Many of our clients ask: “What is the difference between newer techniques such as microblading, nano-brows, powder brows, shaded eyeliners and lip blush tinting, compared to the original, traditional tattooing techniques?” It’s an excellent question that highlights why choosing a seasoned cosmetic tattoo artist matters.

Microblading, nano-brows, powder brows, shaded eyeliners, and lip blush tinting use either a manual hand tool or digital machine with ultra-fine needle configurations combined with a more superficial application technique to create hair-like strokes or a soft, powdery effect in the skin’s upper layers. These techniques:

• Create incredibly natural-looking eyebrow hairs or a soft, shaded look to eyebrows, eyeliners and lip blush colouring
• Works best for filling sparse areas, reshaping and softly enhancing your brows, less defined eyeliners or subtle lip tinting application
• Typically lasts 1-3 years
• Requires lighter touch-ups

Traditional cosmetic tattooing uses a digital machine to implant pigment on a slightly deeper level using techniques that results in a more densely coloured and saturated effect :

• Ideal for classic eyeliner and more intense full-lip colouring procedures
• Can create longer lasting, bold and more defined eyebrows
• Generally lasts 3-5 years and beyond depending on the different areas of the skin and varying retention capabilities unique to each individual
• Offers greater longevity with fewer maintenance retouches

At Smudgeproof Inc, we’re trained in both methods and often combine techniques to achieve your perfect look. This means we can recommend the best approach for your skin type and desired results.