Quality & Standard: What Is Good Microblading?

By: Nancy Jun Liang

Microblading has become a trend in the recent decade all around the world. People have come to get their eyebrows on point and in better shape. One thing that made microblading so popular is the ability to make a person’s brows look natural, with hair-like strokes, as if they were born with it.

For me, choosing an Artist is like choosing a plastic surgeon. I mean at the end of the day, the work done is on your face. The more natural, the better the quality. Think about it, would you want a nose job that is obviously operated on or would you want one that looks like you were born with it? Microblading is the same. If the work is natural and you can’t tell that it has been worked on, that means the quality is at its highest. And to be honest, its the reason why microblading became so popular – naturalism. So I’ve always found that the “microbladed” look is unnatural. Below, I will point out the most important factors that contribute to producing ultimate naturalism.

When I first started microblading, it was very clear that my strokes were not up to my standards. People have told me they look very good, but I wasn’t satisfied.

What were they seeing that I wasn’t?

Was I too hard on myself?

For most, shape is the most important point of microblading. So when they see that the shape is to their liking, that’s all that matters.

I did a quick google search for bad microblading job, and this is what I found:

*This is not work by a Grand Arc Artist*

Why is that a bad job?

The shape looks ok. In an artist’s eyes, this is a bad job because:

Strokes are very very thick, which means its deep work. This is not microblading, it’s a permanent tattoo. Thick strokes = deep work.

The strokes do not follow any type of hair flow. Natural hair does not flow up without any curve at all. And it does not fall in straight lines.

The strokes are very long. Eyebrow hairs have short, medium and long hairs mixed together, nature does not create long strokes going through half the brow.

Those brows do not look natural. It’s somewhat of an exaggeration of what a bad job looks like, but it does bring the point across.

All the above points contribute to the trend of the “microbladed” look. Which makes it very obvious that work has been done.

Make sure the artist you choose has a portfolio. Please view their portfolio and make sure you like what you see before booking.

Portoflio

When looking for an Artist, as mentioned, it is important to view their portfolio to ensure that their work is to your standard and liking. There are a few things to look for in a portfolio. An honest and quality Artist has nothing to hide, they will offer you all the information for you to make an informed decision.

1.  They should have both before and after pictures of the work. Not one or the other, or else how would you know what was done if it looks very natural.

2. Their portfolio should include different angles and both, left and right brow. Not only one, or else how would you know if both brows are symmetrical?

3. Their pictures should be high resolution so that the strokes are clear to see. This will ensure there is nothing hidden from you and you are choosing an Artist of quality.

Example: