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Microblading Aftercare: How To Take Care Of Your Eyebrows

The most popular solution in treating misshaped or thinning eyebrows nowadays is called microblading, also known as micro-stroking. It’s a cosmetic procedure that can improve your brow appearance, involving plenty of tiny strokes to implant pigments into your skin. It creates the texture and shape that looks like your natural eyebrows.

The results of microblading can last up to 18 months, making it very appealing even to celebrities. It’s claimed to be a safe procedure but since it involves cutting into your skin for implanting the semi-permanent tattoos, some aftercare and upkeep are necessary to make it a success. The skin in your microbladed area will become sensitive after the procedure so proper skincare is required to avoid any potential complications. So, here’s how to take care of your eyebrows after microblading.

Proper Ways To Take Care Of Your Microbladed Eyebrows

Right after the procedure, the pigment applied to your brows will look darker than usual and the microbladed area will turn red due to the cuts made. This is quite normal so don’t worry. Two hours after, remove any excess dye by running a wet sterilized cotton ball. It can also keep your eyebrows sterile. The entire microblading healing process can take several weeks and the actual rate depends on how well you perform the aftercare during this period.        

Microblading aftercare during the first week

The skincare during the first week is the most critical for the success of your microblading healing process. At this recovery period, make sure to apply the cream recommended by your artist to your brows daily. This is to avoid any infections and always keep your brows free from water, soap, makeup and lotion.

You might think this would be so hard to follow but it’s not if you just commit yourself to it. There are many ways to still wash your face or your hair without getting your microbladed brows wet. You may use a damp sponge to clean your face and you can try using a good dry shampoo for a week. Or better yet, you can ask someone you live with to wash your hair on the sink so that you don’t get your eyebrows wet. There are good alternatives really and it’s just for one week if you want to achieve the best results.

Also, during this first week, don’t get panick if your brows may show some slight redness or feel tender. You may also experience some flaking off or itchiness. These are all just part of the healing process at this stage and will be gone.

Microblading aftercare during the second week

Now that you’ve gone through the aftercare needed for the first week, you are seven days to go for a complete healing. During this second week, avoid doing any activities that can get you wet or cause you to sweat. These include bathing in hot tubs, doing saunas, exposure to sun or tanning beds.

In addition, don’t apply glycolic acid or retin-A to your face, undergo chemical peels or laser treatments, and avoid too much alcohol. Of course, you might forget you’ve had microblading for a time and may touch, pick or rub your brows as a casual gesture. That’s also not allowed so be extra mindful. And always keep your hair away from your eyebrows.

Some Upkeep To Keep In Mind

So, by now you’re thinking that it really takes a significant amount of dedication to take care of your eyebrows after microblading. It may sound that way but once you set your mind on it, the adjustment you need to do is not that hard and the results are all worth your effort.  

Finally, even if your brows have fully healed, continue on taking protective measures to keep the look of your brows stay at its best longer. You can use a SPF 30 sunblock product on your brows to prevent quick fading and don’t use a foundation over them to prevent lightening. Sticking to these aftercare and skincare tips will surely give you the best eyebrows ever.