With all the tech involving beauty, microblading can be considered as the gift that can change your life for the betterI meant, having a perfect-looking brows that can last for a couple of years, who doesn’t want that kind of luxuryThat said, the other side of microblading – the aftercare – is something that we rarely talked about, and that’s something that you need to know if you want to consider to get oneBecause it can be tricky.
The Critical Period: Skincare Routine Right After Microblading
Similar to tattoo care, your skin care routine after getting microblading procedure is a bit differentThe skin underneath will be red and at the risk of getting inflamed with improper careKeep a continuous supply of wet cotton swab dipped in sterilized water and dab the affected area regularly for a few hours to keep it cleaned and sterilized, as well as removing excess dyeIn fact, this is one of our high-priority procedure at Lashes By Kimmie.
And usually, the area will start to heal fully within two weeks, and by the time your brows will appear more natural (and beautiful, of course).
Trust me, the best approach you can do is simply ‘do nothing’, as best results come from keeping the brows dry for a week or two.
During the two weeks of ‘critical time,’ you should keep the area dry, and that includes sauna, swimming, sweating, and – yes – even during the shower (keep it as brief as possible)Instead, use any medicated cream, sterilized water, or healing balm as provided by your microblading technician.
Plus, it’s best to keep dry tissues at hand just in case the brows get accidentally moist (God forbid, after so much pain you’ve gone through during the procedure) and a blotting paper to dry out sebum from the skinUse an oil-free moisturizer sparingly (such as Cetaphil) to gently moisturize the skin.
This also goes without saying; avoid any makeup for the time being as the pigments are still settling in (okay, a lipstick and a light powder will do), as well as keeping your hair away from your face.
As an extra tip, you might want to include good foods high in nutrients to speed up your skin to heal, and avoiding alcoholic stuff to reverse thatAnd even take the time during this critical period to give heavy work a rest – excess sweating will only hinder the brows from healing fully and the dyes get fade away quicker than necessary.
After The Critical Period
After the crucial time is done, you can wash your face thoroughly with a gentle cleanser and start back to your daily routine as usualYou’ll want to protect your microbladed brows by thoroughly taking care of your skin: sunscreen is a must as to avoid the pigments fade away faster than it needs to be as UV rays have been proven to cause a color shift on the brows (and you don’t want that).
And that’s it! Enjoy your beautiful brows with confidence (and definitely gonna save you a lot of time after this).
These are just some of the basic tips that are regularly shared by Kimberle Marie, at her Lashes By Kimmie (www.addictedtofaces.com)Known as the “Eyelash Guru” she specializes in microblading and eyelash extensions, as well as providing training and education for anyone interested in the field, for high-quality service for clients, every single time.