Permanent Eyebrows Tattoo or  Microblading?

Microblading as well as permanent eyebrows treatments are both very popular procedures. Although, those are the names of the similar treatment, there are certain differences between these two procedures. Let`s find the definition of these terms, understand the difference and determine which one will suit you better.

1. Permanent makeup machine vs. hand tool

There is a big difference in the method of applying pigment into the skin. When applied with a machine it is called permanent makeup. The machine with a tiny needle implants pigment ink into the top layer of the skin. After this procedure pigment can remain in the skin for up to 3 years. Another method,called microblading or micropigmentation usually lasts from 1 to 3 years. It lasts approximetely the same as a permanent makeup. Thanks to the thin, hair like strokes applied to the skin, eyebrows looks very natural.

2. Ink retention

If you choose to do microblading, you should know that ink retention will be less than in case of doing a traditional eyebrows tattoo with a machine.

It happens because :  – the actual amount of ink is smaller.

Don’t even compare permanent makeup and tattoo. It’s completely different.

3. Ink hue changes

Although rare, but after a permanent tattoo treatment it is possible that the ink change hue to blue,green or red, If artist use ink instead of pigments In case of microblading, the pigment most likely maintain its original hue or lighten over times, if done in a proper layer of a skin.

4. Pain scale

Both procedures done with topical cream that contains lidocaine 5%. Procedures feels comfortable.

5. Natural vs. defined eyebrows

It is really a matter of taste what type of eyebrows you are trying to get after the treatment. If you choose bold, fuller looking eyebrows, which will lasts longer – go for a traditional eyebrows tattoo. In case you prefer a more natural look – microblading is a  perfect choice as it will mimic real hair or powder eyebrows.

6. Opportunity for correction

Even though , during the preparation stage you will get  an excellent idea of how you new eyebrows will look like after procedure, honestly not everyone always satisfied with the results. It could be tons of reasons for decision to make a correction. It could be a really bad work if it’s done by an unprofessional technician or just a new eyebrows style in trend and you want to keep up with fashion. In any case, there are the solutions for a change. Here comes the difference between permanent eyebrows tattoo and microblading.

In fact, permanent tattoo is much harder to fix as the pigment is penetrated in a deeper layer of the dermis and stays there for up to 3 years. After this period, the pigment will start to fade and it will be a chance to make a new procedure. Otherwise, if you don’t want to wait for so long , you may schedule an appointment for a tattoo removal and go for a correction after that.

In case of microblading, the correction is much more possible on the early stages. As the pigment amount inserted is much less and it will start to fade within a year, you will have a great opportunity to fix the shape and the color almost anytime.

7. Permanent tattoo artist vs. Microblading technician Training.

Both of these methods requires a qualified, specially trained technicians to perform the procedure. In most states it requires 100 hr in school, but you need to check with your local health department. Check instagram and facebook of an artist as well find a reviews.

What are eyebrow extensions?

This procedure is similar to eyelash extensions, when little hair pieces adheres to fill in textures. Thank to this, women will save a lot of time for  doing their makeup and money from buying eyebrow touch up kits, which includes pencils, powders, gels and wax, just to name a few. All you need is to brush your new extended eyebrows in the morning and it will look well-groomed all day.