Take a glimpse into cosmetic tattooing and the application process of eyebrow microblading. Gain knowledge about the brow tattoo technique and find out if it’s right for you.

When we hear people talk about permanent makeup and cosmetic tattoo, images of drawn-on eyebrows, terrible makeup and non-existent eyeliner come to mind. While 15 years ago this may have been the case, the world of permanent eyebrows has come a long way from Tammy Faye Baker.  

The biggest development in cosmetic eyebrow tattoo comes in the form of microblading. 

Here we will discuss the ins and outs of this hot brow tattoo procedure, creating a guide that will help determine if eyebrow microblading is right for you, or if you should stick with the eyebrow pencil or go for eyebrow embroidery. 

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Origins

The process of microblade brow tattooing has murky origins. For a long period, a story involving samurai practicing a form of microblading gave many the idea that the eyebrow tattooing process originated in Japan, although recently that has been disproven.  

Despite the relatively recent arrival in the West (the modern practice has been popular since 2005) there is historical evidence that similar traditional eyebrow tattooing has much older roots in Northern China.  

What is Microblading?

Whether a new perfect eyebrow technique or part of an ancient tradition, microblade brows have taken the cosmological world by storm. With endorsements from dozens of celebrities and coverage on day-time talk shows, microblading is the the hot new trend in the fashion world – making it seem like the end for your eyebrow pencil. But what exactly is it?  

Microblading is often referred to as cosmetic tattooing, or permanent makeup, and while it does share some characteristics with traditional tattooing, there are also some key differences. Traditional tattoo ink is applied with a machine that uses needle packs to implant ink below the third or fourth layer of skin at around 3000 RPMs, allowing the tattoo artist to create the intricate details and breathtaking designs that typify modern tattooing.