Everything You Need To Know About Microblading

Microblading: the technique also known by a variety of names such as eyebrow embroidery, microstroking, feather touch and hair like strokes is a form of permanent makeup that provides a means to partially or fully camouflage missing eyebrow hair with the appearance of simulated hair using fine deposits of cosmetic tattoo pigments.

I decided I needed to call in the troops and get all the info I need if I am going to seriously consider getting microblading done. I called Nashville’s top microblading studio, Anastacia Skin Studio and talked to Anastacia about all of my concerns:

1. What is the process?

– Microblading is a technique of implanting pigment into the skin in ‘hairlike’ strokes. There are several ways of going about this service but we’ve had great experience with our specific style of microblading. Clients book online when the schedule opens a month in advance (books up quickly so it’s great to pre-plan). It’s suggested that clients purchase ‘numb skin’ and apply 1 hour prior to appointment. This is helpful for clients who are nervous or have lower pain tolerance. At appointment we clean the skin, measure the face/brow, fill in the brow area with suggested shape/size/etc, hair style, and finally color of ‘hair’.  Once all the important decisions are made we get to it! We basically scratch the surface to lightly break the skin for pigment and highly active numbing cream to penetrate the skin, which sits on for 15-20 mins. We then clean off the area to add more layers and deeper pressure. This part is almost painless. After all that its the big reveal!

2. How long does it last?

– Results vary on clients skin type and lifestyle. The obvious things play a factor like sun exposure, oily skin, lasers, chemical peels, retinA, etc. Most clients will see light fading after the first year and that continues over the next few years. We suggest doing a “color boost” appointment once a year to maintain the results. This is great since our faces change over time and styles change, allowing us to have less regrets!

3. Does it hurt?

-This is all depending on the persons pain tolerance and headspace. If you go into it really nervous and build it up in your head it will probably be more painful than those that realize it isssss a tattoo on your face. Prepare for it physically AND mentally. However, some have almost fallen asleep and some have mentioned the discomfort throughout the service. This is why we offer the NumbSkin to be purchased before arriving to the appointment.

4. How much does it cost?

-Ranging from $500-$700 depending on the chosen artist. This only includes the first session. We offer a Touch up price if done between 4-10 wks after your first session. After that it would be a Color Boost for those wanting more hair or darker brows.

5. What happens as I age and my skin shift around?

– It fades! That’s the magic of semi permanent cosmetics. As your skin shifts…. your brow line shifts with it. Meaning when skin starts to ‘sag’ it takes the hair follicle with it! We only want to microblade where your natural hair would be for this reason and for hair growth opportunities.

6. What if don’t like it?

– Let it fade! Some places offer laser, but most won’t do a procedure that close to the eye.

7. Are you certified?

– Anastacia Skin Studio works under Dr JJ Wendell Plastic Surgery Center (Medical Director) allowing us to provide these amazing services to clients in need. Our staff is also certified in Blood Borne Pathogens, trained under established tattoo artists, and a licensed estheticians / cosmotologist.

Contact Anastacia Skin Studio here for microblading!