FAQs

Eyebrow embroidery is the technique where the brow artist implants colour pigment beneath the surface of the skin with tiny disposable needles. This helps to create fuller-looking brows and shape the eyebrows to the perfect design that fits individual face shapes.

There are two main types of eyebrow embroidery techniques to create different effects: the shading technique creates a misty or powdery effect, and the microblading technique creates hair-like strokes that resemble your natural brow hairs.

Although both techniques work to insert pigment into the skin, eyebrow embroidery and eyebrow tattoo are not the same. A tattoo is a permanent colouring technique; embroidery is considered semi-permanent makeup as the pigments will fade over time. Traditional eyebrow tattoos are relatively thinner and less natural-looking compared to eyebrow embroidery, as the embroidery uses hand-drawn techniques to mimic the look of real brow hairs.

Besides, eyebrow embroidery and eyebrow tattoo use different kinds of ink. While a traditional eyebrow tattoo may turn blue or green over time, eyebrow embroidery stays true to the original colour even as it fades.

The whole process takes approximately 2 hours to complete. First, your brow artist will trim and design your eyebrows to the desired shape.

Then a numbing cream is applied for 15–20 minutes to ensure comfort throughout the process. The pigments are then inserted into your skin with disposable needles. In between the procedure you can ask for more numbing gel to keep the process pleasant.

It is a delicate process, therefore it is important to have your eyebrow embroidery done by a certified and experienced brow artist to minimise the potential risk of infection.

Eyebrow embroidery usually lasts from 12 to 18 months. The pigment fades off gradually and you can do a touch-up yearly to maintain your embroidered brows. Say goodbye to your eyebrow pencil and save time on your morning makeup routine.

It might seem odd because you are immediately thinking "how am I going to shower?". It is important you try to keep your brow area out of the water for at least the following 10 days. The reason is that water may absorb the pigment in the skin and create an uneven texture.

Gym rats, sorry — but you should try not to engage in arduous physical activity for 10 days after your procedure. Again, excessive sweating might absorb the pigment and leave a patchy texture.

Your brow area will swell a little bit right after the procedure. It is normal and not something to worry about. You will also develop scabs on the area that was worked on, and it is highly important that you do not pull them out. They might itch, but do your best to keep them in place — they will fall off in their own time. Pulling out the scabs can leave an uneven colour.

Keep out of the sun for the next month or so. That means no tanning whatsoever. Wear a hat when going outside and, once the area has completely healed, use sunblock to ensure longer lasting results.

If you are a big fan of saunas, sorry — but you are going to have to stay away from those for about a month after your treatment.

Your goal is to keep the brow area clean. If you apply makeup or creams on the area you might soil it and remove some scabs in the cleaning process.

If you are one of those few people who sleep face down into the pillow, please find another sleeping position — at least for the next 10 days.

If the scabs or flakes are too dry they will itch and you will be more prone to scratching. To avoid that, keep the area moisturised using the ointment your artist recommends. To clean, simply pat away with a clean towel — do not rub.