Microblading Eyebrows

Shelly takes extra special caution to make sure that your eyebrow area is completely numb before she begins microblading. There should be no pain or discomfort during the service. Although there will be some tenderness when the topicals wear off.

Every person retains their color differently. In general, color boosts are needed every 6 months to a year to look best. However, this can vary a lot depending on your body chemistry and lifestyle. Some clients can wait 2-3 years between color boosts, but usually it’s needed annually to look your best.

There isn’t anything you need to do to get ready for microblading. You should not shave your eyebrows or do anything drastic. In fact, here is a list of all the things NOT to do:

• Do not pick/tweeze/wax/perform electrolysis one week before procedure.
• Do not tan two weeks prior or have sunburned face.
• Do not have any type of facial/peel 2 weeks prior to procedure.
• Discontinue Vitamin A/Retinol products one month prior to procedure.
• Do not work out the day of procedure.
• Do not have botox 2 weeks prior.
• Do not take fish oil or vitamin E one week prior (natural blood thinners).
• Do not wax or tint your eyebrows 3 days before the procedure.
• In order to avoid excessive bleeding and poor color deposit:
  • Do not drink alcohol 24-48 hours before your procedure.
  • Do not consume coffee before your procedure.
  • Do not take aspirin or ibuprofen for pain relief (this thins the blood).

Shelly schedules 2 hours for microblading. This gives Shelly plenty of time to numb the area, go over aftercare instructions, answer any questions, determine the new color and shape of your eyebrows, and actually do the procedure.

It is important to pamper your new microbladed eyebrows and keep a protective veil of Aquaphor® over the treated area. This prevents scab formation and drying, which can “lift out” the newly implanted color. If you’re planning on being outside, sunglasses and a visor are a must! You do not want a sunburn on freshly tattooed skin.

Shelly will give you an aftercare card and will personally go over the instructions with you before the procedure, but here is a summary:

• Gently blot the area with a clean tissue to absorb excess lymph fluid. Do this every 10-15 min for the first couple of hours until the weeping/oozing has stopped. Removing this fluid prevents hardening of the lymph.
• Day 1-7 WASH
  • Wash daily to remove the old layer of Aquaphor®, bacteria, and dead skin. (Don’t worry, THIS DOES NOT REMOVE THE PIGMENT!)
  • Gently wash your eyebrows once a day with water and an antibacterial soap like Dial® soap, Cetaphil® or Neutrogena®. With a very light touch, use your fingertips to gently cleanse the eyebrows. Rub the area in a smooth motion for 10 seconds and rinse thoroughly. To dry, gently pat with a clean tissue. Let air dry for 5 minutes before you reapply Aquaphor® ointment.
• Day 1-7 MOISTURIZE
  • Apply a rice grain amount of Aquaphor® ointment with a cotton swab or thoroughly cleansed fingertips and spread it across the treated area. Be sure not to over-apply as this will suffocate your skin and hinder the healing process.The ointment should be barely noticeable on the skin. Never put the Aquaphor® ointment on a wet or damp tattoo.
• Print complete before and after care instructions here.