❖ Discontinuing vitamin A (Retinol) and Botox treatments for at least 1 month beforehand.

Procedure

On the day of the procedure, it is important to sit down with the esthetician and voice any questions or concerns. The esthetician should also explain the procedure and the options, including style and color, and make recommendations.

Before the procedure starts, the esthetician will probably use a topical numbing ointment on the brow area, which helps reduce discomfort during the microblading procedure — although, according to the SPCP, there are various options for topical anesthesia available.

Once the client is comfortable, the technician begins the procedure. The process is very detailed and can take up to 2 hours. It is important for the esthetician to take their time because the result will last for a few years and needs to be done well.

The client may feel a scraping-type of sensation in the brow area, but the process is usually only minimally painful and very tolerable.

Recovery

Washing the eyebrows gently with unscented baby wipe, while avoiding exposing them to too much water for too long, may help to promote recovery.

After the microblading procedure, and for at least 1 week afterward, a person's eyebrows might appear darker. They may also feel sharper due to scabbing and healing. It is also normal to experience some redness and mild swelling.

The esthetician will give their clients aftercare instructions, which might include:

Gently washing over the eyebrows with a fingertip, using antibacterial soap and water for about 10 seconds, rinsing, and then patting dry.
Using a minimal amount of moisturizing ointment.
Keeping the brows away from water for 14 days, which includes not taking long showers or swimming.
Avoiding putting makeup on the brow area while it is actively healing to keep the area as clean as possible.
Not picking at the scabs.
Avoiding direct sunlight or tanning for at least 4 weeks after the procedure.
Not using facial scrubs or peels for at least 4 weeks after the procedure.
Not sleeping on the face for at least 10 days after the procedure

Outcome and costs

Two  applications are required to achieve the desired results. It is not uncommon to lose up to 70% of the colour on the first application.

While your skin heals be prepared for the color intensity of your procedure to be significantly larger and darker than what is expected for the final
outcome. This is a normal and expected result of the application and healingprocess. The healing process will take a number of days to complete, depending on how quickly the outer layer of your skin exfoliates and new skin regrows to take its place.
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The goal of microblading is to create a natural-looking fill for thin eyebrows. The results can last anywhere from 2-3 years, sometimes even longer.

The procedure  cost $450, this price does include six week touchup

Once the skin has healed, a person can protect their eyebrows and help prevent the color from fading by applying sunscreen on the microbladed area. A required touch-up to finalize the brows 6 weeks after the procedure.

After that, touch-ups may be done after about a year or as directed by the esthetician for $150.00

Are you interested in Microblading? We would hate for you to hype yourself into it only to be rejected and sent home tattooless at your appointment! Let's avoid disappointment and wasting your precious time- before we proceed to schedule you an appointment, we will need to check if you are eligible. Please read through all questions below. If all is clear, you may go ahead and reserve an appointment. If you are unsure if you are eligible, please reserve a microblading consolation appointment.

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Once you have reserved your appointment, please send through photos (up close, focused, good lighting, no makeup) of the areas to be treated to Taylor by email beauty.taylor@yahoo.com to letting her know. Please also take time to read through the information on the FAQ's & Forms page.

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Failure to disclose any information, or bypassing the eligibility check will mean you will not be tattooed and you will not be offered any future appointments with INDUSTRY.

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Eligibility Check Questions

As well as reading through the questions below, please make yourself familiar with the FAQ's & Forms page.

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-Are you 18 years of age or older?

In Michigan, you must be 18 years of age or older to have cosmetic tattoo, ID may be requested for anyone who looks under 25 years of age, please do not be offended.

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-Are you pregnant?

You can not have microblading during pregnancy. Please book for after birth. You are able to have microblading immediately after birth however 12 months post birth is generally a good waiting period in order for the body to heal and rebalance hormones. More often than not, most women have tattooing much sooner with the advice of their medical practitioner.

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-Are you planning on becoming pregnant? Including actively trying, IVF and pregnancy preparation.

If you are actively trying to conceive, please wait until after birth to have your  procedure. If you are planning on becoming pregnant but wish to have your cosmetic tattoo prior, please make sure you do not actually try and conceive until after the refinement tattoo.

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-Are you breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women are advised to wait until you have finished breastfeeding before being tattooed. If you wish to have tattooing during breastfeeding, it is at your own risk. Please do your own research on the implications of cosmetic tattoo whilst breastfeeding paying particular interest to the use of topical anaesthetics, the risk of infection and pigment color change/retention when the body is still healing and hormones are settling. You will need to consult with your medical practitioner and obtain clearance on a medical certificate and present this at your appointment. Please mention this in your Booking Request Form.

