Microblading is a popular way of achieving a perfectly shaped set of brows, helping to frame your face and emphasise your eyes. This can help you feel better groomed if you have a big social event such as a wedding coming up, if you work in a client-facing job, or just want to look your best and take pride in your appearance day to day.
You may have naturally thin sparse brows and you wish they were fuller and better defined, or perhaps you have a medical condition that has caused hair loss. Whatever your reasons, microblading can transform your face and help you to feel more confident. However, it’s important to choose your cosmetic clinic carefully to avoid a brush with disaster.
At our Hull beauty salon, you can trust our experienced brow specialists to do an amazing job. In the meantime, take care to avoid these common microblading pitfalls!
Browse those brow artists
The first step is to find a beauty parlour that employs trained and experienced microblading artists. This sounds obvious, but the standard and training of brow technicians can vary considerably. The results of poor work will be only too plain to see, and this can be very distressing and difficult to put right.
Therefore you should research carefully: look at online reviews and testimonials, ask around your family and friends for recommendations, and ask for examples of previous work. A good microblading technician will be happy to talk about their experience, qualifications, and training.
Not considering brow shape
We all have unique natural face shapes and brow shapes, and it’s best to work with what you’ve naturally got and tweak or improve it, rather than impose a totally different and new shape. You may want to follow a trend or look like a certain celebrity, but in the end it’s best to choose a shape and width that complements your face and features.
A good brow artist should be able to offer you advice and guide you towards the shapes that suit your face, so don’t be afraid to ask their opinion if you feel unsure about what might work best.
Not having a patch test
It’s important to have a patch test at least 48 hours before your appointment to check for allergic reactions to the pigments and procedures used. This should not be skipped, otherwise you could end up with irritated and inflamed skin that may even cause permanent damage to your brows.
The beauty technician should also take into consideration your skin type, as if it is very dry or very oily this may affect the results.
Having unrealistic expectations
Even the most skillful microblading artist will not be able to make you look like an airbrushed celebrity in a magazine. Discuss your expectations with your artist beforehand and make sure they match up with what can realistically be achieved. You may need to have occasional maintenance appointments, for example.
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