My natural brow state was very poor. I started experiencing stress related hair loss in high school and my brows never fully grew back. After years of drawing them on I tried microblading, but unfortunately the result wasn’t what I expected. The shape and color was off and it took quite a while for them to fade.
Before :
Q:Did you take some time to think it through before deciding, or was it more of a quick ‘yes, let’s do it’ moment?
It took me a while because I had had previous micro blading sessions with another brow artist which left me disappointed with the results. I found Maty through Instagram and the before-and-after-pictures on her profile didn’t lie: all her clients looked bloody amazing. I immediately felt like I could trust her because she is so talented and experienced. Out first introduction only confirmed this feeling.
After :
Q: Did you feel instantly happy when you saw your brows in the mirror, or was it a bit of a shock at first?
Yes, because I loved the shape and the color. I knew it would fade and of course it takes a while before the final result is revealed, but I knew I was in good hands and I fully trusted the outcome would be amazing.
Q: How did the healing process go for you?
I was very, very careful not to get my eyebrows wet because I knew how important that was. The first few days were fine, but after that they started itching a bit and of course it’s completely normal that scabs form and flakes peel off. It doesn’t look pretty, but you know it’s totally worth it. After a solid two weeks all the redness and scrabbing was gone.
Q: What impact did the final result have on you, both in terms of how it looks and how it made you feel?
All I could think was: why didn’t I do this sooner? Waking up and not having to spend half an hour drawing on your eyebrows, checking if they’re symmetrical is such a breeze! I also love that I can go swimming or commuting in our lovely Belgian weather without the fear of my eyebrows disappearing. I didn’t only change my life time wise, it definitely gave me a huge confidence boost as well. I was always very insecure about how my brows looked. Not anymore since they’ve never looked better!
Q: What advice would you give to other women who are considering getting this treatment done?
Just do it. It might seem scary, but I promise you it’s not. It doesn’t hurt either. And I’m a big cry baby, so that means a lot coming from me. You’ll not only look but feel amazing as well. It’s true what they say: Maty really is the best in the business.
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