Microblading your eyebrows can give you a complete makeover because your brows help frame your face. This makes it one of the most popular procedures. However, it is important to take proper steps to ensure you get good results.
Right after your get the procedure, the pigment can be quite dark and your skin will be sensitive. Do not worry if it is slightly red. It takes about a week or two before your eyebrows will return to their final shade.
What to do right after your microblading appointment?
By following these steps, you can ensure you get good results:
- Clean your eyebrows with a wet cotton swab 2 hours after the procedure. This ensures any extra ink is wiped off.
- For the next 10 days, avoid getting the area wet. Try to avoid your eyebrows when you wash your face or take a shower.
- Do not wear makeup for atleast a week. This is because you have tiny cuts from the blading and this area is still healing.
- Don’t pull or rub your eyebrows, even if they itch. Let the cuts heal naturally.
- Do not exercise or do any activity that would lead to sweating. Wait till the area is completely healed.
- Do not sleep with your face down. Make sure you use a clean pillowcase.
- Avoid sun exposure and tanning
- Your technician might provide you a healing balm for your eyebrows. Make sure to use it properly.
Since your eyebrows require a few weeks to heal, make sure you book your appointment atleast a month before any big event.
How to make sure your microbladed eyebrows last longer?
Beyond these immediate steps, you still need to take proper care of your skin in order to make your treatment last longer. Apply sunscreen to your brows everyday. You might require to touchup the edges of your brows.
Microblading is a semi-permanent procedure that lasts 12-18 months depending on your skin type. It might fade sooner on oily skin.
To read more about what to expect from the procedure, read our article about microblading here
