- Introduction to Nanoblading
- Differences Between Nanoblading and Microblading
- Benefits of Nanoblading
- Ideal Candidates for Nanoblading
- The Nanoblading Procedure: Step-by-Step
- Aftercare Tips for Nanoblading
- Common Side Effects and How to Avoid Them
- Longevity and Maintenance of Nanoblading
- Cost of Nanoblading: What to Expect
- Frequently Asked Questions About Nanoblading
Nanoblading is one of the new-age semi-permanent eyebrow enhancement treatments, which is used to make hair-like, extremely detailed strokes for natural-looking brows. It enables a wide range of shapes, being a safe and efficient alternative to microblading. At Anna Kara’s Beauty Studio, you can book nanoblading made by professional and experienced artists.
Introduction to Nanoblading
Nanoblading (or nano brows) is intended to achieve perfectly shaped and thick eyebrows for a flattering look. It can be compared with microblading, but it offers even more delicate, precise, and sophisticated results. Thanks to the use of a digital machine, an artist can follow the agreed eyebrow map with high accuracy and create fine pixelated strokes at various speeds, placing pigment into the skin. A pen-style, motorized PMU machine includes a fine, flexible, single-prong needle that ensures the depth of rapid dots on any skin type. There are devices highly adjustable for various techniques and with various stroke lengths.
Differences Between Nanoblading and Microblading
Microblading suggests that an artist uses a manual tool with tiny blades to cut the skin and deposit pigment. It is efficient, but not lasting. While the technique involves minor traumas, healing times are long enough. It potentially can cause side effects, including rare pigment migration.
Nanoblading is an advanced technique that offers the same benefits and fewer risks. Here, nanoneedles are used instead of blades. They do not penetrate deeply into the skin, as no blading occurs. Strokes are pixeled, which enables stunning precision of strokes. Thanks to the peculiarities of the ink deposit, the pigment does not blur.
Both nanoblading eyebrows and microblading are available at Anna Kara’s studio. Microblading is for slightly lower budgets and can be preferred for normal skin to get seamless brows. For sensitive and oily skin and for greater precision and a softer finish, we recommend nanoblading.
Benefits of Nanoblading
Nanoblading strokes hardly fade or blur within their lifetime. The procedure is more comfortable compared with microblading and comes with the following advantages:
- natural result when brows look like they are real instead of being drawn;
- a short healing time, which is much better tolerated due to less flaking;
- no scabbing, redness, and inflammation;
- no skin changes after numerous sessions, as the skin integrity is not broken.
We’d add that this technique works well on all skin types, including oily and sensitive skin. Clients can return to their standard routine in a few days after the treatment.
Ideal Candidates for Nanoblading
If you prefer not to spend time on daily makeup and choose a natural look, you should consider nanoblading. The technique should be chosen if fuller, well-defined, natural-looking eyebrows are the target. Using an ultra-fine machine-guided needle, an artist can enhance thin, sparse brows on even oily and mature skin. It is an excellent option for every woman!
The Nanoblading Procedure: Step-by-Step
Nanoblading involves two sessions. The first appointment suggests the following steps:
- Consultation. An artist meets a client with questions about health conditions, potential allergy risks, and the history of brow treatments. If no contraindications are discovered, a client gets detailed guidelines for pre-treatment preparation.
- Design. The nano brows treatment starts with discussing the nuances of brow shape and color. An artist estimates the thickness and shade of natural eyebrows, listens to preferences, and offers recommendations. Finally, the design for the treatment is defined and approved. Following it, an artist outlines brow shapes to demonstrate the future result. This process is known as brow mapping.
- Preparation. Now, numbing cream is applied to the brow area to make the procedure comfortable.
- Treatment. An artist uses a nano needle to make carefully small, hair-like strokes penetrating into the skin and depositing pigment to achieve the expected colour. A treatment continues for about 3 hours in total. A tattooing process takes up to 90 minutes.
- Final touches. When nanoblading is done, an artist offers instructions for the healing process.
You’d better schedule the second perfection session together with an initial procedure. It is typically performed in about 8 weeks after the first treatment. For the first 4 weeks, nanobladed eyebrows heal and blend with natural brow hair. During this period, the color may be darker than expected. After nanoblading is completed, an artist suggests an individual post-procedure care protocol, which should be followed to ensure a long-lasting result.
Aftercare Tips for Nanoblading
Aftercare is essential. For the first few days, you should avoid wetting, touching, or scratching your treated brows to avoid pigment retention and infection. For at least a week, you should refuse makeup on the brow area, sun exposure, and activities that cause excessive sweating. Some flaking is still possible. To facilitate a healing process, a special moisturizing ointment can be applied if an artist recommends it.
Common Side Effects and How to Avoid Them
Nanoblading is a delicate treatment that almost does not cause side effects, provided that all the recommendations are followed. At least 24 hours before the procedure, you should avoid sunbathing, tanning, taking alcohol, caffeine, and blood thinners, including aspirin and Omega 3 supplements. You should not tweeze or wax your eyebrows a week before treatment, as well as intensively treat your facial skin at least 2 weeks before nanoblading. It is required to stop applying products with retinol a month before your appointment.
Longevity and Maintenance of Nanoblading
Nanoblading results typically last for up to 3 years, but not less than a year. To ensure a longer period, touch-ups are made approximately every year. The initial healing protocol is described above and should be strictly adhered to. Also, there is long-term upkeep that includes on-time touch-ups, sun protection, and a gentle skin care routine without harsh exfoliators and oil-based cleansers.
Cost of Nanoblading: What to Expect
As with any cosmetic procedure, you should be ready to pay the full price for nanoblading. Service rates depend on the city, location in the city, a salon’s pricing policy, and the expertise of an artist. In San Diego, the price range varies from $450 to $900 for the initial session. The first touch-up in 8 weeks cost about $200. An annual color refresh can be twice as expensive.
