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Perfectly shaped and full eyebrows are by far the most popular trend and the most important facial feature.

One single brow hair can make or break your entire look. So let’s dive in to some specific that you should know before booking your favourite permanent brow treatment.

There is still confusion between artists and clients who attempt to explain (and later on perform) the correct and desired treatment for your facial features and skin type.

We understand all the confusion - some artist are selling Powder brows under the name of Microblading and vise versa.

We prepared explanation about the two techniques, along with pictures for better understanding.

In our ultimate brow guide we will thoroughly explain the differences between the two high demanded techniques and which to choose based on your desired final look and skin type.

POWDER BROWS VS MICROBLADING: Is there any difference?

YES, there are many differences between these two PMU procedures. They are different by the way they are performed and the final look.

The main difference is in look - depend what you are aiming for - natural look or make up effect.

Are there any similarities?

Yes there are.

• Both techniques last between 1,5 -2 years
• Pigments are choosed based on your natural hair color
• Blades/needles are depositing pigment in the surface layer of the dermis
• Touch up is required after min. 1month
• With both techniques you will achieve perfectly shaped brows

What is Microblading?

Quick facts:

• Natural hair like stroke effect, that mimics your natural hair growth
• Done with manual blade
• Last between 1,5 - 2 years
• Need touch up after min. 1 month period

Microblading is a semi permanent make up technique, done with sterile manual disposable hand tool. Microblading tools consist of tiny needles/blades, which professionals use to insert pigmentin the surface layer of the dermis.

PMU pigments, in the color of your natural hair, are carefully deposited in the skin and the results are perfectly shaped brows that frame and suit your face perfectly.

Microblading strokes give natural hair like effect and are designed to flow with natural eyebrow hair. The results are very realistic, that is why sometimes the treatment is called 3D Microblading brows.

Perfect for:

• For anyone who wants to have natural looking eyebrows and save time in the morning or just to naturally shape their eyebrows
• People who wish to enhance their brow shape and give their face that missing edge and compliment their face features
• Anyone who is tired of using eyebrow pencils and gels
• People with alopecia, or people that suffer from hair loss caused by a number of reasons
• Indivuduals with dry to normal skin type

Not ideal:

• For individual undergoing chemotherapy
• For pregnant ladies or breastfeeding mothers
• If you had botox in the last 14 days
• Indivuduals with very oily skin type

What is Powder Brows/Ombre Brows?

Quick facts:

• Creating make up shadow ombre effect
• Done with needles, using machine gun
• Last between 1,5 - 2 years
• Need touch up after min. 1 month period

Powder brows is semi-permanent shading technique, performed by using a permanent makeup machine with sterile needles. Needles are forming a combination of dots and shading to achieve soft natural powder make-up look.

Powder brows create ombre make up look insted of individual hair strokes.

With needles, pigment is deposited in the first layer of skin. Same as with Microblading, pigment is choosed based on your natural hair color.

Perfect for:

• Anyone who want make-up look of their eyebrows, to save time in the morning or just to shape their eyebrows
• People who wish to enhance their brow shape and give their face that missing edge and compliment their face features
• Anyone who is tired of using eyebrow pencils and gels
• People with alopecia, or people that suffer from hair loss caused by a number of reasons
• People with all skin types

Not ideal:

• For individual undergoing chemotherapy
• For pregnant ladies or breastfeeding mothers
• If you had botox in the last 14 days

Which procedure is less/more painfull?

Pain is relevant. While in both techniques numbing gels and creams are used, which eliminated the pain completely, some clients tend to experience the pain more and some less.

Why is that?

If you are coming yo your appointment stressed and extremely scared, there are more chances that you will feel more pain than if you come prepared, well informed and relax for your appointment.

Also, during “those days in the month”, woman are more sensitive in general, so there is a big chance that you will be more sensitive and open to pain, than on any other day.

Schedule your appointment accordingly

How to choose the correct technique for yourself?

You should always consult with your chosen

aesthetician, that will suggest the best solution based on your: 

• skin type
• desired outcome and look of your brows
• lifestyle
• natural brows
• facial features

Suggestion from our team:

Always do your research and come prepared to your next appointment.

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