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-Are you wanting to correct asymmetry?

Please mention this to Taylor and follow up by sending through photos of the area (clear, focused, up close, good lighting, no makeup on the area). You may want to consider muscle relaxants minimum of two weeks before or after your treatment. Please note, perfection is impossible.

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-Do you have existing microblading?

Please mention any previous cosmetic tattoo to Taylor and follow up by sending through photos of the area (clear, focused, up close, good lighting, no makeup on the area). Taylor will then be able to gauge whether she is able to treat you.

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-Do you have any regular body tattoos?

If there have been any problems, please mention these.

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-Do you have any active infections?

You are most likely unable to be treated until you are cleared- check with Taylor and also your Medical Practitioner.

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-Have you had any cosmetic injectables to the area?

If you have had muscle relaxants such as Botox and Dysport near the area to be tattooed, please make sure your last treatment was at least 2 weeks before the tattoo and wait at least 2 weeks after a tattoo. If you have had muscle relaxants to balance facial symmetry in the area to be tattooed, it depends on individual cases as to whether you would need cosmetic tattoo before or after the injectables- please mention this.

For dermal fillers, you will need to wait 2 weeks to be tattooed in the same area, and 2 weeks after your tattoo.

Please mention all injectables during your session.

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-Have you had any problems with topical anaesthetics or injected anaesthetics ie from the dentist before ?

INDUSTRY uses a combination of topical anaesthetics. The first round is a pre numbing cream and the second round is a liquid/gel containing adrenaline to be used on open skin. Please discuss any previous issues with topical anaesthetics BEFORE booking your appointment. It is almost impossible to have a cosmetic tattoo without the second round of topical anaesthetic due to bleeding.

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-Do you have any allergies?

Please mention any allergies during appointment.

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-Do you have or have you had any medical conditions?

Most medical conditions are fine however please Please mention any medical conditions. Some medical conditions will require a medical certificate from your Doctor.

Those diagnosed with cancer who are wanting their cosmetic tattoo before losing their hair, please make contact immediately as tattoo needs to be done BEFORE chemo.

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-Are you taking any, or recently taken any medications?

Most medications are fine but please mention any medications. Some medications are contraindications to cosmetic tattoo, and some are ok to take at the same time but may require a medical certificate from your Doctor.

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-Do you suffer from cold sores/ are you a carrier of the herpes simplex virus?

If you are having your brows microblading, it is unlikely that there will be any complications.

-Are you a heavy bleeder or bruiser?

It is fine to have cosmetic tattoo however your healed result may be affected. Please check with your Medical Practitioner if you can take Arnica pillules (small oral pills NOT topical treatment) for the 24 hours leading up to your treatment.

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-Do you have any blood clotting conditions?

Please consult with your Medical Practitioner and gain a Medical  clearing you to have the treatment. If there have been any problems, please discuss these before booking.

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-Do you have HIV/AIDS?

Please consult with your Medical Practitioner and obtain a Medical Certificate clearing you to have the treatment which you will need to bring to your appointment with you. Please discuss this with Taylor before booking your appointment. Taylor does have the right to deny any appointment.

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-Are you taking any supplements?

Please mention any supplements/ herbal remedies.

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-Are you taking any fish oils?

Fish oils thin the blood which causes the wound to reject pigment therefore often results in poor tattoo retention. If you are taking them for a boost please discontinue use for a MINIMUM of 7 days prior to your procedure, preferably longer. If you have been advised to take them for medical reasons, please consult with your medical practitioner. Never stop medication without your practitioners advice. If for a medical reason, you are unable to stop fish oil, please mention this. If you are willing to proceed with this in mind, that is fine.

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-Are you taking HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy)?

HRT or hormonal medications/remedies may cause cosmetic pigment to fade quicker and change in color down to the pigments base tone. If you are willing to proceed with this in mind, that is fine.

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-Do you have any hormonal imbalances including thyroid conditions?

Hormonal imbalances and medications/remedies may cause cosmetic pigment to fade quicker and change in color down to the pigments base tone. If you are willing to proceed with this in mind, that is fine.

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-Do you have a history of keloid scarring?

Please mention keloid scarring and follow up by sending through photos of your keloid scarring (clear, focused, up close, good lighting, no makeup on the area). You will need to obtain clearance from your Doctor and sign an extra consent form.

