Eyebrow tattooing involves inserting needles vertically into the skin, causing significant pain. Since only a limited number of needles can be used per session, the coloring process takes longer. In contrast, embroidery technique inserts needles at a 45-degree angle, resulting in less discomfort. This method allows for multiple needle insertions per session, significantly reducing the required time.
Most women have a morning makeup routine, with eyebrows being a key area to enhance. Poorly drawn brows can negatively impact one's appearance, and redoing them inevitably wastes time. There is actually a way to achieve beautifully shaped brows permanently: microblading and embroidery. However, there are distinct differences between these two techniques. Let's explore what sets them apart.
Method
Microblading involves inserting needles vertically into the skin, causing more discomfort. Since fewer needles are used per pass, the coloring process takes longer. Embroidery, however, uses needles inserted at a 45-degree angle, resulting in less pain. Additionally, embroidery employs a higher number of needles per pass, significantly reducing the time required.
Tools
Microblading uses a "single needle" or "triple needle" combined with an electric tool to deposit pigment into the skin one hair at a time. Embroidery employs 12 or 16 needles arranged at a 45-degree angle to lift and deposit a larger amount of pigment into the skin in a single pass, like embroidery. This technique is entirely manual and requires no electrical assistance.
Materials
Microblading typically uses liquid-based pigments with weaker viscosity. Embroidery employs paste-based pigments with stronger viscosity, allowing pigment to penetrate more easily into the subcutaneous layer with the needle, thus facilitating better color retention.
Effectiveness
Microblading causes minimal trauma and avoids mixing with the skin's natural yellow pigment, preventing color fading. Conversely, tattooing risks penetrating too deeply. If pigment is inadvertently introduced into deeper layers and mixes with the skin's yellow pigment, it can turn greenish or bluish, making correction difficult.