About the most controversial technology in PM: the pros and cons of microblading

Microblading technology causes a lot of controversy among permanent makeup masters. There are its loyal supporters and fierce opponents. The technology is often presented as the latest in permanent makeup, and sometimes even presented as something special - a technology performed according to laws other than permanent makeup.

In fact, microblading is the oldest technology. It has been actively used and is being used in China. This is the same permanent makeup, the pigment is implanted in the same layer of the dermis as in hardware tattooing, and it heals according to the same laws as hardware permanent makeup.

Features of microblading

Microblading is manual, i.e. manual tattooing technique, which uses equipment that is incomparably cheaper than in hardware tattooing. A nozzle is attached to the handle (plastic or metal), from needles soldered in a row. The nozzles are removable and disposable, the handles are usually reusable. The cheapness of the equipment attracts many masters who are unable to purchase an expensive device for permanent makeup. However, inexpensive equipment must be accompanied by the special abilities of the artist and jeweler, the actions of the master should be so accurate and confident.

Secondly, the technology differs in its effect on the skin. Microblading needles are soldered together and resemble a blade by the nature of the impact. That is, the sharpest needles literally cut through the skin, leaving smooth, even edges. Therefore, this technology is considered especially traumatic. In inexperienced and inept hands, microblading leaves pronounced micro-scars. Despite the seeming simplicity of execution, microblading requires special skill.

Thirdly, the hairs created using microblading are amazingly thin, due to which they look especially natural. This is the main feature. Not all masters of hardware tattooing are able to create such the finest hairs - for this you need to own a special technique.

Microblading is a highly complex technique that requires skill, a confident hand of a specialist, and a lot of successful experience.

Pros and cons

Microblading tattoo has a number of advantages:

• spectacular view immediately after the procedure (temporary!);
• the ability to get the finest hairs.

Technological disadvantages:

• the trauma of the procedure;
• long-term complications in the form of pronounced hypo and hypertrophic scars.