Although Microblading and Eyebrow Feathering are considered forms of eyebrow tattooing, the difference is that that every hair stroke is drawn by the artist with a handheld microblade. Each eyebrow stroke is manually shaped and blended into the client’s existing eyebrow hair which results in a more natural look

How Long does Microblading Last?

During the Microblading procedure the artist carefully inserts pigment into the outer layer of skin of the eyebrows.

It is referred to as “semi-permanent makeup” and can last up to 12-24 months. The longevity of the microblading pigment is affected by various factors such as your skin type and lifestyle. Oily skin for example will retain pigment for a lesser time than non-oily skin. Similarly, excessive sunlight may fade the pigment sooner.

After this time, you can return for a ‘touch up’, change the look or shape of your brows or just return to the look of your natural eyebrows.

What is the difference between Microblading & Eyebrow Feathering?

Microblading is considered a form of ‘eyebrow tattooing’ and derives its name from the “micro blade” that is used to manually insert the semi-permanent eyebrow pigment into the outer layer of the eyebrow skin. This procedure is also commonly referred to as eyebrow feathering.

Although some artists may try to distinguish the difference between Eyebrow Feathering and Microblading by the thickness or the number of strokes applied, essentially it is the same procedure applied with a microblade. Most artists will use the term microblading or eyebrow feathering interchangeably for this reason.

What’s the difference between Microblading and Eyebrow Tattooing ?

Technically Microblading is a form of Eyebrow Tattooing and is only differentiated when the pigment is applied by the artist using a handheld microblade.

When the tattoo or eyebrow pigment is applied via a specialised cosmetic tattoo machine this is then referred to as Eyebrow Tattooing or Cosmetic Tattooing.

In the case of Microblading, as the pigment is manually applied by the artist to the outer layers of the skin it is less suitable for oily skin types and fades sooner than when applied by machine.

When a longer lasting eyebrow is desired or for excessively oily skin, eyebrow tattooing or a combination of eyebrow tattooing and Microblading may be the right choice.