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[Moonchilde]

I'm choosing to put this in CC because it isn't really "Wellness", nor is it "Beauty" as in beauty products; but a more general topic more people will see here.

Most people are aware of the tattooing process type of filling in/creating eyebrows, eyeliner and lip color. Been around quite a few years, has Pros and Cons. 

Now there is a new kid on the block - microblading. It differs from tattooing in that it doesn't go as deep into the skin, and is more the result of ink going into teeny slashes on your skin. It's supposed to be less painful, faster, simpler. More expensive than tattooing but not lasting quite as long...or does it?

"Permanent makeup" (tattooing) result depends on the artistic quality of the technician, her skill, and the materials (dyes) and techniques she uses. At the cheap end of the scale you may come out looking like someone drew purple eyebrows on you with a magic marker; at the expensive end you'll probably be happy - but $750 or so poorer.  Depending on the individual, they can last 3-4 years max.

Microblading has less to go wrong in terms of dye and instrument but only lasts on average 18 months and costs around $900+ for a skilled person doing it.

Clearly, one needs to do their homework re: the skill level, licensing, cleanliness and reputation of the technician.

Has anyone had their eyebrows tattoed years ago, and since then had microblading? What do you feel is different in the look? Which were you happier with? What did it cost you?

I had not heard of microblading until today. It seems expensive compared to tattooing yet won't last as long. It does seem to look more natural. I just wonder why you would pay more $$ for less lasting results. People who know about microblading, talk to me.

I'm not necessarily looking to do this (esp not at $900+) but am curious.

[KaySD]

Six or seven years ago, I decided to have permanent eyebrows done. My brows are so pale you can't see them and I thought it would be a great convenience. It looked fine...while it lasted. Within a little over a year, the color had completely--really, completely--disappeared and my brows were noticeably sparser. 

I know people pay a lot of money to have tattoos removed, but for me, the "permanent" makeup just, well, wasn't. Now, this may or may not be true for you or anybody else. But it may be worth considering how you would feel if you paid that price for a year or two of results.

[Moonchilde]

I agree, @KaySD.

It depends a lot on the pigment in your own skin and the quality of the dye used.  I think most tattooing lasts maybe 3 years max before a re-do is needed. I love to get henna tattoos, but I'm very fair complexioned and they last maybe 3-4 days max. I don't think that bodes well for me and tattoo ink.  But I could probably get a decent tattoo for $600-$650 while the procedure that lasts half as long (microblading) costs half again as much.  I just wonder if it's only "hot" just because it's new.

[Sunshine Kate]

I have been considering having my brows microbladed.  I went to a person that does this to investigate.  She charges $550 and said it lasts up to 3 years, provided you go back during a certain time frame for a touch-up.  

After thinking about it, I'm not going through with it. I can do a lot of temporary brow dyes myself that looks quite good and it's quick and easy.

It's so much less expensive to dye my brows.  Just not going to pay a minimum $550 for something that really doesn't last very long. Then have to pay it again for another microblading job. 

[Bri36]

A friend of mine had microblading done to her brows.   They look fantastic.    Her daughter is going to have them done too

I really want to get mine done.   I have horrible brows.   It wasn't a result of over tweezing      That's the brows I was born with.   I've always wanted nice brows.   

My friend's brows cost $550.    The color is good and the shape is beautiful.   She said the hardest thing was sitting there for a few hours.  Lol

[mstyrion 1]

My nail tech is also certified in microblading.  I've seen her work and the results are remarkably different than tatts,ooing.  Much more natural-looking.  As with regular brow tattoos, they do start to fade.  You get a touch up which costs less than the original full price.  I believe she charges $450.

[Nancy Drew]

Just really research. There are the ones that you definitely can see the line marks. 

[Moonchilde]

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@Sunshine Kate wrote:

I have been considering having my brows microbladed.  I went to a person that does this to investigate.  She charges $550 and said it lasts up to 3 years, provided you go back during a certain time frame for a touch-up.  

After thinking about it, I'm not going through with it. I can do a lot of temporary brow dyes myself that looks quite good and it's quick and easy.

It's so much less expensive to dye my brows.  Just not going to pay a minimum $550 for something that really doesn't last very long. Then have to pay it again for another microblading job. 

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I have pretty sparse brows, half of what I do have is white, and there is no arch in them at all. So, doing anything myself (also can't see without glasses) with any confidence is out. It's easy to get my brows dyed, but they still look like measly kwap afterwards ;-(

IF I could get it for $550 and IF they guaranteed it for 3 years (which they won't), I'd seriously consider it. If money was no object I'd do it. But more than $500 for a procedure that probably isn't going to last as long as they say it will...I doubt it.

Thanks for your input.

[Bri36]

microblading definitely looks better than tattooing 

[Moonchilde]

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@Jackaranda wrote:

Just really research. There are the ones that you definitely can see the line marks. 

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At one time a few years ago I researched tattooed brows very extensively. I elected not to do it because skill levels were all over the map, even in LA, and if I chose wrongly I would have ended up looking like a g**g b*nger's granny with purple brows. The microblading seems simpler, but ... yeah.