MICROBLADING
COMBINATION
OMBRÉ/POWDER
What is the difference between Microblading, Ombré, and Combo Brows?
Microblading is a method to mimic the look of hair strokes. It is extremely natural once healed and is perfect for someone who doesn’t want a filled in or “make-up look”. Microblading is suitable for age ranges 20-35 with a dry to normal skin type. Ombré brows is a technique used with a handheld machine to create a more filled in make-up look. Ombré is an amazing technique for individuals with oily to problematic skin but also ideal and suitable for any age range and skin type. The combo brow is a mixture of microblading and ombré where microblading strokes are placed in the front of the brow then fading to ombré through the middle and back of the brow. Combination can also be microblading throughout the entire brow with a little shading throughout the center to create depth as shown in the picture above.
What is the healing process like?
The healing process takes about 2 full weeks. Everyone’s healing process is different as some people will scab and some people will flake or do absolutely nothing! Do not pick the scabs or flakes as this can cause damage to the skin. The color will seem quite dark and will get darker within the first day or two and lighten up about 20-40% over the course of the two weeks. The color takes about a full month to completely set in. All aftercare is provided by us and gone over in depth at the appointment.
How long does it last?
Permanent cosmetics normally last between 1-3 years before needing a touch up. The longevity of the tattoo depends on many factors including skin type, age, and skincare routine. For microblading we normally see every 1-2 years to keep the pigment fresh and strokes crisp as microblading is the most superficial of all brow tattooing. For ombré we normally see every 1.5-3 year touch ups. Clients can let brows fade over time, but being a tattoo there may always be a slight hue remaining. We always say it is upon your discretion, when you feel they’ve gotten too light, it is your time for a touch up!
What Pre care do I need to follow?
In order to have the best results, please follow the pre and aftercare.
Avoid alcohol, aspirin and ibuprofen for 72 hours to avoid blood thinning
Avoid Fish oil for 1 week
Avoid tanning so we can access natural skin tone and undertone
No botox injections in the forehead region 2 weeks before
No Microneedling/peels/laser within the past 4 weeks
Avoid Latisse 3 weeks before on the brow region
Avoid Caffeine 24 hours before
Aftercare:
We provide everything needed for the best aftercare. For the first 3-5 days, you will gently wash your brows 3 times a day with a gentle cleanser we provide. After each cleanse blot dry, and apply a thin layer of balm. Keep brows dry for 14 days besides when cleaning the actual brow. Do not apply makeup or skincare on brows for a 14 days as well. Do not pick of peel the scabs or flakes as this can affect the healing process and outcome. Do not go swimming, tanning, or saunas for 14. No working out for 2-3 days. No chemical peels for 14 days.