Microblading vs. Brow Lamination

Let’s look at Microblading and Brow Lamination to dissect the differences between the two eyebrow services. 

What is Microblading? 

Microblading is a permanent makeup treatment for eyebrows done by depositing pigments between eyebrow hairs in thin strokes. At Lucia Lash/Brow Philadelphia we use a special microblading tool made up of 10 to 16 fine blades of different thicknesses which are dipped into a liquid pigment solution and dragged through the epidermis. We will use the tool to make the brow arches, fuller, thicker, and symmetrical. The tool is made up of 10-to-16 fine blades and dipped into liquid pigment solutions. 

Microblading Benefits 

Anyone can benefit from microblading. However, those who suffer from conditions that cause hair loss such as alopecia, will benefit greatly from this treatment because the end result will give them fuller and realistic looking eyebrows. The additional benefits of choosing microblading are as follows: 

• Realistic and full eyebrows  
• Lasts up to 18 months 
• Reduce the amount of time it takes to get ready in the morning  
• Brows will not smudge or smear 

What is Brow Lamination? 

Brow lamination is “a perm” for your brows as it gives them a set uniform shape for an extended period. A two-step eyebrow perming treatment that involves correcting the brow shape by setting the hairs in place using a chemical solution. Laminated brows take your unruly or thinning brow hair and smoothen it out while also lifting the hair in a more vertical direction. 

At Lucia Lash/Brow we use Thio-free products which causes a lot less damage. Traditionally, the most used ingredient in perming is thioglycolic acid (often referred to as Thio). Thio is a salt and is the reducing agent responsible for breaking the disulfide bonds in your hair. Our Thio free formula restructures internal bonds without damaging the hair cuticle. Keratin is also an ingredient that is included in our perming solution. This makes the hair more damage resistant, keeps it strong and has a retention for up to 6 weeks. At Lucia Lash/Brow we provide a detailed consultation before every brow lamination application, explaining the entire process. 

Benefits of Brow Lamination

Eyebrow lamination is best for those who want to make their eyebrows appear fuller within a short time period. . The added benefits of choosing a brow lamination are as follows:  

• Very natural end result 
• Fuller and “fluffier” looking brows 
• Needle-free, non-invasive procedure 
• Lasts from 6-8 weeks 

 
Brow Lamination vs Microblading 

Microblading is a more permanent and eyebrow procedure that will last for about 1-2 years. Brow lamination is more of a temporary and quick (6-8 weeks) perming treatment that is a more affordable solution to achieve the brow look you’re going for.