Having perfectly symmetrical eyebrows are all the rage now, and people are on a constant lookout for the best products and cosmetic procedures to get their brows “on fleek”. Our eyebrows can take hours to look perfect, and you’ll even have to do it all over again the next day. But did you know that there are multiple options now that can offer a semi-permanent fix?
Here’s everything you need to know about microblading.
What is microblading?
Microblading is a semi-permanent tattoo technique that involves implanting pigment into your skin’s superficial layers to resemble eyebrow hair with the use of fine-point needles. Unlike tattoos that last a lifetime, micro bladed brows are semi-permanent but can last for at least a year.
Most beauticians would advise their clients before the procedure on what the best shape and pigment colour is according to their face shape and skin tone, in order to get the best-looking results. However, clients may also communicate their preferences to their beautician, where they will align their expertise accordingly. Clients may opt for a beautifully bold brow or a natural, light finish. Apart from conducting the procedure on your eyebrows, microblading can also be done
What are some of its benefits?
Your brows will look perfect at all times
Just as the saying goes, “your eyebrows are sisters; not twins”. When filling in your brows, there’s still a tendency for both brows to look slightly different from one another, and not exactly the same. When it comes to microblading, the goal is to create the illusion of perfectly symmetrical brows. With that, you no longer have to worry about uneven eyebrows.
It saves you a lot of time
While some people may have already mastered the art of getting your eyebrows done in the morning in a short amount of time, others aren’t so lucky. With microbladed eyebrows, you are essentially saving yourself so much time in the morning or before you head out of your home. Since the pigment can last up to a year or for several years, you won’t even have to draw your eyebrows anymore!
It will not smudge or fade
When engaging in certain sports, especially more vigorous activities that will cause you to sweat, there’s always the danger of your makeup completely disappearing at the end of the day. Since the microblading pigments are implanted into the first three layers of the skin, it would be virtually impossible for the pigment to be wiped off with just one swipe. Without having to add makeup, clients can enjoy any physical activity without the hassle of losing the look of their brows.
It gives people with skin diseases natural-looking brows
Long-term skin diseases such as alopecia, contact dermatitis, and several nutrient deficiencies will cause a significant loss of eyebrow hair in an individual. In the same way that some cancer patients choose to wear wigs, semi-permanent eyebrows can also give these clients a sense of normalcy and dignity in the midst of their hair loss.
How does it differ from other semi-permanent procedures?
Microblading is often thought of as interchangeable with eyebrow tattooing. While there are similarities, both procedures are rather different.
Pigment
In eyebrow tattooing, tattoo ink is used during the treatment while microblading uses a specialised pigment. Ink differs greatly from these pigments as tattoo ink generally fades and develops blue-green tint over time, just like regular tattoos. This can cause one’s eyebrows to look oddly-coloured and resemblant of market-drawn eyebrows. With microblading, the pigment is specifically designed to fade into lighter colour overtime that retains its natural appearance.
Permanency
Just like regular tattoos, eyebrow tattoos are permanent. Once the tattoo has been drawn, it will be on your skin for life and there would be no alternative way to alter its appearance. On the other hand, microblading is a semi-permanent treatment, which means that it is meant to fade over a period of time. Once the pigment has faded, simple touch-ups can be done for clients who wish to maintain the look of their eyebrows.
Outcome
Because of the microblading pigments are applied onto the skin, it gives off a more natural outcome than eyebrow tattoos. The technique uses fine, tiny needles to create individual hair-like strokes, which are identical to the growth pattern of natural eyebrow hair. On the contrary, eyebrow tattoos look more “stamped-on” and are more bold than subtle.
Are there any risks involved?
One of the most common questions that people ask before booking a microblading appointment is if there is any pain involved in the procedure. There is definitely a certain level of pain involved since it is a procedure that involves needles at the end of the day. However, the pain level is still dependent on one’s pain tolerance and is described as more of a sensation than pain. For those who may not be comfortable with the discomfort, you may request for numbing cream from your beauticians.
