Microblading is the perfect solution for someone who wants fuller and natural-looking brows. In case you are new around here, microblading is a semi-permanent procedure that resembles a permanent tattoo. This procedure does not pierce the skin but instead scratches on the surface layer. This is also why the strokes in this procedure are much thinner and more natural-looking. Therefore, as it is not a permanent procedure, it is essential to get it touched up once in a while. This will help fill those areas that could not retain the pigment and keep your brows looking fuller for a longer period of time.

Prepping Before Microblading

Your clients need to keep a few things in mind before they set an appointment for microblading. Here they are:

1. Check for any allergic substances present in the substance being used for microblading and inform the esthetician appropriately.
2. It is not recommended to wax, pluck, or carry out anything else on their eyebrows for at least three to four days before the process.
3. No chemical treatments of the face, facials, masking, or at least two weeks before the appointment.

How Often Should You Practice Microblading?

Now that we got the logistics out of the way, as a microblading artist, how often should you actually practice microblading? Hint: microblading is a subtle art. Since the procedure requires the esthetician to draw fine lines, it depends on their skill on how good they can make it look. Also, not everyone has the same skin type or brow growth.

The results of microblading can vary according to one’s skin type, age, skin condition, and more such factors. Related post: Everything You Need to Know About Permanent Makeup for Women of Color. 

Since it is not as invasive as permanent tattooing, it depends on the skin texture and should be drawn carefully. It is crucial to understand these various details to get the most natural-looking brows, which is the aim of this procedure. This is why it largely depends on the skills of the esthetician performing it on how well it turns out.

Microblading should be practiced for at least one to two hours a day. The more you practice, the more your muscle memory will develop. This, in turn, will help you get better at microblading and getting the most subtle strokes done with ease.

You’ve probably heard the saying, “Practice makes perfectâ€, and this could not be more true for microblading. It takes about 10,000 hours to master a skill, so in order to be the best microblading artist you can be, you need to practice as much as possible. Doing it daily can help train your muscles better, especially during the first few days, because otherwise, you can easily forget what you have learned.

Microblading Touch-Up

Since microblading does not penetrate your skin, the work is done just on the surface level. This is why it is not as permanent as a tattoo procedure and needs to be redone every once in a while, preferably every ten to sixteen months. This will help the client retain the proper look for a longer time.

Unfortunately, microblading cannot be fixed easily if it goes wrong. At the max, it will incur extra costs on the client’s part, leading to increased hassle. This is why you must be extremely careful while performing it.

Retouching can also seem more difficult because you will have to identify the places that need to be redone. This is also why practicing regularly is so important because you have to draw the subtle strokes at precisely the areas that require it. If overdone, it can look unattractive as well.

Practicing often prevents your muscle memory from fading and helps you hone your skill quicker. The success of microblading depends almost entirely on how the process is done, which is why one must do their best to make it perfect.

Precautions to Take Before Microblading

Microblading is not a risky process if done well. However, there are certain precautions that you must take to keep your client safe and satisfied.

Check for Allergic Reactions

Allergies during microblading are rare, however, as an artist, you need to know what to do if they arise. It’s important to test the pigments being used beforehand. A patch test on the client is the best way to go about it. Since the procedure does not penetrate the skin, allergic reactions are not usually severe, but it is still better to take this step just in case. It’s always good to be safe than sorry.

Sterilization

Although the blades and needles used during microblading do not penetrate deep into the skin, it still breaks the skin. This is why there is still the risk of infectious diseases being spread during the process. In addition, if the tools being used during the process are not cleaned and sterilized properly, they can lead to severe complications due to infectious diseases. Therefore, all equipment must be sterilized before and after a session to ensure the best safety for the client.

Is Aftercare Important?

Health risks from microblading are infrequent, especially if the client takes proper aftercare. Like all tattoo procedures, microblading requires aftercare so the brows remain in their best shape and prevent any health risks. The client must be properly informed about the necessary steps that are undertaken after the procedure. Some of the most common tips include avoiding heavy sweating (likely to occur during working out) and avoiding splashing water directly on the brows for at least two to three weeks after the procedure is completed.

Final Thoughts 

Microblading is a trending concept right now, and rightly so. It helps one get the perfect sculpted eyebrows without going through the entire process of getting on makeup. It is smudge-free, and you wake up with it! Even if it is not permanent, it lasts for a long time before having to be redone. Not only that, but this also makes the demand for it rise.

Therefore, estheticians who can do microblading properly are also in high demand. However, it all comes to the skill you have acquired to carry out a successful microblading procedure. Subsequently, you must practice regularly and as frequently as you can to get better at it.