Hello girls! Today I’ll be taking you through my journey of microblading for redheads. I’m sure many of you are following so many different girls and makeup artists on Instagram and YouTube, and there you might have noticed a rising trend in the semi-permanent makeup scene: microblading for redheads, blondes, and brunettes!

How Does Microblading Work for Redheads?

Basically, if you don’t know what is microblading – it’s a realistic tattoo for your eyebrows, and it is getting all the buzz and all the makeup artists are picking up on it! Depending on how you want your eyebrows to look, they create natural-looking hair strokes, filling techniques, and shading by directly applying pigment to the skin using a hand tool that looks like a makeup tool.

Truth be told, microblading will fade after a while – it is semi-permanent, and girls often think it is permanent because it is a tattoo and the procedure is somewhat similar, but the lines are much softer and feathery and the pigment does not penetrate deep enough to last forever. 

Some girls say it can be painful to get microblading for redheads, especially since studies suggest redheads are less tolerant to pain, and this is true to some extent. When I had my redhead eyebrows microbladed, it felt like pinching or plucking even, I’m not going to lie, but nothing more than that. But don’t worry, ladies! During the procedure the makeup artist will put numbing cream to make the treatment more comfortable.

I have to also say this, my dear redheads, if you want a darker and warmer eyebrow color, you might need to do frequent touch-ups just because of how they fade compared to lighter shades. Think of maybe giving a brown with hints of red a shot. Those can look super cute and adorable too and will definitely last longer! Make sure you talk about that with your makeup artist!

Should A Redhead Microblade?

My advice would be to do your homework, ladies! Research, research, research! Your brows really shape your face and can make your beautiful eyes stand out. Decide on a microblading studio based on referrals, suggestions, Google reviews, social media posts – if they have a good portfolio or not, and the overall reputation of the makeup artist.

After doing some research and asking for recommendations online, I’ve made a list of different studios and artists, and I finally decided to call Shiraz, an artist with experience with microblading redhead eyebrows. Shiraz and I talked over the phone, and she was very friendly and kind; she was really patient and answered all the questions I had in a professional way, which in the end made me book an appointment.

That’s when Shiraz from Microblading-NYC and I discussed shape, proportion, and color for my redhead microblading. She gave me a couple of good suggestions and insights, and told me how Helen Mirren got more confident after having her eyebrows microbladed. It was super important to find and choose the right pigment for the microblading, especially for redheads like me. 

I wanted to have fuller eyebrows every day so I don’t have to fill them in every morning I wake up. I was initially thinking of getting a darker shade to match my hair color, but Shiraz seeing how nervous I was suggested trying out a lighter color. That way I could always go darker if needed, so that was super helpful – and a tip I want to share with you girls! 

At first, I was nervous because maybe I wouldn’t be happy with the result – even though she mapped out and showed me the shape before she started microblading. In retrospect, she did a fantastic job and delivered the perfect shape and thickness I wanted! I have never felt more happy about the way my brows look, and after getting my redhead eyebrows microbladed, I started recommending it to all of my girlfriends.

So, after getting the procedure done, it took around ten days for my eyebrows to heal and during that time they flaked a little bit. Nothing noticeable though! I had to keep my eyebrows dry – no sweating, exercise, and strenuous daily activities but I was so excited to do this and seeing the end result was stunning! 

I still get emotional when I remember how much confidence I was missing. I was self-conscious about my thin eyebrows, and I didn’t like their shape – they were uneven, and I couldn’t get them to look the way I wanted them for years because I’m not that good with makeup. In the end, that’s what made me take action and do something about it – and here I am! Super, super happy, I feel much more playful and confident now that my redhead eyebrows are microbladed. 

Microblading For Blondes – All You Need To Know

Good morning, ladies! I’m super excited to talk about something different today – and that is microblading for blondes. So, if you are like me, you are probably wondering if it’s possible to wake up every morning and see your wonderful eyebrows intact, perfectly shaped, and symmetrical without having to constantly apply makeup and spend lots of dollars on different products. 

