Microblading in Houston
Microblading
Tired of filling in your brows every morning? Microblading in Houston at Dermaluxe Spa creates fuller-looking, defined eyebrows with hand drawn fine strokes designed to mimic natural brow hair, in a shape and color chosen to suit your features.
Award-Winning Brow Studio
Dermaluxe Spa has served Houston for over a decade and has been recognized in the Houston Chronicle’s Best of the Best awards for three consecutive years. We take our time with every brow design and offer honest guidance if another technique would be a better fit for you.
Our experience and attention to detail allow us to create personalized results designed around each client’s individual features and brow goals.
Microblading
Microblading is a form of cosmetic tattooing that creates the look of fuller, more defined eyebrows. It can be a good option for sparse or thinning brows caused by aging, overplucking, or hair loss. The appointment usually takes up to 2 hours.
Using a handheld tool fitted with ultra-fine needles, the artist dips the blade into pigment and creates fine, shallow cuts in the upper layers of the skin. These strokes mimic the look and direction of your natural brow hair.
Before the procedure begins, your brows are carefully mapped and an outline is created to design a shape that suits your features. A pigment shade is then selected to complement your skin tone and hair color. Once you and your artist approve the shape and color, we begin your microblading treatment.
Is Microblading Right for You?
01 Natural Looking Results
You want realistic, hand-drawn hair strokes created with the traditional manual technique.
02 LOW-MAINTENANCE BROWS
You want to spend less time filling in and shaping your brows without needing pencils or powders.
03 SKIN TYPE
Microblading tends to heal best on normal to dry skin. If your skin is oily or textured, nano brows or powder brows may suit you better.
FAQs
Is a consultation required for microblading?
Not everyone needs one. If you’re unsure which service is right for you, we offer complimentary consultations. An in-person consultation is required if you have existing permanent makeup or a medical condition that may affect your eligibility.
What should I know before my microblading appointment?
Please follow these guidelines before your appointment. If you have questions about any of them, contact us.
- Avoid plucking, waxing, or tweezing your brows in the week leading up to your appointment.
- Do not use dyes, bleaches, or semi-permanent gels that stain the skin in the brow area.
- Avoid aspirin, fish oil, niacin, vitamin E, and ibuprofen for 48 to 72 hours before, unless a doctor has prescribed them.
- Avoid alcohol and caffeine for at least 48 hours before your procedure, as they can increase sensitivity and bleeding.
- If you take blood-thinning medication, talk to your doctor first. Stopping it for at least 5 days may be required. Do not stop prescribed medication without your doctor’s approval.
- Stay well hydrated the day before.
- Schedule Botox, Dysport, or Xeomin at least 2 weeks before or after your brow tattoo.
- No chemical peels or laser treatments on the face for 6 weeks before your appointment.
- If you use prescription retinoids (like Retin-A), ask your prescriber about stopping them at least 2 weeks before.
- Avoid tanning and sun exposure on the brows for at least 2 weeks before and after treatment.
What should I do after my microblading appointment?
Healing varies with your skin. For the first 10 days, please avoid the following:
- Touching the area: keep your hands away to prevent introducing bacteria or causing infection.
- Picking or scratching: let scabbing or flaking shed on its own. Picking can cause pigment loss or scarring.
- Water exposure: keep the area dry. Avoid long showers, swimming, hot tubs, and steam rooms.
- Sweating: skip intense workouts and saunas, as sweat can disrupt healing.
- Makeup: do not apply makeup on or near the treated area until it’s fully healed.
- Skincare products: avoid lotions, exfoliants, retinoids, and acids on the area unless we’ve told you to use them.
- Sun exposure: protect the area from direct sunlight and skip tanning beds to prevent fading and irritation.
- Sleeping on your face: sleep on your back if you can, to avoid pressure and friction.
- Alcohol and caffeine: limit both, as they can thin your blood and may slow healing.
- Facial treatments: postpone facials, chemical peels, and laser treatments until your skin is fully healed.
Contact us right away if you notice increasing redness, swelling, warmth, pus, or fever. Always follow the personalized instructions you’re given at your appointment.
How long does microblading last?
Most microblading lasts one to three years, and often longer, depending on skin type, aftercare, and lifestyle. It fades gradually. Oily skin, heavy sweating, swimming, sun exposure, and exfoliants or acids near the brows make it fade faster.
Are touch-ups necessary?
Yes. The first session may not reach the intended color intensity, so a perfection session (touch-up), usually 6 to 8 weeks later, refines color, shape, and symmetry. Maintenance touch-ups are usually needed every 1 to 2 years, depending on skin type and lifestyle.
Can you correct previous microblading done elsewhere?
In many cases, yes, but not always. Whether we can improve it depends on:
- Number of past sessions
- Placement, such as poor shape
- Ink color: blue, green, and purple tones are harder to correct
- Saturation: very dark or dense pigment can limit options
Sometimes removal has to come first, especially with significant scar tissue, leftover pigment, or uneven skin tone such as hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation. An in-person consultation is required before we proceed. Learn about removal and correction here
Who should avoid microblading?
Some conditions can interfere with healing, pigment retention, or results. Please review this list and talk to us if any apply to you. A consultation is required to determine whether microblading is right for you.
- Skin conditions: active acne, rosacea, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, rashes, or any infection in the brow area. Your skin needs to be calm and healthy first.
- Recent Botox: wait at least two weeks after Botox near the brows.
- Retinoids: if you use Retin-A, tretinoin, or other retinoids, ask your prescriber about stopping them at least two weeks before. They increase skin sensitivity and can lead to poor pigment retention.
- Recent cosmetic procedures: chemical peels, laser resurfacing, and microneedling in the brow area need 6 weeks of healing first.
- Extremely oily skin or enlarged pores: these can affect how well pigment holds and heals. A consultation is recommended to discuss realistic expectations and alternatives, such as nano brows or powder brows.
- Eyebrow hair transplant: we can’t do additional permanent brow treatments after a brow hair transplant, as it may interfere with the transplanted follicles.
General health conditions that may affect eligibility, such as pregnancy and autoimmune disorders, are listed on our Permanent Makeup Page.
Not sure which brow style suits you?
Not sure whether microblading suits you? Answer a few quick questions and see which style matches your features, skin, and lifestyle.
Ready to get started? Book your appointment online anytime, or schedule a complimentary consultation if you’d like personalized guidance first.