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Eyebrow Microblading / Nanoblading

Reconstructing and enhancing eyebrows with permanent makeup techniques to create the most natural and realistic looking brows.

Permanent or Semi-Permanent eyebrows also known as micro-pigmentation is a form of cosmetic tattooing to create long-lasting, smudge-proof brows. These techniques are ideal if you have over-plucked eyebrows, sparse brows or brows lacking in definition or symmetry.

Permanent Eyebrows are the perfect solution if you have suffered brow hair loss due to illness, chemotherapy/radiotherapy or suffer from alopecia or other medical conditions that resulted in eyebrow hair thinning or loss.

There are various techniques available in the form of permanent eyebrows and some will be more suited to you than others…

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Permanent makeup (micropigmentation) is a specialist treatment with many individual variables that affect the final result. As trained and experienced professionals, we will always use the best techniques, pigments, tools, and products to achieve the best possible outcome — however, it is extremely important that clients understand the following before agreeing to proceed.

How Long Does it Last?

Pigment retention varies greatly depending on skin type, lifestyle, and many other factors. Results typically last anywhere from 6 months to 3 years, but in some cases:

Pigment may fade significantly over time
Some pigment may never fully fade
Top-ups or correctional work may be needed

Therefore, while it is often called “semi-permanent makeup,” the treatment should always be approached as a long-term decision and results should never be assumed to fade out 100%.

1. Pigment Retention is Unpredictable

How pigment heals and holds in the skin varies significantly from person to person. Some of the factors that affect results include:

• Skin type and thickness
• Age and general skin condition
• Medical conditions or medications
• Hormonal changes
• Lifestyle factors (e.g. sun exposure, frequent exercise, sweating, smoking)
• Use of active skincare (e.g. retinol, AHAs, BHAs, exfoliants)
• Previous cosmetic tattooing or removal procedures

In some cases — particularly when the skin is delicate, scarred or overworked — pigment may not take well, or may heal darker than expected due to the way the skin absorbs pigment.

2. Previous Treatments & Skin Trauma

If you have had multiple permanent makeup treatments or removal sessions (saline, chemical or laser), your skin may be damaged, fragile, or hold scar tissue. This significantly affects pigment retention and may result in poor or inconsistent healed results. In some cases, the skin may not accept pigment at all, or may respond unpredictably.

3. Skin Repair Before New Treatment

If your skin has been previously compromised, you may be required to undergo skin-repair treatments before we can safely begin micropigmentation. This is essential to give you the best chance of pigment holding well and healing evenly.

4. Removal is a Long-Term Process

If you are undergoing or considering removal of old pigment, this is not a quick fix. Full removal and healing can take several months to a couple of years depending on your skin and the amount of pigment present. These procedures can be slow, emotionally draining, and require commitment and patience. Please be aware that results from removal can vary, and may not fully return your skin to a “blank canvas.”

5. Pigments: Past vs. Present

Pigments used years ago were designed to be long-lasting and saturated — but often led to colour changes, migration, blurred strokes, or pigment buildup after repeated top-ups. Today, we prefer using mineral-based, softer pigments that are safer for the skin and fade more naturally over time, which helps reduce the need for removal or correction in future. These may not last as long, but they are better for maintaining long-term skin health and natural results.

6. Managing Expectations

Micropigmentation is not an exact science, and we cannot guarantee healed results or that they will meet your personal expectations. Each client’s skin is unique, and some results may require multiple sessions, adjustments, or may fade or change over time.

If you are not open to these possibilities, or are expecting guaranteed, perfect, long-lasting results — this treatment may not be suitable for you.

7. Our Commitment to Your Skin

Our goal is to create beautiful, natural enhancements while preserving the long-term health and integrity of your skin. We believe in results that fade gracefully over time, allowing you to refresh your look without damage or buildup. Every recommendation we make — whether that’s waiting, removing old work, or delaying treatment — is made with your best long-term outcome in mind.

8. Techniques & Adaptations During Treatment

At Hailey Dallas Brows, we offer a variety of advanced micropigmentation techniques that are carefully chosen and adapted to suit your individual skin type. We assess your skin before and during the procedure and may modify our approach if your skin shows signs of being particularly fragile, thin, oily, sensitive, textured, or scarred.

