Microblading vs Nano Brows vs Nanoblading
Everybody has heard of microblading, I’m sure. But what is microblading? What is nano brows, nanoblading—what are all these types of brows? Let’s talk about microblading first.
Microblading is the oldest technique that uses a blade of microneedles to cut through the skin to deposit pigment. It cuts through the epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin) and right on top of the dermis. The dermis is the layer that has blood vessels, collagen, and elastin fibers. Because of the constant blood flow and the presence of connective tissues, there’s natural movement in this layer, which can cause the pigment to migrate over time. Additionally, the healing process can stretch the skin, which, combined with the length of the cuts, might lead to the lines healing smudged. However, if the artist is experienced and uses good technique, these issues can be minimized. Microblading is most suitable for normal to dry skin, but it is not ideal for oily or mature skin.
Nano brows are the newest technique that uses a single-needle tattoo machine. Like a body tattoo machine, the single needle deposits pigment into the skin dot by dot. This method allows the artist to have full control of how dark or light and how thin or thick the strokes are. We can also slow down the speed of the machine to create a feathering-out effect towards the edges of the brows to make them look more realistic. Notice how actual brow hairs are darker towards the middle and lighter towards the edges? Nano brows are truly a form of art! We’re able to create unique patterns for each individual client. This technique is suitable for all skin types and is less invasive than microblading. Since it only deposits pigment on the epidermis, it’s less painful and smudges less than microblading. However, because the epidermis is constantly shedding and creating new skin cells, nano brows will fade. That’s why we always recommend touch-ups!
So what’s nanoblading? Nanoblading is done using a blade of nano needles. I personally don’t see much of a difference between microblading and nanoblading—maybe it’s just a needle size difference? Should I go more into depth? Let me know in the comments!
