Theoretical and Practical

Microblading Workshop
Personalized
Duration: 7hrs Academic

Instructor: Francia Rangel Alezones

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 Micropigmentation and Microblading Technician

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The
skin
The largest organ of the body as important as any other since it protects our internal
organs, undoubtedly a good armor that is constituted by an elastic and complex fibrous
membrane.

Schematic diagram of
the skin layer
A.- Epidermis Stratum corneum: dead cells without
nucleus
Stratum lucidum: rows of flattened cells, the nucleus is observed
with semitransparent lines.
Stratum granulosum: Flattened cells.
Stratum spinosum: Irregularly shaped cells.
Basal or germinative stratum: Consists of young cells of
cylindrical shape and in a
row.

Layer
s
B.-Dermis Papillary dermis: blood and lymphatic capillaries.
Reticular dermis: wider and deeper area.

C.- adipose tissue: it forms a kind of cushion between the skin

Hypodermis and the skin's
Muscles.

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Micropigmentation and tattooing:
Although they are similar, they have several differences: tattooing is permanent while
micropigmentation is not. Tattoos are performed deeper into the skin and are therefore much
more aggressive to our tissues. The needles of the machines used for tattooing reach a depth of
2mm below the skin. While in micropigmentation the needle used is designed for this purpose and
can penetrate about 0.2/0.5 millimeters, especially for the facial area or parts where the skin is
thinner and more delicate. Micropigmentation is deposited in the epidermis in the basal
germinative layer and tattooing at intradermal level for an indefinite duration.

Microblading. Microprofiling:
It has its origin in tebori, a traditional Japanese tattooing technique, which means "hand
tattooing" since the procedure is completely manual, using only needles and inks without the
intervention of any machine.
It is one of the techniques within the micropigmentation industry in the creation of eyebrows
hair by hair or shadow method of easy application, fast healing and much more natural look. These
blades are made with light pressure, causing a fine cut that is barely distinguishable from real hair.

How deep can I go?

The depth will depend on the person's skin type Thin or Thick. Example: Egg: super thin,
hypersensitive visible pores above the eyebrow, rosacea or dermatitis, orange: thick skin, may be
sensitive but not transparent.
Once you know your patient's skin type you will know the tolerance and automatically adjust
the pressure. Depth is critical, because if you go too shallow the color fades and if you go too deep
you can cause scarring and ashy color (light gray, like ash), for the color to last we need the color to
reach the sub dermal level, not beyond.

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Do you feel pain?
For some people it is annoying, while others say they have no discomfort because it is a
superficial treatment, fortunately the eyebrow area has little nerve ending, compared to the eyes
and lips. A soothing anesthetic cream should also be used to make the work go more smoothly and
the pain will be practically non-existent.

Duration of treatment:
The duration time varies from 1 year to 18 months, the fixation will depend on factors such as
type and care of the skin as well as compliance with post-treatment care.

Materials needed:

• Pen or manual pen, tebori: basic tool to perform the service, it can be designed in plastic or

steel.

• Needles: they are not the same as the ones we use in micropigmentation, these contain a

high number of barbs between 7 and 16 facilitating a combination of fine strokes (needles
with few barbs) and thick strokes (greater number of barbs), the needles must be
disposable and sterile, in this way we guarantee the client's safety.

• Pigments: they should be hypoallergenic which will minimize the possibility of allergic

reactions, creamy texture are the most recommended, brown tones should be used
according to the color of skin, eyes and hair, mix brown colors until the ideal color is
achieved, it is recommended to apply a dark tone because after the first few weeks the
tone will drop 40%.

• Disposable gloves, mask covers, gerdex cotton, wet wipes.

Pigments:
It is a coloring matter that is characterized by giving a specific tone, these have the property

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of being insoluble since they can be dispersed in common liquids such as water, they can be
dispersed, but not dissolved.

Classification: according to their chemical composition.

• Organic: their chemical composition contains carbon (C).

Advantages: gives more intense colors, provides intensity, luminosity and brightness.
Disadvantages: they have a higher incidence of allergic reactions, their particles are not
very stable, which causes the color to degrade rapidly, they have a higher risk of migration.
Its particles have different sizes.