When it comes to hygiene, you can be assured that the process is sanitary and safe. Only sterile and disposable needles are used to ensure that it is not contaminated with any bacteria. Technicians should also work with disposable gloves and must be wearing an apron and a hair cap at all times. Before booking your appointment, it helps to read up on reviews of your salon to make sure that you are placing your eyebrows in good hands. The last thing you want is to walk away with an infection due to unsanitary reasons.
Microblading Salon |
Browtisan |
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Speciality |
Browtisan is Singapore’s first premium clinical standard brow salon, specializing in eyebrow embroidery techniques and eyelash extensions and other aesthetic facial grooming services. With over 20 years of experience, Chief Creative Officer – Coco Qi leads a team of skilled artisans renowned for their high standards of service and intricate works. Highly acclaimed for its eyebrow embroidery and eyelash extensions, Browtisan also offers a suite of the finest beauty treatments, including lip embroidery and facials. |
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Website |
https://www.browtisan.com/ |
| Address |
402 Orchard Road #03-14/15/17, Delfi Orchard |
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Telephone |
6871 4858 |
| Operating Hours |
Monday – Friday: 11:00am – 8:00pm |
Microblading Salon |
Highbrow |
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Speciality |
Founded in 2012, Highbrow is a relatively new player in the eyebrow game, but it’s since expanded to three outlets across the island. Its signature treatment is the Brow Enliven (from $798), a painless eyebrow embroidery service that sculpts perfect brows to frame the face. This service injects ink only into the epidermis of the skin, making sure that you won’t be left with discoloured and unsightly brows in a couple of years. |
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Website |
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| Address |
Various locations nationwide including The Star Vista and Capitol Piazza |
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Telephone |
Varies depending on the location |
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Operating Hours |
10:30am – 9:00pm daily |
Microblading Salon |
Jo Artysan |
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Speciality |
This intimate, by-appointment-only salon conveniently located along Orchard Road is where eyebrow artist Jo and her small team of artisans consult, draw and embroider your dream brows The small space caters to, at maximum, two clients at a time so you’re guaranteed a private and personalised experience. Services: |
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Website |
https://www.joartysan.com/ |
| Address |
220 Orchard Rd, #01-03, Singapore 238852 |
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Contact |
(65) 8889 2880 Email : [email protected] |
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Operating Hours |
Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00am – 8:00pm Sunday: 11:00am – 4:00pm Closed on Mondays |
Microblading Salon |
Isabella Aesthetics |
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Speciality |
The dexterous artists at Isabella Aesthetics will start off by discussing your eyebrow preferences and style before immaculately blending the colour while keeping your facial morphology into consideration. Once the arched shape is finalized, a topical cream is applied to your eyebrow area to prevent discomfort. The microblading procedure is then adhered to artistically draw the eyebrows that you’ve always desired. The fine strokes add realism and the vacant spots are carefully filled by adding hued shade to the skin, resulting in an impeccable, characteristic look. |
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Website |
https://isabellaaesthetics.com.sg/ |
| Address |
63 Jurong West Central 3, #B1-43 (Jurong Point) & 6 Scotts Road #B1-24 (Scotts Square) |
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Telephone |
6815 1172 (Jurong Point) / 6694 8880 (Scotts Square) |
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Operating Hours |
Monday – Friday: 9:30am – 9:00pm |
Microblading Salon |
Allure Beauty Saloon |
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Speciality |
Established in April 2002, Allure Beauty Saloon is a complete one-stop-shop for all your beauty needs. Whether you are looking at achieving a crystal clear radiant look; firm and toned body contours and/ or cosmetics procedures to enhance your overall look, Allure Beauty Saloon has it all. Their services include eyebrow embroidery, eyelash extensions, lip enhancements and eyeliner embroidery. |
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Various locations nationwide including Beauty World Centre & City Square Mall |
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Telephone |
Varies depending on the location |
