The first few days after a microblading session can be both exciting and nervous. The excitement comes from the fact that you get to see your new brows for the first time, but the nervousness comes in because they might not look exactly as you expected. This is because the pigment needs some time to settle into the skin and also heal.

The best way to ensure that your brows heal properly is by following the aftercare instructions provided to you by your artist. These aftercare instructions should help the eyebrows heal faster and provide better results. You should also be sure to avoid certain activities until your brows are completely healed, including saunas and excessive sweating. This is because it can cause the scabs to fall off prematurely and ruin the look of your brows. Lastly, you should be aware that you should not use any skincare products that contain exfoliants or acids, especially glycolic acid, until the scabs have healed.

Wet healing is the most common method of microblading aftercare and it works by washing the area with a gentle cleanser. After that, you should pat it dry with a clean towel. This is important because too much water on the brows can cause swelling and color loss. You should also be careful when showering because you should not let the water hit the procedure site directly.

Using a mild soap and a clean cotton pad, you should wash the brows twice each day. After that, you should apply a thin layer of an aftercare ointment on the brows. You should only use a small amount, about the size of half a grain of rice, as too much can suffocate your skin and interfere with the natural healing process. During the first 14 days after your appointment, you should continue to gently wash and apply the ointment until your brows have healed fully.

You should also be very careful not to scratch or pick at the scabs as this can cause scarring and loss of color. You should also not sleep on the brows, especially with a silk pillowcase, as this can cause them to rub off prematurely. Finally, you should avoid MRI scans until your scabs have healed, as this can show up as an artifact and may alter the appearance of your brows.

You should also be sure to use a high-quality, microblading-specific aftercare balm. These special balms are designed to support the microblading healing process and provide a breathable barrier that keeps the skin moist, without over-saturating it. Besides using the aftercare product recommended by your artist, you should also avoid rubbing or touching the eyebrows too frequently, as this can cause the scabs to fall prematurely and ruin the look of your eyebrows. You should also be careful not to get the area wet, especially with soap and water, and you should always wear a hat when going out in the sun. It is also a good idea to avoid tanning beds or using fake tan for at least 3 weeks after your brow procedure.