Microblading madness hits Polokwane
One of the latest beauty trends in the city is microblading and Review spoke to beauty therapist, Colleen van Heese, about this form of semi-permanent make-up.
POLOKWANE – “It is a difficult technique to master. It is not painful to receive but it is slightly uncomfortable, however. I use a tool to put a special ink under the first layer of the skin, drawing fine hair-like strokes.”
She explained that the process takes between three to four hours, with the measuring of the eyebrows normally taking the longest.
She explained people will opt to get microblading for a variety of reasons.
“Microblading helps when a person’s eyebrows are very sparse or thin. This technique also defines your face and can assist with self-confidence. For those who don’t want to apply makeup every day, microblading can be an option. Some cancer survivors also make use of this beauty technique.”
Colleen explained you have to go for touch-ups for up to three or four times about six or eight weeks after the first treatment.
“I advise people to consider technique over price when looking for someone to do microblading. Go to someone who really cares and have a passion for what they do.”
She began an international course on microblading in August and added the products she uses are of excellent quality.
“The standards are very high and I practice my technique on latex every night. Later on I might even start with removal and aesthetics. I love the science of the technique and product and I absolutely love it when a person walks away from a treatment, feeling better about themselves.
“We choose the colour according to your natural hair colour and shape the brow according to your bone structure. You have to have an eye for detail and not necessarily for beauty.”
Clients have to be older than 18 and after treatment they should preferably avoid swimming. For 24 hours before the treatment, you should not drink coffee or energy drinks and alcohol and if you are on antibiotics or medication that thins your blood, you cannot receive treatment. Pregnant women are also advised not to go for this treatment.
