There has been a sudden upsurge in brow-shaping techniques due to several factors. The primary one is that a certain kind of brow shape has become increasingly in vogue. Unlike the revolving door of fashion, full and immaculately shaped brows are not going away any time soon.

At some time, the entire fashion world discarded the tadpole-shaped brows of the 90s and embraced bushy yet arched brows. This brow shape can only be achieved through thick, filled-in brows, and rather than filling their brows through brow pencils, the beauty industry chose innovation and introduced new brow-shaping techniques such as microblading and powder brows, both of which are built on the premise of thick and full brows being desirable.

Both microblading and powder brows are enjoying their moment in the limelight as people worldwide drop their tweezers and embrace these techniques to get the brows of their dreams. Both methods are similar yet different, and believe it or not, there’s a raging debate amongst beauty nerds about which technique is better for people. We have decided to step in and end the debate after thoroughly analyzing both methods' merits and disadvantages. Read on to know the merits of both techniques and our final verdict on which is better.

What Do Microblading and Powder Brows Entail?

Before delving into the nuances of the processes and discussing them in detail, it is essential to know what microblading and powder brows mean for a person when they decide to get them done.

Microblading imparts color onto your skin stroke by stroke through a fine blade. Your brow artist will deftly paint strokes with an organic pigment onto your brow, giving it a naturally fuller look.

Powder Brows, on the other hand, uses a tattoo needle to deliver color onto your brows. The name of the technique refers to the overall look it provides to your brows which resembles makeup powder.

Differences Between Microblading and Powder Brows

Now that we have learned how the techniques shape brows, it is time to know what exactly separates the two techniques from each other apart from techniques. Here are some differences between the two methods:

1. Heal Time

Both the brow-shaping techniques implant color on the skin, naturally leaving a few scars that take a bit of time to heal before the bows can be seen in their full glory. Microblading goes deeper into the skin’s layers to implant the color strokes. Therefore, it takes at least 7 days for the brows to heal fully.

Powder Brows, on the other hand, heal in 4 to 5 days which gives it an advantage over microblading as it is not as invasive and is less painful as well.

2. Effectiveness on Skin Texture

Your decision to opt for either technique should also depend on your skin texture. If you have oily skin, the pigment used in microblading might not give you the desired result, and you might need to go for touch-ups far more often. For people with mature skin, microblading might also not be suitable due to the invasive technique. Mature skin has less collagen. Therefore, microblading might be extremely painful and not feasible.

Powder Brows are suitable for all skin types as the pigment is not embedded as deeply in the skin. People with more sensitive skin should opt for powder brows.

3. Longevity of The Results

Both techniques refer to their results as semi-permanent, which means touch-ups are needed as the color embedded in the brows does begin to fade away with time. Microblading generally lasts 6 months; any touch-ups before that duration depend on the person’s discretion.

Powder brows have an intense color payoff at the beginning and only begin to give a more natural look after a few weeks. A touch-up is recommended just after 2 months as the color can then last as long as 3 years. Powder brows generally need less upkeep than microblading, which favors the technique.

4. Appearance of The Pigment

There is a major difference in the overall aesthetics of the two techniques; a lot of it can come down to a person’s preference. Microblading involves the drawing of natural strokes to emulate brow hair. This can give the brows a more natural look. Powdered brows, on the other hand, provide a stronger look as they provide a bold infusion of color to the brows.

Many people prefer microblading due to its more natural appearance, while powder brows, also known as ombre brows, provide a different aesthetic. Both the techniques are equal in this regard, and opting for either depends entirely on the aesthetic you want.

Final Verdict

We have discussed the differences and similarities between the two techniques in detail, and now it is time to deliver the final verdict. It has to be said that both techniques are much better than traditional methods as they don’t require daily upkeep. Due to powder brows being more accessible to people with different skin types and ages, I declare that it edges microblading. However, both techniques have multiple advantages; in the end, it all boils down to people’s aesthetic preferences.

If you are looking to go for powder brows after seeing its advantages, Sovereign Studio provides excellent aesthetic services that include powder brow appointments. Bring character to your face with strong brows, and the best part is you don’t need to worry about touch-ups.