Are you looking for microblading in the Bay Area and have questions about what will work best for your face? Adorn Cosmetic provides microblading services to refine your look to precisely meet your needs. The Bay Area has often been at the forefront of advances in personal aesthetics, and Adorn is proud to uphold that tradition.
Microblading Near Me in the Bay Area
There are 7.75 million people living in the San Francisco Bay Area, which means that there is a lot of demand for microblading services. Adorn Cosmetic is located in Oakland and welcomes clients from across the Bay Area. Our studio exists partly because of our own frustrations with natural hair growth on our brows and the difficulties we experienced with uneven brow shapes. Now we are able to share the means of creating more symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing brows with the Oakland community and beyond:
Alameda
Albany
Ashland
Berkeley
El Sobrante
Lafayette
Marin
Moraga
Orinda
Piedmont
Richmond
San Francisco
San Leandro
San Lorenzo
San Pablo
Tiburon
How Long Does Microblading Last?
Microblading is a type of semi-permanent cosmetic tattoo procedure which deposits pigment into the skin. It can also be known as micropigmentation and is a specific type of permanent makeup procedure. It’s most commonly used in the brow area, to create natural-looking brow strokes that replicate the look of perfectly sculpted eyebrows without frequent maintenance. Unlike regular tattoos, microblading is a semi-permanent procedure, and the pigment used will fade over time.
Microbladed brows may need to be touched up every 6 to 18 months in order to look their best. However, semi-permanent brows created by microblading can last up to 18-24 months without the need for a touch up in some cases. This range will depend on certain factors, including:
Skin type— Very oily skin does not retain the pigment as well as other skin types, and may require more frequent touch ups.
Aftercare— Your microblading provider will have specific instructions on how best to care for your skin in the period that your skin is healing after the procedure. Following these instructions will help your skin heal faster. It’s also how to make microblading last longer, since proper aftercare gives the pigment a better chance of bedding in as intended.
Sun exposure— Especially in the two week period following having eyebrows microbladed, direct and prolonged exposure to strong sunlight can denature the pigment beneath the skin and cause it to fade more rapidly than is typical. Using sunscreen every day and regularly re-applying sunscreen will help the longevity of your microblading.
Smoking— Cigarette smoke (and smoke from similar sources) will impact healing time, inhibiting the ability of the skin to repair effectively.
Hydration— Frequent hydration is one of the best things you can do to ensure that your skin is healing correctly and retaining the maximum amount of pigment as it does so.
Exfoliation— Aggressive exfoliation methods, such as chemical peels, can affect the pigment beneath the skin. Glycolic acid is actually used to remove semi-permanent cosmetic tattoos such as microblading, as well as being used to treat acne and smooth out facial lines and wrinkles. Be very careful using strong exfoliants around your brow area after microblading.
It is advisable to come in for a touch-up around a month after the initial procedure, to ensure that the hair strokes appear as desired. After this, when the first touch-up is completed, you shouldn’t require any further sessions for at least six months at minimum. Touch-ups for microblading should be done in the same way that root touch-ups are done for hair. If touch-ups are delayed too long the pigment may fade too much for a touch-up to have any useful effect. The outer boundary is usually a year to a year and a half depending on skin type and the factors listed above. In these cases your provider may assess additional costs for a touch up.
Benefits of investing in microblading:
More time before you leave the house, since you don't have to spend effort on making your brows look even and natural
The confidence boost from always having eyebrows that accentuate your features
An effortlessly natural eyebrow look
Brows that always look their best, whether first thing in the morning or coming out of the pool or gym
Our founder and microblading artist Hallie Hyatt is a Certified Permanent Makeup Artist, and member of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SPCP). If you would like to book an appointment with Hallie to discuss the possibilities of microblading you can do so through our website.