Yes, we do microblading colour correction in Edmonton. Microblading colour correction is done post treatment. In many cases it can be easily corrected with the proper blend of pigments. Some time allowance may be required for the existing pigment to slightly fade in order to go over top.
The most common reason for colour corrections is fading over time. Microblading pigments, like all colours, are a compilation of primary colours: red, blue, and yellow. These 3 colours make up all of the colours that we see. When they are implanted into the skin, they will lift and fade at different rates and levels. Like tattoos, some pigments are harder to remove from the skin or take longer to fade. This results in an off colour.
Getting your colour just right.
A few things are taken into consideration when colour matching your microblading. Firstly, your technician will consider your skin’s natural undertone. This can range from a cool to warm undertone.
Secondly, your technician will gauge is your skin tone level. Skin tones can range from levels 1-6. The scale begins at a Level-I, such as Nicole Kidman, and gradually increases to the deeper tones of a Level-VI, such as Lupita Nyong’o.
Darker skin tones are thicker. As a result, the skin may not hold the colour as much as a very thin skin. In addition, skin types 4-6 heal a lot faster, however, they also have higher possibility of hyperpigmentation scarring. Your intake form and consultation will help your technician mitigate risk and select the right pigments to blend.
Finally, your technician will consider your natural hair tone. Any existing eyebrow hair will be used as a reference. Otherwise, your technician will typically opt for the darker tones found on the natural hair on your scalp.
Good news! Effective numbing creams have become more accessible to estheticians overtime. As a result, microblading pain has been greatly minimized.
Your microblading appointment starts by reviewing your medical history to ensure there are no contraindications that may complicate the service. After, your technician begins to map out your brows. Once you approve your new brow design, numbing cream is applied 30 minutes before start time.
How painful is microblading without numbing cream?
Microblading pain is very high without an effective numbing cream.
I always thought it would be funny to film a commercial where a foreign spy is strapped down to a bed while being tortured for information via microblading without numbing cream.
My personal experience
I first had microblading in 2015. The numbing creams available to estheticians were not very effective back then. The numbing cream would wear off quicker than expected and you’d be in pain shortly into the procedure. We had to stop often to reapply numbing cream.
But I just had to bare the pain, because I didn’t want to stop halfway through my new brow design. I survived that first microblading procedure: The pain was over. The healing process was fine with the exception of a tingling/itchy sensation while in a hot car during the healing period.
I had microblading again in 2019. The numbing cream used was different, it lasted much longer. While the experience was not 100% pain-free, it was night and day when compared to my first experience. It was very tolerable, even for a big baby like me.
Creepy…
If anyone reading has ever had laser eye surgery or “lasik”, they’ll know you don’t feel a thing, but you smell your eye burning. Similarly, especially at the beginning, you don’t feel a thing, but you hear your skin being sliced open. Cringe!
How can I ease the pain?
To decrease pain level, we recommend following the precautions prior to your appointment. Examples include avoiding all forms of caffeine, and getting enough sleep the night before. For women specifically, menstruation may cause extra sensitivity.
