If you’re looking to restore thinning brows or achieve perfect sculpted brows you would have come across two of the most popular treatments in the brow world – Microblading and HD Brows. Both these treatments have their own unique benefits, but how do you decide which one would be best for you?
Read further, we will break down the differences between them, who each treatment would be best for and how you can choose the right one for you.
What Is Microblading?
Microblading – A semi-permanent brow treatment that uses a machine to implant pigment into the skin for natural looking hairstroke brows that mimic the appearance of brow hairs. This treatment is great if you have thinning, sparse brows or even if you want a fuller, defined look to your existing brows. For brows that are low maintenance and long lasting.
What are the Key Features of Microblading:
Longevity: They will typically last around 12-18 months – this will depend on your lifestyle and skin type.
Technique: A machine with a hand tool that creates natural, hairstroke brows.
Results: For adding volume, completely reshape or fill sparse areas.
Healing Process: Around 2-4 weeks with a touch up around 6 weeks after your initial treatment for optimum results.
Colour Boosts: Are required around 12 months after initial treatment then annually thereafter.
What are the Pros of Microblading:
Natural and long-lasting results
Custom to your facial structure and brow shape
A great option if you have over-plucked, thinning or sparse brows.
What are the Cons of Microblading:
It is not ideal if you have oily skin. This can result in pigment blur and fades faster.
It is a semi-permanent treatment, if you don’t like the colour or shape it cannot be easily changed without removal.
Requires regular colour boosts along with healing process
What Are HD Brows?
HD Brows – A tailored to you, brow tinting and shaping treatment using a unique formula – consultation, custom blended tinting, waxing, threading, finishing and aftercare. This treatment is designed for enhancing your natural brows to give you a defined, fuller look.
What are the Key Features of HD Brows:
Longevity: Results will last around 4-6 weeks, depending on your brow hair growth.
Technique: Custom blended tinting, waxing, threading, and makeup to finish creating a customised, tailored to you shape.
Results: Gives your natural brows more definition and fullness.
No Downtime: Or healing process are required.
Maintenance: Regular appointments are advised (every 4-6 weeks) to maintain your colour and shape.
What are the Pros of HD Brows:
A perfect solution if you want to enhance your natural brows with a customisable shape/colour without the commitment of a semi-permanent brow treatment.
No healing process or any downtime.
A less expensive option to microblading.
An ideal treatment if you like regular shaping/colour
What are the Cons of HD Brows:
Temporary results meaning regular appointments for maintenance.
If you have sparse, thinning brows you may have to undergo a “regrowth programme” where you will work with you stylist to grow those areas for the shape you desire.
Microblading vs. HD Brows: How do you choose between the two?
It is essential you consider your lifestyle and brow goals when choosing between Microblading and HD Brows. Check our quick guide below for helpful guidance:
Choose Microblading if:
You want a long-lasting solution to thinning/sparse brows or want to enhance your natural shape.
You don’t want to attend regular brow appointments and prefer something more low maintenance.
You are ready to commit to a brow shape and colour for at least one year and like the idea of a semi-permanent solution.
Choose HD Brows if:
You want to add symmetry, definition and a more polished look to your brows.
You prefer a more temporary solution that is customisable to your brow colour and shape.
You prefer the idea of a more affordable treatment with less commitment.
The Final Word: Both Treatments Have Their Unique Benefits
Depending on your personal preference, brow shape/type and how much commitment you can make, both treatments have unique benefits.
Whatever you choose, or have further questions about, SC Permanent Beauty, Bicester, will guide you through the processes of each and advise what will work best for you to help you achieve your dream brows.
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