FAQ

Microblading is a form of permanent makeup but, rather than using a traditional tattoo machine, we use a manual hand tool to create individual hair strokes, the results are extremely natural and almost undetectable from your own hairs. You may have heard other terms such as ‘3D brows, Phibrows, brow embroidery, however, the only real difference is the use of of microblading tool rather than machine. At Noir Clinic we want you to have the perfect brows for your face, so every treatment is specifically tailored to you. During the initial consultation, we will walk you through our treatment plan and give you an idea of how to improve your eyebrows, whether we are enhancing sparse, thin brows or giving them a completely new look. Brows can have such a positive impact on your face and we appreciate that this is a big step for some of our clients, our Microblading treatments in London will enhance your features and save you valuable time and money every day.

At the consultation, we will ask you about the look you would like to achieve and also advise you on the brow that will best suit your face shape and lifestyle. At the time of your appointment, we will apply a topical anaesthetic for around 30 minutes to numb the top layers of the skin, making you as comfortable as possible. During this time a custom colour will be mixed to perfectly match your brow/hair colour. We will then create the ‘template’ by drawing on your new brow shape with a pencil – we love your input at this stage of the process to make sure that you are happy with the overall look of the brows. Once you and the technician are happy with the template then the microblading will begin. Individual hair strokes are created within the new template using the custom blended pigment. We will apply pigment to each brow 2/3 times. The final stage is the control session which is around 6 weeks after your first treatment, this session is to make any tweaks to the colour or shape and add in any brow strokes that didn’t take.

Most of our clients ask what microblading feels like, we would describe microblading as a little ‘scratchy’ rather than painful. We use a topical and secondary anaesthetic to keep you really comfortable, most people don’t feel much at all once the secondary anaesthetic is applied. We do recommend that you try to avoid having a treatment if you are pre-menstrual as the skin is far more sensitive during this time. Also avoid drinking alcohol the day before, and caffeine just before your appointment.

The majority of our clients appear entirely natural following the treatment. However, individuals prone to rosacea or with highly sensitive skin may experience a temporary redness around the treated area for a few hours post-session, though this typically subsides swiftly. In fact, most people comfortably return to their regular activities immediately after the session.

Your brows will go through a number of changes as you heal, they will appear a little darker around day 4/5 and then fade during the second week, this is due to the pigment being ‘hidden’ by the healing skin and is nothing to worry about. During the 3rd week, the colour will bloom back and by week 4 you will have your healed result. You should expect some light shedding but nothing more and you will lose around 30% of the pigment after your first treatment which will be reapplied at your control session.

The results are extremely natural and will last around 12 - 18 months before a refresh session is needed.

We allocate 2:30 hours for your treatment which includes time to apply your anaesthetic and create your template, the actual microblading takes around 45 minutes.

Microblading is a great option for almost anyone looking for a hyper-realistic brow. It is perfect for those looking to fill out over plucked or sparse brows or anyone who has Alopecia or hair loss following chemotherapy. Other options such as hair stoke brows/powder brow may be better if you are extremely oily or have a medical condition that would not suit microblading. We will advise you on which option would be best for you. Please note, we are unable to treat you if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have auto immune conditions. Please get in touch for a consultation if you have any questions.