Our aim is always to use the most suitable tools, methods, and pigment placements to achieve safe, natural-looking, and long-lasting results while protecting the skin’s health.

Despite this personalised approach, it’s important to understand that some skin types simply do not retain pigment well, or may heal in a way that is:

• Lighter than expected, resulting in a softer or more faded effect

• Darker than expected, particularly in fragile, overworked, or scarred areas

• Uneven in colour or retention, especially in oily or combination skin

These outcomes are not due to error or poor technique — they are a result of how your unique skin heals and reacts to pigment.

While we always do our best to make any necessary adjustments throughout the process, results are never guaranteed. A second session (or more) is often required, and in some cases, pigment may fade more quickly or unevenly than others.

Microblading

Microblading is a permanent makeup procedure that allows reconstructing the eyebrows fully, during this process, it is possible to achieve the most natural look or bolder finish if this is your preference. Eyebrow microblading is performed by manually scratching and depositing pigment under the epidermal layer of the skin using a handheld tool and a nano blade consisting of several tiny needles. Tiny incisions are made in the skin to create natural-looking strokes that imitate and blend in with the natural brow hairs. A small level of discomfort during the procedure will be present as minor breakage of the skin is taking place; however, the ‘Hailey Dallas One Pass Technique” dramatically reduces the procedure time with less trauma to the skin, more precise work and improved healed results.

Microblading is the perfect solution to correct your current eyebrow shape, add volume to brows or fill in sparse areas. It is also suitable if you have no eyebrow hairs, as we will create a new, beautiful, natural-looking brow. The aim is to create a brow that nobody would be able to tell that has undergone permanent treatment.

This treatment is ideal if you have suffered from illness or, due to chemo/radiotherapy, lost brow hairs or alopecia or other medical condition resulting in eyebrow hair thinning or loss.

With the ‘One-Pass‘ microblading technique, we create microblade hair stroke flow that follows the direction of natural eyebrow hairs naturally blending in and creating a natural finish. The aim is to create a brow that nobody would be able to tell that has undergone semi-permanent treatment.

Unlike permanent makeup brow treatment, the microblading technique involves drawing individual, crisp hair strokes that are more natural looking.

Microblading can be carried out on most skin types but the long-term results will vary. Certain skin types can affect how long microblading will last and how it looks on the skin once healed. On a normal/balanced skin type microblading should last on average between 18-24 months with crisp strokes. On oily or dry skin it may last 6-18 months and the strokes may blur slightly or appear slightly more greyish in colour. On Mature skin, the microblading may last a few years.

Microblading

Manual Shading – included with your Microblading

Shading is essential when the natural brow hair is sparse to blend hair strokes into the natural hair and to create depth and fullness to the brow, particularly at the spine.

We also use shading to balance the brows; for example, if one brow is higher than the other or denser, we can colour the areas on one or both brows to create a more natural and symmetrical appearance.

If you are looking for a bolder powdered brow, manual shading is not the best option. Machine powder shading would be the more suitable technique to achieve this look.

Powder Brows

Powder Brows is an eyebrow shading technique used with a permanent makeup device similar to a tattoo gun. This technique creates a soft pixelated look.

Powder Brows are also known as ombre brows. The ombre effect means that the inner part of the brow is lighter and gradually gets darker further out towards the tail. This results in a three-dimensional look.

In terms of pain, powder brows are less painful than microblading as it’s not as harsh on the skin.

If you prefer a more filled-in style, then this is the right procedure for you.

If you already have brow hair but would like them fuller and if you wear makeup every day, then powder brows are best for you.

Powder Brow is suitable for all skin types. However, if your skin is oily, it will fade more quickly. It is also a great technique for correcting, covering up or freshening up old, faded and discoloured pigment in the eyebrows.

Combination Brows

Combination brows, also known as Combo/Combi or Hybrid brows, are a mix of permanent techniques: Microblading and Powder Brows.

Fine microbladed hair strokes are strategically placed around the outline of the brow to give the brow a natural look, whilst powder shading is used to blend the hair strokes with the natural hair to create balance, symmetry, and fullness.

