The Difference Between Microshading and Microblading

Eyebrows have always been big news in the beauty industry. The shape of your eyebrow can define your whole face and give you the beauty look you desire. With new technology, it has never been easier to find the right look for your eyebrows. There are so many ways to achieve fantastic-looking eyebrows that it can be hard to know what procedure to opt for.

Advances in the beauty industry have meant that the traditional methods of plucking and waxing have become old-fashioned, and the most popular types of eyebrow maintenance right now are either microshading or microblading. What is the difference?

Microshading

Microshading fills in sparse brows and makes them appear fuller. This creates an overall makeup look that works wonders on thin eyebrows. Dots of pigment are used to create a powdery look; the technician will use tools to do this. This is a look you may have seen on lots of celebrities recently. It is not as invasive as microblading, and a lot of people opt to have this procedure done first. Most of them are completely satisfied with the results, but those who don’t like the effect often go on to have their eyebrows microbladed.

The Benefits

•It is a gentle option, so it may not be as painful as microblading

•It is suitable for all skin types

•It will last between one and three years

•It is a fantastic way of increasing the volume of thin eyebrows.

Cost

It is a good idea to do your research and find a technician whose work you admire before you find out about the cost. The more you pay, the better your eyebrows will look in many cases. However, everyone has a budget, and it is worth bearing in mind that the budget of a celebrity is likely to be huge.

Microblading

Microblading is the process of using needles to insert pigment into your skin. It is a similar idea to tattooing, but the technician will use different tools and the pigment will not go as deep into your skin as the pigment for a tattoo would. This leaves strokes that are easy to mistake for real hair. You will probably have seen this style of eyebrows a lot recently as it has been growing in popularity for the last couple of years as many celebrities and influencers have been getting this procedure carried out.

Speak to your technician before you opt for microshading because this technique does not work well on everyone. If you have oily or sensitive skin, it may not have as good of an effect as it would if you had dry skin.

Benefits

•It is incredibly popular

•It enhances light-colored eyebrows

•It will make your eyebrows look fuller

• The effect lasts between one and three years but can fade during that time, so touching up is recommended

Cost

Once again, the cost will depend on the technician you use, but the more you are willing to pay, the better your brows are likely to look. It usually costs a few hundred dollars, which is a similar price range to that of microshading.

Does It Hurt?

Microblading is likely to be more painful than microshading because it involves placing pigment into your skin. However, this does not penetrate as deeply as tattooing, so it will be less painful than that. A good technician will use a numbing lotion on the eyebrows before they get to work, and this will take away most of the pain.

Finding A Great Technician

You do need to have training to become a microblading technician, and with its increase in popularity, a lot of people are getting trained in the art and earning great money in the industry. You may find that there are a few technicians local to you. However, you will probably know a few people who have had this procedure, so ask around for recommendations to find one who is right for you.

Microshading has been called the "little sister" of microblading as the technique does not enter the skin. However, microblading has become more popular as the effect can be more dramatic. Find a technician you trust and ask their advice about which one you should opt for. Take your time, as the procedure will show on your face for the next one to three years, so you need to make sure you are happy with the idea before you go ahead.