After your microblading appointment, the skin will be a bit red but in general you will be fit to go out in public (and look amazing) immediately. You do, however, need to take it easy for about a week after the procedure.
Don't panic if you look in the mirror once they're done and think: “These are way too dark”. That's normal. The ink can fade between 30% and 70%, so much so that most reputable salons will have you go back for a second session about 4 to 6 weeks later. This is because after about 6 weeks another layer of skin will have grown over the microbladed area, causing it to lighten.
In fact, a lot of people end up wanting their brows even darker once they see how the ink has settled in their skin. Different skin types also take to the dye differently so this session is a chance to fix anything that didn't settle quite how it should have.
You will feel a bit of discomfort afterwards, almost like you've been sunburnt only on your brow area, and also potentially some itchiness. For at least 7 days after your microblading session it's important to take extra care of your new brows.
The salon should provide you with a soothing moisturising cream, which you need to apply throughout the day to prevent scabbing. Don't get the skin wet (that means face wipes instead of face wash, and no extreme sweating - your work out will just have to wait!) and don't use any eye makeup around the area (mascara is fine, but any powder or foundation applied near this delicate and vulnerable skin could lead to infection).
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