What is Microblading?

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Microblading, otherwise known as Micro-Stroking, Feather Touch or Eyebrow Embroidery is a form of either tattooing manually or using a machine like a traditional tattoo.  It is classed as semi-permanent makeup just like a powder brow or ombre brow.  Microblading is designed to give the appearance of fine hairs.  It fills in the gaps to give the appearance of fuller brows that are beautifully shaped.  A powder brow or ombre brow is used by a tattoo machine and deposits tiny little pixels to give the appearance of a more filled in brow.

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The pigment is implanted into the upper layers of the skin which makes this process semi-permanent.  If taken care of properly after the procedure, it could last anywhere from 1-3 years (results vary).  Microblading has been around for over 15 years.

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There are a lot of theories of where exactly Microblading started.  From my understanding and research, Microblading started somewhere in China and it was called Eyebrow Embroidery.  To this day the biggest client markets for Microblading are Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and China. Take a look at this page about the process itself.