Microblading, Microshading, or Combo Brow?
Let’s be honest, you have no idea what the difference is and why. “Brii, i know I want microblading, because that’s what my friend Rachel got and it looks so good” What may look good on Rachel may not look good on you boo! Let’s cover the bases before we get into which is best for you and why.
Microblading is individual hair strokes that are placed to mimic your brow hair, they are achieved by taking a scalpel like tool and manually creating hair like cuts/strokes into the skin. Microshading is done by a machine with a needle configuration. The configuration is normally made up of 3-5 needles and used to create a shaded in look. Now, although this is a “shaded” in look that doesn’t mean microshading can’t be just as natural as microblading. It can; if done properly. This shaded in look doesn’t have to look filled in but can look as though your brows have more DENSITY. Most of the time, unless you already have full brows, microblading alone will not be enough. You will need shading as well to add density to the hair strokes you have placed. That’s where a combo brow comes in. A combo brow is the best of both worlds, and my personal favorite! (Rachel probably has a combo brow)
Are you a candidate for microblading? Probably not! Most people aren’t. Microblading is most suitable for clients on their 20-30s with healthy, normal to dry skin. Microblading is not suitable for clients with oily skin who have larger pores. I have SO may people comment on how microblading is/was a “scam” for them. When in reality they were just never a candidate for microblading in the first place, and their artist should have known that. I’m sorry- the service isn’t a scam, your artist on the other hand…. Well… we’ll save that for a one on one conversation. Back to why if you have large pores/oily skin you’re not a candidate for microblading; as previously stated these are individual hair strokes and they should heal as such. Unfortunately if you have oily skin the oil in your skin is going to cause the stokes to expand, blur together, or just blur in general. This would defeat the purpose of individual, crisp hair strokes. That’s if there is any color left at all. Most of the time with oily skin, microblading will disappear completely over time.
Microshading is subtle for all skin types and honestly, the more practical choice. We all know over time, our skin changes. When your skin ages, it loses collagen and tends to almost tear like paper when it comes to microblading. There for- if touch ups once a year is something you’d want (and something you should do) overtime you may no longer be a candidate for microblading. Microshading isn’t as harsh on the skin, its not tearing into the skin like a blade would, its more so working the color in gently. I wouldn’t say microshading is my favorite but i do lean toward microshading because its not as harsh on the skin. The integrity of your skin is my number one concern. Now- with all that being said, a combo brow can be a great compromise in getting both blading and shading. Usually we can get the strokes to stay nice and crisp in the front (unless you have unruly oily skin) and we can work those strokes into the shading, A combo brow is my most favorite technique and the one we will most likely try to achieve! Book your free consult with me, lets chat about which is best your you!
Microblading Reno (Blonde Combo Brow Healed)
