The treatment begins with developing the desired shape by measuring and drawing the outline to plot the shape and style you prefer. The colour choice is client specific and is mixed using a natural selection of semi-permanent micropigments to complement hair colour and skin tone. Varying shades of hypoallergenic micropigments react differently with each skin type and fade accordingly, depending on skin regimen, sun exposure, environmental and after care precautions.

Many people think microblading is a semipermanent tattoo, but this is not correct. Microblading is performed by manually depositing pigment superficially in the upper region of the dermis with the use of a hand tool with attached needles fused together in a linear grouping, it does not involve the use of a machine. Similar to permanent makeup brow treatments using a machine, the Microblading technique involves drawing individual, crisp hair strokes that can be very natural looking but nonetheless Microblading is still a form of cosmetic tattooing. The microblading needle groupings tend to contain needles that are extremely fine in diameter in comparison to the needles used in traditional tattooing.

The powder brow is by no means blocky, but a soft powdery finish that looks like you’ve just powdered your brows in (hence the name). Using a digital cosmetic tattoo machine, hundreds of tiny dots of pigment are implanted into the skin which resembles a soft powder finish. Once healed, the results look like you’ve just powdered your brows in. PERFECTLY.

No need to fear black/blue brows either, as colours for cosmetic tattooing have advanced in a big way. Pigments are now used with a vast selection of beautifully natural colours designed JUST for brows. From the lightest blonde to the darkest brown, the latest pigments have got you covered. It lasts far longer than microblading due to a cosmetic tattoo machine being used, not a handheld microblade. You can expect your powder brows to easily last from at least one to three years, with annual touch up sessions recommended to keep them looking on point. YEARS of brows on point! The Powder Brow is great for anyone who is used to drawing in their brows every morning and really like the look of a more structured brow. If you have Oily skin or enlarged pores in the eyebrow area it is recommended to opt for a Powder Brow, Ombré Powder Brow or in some cases Microblading + Shading (what I call a Combination Brow). This is because an oily skin type will not be receptive to hairstrokes, and partentially blur the strokes. If you have your mind set on hairstrokes, you can chat to me about a Combination Brow.

Most clients comment that the procedure is no where near the discomfort they thought it would be, and is similar to plucking.

Immediately post treatment, eyebrows will appear darker than expected, but will fade 50% during the healing process over the following 2 weeks. The 2nd application (Perfection Visit) 4-6 weeks later includes a touch up to ensures micropigments are healing properly and responding well.

Microblading, although semi-permanent, lasts between 6 – 18 months if proper aftercare instructions are maintained. The treatment is typically a 2 step application process, the initial appointment includes consultation and initial application, the second appointment is 6 weeks to touch up and ensure longevity of the colors used

GREAT Candidates:

– No Medical Conditions

– No Medications

– Little to no use of anti aging products/treatments like retinols, AHA (or acids), facials, serums, laser treatment etc. (All of these exfoliants will affect the retention and results)

– Dry, less oily skin (oil fades and blurs strokes, require more touch-ups and soft/fuzzy results)

– Clients with Fitzpatrick Scale I-IV (1-4) Skin

– Some exisiting hair present to add dimension (Created a more 3D look)

– Non-Smoker (Smoking fades pigment faster)

– Avoids Sun exposure and uses sunscreen (Sun exposure or tanning fades pigment)

Less Ideal Candidates:

– Oily Skin, Large pores (Oil production fades and blurs strokes, require more touch-ups and more soft/fuzzy look)

– Clients with Fitzpatrick Scale V-VI (5-6) Skin, more pigment in the skin will blur the microblading and it will be more dull than regular make up that sits on top of the skin

– Medical Conditions (Its difficult to predict that affects of different conditions)

– Medications (They can affect retention, fade or blur pigment)

NOT Recomended for Microblading:

– Bleeding Disorders- (Bleeding pushes out pigment and prevents retention)

– Blood Thinners-You MUST have proof of doctors note saying you can temporarily stop the blood thinners to have microblading performed

– Accutane Users-you must be of Accutane for 1 whole year, no exceptions, the skin is very thin and compromised from Accutane and not suitable to withstand the microblading

WILL NOT MICROBLADE THE FOLLOWING:

-Pregnant

– Nursing mothers

– Under 18 years of age

– Uncontrolled diabetics

– Immuno-compromised (recent surgeries, ill-flu, cold etc, in tx for chemo-radiation etc)

– Keloid scar history (The brows can keloid as well and its not worth risking your face)

– Highly sensitive skin with history of rashes, reactions and allergies

– Opens sores, cold sores, rashes, pimples – these must be healed

– Moles cannot be microbladed over

UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS: we will not microblade unnatural shapes or colours

**Rachel Lauber Feather Touch reserves the right to decline services to a client at anytime

**It is the clients responsibility to be thorough and honest about all medical history prior to treatment