What you should know before receiving permanent make up.

To be a good candidate for microblading, clients should be in good overall health with healthy skin, be of legal age (usually 18), and avoid certain medications or treatments before the procedure. Specifically, those with autoimmune diseases, bleeding disorders, or certain skin conditions in or around the eyes should consult with a professional. Additionally, clients should avoid Botox, chemical peels, and lasers in the area for a certain period before microblading. 

General Guidelines for Microblading Clients:

• Good Overall Health:

  Microblading is generally recommended for individuals in good health and with healthy skin. 

• Legal Age:

  Most states require clients to be at least 18 years old to undergo the procedure. 

• Avoidance of Certain Medications and Treatments:

  • Botox: Clients should avoid Botox for a period before microblading, typically 3 weeks. 

  • Chemical Peels and Lasers: Avoid chemical peels and lasers for a period, usually 60 days. 

  • Retinol/Anti-aging Creams: Avoid retinol or anti-aging creams for a period, usually 2 weeks. 

• No Recent Accutane Use:

  Clients who have used Accutane within the past year should consult with a professional before proceeding. 

• No Pregnancy or Nursing:

  Microblading is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. 

• No Active Autoimmune Diseases:

  Individuals with active or untreated autoimmune diseases should not get microblading. 

• No Active Chemotherapy:

  Microblading is not recommended during active chemotherapy. 

• No Visible Redness or Rosacea:

  Clients with visible redness or Rosacea should consult with a professional. 

• No Transmittable Blood Diseases:

  Individuals with transmittable blood diseases like HIV or Hepatitis should not get microblading. 

• No Keloid Scarring:

  Those prone to keloid scarring should avoid microblading. 

• No Active Skin Cancer:

  Individuals with active skin cancer in the area to be microbladed should not get microblading. 

• No Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation:

  Clients who easily trigger post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation should avoid microblading. 

Ideal Candidates for Microblading:

• Those with over-plucked or sparse eyebrows.

• Clients who want to reduce the need for daily makeup.

• Individuals with unsymmetrical eyebrows. 

Important Note: A thorough consultation with a qualified microblading artist is crucial to determine if a client is a good candidate and to discuss any potential contraindications or risks