Babes with Blades Microblading

Its founder, Malia Patrocinio, is the artist, and she also teaches brow techniques to students.

A visit starts with the brow shape. Malia draws the shape with a cosmetic pencil first, and the procedure only begins once the client approves it. The shape is chosen together with the client, whether the aim is to enhance natural brows or create a new shape.

The first microblading appointment takes 60 to 90 minutes. A second touch-up at about four weeks takes 30 to 60 minutes. Discomfort during the procedure varies from person to person.

Right after the appointment, brows may look pink and darker. They soften to a gentler shade over one to two weeks of healing. Microblading typically lasts up to 12 months or longer, depending on skin and lifestyle, though the business cannot guarantee how long results will last. Clients will likely need a touch-up within 6 to 24 months.

Website testimonials describe the business as black owned and woman owned, and describe the brows as natural-looking.

Microblading is done by hand with a sterile, single-use blade of fine needles, which deposits semi-permanent pigment into the outermost layer of skin. The brow shape is planned with the client before any work begins.