SERVICES
Microblading
Wake up with perfect brows: swim, sweat, or shine.
Whether from overplucking or simply having naturally sparse brows, save yourself the hassle of drawing them on every morning with microblading! Intricately hand-drawn, our artists in Edmonton and Kelowna create stunning brows that stay on - unlike makeup.
Flawless, natural-looking brows.
Discover the beauty of perfectly shaped and defined eyebrows at External Affairs. Our skilled technicians specialize in enhancing your facial features through meticulous artistry, using state-of-the-art techniques to create the perfect brow for every individual!
BEFORE + AFTER
The natural-looking, hassle-free brow solution.
Microblading is a semi-permanent tattoo procedure that embeds pigment under your skin with a hand-held tool. Equipped with multiple small blades, our permanent makeup artist deposits the chosen pigment into the skin.
The benefit behind the superfine blades is the realistic hair strokes our artists can achieve, seamlessly blending the pigment strokes and your actual hairs.
By creating small cuts in the first seven layers of your skin, microblading achieves a semi-permanent effect that lasts from one to three years.
What to Expect
Microblading always begins with a consultation! Our brow expert starts by measuring your face (using our trusty Phi callipers) and draws on your brows so you can see what the result will look like. An allergy test will also be completed to ensure your body is receptive to the pigment.
On treatment day, you’ll comfortably rest on one of our beds, while our specialist applies numbing cream before mapping your brows to ensure the shape and design is to your liking. Then, we’ll begin microblading, mimicking your brow hairs with hair-like strokes. While the numbing cream manages discomfort, you may feel pressure and a scratching sensation throughout the procedure.
Of course, results depend on individual care, UV ray exposure, and your face’s oil production. After the first treatment, your eyebrows will be 50% darker than the finished product (which will take 1-2 weeks). Don’t worry though, looking dark in the beginning is an important part of the process!
“I would just love to say that I have had a upmost amazing experience with External Affairs. The front staff are so happy and make you feel so welcoming. I get my eyebrows threaded / waxed there by Daisy but this time I got the semi permanent makeup done on my eyebrows and WOW AMAZING, I absolutely love them. She is so down to earth and made my experience wonderful. 100% I recommend External Affairs and especially Daisy.”
Microblading FAQs
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Microblading is available at all of our locations in Edmonton, St. Albert and Kelowna!
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You cannot undergo microblading if you are pregnant, exclusively breastfeeding, diabetic, epileptic or sick (viral infection, disease, cold, or flu.)
Also, if you suffer from keloids or hypertrophic scarring, are undergoing chemotherapy, have a pacemaker or a heart condition, have undergone an organ transplant, suffer from psoriasis or other skin irritations around your eyebrows, have used Accutane in the last year, or are taking any medication or treatments that compromise your immune system or healing.
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The actual procedure takes about two hours and is followed by a touch-up that takes about an hour. Touch-ups typically occur 5-10 weeks after your initial treatment.
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Microblading techniques and pigments are semi-permanent, lasting up to three years. Some fading will occur after the first year, so we recommend annual touch-ups. Your microbladed brows will fade quicker if you’re iron deficient, not using sunscreen on your face, exfoliating your brows, spending a lot of time in salt water, and if you’re a smoker.
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Our specialists create a custom pigment blend based on your preferences, features, and skin tone. But, we do try to match it to your natural brow colour for the best result.
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We take every precaution to minimize pain and discomfort during the procedure, but by its nature, microblading can be uncomfortable. Pain tolerance and response to numbing vary – some people find it painful while others don’t experience any discomfort.
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We will provide you with aftercare instructions at your appointment – following them carefully will give you the best results. Remember not to touch or pick at your brows as they heal and scab and to keep your hair off them.
You’ll want to avoid sweating, makeup, and sunscreen for a minimum of ten days afterward and refrain from cosmetic treatments like botox, peels, and microdermabrasion for a month after.
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In the week following your treatment, your brows will scab and become dark and defined (more than your desired aesthetic) – this is normal and not how they will look after healing is complete. Overall, healing takes about six weeks.