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How long does it take for permanent eyebrows to heal?

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Daniel Johnson

Published Mar 02, 2026

How long does it take for permanent eyebrows to heal?

In total, it should take about 3-4 weeks for your new eyebrow tattoo to shed completely and the pigment to resurface to its true color. DURING THE FIRST 2 WEEKS OF HEALING: The days following the procedure, as your skin heals, it may feel itchy.

Can I wash my eyebrows after 7 days of microblading?

EYEBROW AFTERCARE Do not let any water, lotion, soap, or makeup touch your eyebrow area during the first 7 days after your procedure. Please wash your face carefully around the eyebrow without getting water on the treated area. During the shower, keep your face away from the shower head or take a bath.

What to expect after permanent eyebrows?

Within a few hours, the tattooed area will feel a little tender and you may experience some minor swelling/redness for the first 24 hrs. The pigment colour will look very dark for the next 2-3 days and the shape of your brows may appear thicker than desired due to swelling.

Can I get my eyebrows wet 10 days after microblading?

Avoid getting the area wet for up to 10 days, which includes keeping your face dry during a shower. Don’t wear makeup for at least a week. This is because the pigments are still settling in to the shallow cuts in your skin caused by the blading.

Should I put Vaseline on my eyebrow tattoo?

Do not use petroleum jelly (like Vaseline) as this causes the brow to sweat underneath. Do not use anti-bacterial ointments because they will remove pigment from your brows. Keep your fringe away from your eyebrows for the first 3 days as this is the easiest way to cause infection.

How much does microblading fade in the first week?

If not, don’t panic. The permanent makeup has been applied to compensate for fading of 20-40%, so if they look darker than you normally wear your brows, stay calm, the color will fade over the next week.

Does microblading fade in the first week?

Healing will take up to 1-2 weeks, and it is perfectly normal for your treated eyebrows to scab. The scabs will fall off within a few days. It is normal for the color to appear darker and reddish in the first 5-6 days, and then to fade during the two weeks following the treatment.

Can I put Vaseline on my eyebrows after microblading?

Keep the area MOISTURIZED. Use Aftercare as an after care anti-oxidant (or Vaseline). Gently apply every 1-2 hours or when you feel tender, itchy or dry for 10–14 days. This provides pain relief, moisturizes and promotes healing to help retain color.

How much will my brows shrink after Microblading?

Your brows will appear slightly darker in colour for the first few days but will start to fade thereafter. Your brows will fade up to 50% after your first treatment and they will also shrink up to 15%. This is perfectly normal and you should expect this to happen.

How much does Microblading fade in the first week?

Can I wash my face after 10 days Microblading?

When Can I Wash My Face After Microblading? You can wash your face on the first day following the treatment but be very very careful around the treated area. Remember, freshly microbladed brows need to be cleaned gently, not washed.

What happens if Microbladed brows get wet?

Water. Getting the Eyebrows wet during the healing/scabbing process is not recommended. Water will loosen and lighten the pigment and will not allow the microblading to retain in the skin.