I don’t know about you, but one of the things I don’t want to do in the morning is fill in my brows. It takes way too long, I’m usually half-asleep so they end up crooked, and I just don’t really want to mess with it. I’m excited to be sharing my experience of getting my eyebrows micro-bladed – something I’ve been wanting to do for several years, previously having some reservations about it. But first let me tell you a little bit about what microblading actually is.

What even is microblading?

Microblading is a semi-permanent method (so not exactly the same as a tattoo) in which a small tool scratches pigment on your skin in short strokes that look like hair. Basically, it’s a technique to fill your brows fairly permanently so you can say, “Yes, I woke up like this!”

Artists who do microblading have to study it for over a year and complete an apprenticeship – much like a tattoo artist – so it is quite an art form.

 

Why did I choose Ritual Brows by Jillian?

I met Jillian at a Chicago beauty fair and was instantly drawn to her cute pink booth because she was offering microblading with vegan and cruelty-free products. Since microblading does involve penetrating one’s skin with dye, and you know that I’m all about the safer beauty products, I wanted an option that I would feel comfortable with putting on my skin – particularly since it’s so close to my eyes!

She’s also just a really cool person that I instantly felt at ease with. She was kind and made me feel comfortable throughout the whole microblading process. Fun fact: she went to college for plant biology and then decided to work in a tattoo shop part time. Later, this became her full-time job and she became interested in microblading. Now she runs her business Ritual Brows, and she does everything for her business herself!

The second reason I was drawn to Jillian is that her work focuses on helping people to have natural-looking brows. I don’t know about you, but I’ve seen a few people who have gotten microblading and their eyebrows look like they have been permanently tattooed on with dark ink. Yikes! Take a look at her portfolio, and you’ll see that her work enhances peoples brows more than anything. Here’s an example of the work she did for another client:

Maintenance

Since microblading is semi-permanent, it will eventually fade, unlike a tattoo. Microblading does not go as deep in your skin with the pigment, so it will need to be touched up from time to time. Jillian has her clients come in 6-12 weeks after the initial appointment for a touch-up, and then once per year after that. If you don’t go once a year, your microblading will eventually fade out. Also, if you wax or thread your brows, you will need to continue to do that. Microblading does not stop your hair from growing. I got a wax two weeks before getting my microblading done and will continue to keep it several weeks apart from any touch-ups.

The Investment

This is one of the most common questions I’ve gotten since sharing my experience on my insta-stories. Microblading can cost anywhere from $300-$1500. In LA, microblading generally costs $1000-$1500! It’s really big there, and I’m guessing it will soon get bigger in Chicago, as well as the rest of the country. Jillian charges $350 for the initial session, $150 for the touchup, and then $200 for the once-a-year touch-up. If you bundle the first two sessions, you can save $50, paying only $450. Plus, use my code ‘BLISSFUL50’ to save $50! And yes, you can do the bundle PLUS my coupon for a total savings of $100! Book directly on her site.

So tell me, what do you think of microblading? Would you try it?

 

*I did receive complimentary microblading by Ritual Brows, however all opinions are my own.