The age-old debate - is it better to get brow feathering or microblading done? While it might seem like they are two completely different procedures, they are almost one and the same. They are both tattooing methods whereby tiny lines are marked with a pen to replicate your eyebrow hairs. The most significant difference is that microblading takes over the entire area to give it a whole appearance. At the same time, brow feathering works on naturally thick eyebrows by adding strokes between the gaps in the hair.

Still not sure how to compare the two? In the following article, we’re going to fill you in on the similarities and differences between both treatments.

What Is Brow Feathering?

Brow feathering is a semi-permanent cosmetic tattoo procedure that adds strokes to the sparse areas of your eyebrows. The treatment is suited towards naturally full and thick hairs, using a blade to fill in the blanks to give you a uniform finish. While it might seem painful, the procedure is relatively painless - the minor cuts only get into the top skin layers of your epidermis. A dye is then added to this to give your eyebrows a more polished end result.

How Does Brow Feathering Differ From Microblading?

Coverage Area

As we’ve just mentioned, the best way to determine between microblading and brow feathering is what the original condition of the eyebrow hairs is. Microblading is more suitable for sparse and thin hair types that require more coverage, giving it a full appearance after treatment. On the other hand, brow feathering is fitting for naturally thick hair types. The aim of the procedure is to simply enhance its overall look without completely altering its shape, leaving you with a luscious appearance for days on end.

Natural Looking End Result

One of the biggest reasons people prefer brow feathering is that it provides a more subtle approach to cosmetic tattooing. During the procedure, they fill in the sparse areas by creating hair-like strokes to give them a naturally fuller appearance. The outcome is even softer than doing a microshading treatment, intent on simply enhancing the whole look. This treatment fades with time to allow you to adapt to all current and future beauty trends.

Adaptable

As we’ve just mentioned, its subtle look and ability to fade provide a lot of flexibility for those who are aiming to change their appearance continually. If you’re looking to change the shape or intensity, this procedure allows you to test different styles depending on your current preference. Because it’s hard to distinguish between your natural and tattooed hairs, this makes it easy for you to re-do the treatment.

Summary

In short, there are many similarities and differences between brow feathering and microblading. Hopefully, these points that were covered will give you a better indication of what treatment is suitable for you. If you have more questions about the procedure, feel free to get in touch with our team today to get started.