What is Microblading?

Microblading is a manual cosmetic tattooing technique done with a hand tool, not a tattoo machine. Pigment is implanted beneath the surface of the skin with a row of micro needles that form a specific blade shape. The blade creates tiny cuts in the skin allowing precise placement of the pigment resulting in crisp, hair-like strokes. Microblading produces a very natural healed result, giving the appearance of hair where there isn’t any or adding more to enhance shape and create fullness where brow hair already exists.

A different configuration of micro needles can also be used with the hand tool to delicately tap pigment into the skin between the hair-like strokes, creating a very soft-shaded effect. Microblading along with microshading (often referred to as Blade & Shade), produces a natural healed result adding even more dimension and overall density to the brow.

• Initial sessions include a consultation at the beginning of the appointment to agree upon the proper technique, style, & color. Separate in-person consultation appointments are only required for reasons listed above. Consultations are complimentary.

• Touch-up sessions are required and are viewed as the finishing touch to the initial procedure. The optimal time to do this is after a healing period of 6 weeks. Touch-up appointments will be scheduled in-person at the initial session. Touch-ups must be done between 6-12 weeks. Rescheduled follow-up appointments exceeding 12 weeks will be considered a maintenance session.

• Maintenance sessions are for clients returning after 1-5 years. Cosmetic tattoos (including microblading) are considered permanent, because pigment is implanted below the skin surface. However permanent, they do require maintenance to keep the general shape and color looking best. (*) Maintenance sessions may increase in price if general shape is lost &/or color is too faded &/or discolored. Depending on what type of cosmetic tattoo, pigment type and color, skin type, and lifestyle, maintenance sessions can be expected every 1-5 years.
On average:
Brow maintenance 1.5-3 years
Liner maintenance 3-5 years
Lip maintenance: 1.5-3 years