Microblading vs. Powder Brows.

The Big Debate!

Powder Brows and Microblading are both categorized as Permanent Makeup. Microblading uses a small blade to make incisions into the skin to mimic the shape of individual hairs. Over time, making small incisions in the same spot could likely result in scarring. (A yearly touch-up will be required to maintain the hair stroke appearance, therefore cuts will be made over and over). Microblading should not be performed on mature or oily skin.

Powder Brows are performed by brushing pigment into the skin with a thin needle vibrating at high speed through a machine. This technique creates a powdered makeup-filled brow. It creates a shadow behind and around existing hair. Powder brows are suitable for all skin types and will not blur as time passes. A yearly touch-up will also be required. This procedure does not cause scarring and ink is placed more shallowly into the skin than microblading.

When learning about the long-term effects of Permanent Makeup, I chose to learn only machine work. This includes Powder Brows, Lip Blush, and Lash Line Enhancement. At Awaken Permanent Cosmetics, we make it a priority not to compromise the skin or create a problem that cannot be fixed.