Experts explain that the name "embroidery eyebrows" aptly describes the technique, which resembles embroidery. It uses tattooing methods to shape the eyebrows, injecting pigment approximately 0.2-0.3cm into the subcutaneous tissue. This causes the pigment to adhere to the skin, ensuring long-lasting color and achieving cosmetic results. Compared to traditional eyebrow tattooing, it differs significantly in method, tools, and effects.
First, in terms of tools: Eyebrow tattooing uses a "single needle" or "three needles" combined with electric tools to deposit pigment into the skin one needle stroke at a time, resembling the tattooing process. Eyebrow embroidery, however, employs 12 or 16 fine needles arranged at a 45-degree angle. It deposits a larger amount of pigment into the skin in a single pass, like embroidery, entirely by hand without electric assistance.Second, regarding pigments: Microblading typically uses liquid-based pigments with weaker viscosity. Embroidery employs paste-based pigments with stronger viscosity, allowing pigment to penetrate more easily with the needle into the subcutaneous layer, thus facilitating better color retention. Additionally, microblading involves inserting needles vertically at a 90-degree angle into the skin, causing noticeable discomfort. Furthermore, the number of pigment deposits per insertion is limited, resulting in a longer coloring process.Microblading, however, requires less time. The needle is inserted at a 45-degree angle, significantly reducing discomfort. The depth of the microblading needle is limited to approximately 0.2-0.3 cm beneath the skin, minimizing trauma. Moreover, since the pigment does not mix with the yellow pigment genes in the subcutaneous layer, color fading is unlikely.Conversely, traditional tattoo needles penetrate vertically, increasing the risk of accidental deep penetration. If pigment is inadvertently introduced into deeper layers and mixes with subcutaneous melanin, it can cause blue or green discoloration that is difficult to correct.Additionally, traditional eyebrow tattooing creates the entire brow through multiple single-point insertions, resulting in a stiff, unnatural appearance. Microblading, with its higher number of micro-strokes per session, achieves a smoother, more natural effect. Regarding permanence, traditional tattooing offers a permanent solution, while microblading typically lasts two to three years. For lasting results, traditional tattooing is recommended. For those seeking flexibility to change their look with trends, microblading is the better choice.
Experts recommend microblading for the following situations:
1. Unfavorable brow shape: such as arched brows, overly wide or straight brows;
2. Unsuccessful brow shapes from surgery or laser treatments;
3. Eyebrow loss due to illness or other causes;
4. Sparse or light-colored eyebrows;
5. Eyebrow defects or scars from trauma or surgery;
6. Sagging upper eyelid skin or desire to enhance eye shape;