And the answer is: Oh, yes! 

I met up with a friend of mine back from college, whom I really missed, and she had the most perfect natural-looking redhead eyebrows. We grabbed takeaway coffee and walked, catching up, chit-chatting, and at one point, she mentioned she had her eyebrows microbladed. Until then, I thought I was bound to have to do my eyebrows every single day, but then when she explained what microblading is and how the procedure works, I was really curious! 

Wouldn’t you be? 

So, unlike my friend, I’m a natural blonde, and that comes with the fact that I have to wear makeup to make my thin translucent blonde eyebrows really really pop. And it’s been a problem for me because I could never really fill them to turn out perfect, you know? On several occasions, when I had professional makeup, I was OBSESSED with the way my eyebrows looked.

Microblading for blondes was something I’m totally unfamiliar with, and – I don’t know, it felt exciting! I have been so indecisive about maybe doing it, and after some time, I texted her asking…

Can Blondes Get Microblading?

“Yes, silly!” – she replied.

Microblading is all the buzz now in the semi-permanent makeup world, and it’s becoming more and more trendy in NYC! Microblading for blondes like myself is a great way to just save time and money, while still having the beautiful natural eyebrow look. 

I’m pretty happy with the shape of my eyebrows, but some girls would appreciate a more or less concave appearance. And this is where the right makeup artist makes all the difference!

My friend forwarded “Microblading NYC” and Shiraz’s contact, and I was so nervous before calling to schedule an appointment. After all, it is semi-permanent makeup on my face! Shiraz was friendly and professional, and she explained the whole procedure. Microblading for blondes is the same procedure as for redheads, and it somewhat resembles tattooing! 

Shiraz uses a similar handheld tool that implants pigment in the desired color to shape the perfect eyebrows. And just like prior to getting a tattoo, before the appointment, I received a list of instructions to follow – no alcohol, Aspirin, that sort of thing. When the call was over, I was so happy! I did it! I will finally get microblading for blondes procedure. 

How Does Microblading For Blondes Procedure Look Like?

Thursday, 4 PM. I arrived at Microblading NYC to the most friendly welcome. The saloon and work area are super clean, plus Shiraz and I immediately clicked! She took a good look at my brows and the shade of my hair, and we chatted about which color would be perfect to microblade a blonde like me. We agreed on the ideal brow shape for my face, and she didn’t waste any time and got to work. 

Let’s see how this goes!

Shiraz drew lines and reference points to make sure everything was nice and even and just at the right angle. I really appreciated how detail-oriented she is. Once everything was perfectly aligned, the magic of blonde microblading started! Don’t worry, ladies – I expected the procedure to sting a bit, but it felt like some sort of uncomfortable pinprick sensation. Definitely not enjoyable; and with the numbing cream it’s not that scary at all! We talked about how most girls have problems with eyebrow thinning, and how microblading helped them gain confidence and made them feel beautiful and less anxious about their appearance. 

Even after doing the first round of brush strokes, my brows looked AMAZING and I was so excited to see the end result! The procedure took some time, maybe two – two and a half hours, and the finished product is: OMG! The subtle sun-kissed shade of my microbladed blonde eyebrows was picture-perfect, just like I wanted! Shiraz nailed it and I love them! 

The color of my eyebrows was darker, but it faded as they healed. And speaking of healing, she explained to me that over the next week I shouldn’t go to the gym or sweat in any other way or get them wet. They will also be flaky and scabby during the process, but other than that – I’ll be good to go! 

Microblading for blondes can definitely help any girl with making their eyebrows noticeable. If they are super light or thinning, or if you just don’t like the shape – microblading can help! 

If you are in the Brooklyn, or NYC area, I highly highly recommend going to Shiraz to get your eyebrows microbladed. I can’t thank my friend enough for introducing me to her. I owe her a coffee! 🙂