Why do I need to Remove my Microblading?
I love the shape of my eyebrows but my artist says I need to remove my microblading before I can refresh the colour. Why is that?
Many clients have this question or do not understand why they should pay to have old microblading removed just to apply a new one in the same spot.
There are multiple answers, as there are many possible reasons that your artist wants to remove the old microblading.
1 – unpredictable outcomes.
If the work was performed by a different artist then it is impossible to know what ink brand and colour they have used and what pigments are used within those inks. When the new ink mixes with the old in within your skin, it may have an unexpected outcome.
2 – messy shapes and edges.
Perhaps your artist can see that this is not the ideal shape for you. Maybe it was once, but as we age our face shape changes, our eyebrows become more sparse and as skin cells die and are replaced, existing pigment will migrate gradually blurring and losing its definition.
Working over a shape that is not flattering for you is just making a bigger problem that will be harder to fix later.
I love the shape of my eyebrows but my artist says I need to remove my microblading before I can refresh the colour. Why is that?
3 – The skin has a limit to how much pigment it can hold.
While the skin is the artists canvas, it does not behave like a canvas does, where layers and layers of paint can be added infinitely on top of one another. The skin is actually more like a sponge. Once a sponge has absorbed the maximum amount of water, it will not accept any more. Skin also has a limit to how much pigment it can hold before it is oversaturated and unable to hold any more.
The skin is more like a sponge than a canvas. There is a limit to it’s capacity.
How come I need to remove my microblading though? Isn’t it meant to fade away completely?
In a perfect world yes – correctly applied cosmetic tattooing will fade away in 6-12 month timeframe, but if your cosmetic tattooing is over 12 months old it is not likely to fade any more. Any pigment that is remaining will not fade on its own. Most likely it was applied too deep within the skin OR a permanent ink was used (yes some artists use body tattoo ink!) One sign that your microblading was too deep is the pigment will have an ashy grey-blue appearance and may look a little blotchy.