So you found out about the hot new service microblading, but not sure where to turn? There are so many 2-day certification courses that anyone just off the street can offer microblading with minimal training. Do your research and ask questions. There are a few key things to look for.
1. Are they certified and insured?
Proper certification means they have at least taken a course. Although that doesn't mean a whole lot these days, it is still a basic thing to look for. Sometimes people see how much money they can charge for a service like this and will start offering it without any prerequisites, just having watched a few videos on youtube. Also, any legitimate artist will carry insurance. If something goes really wrong like an infection from negligence, and they don't have insurance, you won't see a penny.
2. Have they been doing this service for a while?
Experience means ALOT. Microblading is an art and just like any other art, it needs to be perfected. This is why you can see a big difference in artist pricing. When someone is in high demand and really good at what they do, they can make a lot more then someone that recently became certified or still needs to perfect their skill. In general, if someone just took their course a week ago, you probably shouldn't pay them to work on you. Remember, although its not permanent - a lot of damage can be done including permanent scarring.
3. Have you reviewed their before and after photos on social media AND do they have some healed photos posted?
Microblading pictures can look amazing right after the service is completed but if the artist isn't implanting the pigment in the correct layer of skin, they will be faded out within a few weeks. Or worse, it can turn a semi-permanent service into a permanent one. Check out how their work is looking once its healed. Although almost everyone will need a touch up, you will want to see clean lines and not a big healed up blob.
4. Do they have disposable tools or are they properly sanitizing?
There are many wonderful disposable tool options such as Tina Davies Harmony Blades (what we use!). If they are not disposable, then make sure they are being properly sanitized. The wand itself needs to go through an autoclave while the needle tip will be thrown out and replaced with a brand new one.
5. Does their style match your style?
It's easy to find a few good pictures on someone's social media but if they are always doing a big fluffy brow, and you want to keep it minimal, they may not be a good match for you.
Not every artist will be good at every style. Microblading is similar to regular tattooing. Some artists specialize in certain styles. Although any good artist can do multiple styles and customize a look for you - it may be better to search for someone who's work you love and could see yourself wearing.
I hope this helped! Social media can be a wonderful tool to find an artist for you. Use hashtags such as #microblading(your city). Ex. #Microbladingorangecounty #microbladingtustinCA
Do your research! Almost 40% of clients these days need corrections. Just because someone offers this service, does not mean they are good at it.
