Brows are wonderful creations of nature, they frame and balance our face and can be altered in appearance anytime we want. Good eyebrows even enhance our facial features and give our overall look, an oomph! 

Given all that, it’s normal for a person to feel anxious about sparse and thinning eyebrows. Although there are several ways to draw and fill them in, doing it every day can take a toll on a person. There are days when you just don’t want to spend 10-minutes drawing your brows, but at the same time, you do want to look your best. Besides, nothing can match the feeling and convenience of waking up with perfect brows. 

Thanks to the advancement in the beauty industry, we have found a way around this problem. If you have light and thin eyebrows or eyebrows that are fast losing hair because of medications or a medical condition, microblading is the answer for you. 

Now if you have heard even a little bit about microblading, or if you pay attention to its name, you’d easily understand that the procedure involves some sharp-edges, or more accurately, needles.

The thought of needles anywhere near the face is enough to make anyone back away. On one hand, you need the procedure, on the other, you worry about the pain. How about we dwell deeper into the matter and learn if microblading is painful or not.

What is Microblading?

Microblading is an advanced cosmetic treatment to draw hair-like texture on the brows. The procedure is conducted manually and involves a row of superfine needles that are used to deposit ink into the skin. The pigment used in the procedure is cosmetic grade and unlike tattoos, is only deposited into the upper dermis of the skin. 

The reason behind using super fine needles is to give a very subtle and natural enhancement to the brows and make them appear fuller. The finer the needles, the more natural the look. Microblading is the answer to all kinds of eyebrow problems. Balding spots, missing gaps, thinning brows, sparse brows, and excessively plucked brows can all be corrected via microblading. At Luxe Brow + Lash, we are extremely picky about our customer’s safety. We use the highest quality pigment and use disposable sterile needles. Moreover, we clean the brow area with antiseptic wipes to prevent all risks of infections. 

Microblading is a semi-permanent procedure that lasts for about 6 months to 2 years. Afterward, the pigment fades away neatly. The procedure takes about 45 minutes to complete. You’d be required to come for one more sitting for the touch-up and then you are good to go. Microblading is the perfect solution for anyone who is looking to have nicely shaped, fuller, and symmetrical eyebrows and don’t want to work on it every day.  

Is Microblading Painful? 

Microblading involves needles and breaking into the skin. While the needles are only scratching onto the surface and depositing pigment, pain is inevitable.  However, that doesn’t mean that you feel every bit of it. Many people shy away from the procedure out of the fear of the pain, not knowing that they are missing some major bits of information, including the ones that will assure them that the procedure is made pain-free by the experts. The most anyone ever feels is a little discomfort. Most people lay back and listen to music or outright nap through the treatment. 

A professional and experienced makeup artist has had years to perfect their technique of making the process pain-free. This means, they have many gels and numbing creams of various strengths to remove the pain factor. They are well aware that every client reacts differently to different numbing creams, hence they make sure that your brow region is comfortably numb before they begin the procedure. And if at any point, you feel the pain again, you can inform the artist and they’d be more than happy to reapply. 

Remember, the artist must wait 15-20 minutes after the application of numbing cream to start the procedure. A professional artist only ever starts the procedure once the cream has fully taken effect. 

To conclude, let’s just understand that the procedure of microblading is painless if you have an insightful and knowledgeable expert doing your brows. With the right numbing creams and correct motion of the hand, an expert makes this painful procedure painless. 

Is It Possible to Minimize the Pain?

As we said, the procedure of microblading is pain-free with numbing creams. However, there are a few more things you can do to minimize the pain and encourage your brows to heal faster. Here’s what you can do:

• It’s best to stay away from caffeinated drinks and alcohol on the day of your treatment.
• Plan and start growing out your brows weeks in advance. This will give your artist a good idea of what they are working with and start from there. It will also keep the pain at a minimum since you kept the waxing and plucking at a minimum.
• If you are on isotretinoin for your acne treatment, you’d be disqualified for the procedure, mainly because it can get painful. Make sure you stop the intake at least a month before the treatment. 
• Stay away from natural or self-tanning procedures a week in advance. Staying out in the sun can make your skin photosensitive and cause pain during the procedure. 
• Avoid all forms of acids on your skin. 
• Stay away from retinoids and AHA/BHA peels, scrubs, and harsh and string ingredients on your face. 
• Your menstrual cycle can make the procedure  feel more painful 

To conclude, microblading could be a painful procedure, but thanks to the professionalism and expertise of permanent makeup artists, it is only slightly uncomfortable. The result of the treatment is so satisfactory that the small amount of discomfort feels worth it. 

As long as you make sure to approach a well-reputed salon and do your research well, your experience of microblading would be nothing short of perfection. If you are in Austin, Texas, or nearby areas, we’d highly suggest checking out Luxe Brow + Lash.