• Inorganic: mainly composed of iron dioxide, these pigments have large particles, which is

an advantage since they avoid migrations, are fixed with greater strength and with the
passage of time the loss of color occurs uniformly and gradually, it is almost nonexistent
that these pigments cause allergies. On the disadvantage it could be said that their colors
are less intense and bright since they are formed from a matte base.
We also add that beige and white have their composition of titanium dioxide and zinc,
therefore, their elimination is almost null.

Main excipients:

• Water-based: the pigment is too liquid when working, water is absorbed quickly by the
body and saturation is not equal over the entire pigmented surface.

• Alcohol base: these pigments are not indicated for micropigmentation, but for tattooing, as
there is a risk of irritation because we are working on mucous membranes and there is a
greater risk of irritation.

• Oily or fatty base: many oily bases do not allow a total emulsion of the particles in this
excipient, so the final result is not totally homogeneous and does not present a good
penetration.

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 • Glycerin base: these penetrate very well into the skin if worked superficially, superimposing
layers and saturation, it is denser, the particles do not dissociate and do not evaporate on
contact with the medium, we will achieve very satisfactory results and the pigmentation is
homogeneous.

Pigments / Correctors

• Green: neutralizes pink, red eyebrows.

• Orange: neutralizes blue and gray eyebrows.

• Yellow: lightens mixtures (browns).

Indications:
• partial or total alopecia.

• correction of compact eyebrows hair by hair.

• corrections of overgrown eyebrows.

•
•
Comfort.
This method is ideal for those who want to improve the appearance of their eyebrows, for
women and men.

Contraindications
• cardiovascular conditions and heart problems.
• Pregnancy.
• Epilepsy.
• skin irritations: people who bleed easily are not candidates for Microblading, patients with
rosacea, should be asked if they are sensitive to fragranced products, their skin is so thin
and sensitive that they bleed when in contact with the needle that there is not enough
tissue to hold the pigment, and blood dilutes the pigment when working. The results are
very poor, due to lack of color retention, and require further treatment, you can choose to
work or not these skins.
• application of Botox 3 months before.

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 • chemotherapies immersed in the treatment (consult physician).
• Diabetes.
• thyroid (not recommended as the pigment could be easily degraded)

Eyebrow Visage:
Perform 3 elementary measurements and mark the resulting points with colored pencil:

1) Calculate the beginning of the eyebrow by resting a pencil on the wing of the nose
coinciding with the tear trough, this way you can mark the point of interception with the
eyebrow that will mark the beginning of the eyebrow.
2) Calculate the highest point of the eyebrow: to find them you must rest the pencil on the
nose flap and bring it up to the eyebrow making it coincide with the outer end of the pupil
(or between the pupil and the iris).
3) At the end of the eyebrow, place the pencil again on the wing of the nose and draw it
through the outer corner of the eye.

In general, the beginning of the eyebrow and the end of the eyebrow coincide if we draw a straight
line.

Application and fixation process:

First stage: There is an inflammation of the tissues as a response to the micro wound, caused by the

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penetration of needles in the area, in this phase there is a vasodilatation and traumatization, which
causes the migration of leukocytes and macrophages, to the area as an immunological response of
the organism, this indicates that in the middle of the session the organism will try to expel part of
the implanted pigment, the pigment particles will remain implanted in the layers of the epidermis,
producing superimposition of the pigment in the epidermis.This indicates that in the middle of the
session the organism will try to expel part of the implanted pigment, the pigment particles will
remain implanted in the layers of the epidermis, producing an overlapping of layers and saturation
of the pigment.

Second stage: after treatment, the healing process begins, leukocytes have been replaced by
lymphocytes, foreign body macro cells and plasma cells. Macrophages begin to try to engulf the
pigment particles to eliminate them and a micro-crust is formed (5 days) which implies that the
appearance of the color is 4 times darker than desired.

Third stage: normalization and stabilization of 8 to 10 days the micro-costra has disappeared, there
is a decrease in color, until cell renewal makes possible a new layer of colored cells (5 or 6) days,
macrophages drag the pigment particles from the basal layer to the dermis, to try to eliminate
them through the blood capillaries.In this stage, the macrophages drag the pigment particles from
the basal layer to the dermis in an attempt to eliminate them through the blood and lymphatic
capillaries.

