Microblading Guide: Everything You Should Know

Author: Sahra Sabri

Updated: February 27, 2025

When it comes to achieving beautifully defined eyebrows with minimal effort, microblading is a game-changer. This semi-permanent makeup treatment has revolutionized the beauty industry, offering a natural solution for fuller, perfectly shaped brows. If you’ve been curious about microblading and how it can enhance your look, here’s everything you should know before booking your appointment for a microblading session.

 

What is Microblading?

Microblading is a semi-permanent makeup technique that enhances your brows by creating hair-like strokes with a fine blade. These strokes mimic the appearance of natural eyebrow hairs, filling in gaps and defining your brows for a polished yet natural look.

At Brau, we tailor every microblading treatment to complement your facial structure, skin tone, and unique preferences. The pigments we use are of the highest quality, ensuring a long-lasting and realistic finish that fades gracefully over time.

This treatment is ideal for anyone looking to correct asymmetry, add volume, or achieve a well-defined brow shape. Whether you prefer a subtle enhancement or a more dramatic look, microblading offers the versatility to meet your needs.

 

The Microblading Process

Microblading is a precise and personalized procedure, and the process is designed to ensure your satisfaction:

• Consultation: Your journey begins with a detailed consultation where the artist discusses your goals, examines your natural brows, and selects the perfect pigment to match your skin tone and hair color. This step ensures the final look aligns with your vision.
• Mapping and Shaping: The artist meticulously maps and outlines the shape of your new brows using your facial features as a guide. This stage involves your input to ensure the design is exactly what you want.
• Application: Once the design is finalized, the artist uses a fine blade to implant pigment into the skin, creating natural, hair-like strokes. A numbing cream is applied beforehand to minimize discomfort during the procedure.
• Follow-Up Session:A touch-up session is recommended 4-6 weeks after your initial treatment. This allows the artist to refine the shape, adjust the pigment, and fill in any areas where the color may have faded during healing.

 

The Benefits of Microblading

The ultimate time saver

First things first, your microblading treatment is going to help streamline your make-up routine. No more penciling, brushing, setting and spraying, your newly microbladed brows are good to go with minimal maintenance.

Add up the hours and hours spent on brows over the potential years of this semi-permanent treatment, and you’ve got a significant amount of time that could be spent on other things – like sleeping in. Not to mention how you’ll save in other ways, with your brow filling products now a thing of the past.

 

Be prepared for anything

Last minute paddle boarding session? Post-brunch pool day? Or a spontaneous slumber party? No matter what’s suddenly sprung on you, you will stay naturally polished. After microblading, you’ll be left with semi-permanent eyebrows that don’t run, smudge or smear, giving you the confidence to get on with your day’s activities.

Unlike traditional make-up pencils and products, microblading is fuss-free and will withstand all extremes, including the UAE’s infamously humid summer, for your ultimate hot weather beauty fix.

 

Never overdone

Ever checked your Instagram story mentions the next morning, only to see brows that look more unkempt than effortlessly crafted? It’s true, sometimes bad brows can happen to good people. Whether you’ve been the victim of dodgy lighting, uneven application or a too-heavy brow pencil, it can be disconcerting to see yourself tagged with unflattering make-up.

Luckily Brau microblading ensures uniformity so that your brows will always appear naturally flawless. With our ultra-thin blade and colour-matched pigments mimicking your own hairs, your look will stay consistent day after day.

 

Leave your mistakes behind

Has overplucking left your natural brow shape looking worse for wear? No matter your past plucking sins, microblading can help recover your best brow shape, even after years of excessive hair removal. Aside from offering the best microblading in Dubai, our Brau artists use high precision tools and personalised techniques to map out your ideal eyebrow shape and style.

 

What to Expect During Healing

The healing process is essential for achieving the best results. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect:

• Day 1: Your brows will look bold and defined immediately after the treatment. Slight redness and tenderness are normal.
• Days 2-5: The color may darken as the pigment sets into your skin. This is temporary and part of the healing process.
• Days 6-10: Scabbing and flaking are common as your brows heal. Avoid picking at the scabs to ensure even pigment retention.
• Days 10-30: The color may lighten and soften as the skin heals fully. This stage reveals the true, natural look of your microbladed brows.

 

Pre-Care Tips

To prepare for your microblading appointment, follow these pre-care recommendations:

• Avoid Retinol Products: Stop using Vitamin A/Retinol products at least two weeks before your session to prevent sensitivity.
• Skip Tanning and Peels: Avoid tanning beds, chemical peels, or exfoliating treatments two weeks prior to your appointment.
• No Tweezing or Waxing: Refrain from shaping your brows for at least one week before your appointment to allow the artist a natural canvas to work with.
• Minimize Caffeine and Alcohol: Avoid consuming caffeine or alcohol on the day of your appointment, as these can thin your blood and affect the procedure.

 

Aftercare Tips

Proper aftercare is crucial to maintain the longevity and beauty of your microbladed brows:

• Avoid Water and Moisture: Keep the treated area dry for at least 7-10 days. Be cautious during activities like showering or exercising.
• Apply Healing Balm: Use a healing balm as directed by your artist to keep the area moisturized and support healing.
• No Makeup or Skincare Products: Avoid applying makeup or skincare products directly on your brows for at least 10 days.
• Avoid Sun Exposure: Keep your brows protected from direct sunlight during the healing process to prevent fading.

 

Your Path to Perfect Brows with Brau Microblading

At Brau, we combine artistry, precision, and innovation to create brows that look natural, symmetrical, and uniquely yours. Our specialists undergo rigorous training to stay at the forefront of the beauty industry, ensuring every client receives impeccable results.

From the consultation to the final touch-up, we prioritize your comfort and satisfaction, offering a spa-like experience tailored to your needs. If you’re ready to achieve beautifully defined, low-maintenance brows? Microblading offers a flawless solution for enhancing your natural beauty and simplifying your daily routine.

Book your microblading consultation with Brau today, and let our experts craft the perfect brows for you!