Microblading, Microshading & Fusion Brows - The Iconbrows PMU Process

See the steps we take to create your perfect brows when you choose microblading, microshading (Ombre | Powder) or fusion brows pmu.

Step 01: The Consultation

Ideal Candidate

Who is Not A Good Candidate?

• You cannot have had any kind of Botox or fillers done 3 to 4 weeks before the eyebrow microblading, microshading or fusion brows procedure.
• You cannot have had any form of Microneedling (or any similar procedure that works by opening up the skin) two weeks before and two weeks after.
• No chemical peels 60 days before or 60 days after procedure (Brows will peel quicker due to chemicals traveling under the skin).
• No Retinols or Retin-A or other anti-aging/acne creams, or serums containing acids as these will fade brows prematurely.
• If you are pregnant or nursing.
• If you are under the age of 18.
• If you have or experience skin irritation (sunburn, rash, eczema, shingles, active acne or psoriasis near the treated area) often.
• You cannot have used Accutane in the past 12 months.
• If you have diabetes.
• If you have epilepsy.
• If you have any heart or cardiac-related issues or use a pacemaker.
• If you are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation.
• If you are prone to keloid scarring.
• If you had an organ transplant, please consult your doctor first.
• If you have any viral infections or diseases.
• If you have any type of transmittable blood disease, HIV or Hepatitis.

Step 02: Eyebrow Mapping

Measure

We use various tools and apps and our expert eyes to measure out the perfect shape for your eyebrows using mathematical theorems and various other functions to determine the best possible brows for your unique face, style and wishes.

Map

Once we have measured out the perfect shape to your liking, we start to design and map out the brows to give you an idea on how they will look. Note: This is just to give you a representative idea of shape and positioning as the pencil is solid and has a deeper color, while the finished result will be much more detailed.

Color

We mix various pigments to achieve the best color and shade that matches your natural brows, skin tone and personal wishes. This is an important step to ensure you have eyebrows that compliments your natural skin tone.

Step 03: We Start The Treatment

Microblading

Microshading

True HDi Fusion Brows

Step 04: Cleanup & Aftercare

Aftercare Instructions

• Do Not Touch! You must not touch your new brows or the surrounding area around your new microbladed, shaded brows for at least 24 to 48 hours after your appointment. They need to heal, let them heal in peace.
• Use A Gentle Cleanser! After 24 hours of your microblading or microshading appointment, you can keep your brow area clean by using a gentle FRAGRANCE-FREE cleanser and water, gently cleaning with your hands. Do not use a washcloth or sponge! Clean the brows by moving your fingers and hands gently in the direction of the natural hair growth of your eyebrows.
• Air Dry Those Brows After Washing! It is best to air dry or gently dab the eyebrows with a clean towel to remove water and other moisture.
• Apply Aftercare Serum! Use the aftercare serum given to you by our brow experts with freshly washed hands or a Q-tip. DO NOT apply Vaseline, petroleum, A & D ointments or Bepanthen to the area during its healing as your risk of infection is very high.
• No Picking or Rubbing! We know it will itch, and scab. That is a normal part of the healing process for your brows, but if you pick, rub or scratch the treated area you may cause scarring and pigment loss leading to much more work and potentially more touch ups to get the desired final result. Let the healing process naturally make it fall off, it is completely normal and will be corrected in the following perfecting touch up appointment.
• Avoid Sun Exposure! The sun is going to be your enemy for the 3 (Three) weeks after your appointment. Avoid it at all cost, direct sunlight on your eyebrows will cause the pigment to fade much faster and irritate your brows. Avoid direct sunlight, tanning beds, pools (chlorine will irritate your brows and may cause an infection afterwards), sauna, steam rooms, hot showers and hot baths for 3 weeks after your eyebrow microblading or shading procedure.
• Avoid Intense Activity! Relax those marathon runs, gym squats and deadlifts that cause sweat to run down your face. Limit physical effort, gym and any other intense activity that causes you excessive sweating for at least 7 to 14 days.
• Avoid Sleeping On Your Face! Sleep is important, but you cannot sleep on your face for at least the first 10 days after your eyebrow microblading or shading service. Become like Dracula for two nights and sleep on your back to ensure the oils, dust and other bacteria on your pillow do not seep into your brows and affect its natural healing process.
• No Makeup, Botox Or Facials! Do not use any makeup, Botox or skincare products for at least 2 weeks after your eyebrow microblading, microshading, fusion brows appointment. Do not get any facials, chemical treatments or microdermabrasion treatments for at least 4 weeks. These may impact your eyebrows natural healing processes and affect your healed results.
• Avoid Retin-A! If you use Retin-A, try to avoid using it close to the brow area.
• Wear Sunblock When Going Out! After around 14 to 21 days when the brow area has healed properly, please consider using sunblock when going out in places under direct sunlight to stop the color from fading. (SPF 30 or 50)