Asepsis
Asepsis, disinfection and sterilization techniques are aimed at avoiding the transmission of
potentially pathogenic microorganisms. The correct application of these measures is essential to
prevent infections. The most important procedure for infection prevention and control is hand
washing before and after performing any procedure or handling any instrument that penetrates an
individual's skin or mucous membranes.

Hand washing:
• do not wear rings, bracelets or watches.
• Wear clean and filed nails.
• Do not wear nail polish.

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 • Have antibacterial gel available.
• Dry hands with paper towels.

Hygienic washing:
• With conventional soap, the transient contaminating bacterial flora is eliminated before
starting the preparation of the working material and at the end of the procedure after
removing the gloves.
• Washing with antiseptic eliminates the contaminating flora on the hands and reduces the
resident or colonizing flora.
• All the materials used must be disposable, needles, containers, mouth covers, gloves, etc.

Step by Step Microblading:

1. Remove make-up.
2. Clean the area to be treated.
3. Perform the respective eyebrow design.
4. Show the design to the patient.
5. Once conformed, place anesthesia in the area to be treated.
6. Place transparent paper and leave it on for 20 to 25 minutes.
7. Next, prepare the necessary materials to be used.
8. Remove the envoplas, remove the excess anesthetic, with some care so as not to lose the
previous design.
9. Begin to make the strokes (marking strategic points, so as not to lose the design).
10. Once the first eyebrow is finished, cover with envoplas and start with the remaining
eyebrow, once finished, cover with envoplas.
11. Clean the area and fill spaces.
12. Cover area with pigment, rub, and cover again with envoplas, leave for 10 minutes.
13. Remove pigment, clean the area well.
14. Show final result, once conformed place cream (after care).

Note: If the patient feels discomfort in the middle of the procedure, place anesthesia in the area for
5 minutes and continue.

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Result of Microblading
If the treatment is correctly applied, it will have a high level of realism and naturalness, unlike
micropigmentation, the pigment is implanted in the epidermis (superficial layer of the skin), this
allows the hairline to be sharper, thus achieving a more attractive eyebrow enhancement effect
that enhances your beauty and look.

Advantages:
• Natural and defined eyebrow, regardless of the type of eyebrow or amount of existing hair.
• Correction of the eyebrow depopulation effect, caused by various factors such as age, skin
lesions, diseases, chemotherapy.
• Avoid the need for daily eyebrow makeup.

Post-treatment care:
• After the first 10 days, protect the eyebrows from extreme aggressions that could cause the
scab to fall off, where the implanted pigment is located.
• Avoid intense sunlight on the area 15 days later.
• It is not recommended to expose the area in colored and salty water, since the skin is
vulnerable and we must also avoid contact with possible infectious agents.
• Avoid applying cosmetics to the area.
• Do not perform aggressive treatments in the area such as Botox, microdermabrasion, etc.
• Avoid going to saunas during the first 10 days after treatment, due to the high level of
sweating, as this would degrade the color.
• Apply ointment for 15 days, Bacitracin, alantamide, vandol, beducen, coconut oil, etc.
• After one month, it is highly recommended to visit a specialist and check if a touch-up is
necessary, where we can correct any imperfection, such as color, thickness, etc.

Customer file
Personal data
First and last name: ___________________________________________________________
Date of birth: __/__/____________
C.I.________________

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Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Phone 1: _____________________ phone 2: _______________________
E-mail:

Specific technique to be used

Name: _________________________________
Anatomical location: _________________________
1st time or retouching: _______________________

Last service
Date: ______________ Location: ____________________________________________________

Background of
Alcoholism, anemia, asthma, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, thyroid, high blood pressure, HIV
carrier, pregnancy, hepatitis.
Yes, which_________________________ no_________

Sign customer commitment

I admit and state for the record that the information provided by me in this form is true, I have
received sufficient information and I agree to the application of this technique, and as proof of the
same I sign this document.

Specialist: ______________________________ Client: _______________________________

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