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Operating Hours |
Varies depending on the location |
Microblading Salon |
Brow Meister |
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Speciality |
Ever since K-Beauty became popular in Singapore, Min Kim has been seeing people around her going for Korean eyebrow embroidery but with failed results. This spurred Min to open her own home-based salon, Brow Meister, specialising in Korean eyebrow embroidery. Having been trained and certified in Korea, Min wants to showcase what real Korean embroidery is to Singaporeans. |
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Website |
https://www.instagram.com/brow_meister |
| Address |
Bleu @ East Coast, 562 Upper East Coast Road |
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Telephone |
9021 2357
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Operating Hours |
By appointment only |
Microblading Salon |
Erabelle |
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Speciality |
Hands up if you fear unshapely eyebrows. Put to rest those jitters by heading to Erabelle – its relaxing Japanese-inspired decor, and cred with the local influencer crowd will soothe even the antsiest of us. Head to any one of its four themed outlets where beauty addicts can knock themselves out with the huge variety of facials, as well as eyeliner and lip colour embroidery. |
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Various outlets nationwide including Eastpoint Mall & Seletar Mall |
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Telephone |
Varies depending on the location |
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Operating Hours |
11:00am – 9:30pm daily |
Microblading Salon |
Brow Haus |
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Speciality |
With 13 outlets in Singapore and stores in London, New York, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Manila, Browhaus is one of the more well-known homegrown brow and lash salons. Pop in for an all-in-one Browgraphy (from $41), which includes brow shaping and tweaking your brow colour to suit your new hairdo. Or go all out and get semi-permanent, natural-looking arches constructed with fine strokes using 100% vegetable dye. |
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Website |
https://www.browhaus.com/ |
| Address |
Various locations nationwide including |
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Telephone |
6337 8747 |
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Operating Hours |
Varies depending on the location including Paragon, Raffles City, and Funan |
Microblading Salon |
Eagle Beauty |
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Speciality |
Set up by veterans of the industry with more than a decade of experience in the beauty scene, Eagle Beauty knows its stuff. The founders themselves conduct eyebrow embroidery sessions alongside their team of stylists. The salon also offers other grooming services at its five outlets across the island – think eyeliner embroidery, lip colour embroidery, facial treatments, slimming treatments, massage therapy, the whole shebang. |
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| Address |
People’s Park Complex, #02-37B (Head Branch) |
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Telephone |
6272 7226 |
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Operating Hours |
11:00am – 8:30pm daily |
Microblading Salon |
The Beaute Canopy |
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Speciality |
The Beaute Canopy is a home-based beauty salon that specialises in semi-permanent makeup services, using only premium products and disposable tools from Germany. It is one of the best-recommended beauty salons to get your microblading or eyebrow embroidery done. What we love most about The Beaute Canopy is that the eyebrow artist does her utmost best in delivering customer satisfaction just so you can get your perfect brows that look natural, soft and fluttery. |
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Website |
https://www.facebook.com/cherylbeautecanopy/ |
| Address |
266D Punggol Way |
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Telephone |
8233 0166
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Operating Hours |
By appointment only |
Microblading Salon |
The Private Room |
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Speciality |
Wake up to fuller lashes – and ditch the mascara – when you get yours done at Private Room, where lash extensions start from $108, and touch-ups from $30. The beauty salon imports its synthetic lashes from Korea and achieving the doe-eyed look’s only an hour-long session (or less) away. If you’re looking for yet bolder peepers, try the Japanese or Miracle Eyelash perm. |
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Website |
https://www.privateroom.com.sg/ |
| Address |
10 Anson Road, #03-14 (International Plaza) & 16 Raffles Quay, B1-37 (Hong Leong Building) |
