Microblading: Natural-looking yet Permanently Smear-proof

 One of the biggest prejudices about permanent makeup would be that only “old” people get it done and it looks so unnatural.
In reality, lots of “young” trendsetters who travel and/or get away frequently tend to get permanent makeup done naturally by a sophisticated hand tool method of eyebrow embroidery/microblading. Using a hand tool like a pen with several needles, which are soldered together forming a curved shape, the needles are inserted into the pen and then color is delicately placed into the skin with a rocking like sewing motion…hence eyebrow embroidery/microblading. Working hair-by-hair building the brow color requires patience and focus. Just as important as the technique for eyebrow design.
Before and After – Permanent Eyebrows
Is Eyebrow Embroidery the same as permanent eyebrows? Yes, they are both intended to leave permanent color in the skin. The permanency of the color will fade with time, hence semi-permanent makeup, and also fades with sun exposure, activities and body chemistry. Eyebrow embroidery – or microblading – is a typical Asian name for eyebrow tattooing. However, it is typically a softer looking technique (than the harsh solid block stenciled tattoo) when done using hand tools and can produce an incredibly fine hair stroke. Hair stroke eyebrows or feather stroke eyebrows is a technique simulating the natural eyebrow hair. Artfully placed strokes, add dimension, movement and volume to the sparse eyebrow.
Fuller brow with eyebrow embroidery hair strokes and shading
The hair stroke technique can produce fine wisps of color, however, it can get blurry especially with certain skin types. In general, the smaller stroke, the better. The downside is that hair strokes are less color than doing a full background color in an eyebrow and typically fade faster. However, they add a natural dimension to the brow. Often shading and strokes are combined depending on the desired outcome.
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