Eyebrows are the dominant feature of the face and help to frame a face structure properly. Every woman likes fuller and defined eyebrows. However, it is sometimes challenging to do eyebrows every day in the hectic morning schedule. Brow feathering is a complete solution for having stronger and perfectly drawn eyebrows as it saves time and cost.
What is Brow-Feathering?
Brow feathering is an invasive tattooing technique that uses needles and blades to create a fuller brow look, and the procedure is also called Micro feathering. The process aims to minutely cut and inject custom pigment into the skin to make natural colour hair-like feather strokes. It is a semi-permanent solution for those who have thinner eyebrows. The procedure involves using iron oxide pigments to fill in the incision made on the top layer of skin called the epidermis. The colour stain starts to fade away over time because it gets absorbed in the skin.
Microblading vs. Micro Feathering
Microblading and micro feathering are quite similar concepts, but the difference depends on the individual’s state of eyebrows and end results.
- In microblading, the technician uses tiny needles and blades to fill the shape and the whole brow area with pigment. However, micro feathering is a form of microblading in which hair-like strokes of pigment are made at the sparse regions of the eyebrows.
- Microblading is best for people suffering from alopecia, have thinner eyebrows, and want full pigmented eyebrows with a natural look. On the other hand, micro feathering is suitable for people who already have full eyebrows and wish to enhance the texture and dimension.
- Microblading completely alters the shape or sometimes creates a new form from scratch. While in the case of micro feathering, it uses the existing eyebrows as a base and fills it.
- Microblading can last upto two to three years as the pigmented area is much thicker. On the other hand, micro feathering can last upto twelve months because the pigmented strokes are fragile and fade over time.
Micro feathering Procedure
● Before having the procedure done, one should maintain the natural brows. The natural brows should not be waxed, plucked, or tweezed for at least a few weeks prior to the process of micro feathering to enhance the natural look.
● The first step is shaping; the practitioner draws the customer’s desired shape with a disposable brow pencil and disposable ruler for the template.
● The practitioner then applies the numbing cream to the brows area fifteen minutes prior to starting the procedure to avoid any discomfort that will be caused due to tiny blades.
● The actual process starts by making precise cuts with a micro feathering pen consisting of 10 to 12 tiny needles. Next, the pigment that matches the brow colour is deposited in the incisions to create feather strokes on the skin. The whole process takes from one to three hours, depending on the customer’s state of brows.
● The second session is scheduled six weeks after the first session. In this session, any vacant spaces are filled with strokes.
Essential tools for the process
- Micro blades holder: This is the primary tool used in the process. Micro feathering is a form of microblading; the device consists of tiny blades that make micro incisions on the epidermis and inject the pigment into the skin.
- Measuring callipers: This is an essential tool that takes the precise measurement of brows for perfect symmetry.
- Microblading pigment: This is another significant component. The technician has to choose a high-quality and perfectly matched pigment to create a long-lasting and natural effect.
- Pigment mixer machine: There may be a situation when two colours need to be mixed together to get the desired colour. This tool will help in seamlessly integrating the pigments.
After Care Tips:
Once you get the treatment, there is no need for extra maintenance. However, applying sunscreen to the treated area after the procedure is recommended as direct sunlight can cause early pigmentation fading, or strokes may start to bleed.
Benefits of Micro Feathering:
● It gives a natural look to eyebrows by accentuating the existing one.
● The hair-like thin pigment strokes make the fuller appearance of eyebrows and define the face structure.
● In addition, it requires no extra maintenance sessions.
● It is a semi-permanent process that lasts upto 9 to 12 months so that anyone can change the shape of the brow in the subsequent treatment.
● There is no need to visit the salon for tweezing; it can be quickly done at home. The defined brows offer a guide for where to pluck. Hence, no daily touch-ups are required.
Conclusion:
Brow feathering is a new form of microblading tattoo technique. That will help to maintain and achieve the desired brow look effortlessly. Micro feathering is a minimalist process for enhancing the facial structure through perfectly shaped brows.
