Microblading
AT OUR PERMANENT MAKEUP STUDIO IN OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA WE OFFER THREE DIFFERENT KINDS OF EYEBROW TATTOO TECHNIQUES AND WILL RECOMMEND WHICH ONE WE FEEL IS BEST FOR YOUR GOALS AND YOUR SKIN TYPE. OUR MOST POPULAR SERVICE IS OMBRE POWDER BROWS. HERE IS A SHORT DESCRIPTION OF EACH TECHNIQUE:
1. Microblading
Is Done Using A Hand Tool With A Tiny Disposable Blade That Carves Out Hairlike Strokes On The Eyebrow Area. These Strokes Are Filled With Ink. The Ideal Candidate For This Technique Is Someone With Normal To Dry Skin. Microblading Fades The Quickest Out Of The Three Techniques.
2. Powder Brows
Is Done Using A Tattoo Machine And A Tiny Disposable Needle. Pixels Of Color Is Shaded Into The Eyebrow Area Resembling A Natural Filled-In Look. This Technique Is Perfect For Those Who Want Something Longer Lasting Than Microblading. You Can Also Get This Technique No Matter What Skin Type You Have.
3. Combination Brows
Is Another Popular Request. It Is The Perfect Combination Of Both Techniques Placing Microblading Hair Strokes And Shaded Color Where It Is Needed Most To Create A Beautiful Realistic Eyebrow.
What Are The Benefits Of Getting An Eyebrow Tattoo?
- Gives the appearance of fuller brows.
- Makes brows more symmetrical.
- Saves time on applying daily makeup routine.
- Creates smudge-proof, long-lasting color.
- Lifts brows to create a youthful eye area.
What Is The Process?
The eyebrow tattoo process consists of two appointments. Each appointment builds layers of pigment onto the brows to give you a natural yet defined shape and color.
What Is The Pre-Care Of A Brow Tattoo?
Exfoliate skin with a gentle scrub. Removing dead, dry skin allows for an easier tattoo process and better retention.
Does The Eyebrow Tattoo Procedure Hurt?
We use a highly effective and safe topical anesthetic cream to ensure you remain comfortable and as pain-free as possible. Most of my clients say during the eyebrow procedure they don’t feel anything at all.
How Long Does Microblading, Powder Brows, Or Combination Brows Last?
Your eyebrow tattoo will last 2-3 years before requiring a color refresh. Color retention will depend on a number of factors, such as lifestyle, skin type, sun exposure, health condition, etc.
How Long Is The Healing Process?
The visible healing process takes about 5-7 days. The eyebrows will initially look bold, then dark, as the scabs fall off brows will look too light. After about 10 days the color will return. Trust the process and keep your eyebrows moisturized during these healing days.
What Is The Aftercare For An Eyebrow Tattoo?
For the first 1-2 days your main job is to absorb any lymp fluid with the qtips that are given to you. Day 3-5 please do a dry heal. Keep eyebrow area clean and dry. No swimming, saunas, facials, steam, or heavy water saturation. Apply the ointment in your aftercare kit daily. If you eyebrows feel itchy, apply the ointment. The ointment can be used to protect the brows and will help ease the sc
