Microblading Basel: fine hair-stroke drawing for your brows

Yes, that is the so-called ghosting phase. After the flaking around day six to ten, the pigment lies under a new, still milky layer of skin and looks pale or patchy. From the third to fourth week the colour comes back; after six to eight weeks it can be properly assessed. That is exactly when the touch-up takes place.

For seven to ten days, no sport involving sweating, no sauna, no swimming and no direct sun. Sweat and water draw fresh pigment out of the skin, and UV light makes it fade. Plan your holidays so that no bathing and no intense sun fall within the first ten to 14 days. After that, protect your brows permanently with a high-factor sunscreen, otherwise the result fades faster.

On average it lasts twelve to 18 months, for oily skin rather nine to twelve months. Sun, exfoliation, oil-based cosmetics and a fast metabolism shorten its longevity. Over time the colour can shift slightly; very dark pigments can turn bluish and red-based browns can turn reddish. A top-up balances this out, which is why we choose the colour from the start to suit your skin undertone.

In Switzerland, a waiting period of four months applies to blood donation after tattoos and permanent make-up, and this includes microblading. The reason: possible infections should be reliably detectable during this time. If you donate blood regularly, plan your donation before your microblading appointment or at least four months afterwards.

Only once the skin has fully healed. For the first two weeks, no colour or lotion goes on the brows. After that, you can have your own hairs tinted again, which complements the hair-stroke design well. A Brow Lifting is also possible once the skin has healed, as lifting lotions could otherwise disturb the result.

We advise you against Microblading if you have a skin condition such as eczema or atopic dermatitis, during pregnancy and breastfeeding, with a blood clotting disorder, with diabetes and poor wound healing, or if you tend to scar easily. We do not treat anyone under 16; from 16, you do not need your parents' consent. We discuss whether any of this applies to you in a free consultation.

As with any cosmetic treatment, redness, swelling or light scabbing can occur after Microblading. In rare cases, the skin reacts allergically to the pigments. If you are prone to allergies or have ever reacted to dyes or cosmetics, let us know before your appointment. Together we will then decide whether the treatment is right for you.

You will usually feel a slight scratching during the treatment. If you wish, we numb the skin beforehand with a cream, which greatly reduces the sensation. How much you feel varies from person to person. If you are unsure, talk to us beforehand and we will go through the procedure together.