The technique offers the best of both ‘powdered’ and ‘hair strokes’ effects combined together to achieve a beautifully natural yet defined brow.

Combination brows are also suitable for all skin types. This technique is best for those who have sparse or very little eyebrow hair. The combination of the two techniques help to create the most realistic, blended eyebrow. This technique is good for correcting, covering up or freshening up old, faded and discoloured pigment in the eyebrows.

nano brows

Machine Stroke Brows, otherwise known as Nano Brows are a form of brow tattooing that implements a handheld tattoo machine and one very fine needle to semi-permanently lay pigment under the skin, creating the look of actual eyebrow hairs.

Microblading and Nano Brows are very similar and can sometimes be mixed up. The main differences:

Nano brows is done with a machine and microblading is manually created. The machine features an extremely fine needle, which vibrates and pierces the skin, depositing pigments in tiny dots that add up to strokes. The needle is flexible and thin, so it causes very little trauma to the skin

There is less scabbing with Nano Brows

Nano Brows is less painful, it may feel tingly or stingy

In terms of what treatment is best for you, clients with normal/balanced or mature skin would benefit most from this treatment. If you’re looking for a natural brow, this treatment or microblading is good as it creates hair strokes to match the pattern in which your own hair grows in, allowing the most realistic-looking brow possible.

Frequently asked questions

What is Eyebrow Microblading?

Eyebrow microblading is the art of creating fuller thicker eyebrows through the use of manual tattooing techniques. The process involves the application of detailed, fine lines on the eyebrow area that effectively mimic the natural colour and fine hairs that form the eyebrow. First, a fine scalpel or blade is used to make fine, microstroking incisions on the skin in a shape and form that has been predetermined by the microblading specialist and the client

Who can benefit from microblading?

Microblading is the perfect solution if you want to correct your current eyebrow shape, add volume to brows or fill in sparse areas. It is also suitable if you have no eyebrow hairs, as we will create a new, beautiful, natural looking brow.

Is this treatment a single procedure?

After the initial procedure, one retouch procedure is required to refresh the strokes make them look more defined, that will prevent pigment from fading too fast. It is usually performed after 4-8 weeks after the first treatment.

How long the treatments takes?

In average first treatment is done in about 1.5 hrs. Following top up, procedures take a half hour to 1hr

How long the colour lasts?

Microblading effect can last between 6 months to 3 years but on average lasts between 12-18months. The pigment is attached to skin cells of the skin layer, and in theory, should last as long as the skin regeneration cycle. However, various factors influence colour durability, for example, skin type, lifestyle, exposure to the sun, facial treatments that regenerate skin etc.

how do i take care of my eyebrows after treatment?

We will provide you with verbal and written aftercare instructions, specifically chosen for your skin type. It can affect your lifestyle for the next 7 days if you are extensively exercising, as activities that can cause sweat, have to be avoided as well as public swimming pools, dusty environments and extreme exposure to the sun etc. Makeup on your brows is not allowed for 14 days after treatment. You can also view our Pre & After Care section:

How will you decide on the shape?

We use a unique tool to design the shape. We fully draw the shape outline before commencing microblading treatment. The shape will complement your existing eyebrow shape and is created to contour the natural shape of the eye but with a more polished look. To ensure ultimate symmetry we use a mobile application and take digital pictures.

can microblading be done on anyone?

Apart from age restriction ( 18 Years Old), microblading sometimes cannot be performed due to medical reasons:

Diabetes
Circulatory Disorders/Heart disorders
Haemophilia
Auto immune disease
Allergic Responses
Medical history of Keloid scarring
Under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Glaucoma
Taking blood thinning medicines (e.g., aspirin, warfarin)
Psoriasis
Eczema
Healing disorders
Uncontrolled high or low blood pressure
Skin medication such as roaccutane or steroids
Active skin cancer
Undergoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy
Epilepsy
Pacemaker or major heart problems
Botox in the past 4 weeks

This list is not exclusive and does not cover all medical conditions. During the consultation, we will discuss all medical conditions as well as the risks associated.

Please note that in some cases you may be required to obtain a medical consent from your doctor in order to proceed with the treatment.