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Microbladed Brows by Method Brow Co

Microbladed Brows by Ashley Lundgreen (Method Brow Co@method.brow.co)

I've been meaning to write this post for several months now and I'm finally getting around to it! Before I begin I want to give you the 411 on what microblading is! Microblading is is a form of semi-permanent makeup that provides a means to partially or fully camouflage missing eyebrow hair with the appearance of simulated hair using fine deposits of cosmetic pigments. It's a semi-permanent procedure since it doesn't penetrate the skin near as deep as a traditional tattoo. Microblading lasts on average 1-3 years depending on skin type and will gradually fade over time.

I first heard about Microblading back in January 2016. I was really interested in the procedure and ready to go for it! However, in February 2016 we found out I was pregnant and I knew I would need to wait a little over 8 months to get them done. Towards the end of my pregnancy Ashley (Method Brow Co@method.brow.cofound me and I instantly fell in love with her work and knew she would be my forever brow girl, lol!

I contacted Ashley shortly after Adrien was born so I could get on her schedule! For my first appointment I remember walking in and instantly feeling a connection with Ashley, she's the absolute sweetest. I showed Ashley how I normally filled in my brows and tried to explain what shape I was going for. From there, Ashley took over and "mapped" my brows. Once she perfected the shape and I approved we started the actual procedure.

Ashley used a numbing cream before which helped alleviate the pain. I have a pretty high pain tolerance so the actual procedure itself didn't hurt. If anything it was a little unpleasant and felt like little scratches. The first appointment took approximately 3 hours and I would lie if I say I wasn't shocked with how dark and bold my new brows were in comparison to my natural ones.  


SEE THAT FIRST PHOTO GUYS?! THOSE were my natural brows sans-makeup before Ashley worked her magic!!! Ashley is so talented at what she does and I can totally see a difference in her work versus other microblading technicians in the area (see her Instagram here). She is a perfectionist and has an incredible eye for shaping brows!

The following day we went to the park and I had Daryl snap some photos of my new brows, this is what they looked like after the first appointment and for the next 7 days (before they started peeling):
As far as post-procedure care goes Ashley advised me to not excessively sweat (no working out for me), get my brows wet, tan, or pick at them when they started to peel. I'm proud to say that I avoided excessive sweating, getting them wet, going out in the sun for long periods of time for the first 10 days! I also didn't pick at them once and I truly believe that post-procedure care makes a difference!

After they had completely peeled (took about two weeks) the color faded about 50% and we scheduled a follow-up appointment so they would be a bit darker. We also changed up the shape slightly (; The follow-up procedure post-care is the same as the first but the peeling process doesn't look near as bad as the first time around.

I highly recommend going with Method Brow Co if you're in Utah. Just a fair warning that Ashley is on the pricier end BUT I truly believe you get what you pay for. I don't understand the logic in people wanting cheap semi-permanent cosmetics. She's worth every penny guys and definitely knows what she's doing.

It's been 4 months since my second procedure and I'm still in love with my brows! I love that I don't feel the need to fill them in every morning. They really compliment my face and enhance my natural features. If I'm doing my makeup I normally just add a little bit of brow gel to keep my real hair in place (; Don't forget to check Method Brow Co on Facebook and follow along on Instagram!

3 comments

  1. I really loved that you did a post about this! I can't tell you enough how long I've wanted to get this done but I never cared for some of these cheaper artists. Does she share prices online? I'm out of state but Utah is just a skip away from a Colorado and I fly for free. I was like you and wanted to get this done sooner but discovered I was pregnant so I had to put it off. It would be so nice to have eyebrows always perfect and ready to go. The time I would save getting dressed, priceless!

    Xoxo,
    Heather

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  2. This makes me more interested to try that procedure too! Been thinking about it but hmmm, seems like it's worth the time and effort! An investment to beauty hehe :)

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  3. Your brows look amazing! I remember watching a video of a youtuber getting their brows microbladed but it looks kinda scary haha. As great as it would be to save some time doing my brows, I think I'll stick to brow pencils :)

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