How it works

Before the procedure, a licensed technician will hold a consultation during which you’ll discuss how natural or bold you want your eyebrows to look. They will analyze your natural eyebrow color, your skin tone and other facial features to determine what will best complement your face.

The technician will use an eyebrow pencil to create an outline of your desired brow shape. After cleaning and applying a numbing cream to the eyebrow area, the technician will dip the microblading tool into the pigment and make tiny cuts resembling eyebrow hairs within the natural brow.

Once the technician finishes making strokes in the first eyebrow, they will smear the pigment over the entire eyebrow and let it set while they repeat the process on the second eyebrow. 

When the entire process is done, the technician will remove the smeared pigment to reveal thicker, fuller, more precisely shaped eyebrows.

How long does microblading last?

While microblading is similar to a tattoo, the results are not permanent like a tattoo is. The fine lines made to create realistic results cause the pigment to fade over 1 to 3 years.

The longevity of your results depends on several factors, including the technician who did your procedure, your skin type, your lifestyle and how well you follow the post-procedural recommendations.

If you notice the pigment in your eyebrows fading (usually after a year), you can schedule a touch-up appointment. Touch-up sessions will add pigment to the outline of the brows you’ve already had microbladed. These sessions help the microblading stay fresh and are less expensive than a full session.

Cost to microblade your eyebrows

If you’re interested in having your eyebrows microbladed, you should probably start budgeting for it now. While the average price of the procedure is a little under $600, the cost depends on several factors, such as location, experience, demand, competition and the popularity of the technician.

Some places may offer microblading for as little as $250, or as much as $2,000, which further emphasizes the importance of researching before you show up at the salon. We all love a good deal, but a lower price tag may cost you in the long run.

Touch-up sessions are recommended and sometimes mandatory at certain salons. They often include the cost of the first touch up in the total that you pay for the first appointment.