Microblading is a cosmetics procedure that claims to improve the appearance of your eyebrows. The procedure is also known as micro-stroking and feather touch for its finesse. A trained technician should perform the procedure and he/she may or may not have a license depending on the requirements of the state where you live in. But you should always rely on an experienced technician when availing yourself of the procedure. The technician will carefully draw your eyebrows with a special tool. It includes hundreds of fine strokes to look like your natural eyebrow hair. The results usually last for 12-18 months with a little maintenance on your part. This article provides information on when you should wash your face after microblading.
Microblading will cut into the skin in the eyebrow area to implant pigments into the cuts. Aftercare and maintenance are important to prolong the life of the procedure and keep your eyebrows looking beautiful. The eyebrow area will become quite sensitive after the procedure. You shouldn’t touch the area or get it wet for at least 10 days after the procedure. In fact, taking care of the eyebrow area after the procedure is quite similar to tattoo care. But it’s a bit more intensive than caring for a tattoo site. The skin underneath will become red and the pigment will look very dark soon after the procedure. You should dip a cotton swab in sterilized water and run it over the area two hours after the procedure. It helps you to get rid of any excess pigment or dye in the area. Your skin will need between 7 to 14 days to heal properly after microblading. By that time, the pigment will fade to its regular shade and look similar to your natural eyebrows. There are many things that you need to do soon after the procedure to care for your eyebrows:
. Avoid wearing makeup for at least 7 to 8 days because the makeup can interfere with the pigment through the shallow cuts in the eyebrow region.
. Don’t wet the eyebrow area for at least 10 days after microblading. Make sure you keep your face dry during a shower throughout these 10 days.
. Don’t swim and do anything that will make you sweat excessively. The area should be completely healed before you swim or do any exercises that make you sweat excessively.
. Keep the hair away from the brow line, and apply a medicated cream or balm provided by your technician on the area.
. Don’t scratch the brow line or the adjoining area during this period.
Once the skin is completely healed, you should take care of the eyebrows to protect your investment. Applying sunscreen to the area can help prevent the pigment from fading when you go outside. Even though microblading is permanent, it will fade with time. Fading can occur at a faster rate due to the smaller amount of pigment used in the procedure. That’s why you need to maintain the area carefully.
Most of the time, you may need to get a touch-up of your eyebrows at least once a year to maintain the looks. The touch-up may include adding pigment to the brow’s outline. Two years after the procedure, you may have to repeat the entire procedure.
Although complications are quite rare, allergic reactions or irritations due to the pigment are the possible complications of the procedure. It is normal to experience some discomfort during the procedure. You may also feel a slight stinging afterward.
The aforementioned article provides information on when you should wash your face after microblading.