High maintenance to stay low maintenance? This phrase has taken over the internet! Here at Parlon, we love getting beauty treatments to keep our daily routines low key. It’s perfect for those on-the-go!
Everyday, it takes minutes to do my brows. Neat eyebrows are my secret to highlighting all my best features. Wouldn’t it be great to have perfect brows without actually lifting a finger? Well, powder brows might be exactly what you need! Here’s everything you need to know about this treatment to keep your brows low maintenance.
Powder brows are a semi-permanent makeup technique that adds dimension and shape to your eyebrows. Think about the soft brows you get from makeup. You can easily achieve that with powder brows with zero effort.
A licensed technician uses a micro-needle to deposit mineral-based pigments into your skin. The product is picture perfect natural brows that can last for a year up to three years depending on your skin type, lifestyle, and aftercare.
Wait! So, it’s like microblading?
These two treatments are both semi-permanent cosmetic tattoos. The difference lies in technique and effect. Microblading achieves hair-like strokes by using a blade to apply a special ink. Powder brows deposit the pigments in dots. This technique creates a gradient effect by changing up the distance between dots. Powder brows are more superficial compared to microblading, making it perfect for oily and mature skin.
Both treatments create mini cuts into your skin, so expect a healing period with scarring before your perfect brows reveal themselves! Veer away from getting cosmetic tattoos if you are pregnant, taking acne or blood thinning medication for the past year, prone to keloids, undergoing chemotherapy, or have skin conditions. Best to consult your aesthetician and doctor before getting any of these.
A week before your appointment, take care of your skin. Avoid fillers, botox, and getting sunburned. All these will irritate your skin. Keep your brows calm and untouched. That means no plucking, threading, waxing, or any form of hair removal.
48 hours before your appointment, keep your inner body clean. Lay off caffeine—may it be coffee, tea, or soda—alcohol, and pain relief medications. These are blood thinners that can affect bleeding during the procedure.
During consultation, our licensed technicians will ask about your brow preferences. They’ll pick out the perfect shade of pigment for your complexion. Expect all makeup around your brows to be removed—yes, that includes your eye makeup. Clean skin will help the pigment adhere better. For those sensitive to pain, don’t worry! The area around your brows will be numbed to ensure comfort.
The brow professionals map out your perfect brow shape before applying the pigment in dots in layers. The entire process takes two to three hours. Your comfort comes first, so always communicate with the technicians.
Remember to trust the process. Swelling and redness is normal post-treatment. In the first week, your eyebrows will scab. Don’t pick at your skin! It will cause irritation and compromise the color.
Keep your brows clean. Wash your face with gentle soap and lukewarm water. Gently pat dry and avoid getting your brows wet. Soaking your brows in water will affect the healing process. Moisturize your brows with a thin layer of ointment provided by our technicians.
The color starts out dark. Give it a few weeks before it fades into your perfect shade. It’s recommended to get a touch up appointment after six months to add more depth and shape to your brows.
Good thing Skin House Beauty and Laser Clinic is offering P2,500 off for a discounted deal of two powder brow sessions. They have branches in BGC, Quezon City, and Pasig. This deal is exclusive on the Parlon app and is valid until the end of August 2024. Book now to get your brows but better!
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