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Telephone |
6223 3546 (International Plaza) / 6223 3088 (Hong Leong Building) |
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Operating Hours |
Monday – Friday: 11:00am – 8:30pm |
Microblading Salon |
Mirage Aesthetic |
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Speciality |
Conceptualised by industry players with more than 10 years in the industry, Mirage Aesthetic is the first botanically-inspired aesthetic centre where quality and customer orientated service comes first. Mirage Aesthetic aims to be the best spa in Singapore and has built a reputation of excellence, winning multiple awards in recognition for our service and treatment provided. |
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Website |
https://www.mirageaesthetic.com/ |
| Address | Various locations nationwide including West Gate, Tanglin Mall & Scotts Square |
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Telephone |
Varies depending on the location |
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Operating Hours |
Monday – Friday: 11.30am – 8.30pm Saturday – Sunday: 10.00am – 7.00pm |
Microblading Salon |
The Prestige Eyebrow |
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Speciality |
Helmed by Celebrity Eyebrow Professor Irene Teo, The Prestige Eyebrow & Lash Specialist has been featured in many magazines, newspapers and on Mediacorp Channels and Channel U. The Prestige Eyebrow & Lash Specialist is the first eyebrow and lash bar in Singapore to focus on men’s eyebrows and eyelashes from services such as eyebrow embroidery for men, eyelash extensions for men, eyelash perm for men as well as face and eyebrow threading. If you would like your eyebrows to be personally done by Celebrity Eyebrow Professor Irene Teo and Eyebrow Director Jocelyn Wang, their charges are slightly higher. |
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Website |
https://prestigeeyebrow.com/ |
| Address | 9 Temasek Boulevard, #02-488 Suntec City Tower 2 |
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Telephone |
6822 3395 |
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Operating Hours |
Monday – Sunday: 10:30am – 8:30pm |
Microblading Salon |
Bernice Brow Artistry |
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Speciality |
Helmed by expert brow artist, Bernice, who has over 14 years of experience, her goal is to help create beautiful brows for perfect facial symmetry. Prior to launching her own salon, Bernice was already a notable brow artist at major brow salons, where she cemented her status as one of the best brow artists in Singapore. Plus, Bernice counts celebrities and makeup artists as regulars so you know you’re getting the absolute best in the game. |
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Website |
http://berniceb.sg/ |
| Address | 402 Orchard Road #04-04 Delfi Orchard |
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Telephone |
9819 2188 |
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Operating Hours |
Tuesday – Friday: 11:00am – 7:00pm Saturday – Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm Closed on Mondays |
Microblading Salon |
Bellus de Charme |
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Speciality |
Save time doing your brows in the morning by getting eyebrow microblading done at Bellus de Charme. If your lashes are naturally long, get them permed so you can bid goodbye to your eyelash curler for at least three months. Bellus de Charme is also your one-stop shop for other beauty needs. Its range of services include manicures and pedicures, hand and feet treatments, makeovers, and hair removal procedures such as waxing and IPL, |
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Website |
http://bellusdecharme.charmegroup.com.sg/ |
| Address | 14 Scotts Road, Far East Plaza, #04-105 |
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Telephone |
6733 6958 |
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Operating Hours |
Monday – Friday: 11:30am – 8:30pm |
Microblading Salon |
Jlashes |
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Speciality |
Jlashes is a brow and lash salon co-founded by a husband and wife pair Johnson and Jenny. Lashes are its main draw and the salon is popular among those looking for over-the-top lash extensions and eyebrow microblading. At the moment, Jenny takes all the eyebrow embroidery appointments and utilises both microblading and micro shading to achieve a natural-looking brow. The outlet takes a maximum of four people at a time but the second outlet at Tanjong Pagar will accommodate up to 12 people. |
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Website |
https://jlashes.sg/ |
| Address | Various outlets nationwide including The Cathay & 83B Tanjong Pagar Road |
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Telephone |
9385 5981 |
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Operating Hours |
10:30am – 10:00pm daily |
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