Beauty

[Katcat1]

@bargainsgirl  Do you realize how painful tatooing is?  Either fill in with a pencil and if that is not enough, use a product like IT Cosmetics or Doll 10 where it makes you look like you have eyebrows.  I now fill my in, in certain places with a pencil.  Mine are still pretty full but not like they use to be and I am 68.  Have a good day tomorrow.

[CinNC]

I had mine done almost 6 -7 years ago. I went to a person who charged $600 - used to work for a physician. The first session was informational and she did a patch test w/the ink. One of the things that prolongs them is not using sunscreen or other creams on your brows. And wearing a hat when in the sun. 

My tails wore off a few years ago but the front is still noticable but fading. 

I loved it!!!!! 

[LindaSal]

I had microblading done which is a much better solution than actual tattooing.  After losing my brows to chemo I went to a licensed estitician and had them done.   First for a consult and test the area, then they measure your bone structure on your face and draw the outline on.  After your approval they start the procedure.  My cost was $500 which also included a 30 day touch up.  I will go back after one year and touch them up again.  They do fade a bit but it's the best $500 I've ever spent.  It is so liberting to always have a nice brow!!!  It stings a bit but well worth it.

[pommom]

Haven't had to consider doing anything with my brows.  They're naturally arched and still full.  The tatooed ones I've noticed are a dull gray on some, uneven on others and look unnatural.

[Kirsche]

Had mine tattooed on a couple of months ago.  I am 75, silver/white short hair and naturally dark eyebrows that lost their volume and tails a long time ago.  Best decision!  My new medium silver/gray brows have added definition to my face.  Compliments from people who know I had it done, or from those I tell.  Even with numbing gel, sure was a bit “ouchy”, particularly on the arch, but not excruciating. Took about an hour after I approved the preliminary drawn on ones.  I was emphatic about wanting a very fine, not thick, tail and definitive arch. Got what I wanted.  Went to licensed person, who’s been doing brows for years.  Back for touch up after 30 days...$500 + tip.  

[Rose429]

I am thinking of doing microblading on my brows. I think it looks more natural instead of just a line of tattoo. Look at it on u tube if you haven't already.  I am a little scared but trying to work up my nerve. 

[Trix]

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@fthunt wrote:

OMG - that Judge Judy case about the older lady and Japanese/Chinese studio..........that must have been 40 years ago. I'm not a fan of JJ nor have I watched her since (I must have had the flu with nothing to do)...............but I remember that show and the story goes..............woman wanted permanent  TT eyebrows - operator did it  but woman's face changed over time and with age".  Woman not happy  - JJ came down in favor of operator since she did what was asked without medical complications  so not her fault woman aged and changed.

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@fthunt There have been cases on Judge Judy in recent months regarding gone wrong eyebrow tattooing.  Like dog bites, former lovers fighting over shared finances and possessions, and roommates fighting over broken leases, bad tattooing and hair weaves seem to be among the types of cases which keep the small claims court programs on air.  

[wagirl]

My BFF got hers tattooed and it looked weird for awhile. She's had them re done 2 more times to tweak them. She shudders at the procedure, and the healing time . I wouldn't do it myself--I am pretty good at drawing mine on. The cost for her is a few hundred $$ each time. She goes to a very highly - reputed person too.  It last for awhile but will need touch ups too. I think its been 2 years that she has been working on them.

[Sweet_Serenity]

GF had microblading and looks incredible, no one would be able to know. 

[fitfuninformed]

Microblading is the way to go.  I just commented on another post here in the thread about least favorite beauty task and it was doing my brows daily for sure!

My microbladed brows are virtually undetectable - so, so natural.  I cannot recommend this technique enough.  Best thing I did (for myself) ever!!!