Microblading and Powder Brows: Two effective solutions for a number of beauty problems. Which is right for you?
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Microblading eyebrows as well as powder brows are two beauty solutions for those struggling with patchy or inconsistent brows. But how do you choose between the two permanent makeup options? What is the difference? Today we’ll take a deeper look at some of the differences between our microblading eyebrow service and our powder brow service so we can help you get your dream eyebrows.
What Is Microblading?
Microblading is a type of semi-permanent makeup that makes incredibly small incisions in the skin where pigment is then deposited. This process leads to a skilled artist being able to create hair strokes that imitate your natural hair perfectly and is a perfect option for a client who is seeking precision and longevity for their brow solution. This is a highly customized experience where the details of the service extend down to individual follicles. The result is a fuller, robust brow profile perfectly suited to your face regardless of how sparse your existing brow hair previously was.
Below you can see an example of the pre-session where our highly trained artists work very closely directly with the client to create the ideal shape for them. Only once you are comfortable will we move forward with the rest of the process. For more about microblading eyebrows, see our FAQs guide to answer any lingering questions you have!
What Are Powder Brows and How Do They Work?
Powder brows, or sometimes referred to ombre brows, are similarly a type of semi-permanent makeup with the key difference being the application of the brow service. It’s in the name – “powder”. Our licensed & trained artists use a handheld machine & pigment to shade into the superficial skin layers these carefully selected pigments in a powdery, gradient manner.
For more about powder brows, see our FAQs guide to answer any lingering questions you have!
Microblading Brows vs Powder: The Key Differences
While both microblading eyebrows and powder brows are semi-permanent brow solutions that last years, they are different in very important ways that will dictate which is right for you.
Final Results
While powder brows creates a very healthy, robust, and full looking eyebrow due to the intricate shading process, microblading deals with hair at the individual level where shape and natural look is embedded into each hair stroke. The result by contrast is a brow with a very natural look that has even more defined edges with less of a gradient shade look. This often leads to an even more natural brow appearance with maximum customization of your final look being with microblading.
The Actual Appointment
Whether you choose microblading eyebrows or powder, you should plan to sit for atleast a couple of hours with the final time varying depending on the pre-session and final look desired. While numbing cream is used and discomfort is rare, powder brows by contrast are even less invasive and more gentle thus reported discomfort is almost nil. That being said, our clients still describe Microblading as a comfortable process given the environment and numbing cream.
How They Heal
This goes back again to the process of each service with powder brows achieved via pigment injection vs. the careful, delicate incisions of our microblading eyebrows service. The heal time is relatively the same though you may experience slightly more scabbing with microblading. Both tend to experience varying degrees of flaking with powder brows healing within the first week and potentially 2 weeks total or more for microblading depending on skin type and how your skin heals.
Because skin is unique to each person, we can’t say with certainty everyone heals the same but generally, there’s a marginally shorter recovery window for powder brows compared to microblading. As for longevity of the service itself, both are incredibly cost-effective when you factor in they will last anywhere from 1-3 years. Because the processes are different, the results will dissipate differently but both occur very slowly and you can expect your results to be noticeable for a minimum of 1 year with much longer being reported by our clients.
One of the biggest influencers of both the healing and longevity factors is how closely a client adheres to our Aftercare Guide which can be applied directly to both services.
Deviation from these principles will dramatically diminish how your results hold so it’s very important our clients follow these steps once their appointment is done. We’ve condensed them into digestible steps ensuring you protect your investment and your beautiful brows last for years!
Key Takeaways
Both powder and microblading eyebrows will enhance your natural beauty and dramatically streamline your beauty regiment. Our clients often cite a noticeable, immediate uptick in confidence and even some reporting a decrease in use of other makeup e.g., mascara. Ultimately, our highly trained and experienced artists are prepared to give you your dream brows by whichever of these two popular services you choose. Click either of the buttons below to finally get the brows of your dreams that you deserve! Should you feel you still are unsure, you can contact us here today and we can schedule your consultation. Or you can view our portfolio to see more of our client results.