It’s no surprise that microshading is often confused with microblading. But although both the procedures can make your semi permanent eyebrows appear fuller, they are different from each other.

Microshading: This is a process that uses pin-like dots of pigmentation to achieve a powered eyebrow look.

Microblading: This process uses a bladed needle to apply pigmentation underneath the skin. It fills your brows by making hair-like strokes that look like natural eyebrow hair.

Pros of Micro Shading

• It helps resemble eyebrow powder

• It creates thicker and fuller eyebrows

• It is ideal for sensitive or oily skin

• Cons of micro shading

• It is semi permanent which means it only lasts for 3 – 6 months.

• It is not covered under insurance

• It causes mild pain and discomfort

Pros of Microblading

• The hair-like strokes look like real hair

• It fills and changes the shape of your eyebrows

• It is ideal for dry skin

• It offers a lighter finish

• Cons of microblading

• It is semi permanent; it only lasts for 6 – 8 months

• It is not covered under insurance

• It causes mild pain and discomfort

What’s The Microshading Procedure Like?

• You must know that microshading is a two-session procedure, and some makeup artists combine the initial consultation with the first session.

• In order to prepare yourself for a micro shading procedure, you should avoid the following:

• Waxing or plucking the eyebrows 1 week before the procedure

• Facials at least 2 weeks before the treatment

• Sunbathing on the day of the procedure.

• Retinol products 1 month before the procedure

• Alcohol, caffeine, ibuprofen, and fish oil 24 hours before the procedure to prevent chances of brushing and bleeding.

Does it hurt?

While it is safe, to begin with, you can expect some discomfort – more than tweezing or waxing but less than a tattoo. The makeup technician will apply numbing cream over your eyebrows before starting the procedure, and your eyebrows will be sore once the numbing cream wears off. You should take a pain reliever like acetaminophen or ibuprofen to stop inflammation.

Final Thoughts

That’s everything you need to know about micro shading and semipermanent eyebrows. And now that everything has been made pretty clear, it’s time to make your way to Defined Beauty, where our makeup experts will do the best they can to make you look amazing.