Well, it’s not the first time someone has tried to DIY microblade their own eyebrows. In fact, at-home microblading has become the most dangerous trend in beauty. “Having the right pressure with the microblading tool is crucial,” he said. “It needs to penetrate the skin only enough so that pigment reaches the upper portion of the dermal layer and no deeper — deep enough so that pigment stays but not too deep that scarring occurs. If the tool cuts to the hypodermal layer, then long-term scarring can occur. There is also risk of infection. “At one point in the video she notices a burning sensation when applying pigment on the microbladed strokes — she cut too deep and that is her skin crying for help. The eyebrow reveal showed what looked to be open wounds.” “Besides the risk of looking bad, there is the potential to cause permanent scarring and pigment migration if you are not trained in the proper techniques to implant pigment into the skin,” Wolosky said. “Doing this in your home instead of a licensed establishment that meets lawful guidelines in hygiene puts you at risk of an infection. Disfiguring your face is not worth the money you will save by doing this yourself.” “Microblading is hard and takes a lot of time to master, it is ignorant and arrogant to assume that just because you can order the supplies means you are qualified or capable of tattooing yourself.” Microblading done safely by a professional isn’t cheap, but the cost is crucial if you don’t want botched results. So don’t even think about this one. To learn more about professional microblading, please visit the websites of Evertrue Microblading Salon and Bethany Wolosky.
