24TH Annual Meeting Breakout Session B: The Facts and Myths of Microblading Rose Marie Beauchemin Upon completion of this presentation, the participants will self-report an increase in knowledge about: A. The microblading procedure and how it differs from typical machine work. Disclosure: Nothing to Disclose
Slide 1 Facts & Myths Of Microblading By: Rose Marie Beauchemin-Verzella Owner & Director of Education at the Beau Institute Slide 2 What is Microblading? Microblading has taken the beauty industry by storm. Permanent makeup practitioners are asked on a daily basis if they perform Microblading. Before Before Before After After After Microblading is the art of using a hand-tool to create very fine hair strokes in eyebrows, using a super fine group of needles that are lined up behind each other, appearing blade-like. This blade-like instrument is dipped into permanent makeup pigment and slowly run through the skin in the eyebrows to create very fine hair strokes that appear quite natural. Slide 3 Where Did Microblading Start? Microblading first rose to prominence about 25 years ago throughout Asia. In the last few years, Microblading has had a surge of popularity throughout Europe, where schools and artists have established themselves as the frontier of Microblading for the West. In 2015, Microblading finally caught on in the United States and has grown in popularity ever since. Although Softap, another machine-less method, has been around for decades, this instrument moves through the skin differently.
Slide 4 Why Has Microblading Grown in Popularity? The term Semi-Permanent although not accurate, caused tremendous public appeal. The result of super fine hair simulation, as opposed to the bad rap of permanent makeup that consisted of a block of dense or solid color. It appears more delicate, less complicated and did not involve the use or investment of a machine. Slide 5 Microblading Marketing Myths: Microblading is not a tattoo. Microblading does not break the blood barrier. Microblading is semi-permanent. It is simple to learn and can be taught in a 2-day training class, requiring no previous training in permanent makeup. Slide 6 Facts: Microblading IS a tattoo! All color that gets into the skin is considered a tattoo, regardless of how it got there. This is sometimes a marketing ploy or the result of a lack of knowledge or training. Microblading DOES break the blood barrier. Although strokes should not be placed deeply, they must meet the juncture of epidermis to dermis to retain color. In the US, it is advised to never use the term semi-permanent. Depending on the skin type, it can be as permanent as eyebrows done by machine. We are a most litigious country, unlike most other countries. It is more difficult than it appears and cannot be learned in 2-day training classes without a full hands-on primary permanent makeup training course. (In some states a primary fundamentals course is a prerequisite to Microblading training) These 2-day classes do not include the necessary medical information that must be asked prior to a tattoo or properly explain the risk of crosscontamination.
Slide 7 Why Microblading vs Machine It has been marketed to be semi-permanent. It has been perceived to have a softer, more natural look than machine work. Microblading is great for those concerned about permanent eyebrows appearing too bold, heavy or saturated with too much color. Although not completely accurate, these are the visuals that typically relate to bad machine work. Microblading does not require the same level of commitment. If hair strokes are applied with a light hand, these Microblade strokes may fade faster than those implanted by machine. Slide 8 Who is a Candidate for Microblading? Microblading is not for everyone. There are certain skin types that will not show the hair strokes. Oily, large (orange peel) pore complexions. The hair strokes will tend to spread on this skin type. Fitzpatrick V and VI may not show the hair strokes. Very thin, elderly or extremely dry, wrinkled skin may not heal with a desirable result. The ideal client is a very young person with the complexion that compares to an egg. It is firm and loaded with collagen and can take the slice that microblading uses to create the hair strokes. Slide 9 Know The Skin Skin comes in 3 thickness varieties. You need to understand the thickness/tolerance level of the skin to understand its breaking point. This knowledge will be gained through experience and will help you to understand the proper depth which to Microblade. Egg: thinnest, hypersensitive Super-thin Hypersensitive Pinkish skin tone Translucent with barely any upper skin layer Invisible pores on eyebrows Rosacea or dermatitis F1 Grape: thin, but not sensitive Thin, but not as thin as egg Tiny pores Non-translucent Ivory skin tone F1-f2 Doesn t bleed easily Orange: thick large pores Oily skin F2-f6 Either be non-sensitive or sensitive Can bleed easily or not at all
Slide 10 Aftercare: Day 1 Blot eyebrows every hour (do not rub) until bedtime Blot Apply Wash Day 2 Based upon skin type Dry Skin: Gently apply after inked/grapeseed oil once a day (about the size of a caper) gently wipe away with a q-tip. If you see a sheen gently wipe away again with a clean q-tip. Continue to use the after inked/grapeseed oil once a day until peeling is complete. Normal: Gently apply after inked/grapeseed oil once a day (about the size of a caper) gently wipe away with a q-tip. If you see a sheen gently wipe away again with a clean q-tip. Continue to use the after inked/grapeseed oil every other day. Oily: Dry heal only for first 2-3 days. When peeling start (3 rd to 4 th day) start applying AfterInked/grapeseed oil (about the size of a caper) gently wipe away with a q-tip. Continue to use after inked/grapeseed oil every 3 to 4 days. Keep brow area completely dry, wash around area. While healing AVOID the following: Hot steamy showers, swimming pools, Jacuzzis, tanning, steam rooms etc. Sweaty exercise for 3 days. Do not use anything on the brow area except AfterInked or grapeseed oil. The area is an open wound so do not touch with dirty hands Note: The brows will look the darkest on days 2 and 3. After they have peeled hairstrokes can lighten dramatically they will reappear, the final result can take up to 4 weeks to see as the skin us making the final results. @BeauInstitute