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-Have you had reactions to any beauty treatments before including hair dye, tints, henna?

Please mention any moles/scars . You may need to have a Test Patch first depending on what you have reacted to.

-Have you had any reactions to any medical treatments before including anesthesia?

Please mention any reactions.

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-Do you have any skin conditions in or near the area to be tattooed? ie eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, capillaries

Please mention any skin conditions and follow up by sending through photos of the area (clear, focused, up close, good lighting, no makeup on the area). 

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-Do you have any moles or skin cancers in or near the area?

Please mention any moles/scars  and follow up by sending through photos of the area (clear, focused, up close, good lighting, no makeup on the area). If you are wanting to have your mole removed, it is best to wait 12 months after removal until the site is tattooed, but may be able to be tattooed earlier at your Doctor's and Taylor's discretion.

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-Do you have any scars in or near the area?

Please mention this. It is best to wait 12 months after trauma/ scar was created until the site is tattooed, but may be able to be tattooed earlier at your Doctor's and Taylor's discretion. Some scar tissue may not retain cosmetic pigment.

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-Are you using topical hair growth serums?

Please refrain from using hair growth serums to the area for at least 3 months before your microblading. Please wait until at least 3 months after your Refinement visit to continue using again, with the knowledge that it may reduce the longevity of your tattoo.

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-Do you take any stimulants? ie gym pre work out, caffeine

Gym pre work out thins the blood and increases sensation. Please refrain from using these for 7 days prior to your microblading.

Caffeine and sugars stimulate the nervous system. Please refrain from consuming these stimulants for the 24hours leading up to your microblading.

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-Do you suffer from mental illness? ie anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia

Please mention this.

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-Do you have any social events planned?

It is advised to take this into consideration before booking as a microblading takes 7-14 days to settle in appearance and 4 weeks until fully healed. You are unable to wear makeup on the area, but are required to use a shiny post tattoo color protection cream for 7 days after your treatment. You are welcome to wear makeup anywhere else on your face.

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-Do you have any upcoming acitivies planned that include swimming?

You will be unable to wet the brows for 14 days and unable to swim in fresh water, salt water or chlorinated water for 14 days (depending on peeling/scabbing).

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-Do you have any activities planned that include heat, perspiration, sport?

You will be unable to exercise/ sweat for 7 days post tattoo so please book accordingly.

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-Are there exfoliants or active ingredients in your skincare regime?

Avoid exfoliants and active ingredients to and around the area for 30 days before and after your appointment, please book accordingly.

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-Have you had any recent facial treatments?

Avoid facial treatments to and around the area for 30 days before and after your appointment, please book accordingly.

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-Have you had any burns in the area to be treated? including sunburn, windburn and chemical burn

Please wait until the area has healed and returned to normal, at least 6 weeks post burn before having your cosmetic tattoo.

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-Do you regularly donate or plan to?

It is a worldwide regulation that you are unable to donate blood for 4 months after your tattoo.

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CONGRATS!!! You have made it through the eligibility check!

I look forward to enhancing your features!

​On the day, before you arrive;
-avoid caffeine including tea and coffee
-avoid high sugars and stimulants
-wash your hair, it makes the next few days 
-come in with no makeup on, unless you want to show us how you do your Brows, then you can come in with Brow makeup applied
-come in well refreshed (eaten, had enough water)
-go to the bathroom- yes, we said it(!), that nervous pee is more common than you realise!!!

For 24 hours before hand;
-avoid alcohol
-drink lots of water
-get lots of sleep as this helps with pain management

For 7 days before hand;
-avoid fake tan (especially on the face, but also on body parts so we can see your natural skin colouring and how you tan)
-stop taking fish oils (do not stop taking medications without the advice of a health professional)
-stop taking blood thinners including pre work outs (do not stop taking medications without the advice of a health professional)
-stop taking any gym pre work out

For 14 days before hand;
-no muscle relaxants (Botox or Dysport) or any dermal fillers for 2 weeks either side of your tattoo (in the area)

For 30 days before hand;
-stop topical retinol use (Vitamin A based skincare) especially on and around the Brow area
-avoid any facial treatments to the area
-avoid any sun exposure to the face, especially do not let the Brows and the skin around them get burnt
-leave your Brows to grow out so we can colour (if necessary) and reshape them using wax, if you like the way your regular Brow lady does your Brows, you can have them done a few days before hand