Do(n’t) It Yourself: Why You Shouldn’t Try Microblading at Home

With all the beauty influencers talking about how they've managed to microblade their own eyebrows, it's understandable that you want to try your hand at it yourself.

After all, what could possible go wrong, right?

Well, a lot of things, actually. While there are tons of beauty gurus posting tutorials on YouTube about how 'easy' microblading at home is, reality is different from what is shown in these videos.

Here's why it's best to go to a professional instead of investing in a DIY kit:

A Professional Has Experience

Let's state the obvious: a professional has experience. This is what they have been specially trained for. They have dealt with hundreds of clients and tackled all kinds of situations. They have took on numerous challenges and solved difficult problems during complex procedures.

Furthermore, they have perfected their techniques through trials and error. There's more room for novice artists to make mistakes than a professional who know what they're doing.

Furthermore, a professional knows how to hold the needle and how much pressure should be applied. The pigments need to be injected at 0.08mm to 0.15mm. If the pressure is too high or too low, then the pigment will be ruined. You'll end up with a botched procedure and really dark eyebrows.

A professional has a steady hand because they've been practising for years.

You Can Get an Infection

A professional has been taught theories on the sanitisation process before the procedure, what to do during the process, and the aftercare that follows. If not done properly, a DIY microblading session can result in blisters and skin infections.

Furthermore, you need to use very specific tools for microblading so not everyone can get access to the tools, as you need to be a certified professional.

Trained artists know how to identify skin-related problems and know how to avoid them. Furthermore, you need to know how to work with different types of people and skins.

You'll End Up With Unnatural-Looking Results

Another important thing to remember is that professionals use organic pigments, which aren't easy to purchase. Usually, DIY kits have chemical-laden pigments, which can make your eyebrows look too orange or red.

You can also end up with asymmetrical eyebrows. Therefore, it's better to go to a professional and invest in eyebrow microblading once than to pay hundreds of dollar to fix a blotched job.

While these are a few general tips, an expert can best guide you through the process. This is where Emma Baglee comes in.

Her team of artists consists of licensed and certified PMU specialists. She offers various cosmetic treatments, including mciroblading, permanent makeup, and scalp micropigmentation.

To book an appointment or talk to one of her customer support representatives, feel free to contact her. You can also visit her website for more information.