Are HD brows & micro-blading the same thing?

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And can you have either done whilst pregnant or breastfeeding?

@Ollivande84 will be able to advise you, she has perfect brows !

No because microblading is similar to tattooing as pigment is put into the skin to mimic hair. HD tints existing hairs

Microblading is also more expensive

Nope. HD brows use tinting, waxing and threading for a better brow whereas microblading is a semi permanent tattoo technique where each individual hair is sliced into your skin and the pigment is then applied. Not like traditional tattoos, more like tiny paper thin cuts and then soaked in ink.

Ah ok so HD brows is basically going somewhere good to get brows done?

As above, HD brows is using multiple methods (waxing, threading, trimming, tinting, make-up) to get a very defined brow. But it's basically just a precise way of tinting and shaping brows. HD is also a brand name that can only be used by people who have bought into the brand, with training and products, but you'll find a lot of salons will do something similar under a different name.

Microblading is a lighter version of tattooing.

In regards to having brows done whilst pregnant, it would depend on what dye the beauty therapist uses and whether it's been approved for use during pregnancy. Also, whether their insurance would cover them. You'd also need a patch test as reactivity can increase in pregnancy. I warn clients that if they did have a reaction, they are more limited in what medications they can take to reduce it. You could opt to have a brow shape without tinting, but just be aware that you may react more to the wax/hair removal.

Thanks Looby - do you think there are similar issues when breastfeeding or would that be ok? So...if I have fairly regularly done (and dark) brows, would i benefit from HD brows or only noticeable on fairer hair?

For breastfeeding, you'll generally find that salons would be more relaxed as the insurance wouldn't be quite so strict. But if you were my client, I'd still check that my dyes were OK for breast-feeding, would insist on a patch test beforehand and warn you that you may be at an increased chance of a reaction (it's hormonally mediated).

I always think that tinting makes for a much more impressive result, even with dark brows, as you pick up lighter hairs that weren't previously involved in the shape and so the canvas to work with is better. But if there were concerns about a reaction, then you should still be able to get a nice result without tinting - I will sometimes do a proper shape for young girls (I won't tint under 16s) and they've always been really happy.

I'm obviously biased, as an 'eyebrow artist' , but I really do think having someone who knows what they're doing makes a real difference. I don't personally do HD brows (as it costs £1000s to buy into their brand, plus I wanted to use different brands of dye, wax and makeup), but I trained with one of the founders. I'd recommend going with either HD trained, or someone who offers a similar process (i.e. doesn't just rely on one kind of hair removal technique and will spend a decent amount of time shaping your brows!).

That's massively helpful thank you (let me know if you're based around Birmingham!)

Can micro blading look natural??? Or can you always tell when someone has been 'done'?

I think it's possible but mostly you can tell. I would defo go on recommendation only.

I had micropigmentation which is like a tattoo machine but with one needle
This was before and after, I had a top up as well. The only thing I do with them now is thread the hair myself and use a brow gel to colour the hairs

And thank you sugarpie!

@Ollivander84 can I ask what mascara you're using??

In that photo, honestly not a clue!
I vary between essence princess volume lash, seventeen HD, Lancôme hypnose....
most of it had come off by photo 2 (it hurt!) but I naturally have curly lashes, just no volume to them

Oliver may I ask who did this for you? Can you PM me their details?

Thanks

They were done by her students and topped up by her
http://www.olivia-naylor.com

Ollivander, are you able to sayroughly how much it is (,pm me if prefer) ii live in Leeds but could make it to Manchester to a goidsalon

I'm not sure on the exact prices now, as she does both microblading and micropigmentation but you're looking around £350

Thanks!

I had my brows microbladed just over a year ago and I loved them for the first two months but found they faded very quickly despite the top up as recommended. Not worth the 250 I paid.