Microblading is often confused with eyebrow tattooing. However, this is not 100% accurate. Find out some major difference between the two processes.

Have you heard of microblading?

Generally, people define it as a new, semi-permanent version of eyebrow tattoos. But it is definitely not that same process. Instead, it makes possible to have those delicate and super-fine hair strokes. Simply putting, you can have access to natural looking and realistic brows. Before you spot on some major differences among microblading and eyebrow tattoos, first dig on some more information about the former method.

What is microblading?

It can be defined as a technique which is accomplished using a super-fine pen to deposit pigment into the skin. The tip is so fine and technically similar to a bundle of 12 to 15 needles. Basically, it is used to create hair strokes that look legit.

While the needles in the pen reach only the superficial layers of the skin, it can be a little painful process. You can consider each stroke as a little paper-cut. So, yes, it hurts, but how much will depend on your skin type, and the way your brow artist is performing.

Luckily, there is an escape to the pain factor. How? It can be done using a numbing cream, for example- Dr.Numb ^®. Being a lidocaine based cream Dr.Numb^® serves to an easy way out to cause a numbing sensation on the area to be treated. Just apply it 45 minutes before the process. It will block the pain signals at the nerve endings. And you will not feel any discomfort.

How long microblading lasts?

Though it is said to be a more permanent method to get fine brows, but you will still need a few touch-ups to maintain the appearance. Usually, microblading can last anywhere from 12 months to three years. But this will greatly depend on your lifestyle and the quality of process carried out. You can also extend the period following some simple rules. Some of them include:

• Staying out of the sun.
• Avoid putting exfoliants.
• Don’t wear too much of makeup.
• Never pick at scabs, tug, or itch the eyebrow area.

Technically, microblading might appear similar to eyebrow tattooing, but microblading it more like a cosmetic tattoo.

Here are discussed the key differences between eyebrow tattooing and microblading. Have a look:

Difference in skills

You need to understand that microblading artists are not necessarily tattooed artists. In fact, the and vice versa is also not true. For both the process, i.e. microblading and tattooing, a person needs to take specific training. So please don’t expect a microblading artist to know how to tattoo!

Difference in process

Do you know microblading artists hand draw each line? On the contrary, eyebrow tattooing uses a machine. So this makes a big difference. While the former features very fine lines and can be carried out by a skilled artist only, a traditional eyebrow tattooing can be done by a machine. The problem with latter is that it can lead to greater injury to your skin. Plus, the lines created in tattooing are not as fine. These might bleed out over time.

The difference in the retention period

As stated above microblading causes fine lines, there are slightly more chances of the same to fade after a period of time. In most of the cases, these fade over 1 to 3 years. Actually, with microblading, there is physically less ink deposited under the skin. This means where the ink is placed in the dermis, it can move around over time, leading to a slighter appearance.

On the other hand, when there is a lot of ink in traditional tattooing, the tattoo remains very consistent. Like microblading, the ink might not fade or disappear. But again, it depends on the skin type and how much ink was inserted.

Difference in pain

Thankfully, microblading is less painful. But don’t consider it to be painless. As already discussed earlier, artists make use of a topical anesthetic, which numbs client’s skin and makes it pain-free. Many microblading customers report little or no pain. With the traditional tattooing process, fear of pain is more.

Difference in efficiency

Without a doubt, microblading inks maintain their color for a longer period. Remember, it does not use traditional tattoo ink. It is carried out using a different kind of ink which maintains its original hue for a longer period. While tattooing clients report that their tattoos turn blue or brown with the passage of time, with microblading you can expect the color to stay same in long run.

Difference in results

As far as the results are concerned, these are more natural in case of microblading as compared to eyebrow tattoos. Reason being, each hairstroke is hand drawn in microblading. Hence, these individual hair strokes blend right with your real hair and appear same to the naked eye. But eyebrow tattoos may look more like a filled-in brow or a solid line.

Now you can decide what suits you the best. Make a wise choice and enjoy beautiful brows!