Microblading in O'Fallon, MO

The main difference is that when microblading a handheld tool is used to create natural-looking simulated hair strokes. With powdered brows, a soft makeup looking appearance is created which works well for clients who have mature or oily skin. With that said, either method can be done on both mature and oily skin so it’s up to you what look you want to achieve.

Each person is unique, so it really depends on your health, skin type, and lifestyle. However, there are a few common reasons microblading would fade more quickly. Clients with oily skin tend to fade faster. If you get too much sun exposure, that can cause fading and even discoloration of the pigment. That’s one of the reasons we recommend that you stay out of the sun for a period of time after your procedure. Some skincare products such as anti-aging products or bleaching creams increase your cell turnover rate, which shortens the cosmetic tattoo lifespan. Lastly, excessive sweating does cause quicker fading as the sweat pushes out the pigment faster than normal. With that said, it really depends on the individual. We have clients who work out daily and have long-lasting results. As a general rule, if you want your brows to last long, follow our after care instructions diligently!

After the microblading is done, it is time to let the procedure heal and come to its final result. Immediately after your appointment, the microbladed area will appear much darker and bolder in color and appearance. This is totally normal, and usually lasts from 3-6 days, so don’t panic! The color will fade as your brows heal.

Some clients experience some minimal swelling and redness, but it will go away within 2 to 4 days. The treated area will also be sensitive to touch and some clients feel discomfort similar to a sunburn, but that’s normal and will go away.
Healing is slightly different for everyone, but the healing process takes around 4-6 weeks in total. During the healing process, the true color of the tattoo will become evident which will be softer, lighter, and natural looking. When fully healed, the color will be about 30% softer than the initial appearance.

Please remember that we cannot guarantee the final results because each person’s unique skin type holds the pigments differently. During your-touch up session, we will discuss your results and determine the best options for the touch-up session. Final, healed results vary with each client because of skin, health, and lifestyle.

• Do NOT apply any makeup on the area for 2 weeks because chemicals of any kind tend to interfere negatively with the healing process.
• Do NOT wash your face! Water is a big no-no for 2 weeks.
  The best results are achieved by clients who diligently follow the aftercare instructions for the full 14-day period after the procedure.
• Keeping the area clean is essential, so please do not touch your brows and when you must, make sure to wash your hands thoroughly before touching any tattooed area.
• Do not let your brows get too wet or too dry! We recommend using unscented baby wipes, softly wiping the treated area then moisturizing with Aquaphor 3 times a day for the first 3 days. During the rest of the healing period continue that process in the morning and before bed. Make sure to not overdo it with the Aquaphor because you need to allow your skin to breathe in order to heal.

In addition to the above aftercare instructions, it is important to avoid the following things:
Botox, facials, steaming, sweating, water, scratching, picking, facials, and antiaging creams, peels, etc.

Your job is to keep the area clean, lightly moisturized and away from water. If you need to exercise, keep it light to walking so as not to sweat. Water is not good whether it’s put on the skin or coming out of the skin.

Once your brows have healed, it is recommended that you use sunblock when out in direct sun so that your brows do not discolor.

IF YOU ARE PLANNING A VACATION, PLEASE SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT AT LEAST 2 WEEKS BEFORE TO ENSURE YOU FOLLOW ALL AFTERCARE PROCEDURES. YOUR FINAL RESULTS WILL DEPEND ON HOW WELL YOU FOLLOW BOTH THE BEFORE PROCEDURE PROTOCOLS AND AFTER PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS.