Microblading, the most popular form of permanent makeup, is a fancy name for an eyebrow tattoo. Instead of the shockingly dark brows you may have seen on members of the Silent Generation, the modern technique simulates individual hair strokes for a natural look. Cosmetic tattoo artists use a super fine pen to deposit pigment directly under the skin. You may also hear names like brow feathering or microshading. “People will claim different techniques for marketing purposes,” says Bray. Other techniques still fall under the umbrella of natural-looking hair strokes, and the important part is to study examples of your artist’s work and make sure you’re a fan before booking an appointment.
If filling in your brows is a crucial part of your beauty routine, you might want to look into microblading. To its credit, the procedure is dermatologist-approved. “I think it is an ideal treatment for restoration of the eyebrows,” says board-certified L.A.-based dermatologist Ava Shamban. She’s such a fan of the procedure that she even does microblading procedures in her own clinics. There’s one major pro to getting your work done at a dermatologist’s office: “We can be prepared for the unforeseen complications and act or react accordingly,” says Shamban.
Even if you choose to go with a cosmetic tattoo artist without a medical degree, talk to your dermatologist to make sure your skin is amenable to a tattoo. Bray turns away potential clients with oily skin or large pores. “Microblading only looks great when you can achieve fine details,” says Bray. “People with oily skin won’t heal with the crisp strokes you need to achieve a natural look.”
Microblading, the most popular form of permanent makeup, is a fancy name for an eyebrow tattoo. Instead of the shockingly dark brows you may have seen on members of the Silent Generation, the modern technique simulates individual hair strokes for a natural look. Cosmetic tattoo artists use a super fine pen to deposit pigment directly under the skin. You may also hear names like brow feathering or microshading. “People will claim different techniques for marketing purposes,” says Bray. Other techniques still fall under the umbrella of natural-looking hair strokes, and the important part is to study examples of your artist’s work and make sure you’re a fan before booking an appointment.
If filling in your brows is a crucial part of your beauty routine, you might want to look into microblading. To its credit, the procedure is dermatologist-approved. “I think it is an ideal treatment for restoration of the eyebrows,” says board-certified L.A.-based dermatologist Ava Shamban. She’s such a fan of the procedure that she even does microblading procedures in her own clinics. There’s one major pro to getting your work done at a dermatologist’s office: “We can be prepared for the unforeseen complications and act or react accordingly,” says Shamban.