Step 05: Healing Process

Day 01-02

The first two days are crucial to your healing process. As we have added incisions and injections into the skin, you are susceptible to possible infections and scarring if you do not properly take care of your eyebrows. Your eyebrows may look slightly more dramatic than you are used to, they will also be tender and slightly swollen, you may even experience some spotting. If you are not used to filling in your eyebrows, you may find them much darker and bigger than you want, but do not panic, your eyebrows are just starting their healing process and the darker pigment and shape will settle down over the next week.

• In the first 24 to 48 hours, do not take vitamins that can thin your blood. Avoid alcohol and some tablets such as aspirin and Tylenol.
• Use healing balms once in the morning and once at night in the next 5 to 7 days, but be cautious not to apply too much of it.

Day 02-05

After the first two days the pain and swelling will begin to subside. You may start noticing some scabbing and your brows may begin to itch. It is VERY important that you do not scratch or pick your eyebrows. We have created incisions and injections on your skin, so your body will naturally begin to repair them, that is what is causing the scabbing and itching. It is completely normal and all part of the natural healing process.

• Make sure your hands are clean when gently cleaning your eyebrows.
• Gently clean your brows with a clean cotton swab damped with purified or sterilized water 2 to 4 times a day.
• Be as gentle as you can be, do not try to minimize your eyebrow scabbing and itching by unnecessarily washing or rubbing your eyebrows. Gently dab and air dry if you can.

Day 05-10

At this stage of your eyebrow healing process, scabs may begin to flake and naturally fall off. If you force the scabbing off by picking or peeling them off, you may peel off the pigment and lines we added as well. Just continue to gently clean the area and let the scabs fall off by themselves. This stage is the hardest for the healing process, but it is necessary to allow your brows to heal as they should by themselves. If you have more oily skin, your natural skin oils will push pigment out and you will require more work during your touch-up. Your eyebrows may look lighter than you want, but again do not panic, they will come back once the healing process has been completed.

• Carry on with your normal after-care routine. Be as gentle as you can be and try to avoid direct sunlight on your eyebrows as much as possible.

Day 10-14

Once your eyebrows stop peeling, you can stop using any ointments and creams that are advised. After day 14, you can start going back to your normal routine, wear makeup and continue your skincare and exercise routines. Your eyebrows will still likely look a bit too light than you want, but they will get darker and more natural once they get closer to the end of the healing process.

• As your skin continues to heal, you will see more and more definition come to your eyebrows and gradually over the final two weeks, you will see everything fall into place.

Day 29-35

Week 4 to 6 is when your eyebrows have finally finished their healing process. With the healing stage completed, your eyebrows will feel more soft and natural but there may be some patches and color needed to be fixed, which is why we have the Perfecting Touch Up as the necessary 2nd part of the treatment.

• At the perfecting touch up, you also have the opportunity to request any changes you want from seeing your eyebrows go through various shades and shapes over the healing process. Maybe you come to realize that you liked how the brows looked when they were bigger, or perhaps you liked them more darker than you first requested. Those are changes we can make during the Perfecting Touch Up session.

Step 06: Perfecting Touch Up

Aftercare

You should follow the same aftercare instructions as after your initial first part of the treatment. Avoid water and excessive exercise for the first two days, be gentle and allow your brows to heal.

Healing

Thankfully the healing of the after-care is much easier and faster. Normally your eyebrows will heal and repair at a much faster rate and retain the changes we make much better. You may experience some scabbing, but usually your healing process will only take 7 to 10 days. You will see the results much faster and experience much less redness, itchiness and irritation.

Step 07: Enjoy Your New Brows