Microblading usually lasts 1 to 3 years, depending on your skin type, lifestyle, skincare routine, sun exposure, and aftercare.
Some clients need a color refresh after 12 to 18 months. Others keep good color longer, especially if they have normal to dry skin, protect their brows from sun, and follow aftercare instructions.
Microblading is considered semi-permanent because the pigment fades over time. Your brows will not stay the same color and shape forever. A touch-up or annual refresh helps maintain the result.
Microblading places pigment into the upper layers of the skin. As your skin naturally renews itself, the pigment slowly softens and fades.
Fading is normal. It does not mean something went wrong.
Your final healed result depends on:
Pomi will explain what to expect based on your skin and brow goals during your appointment.
Your skin type is one of the biggest factors in how long microblading lasts.
Normal to dry skin:
Microblading often heals with cleaner hair strokes and longer-lasting definition. This skin type usually holds microblading well.
Oily skin:
Oily skin often fades microblading faster. Hair strokes might heal softer, blur sooner, or lose crisp detail over time. If you have oily skin, Pomi might recommend ombre powder brows or combo brows instead.
Combination skin:
Combination skin varies by client. Some areas hold pigment well, while oilier areas fade faster.
Mature skin:
Mature skin needs a gentle approach. Soft color, careful shaping, and realistic expectations matter. Pomi will recommend the best brow technique based on your skin texture and desired look.
Microblading is usually a two-step process.
The first appointment creates the shape, color, and brow foundation.
The perfecting touch-up helps refine the healed result after your skin has recovered.
The perfecting touch-up is important because some areas might heal lighter than others. This appointment helps improve balance, color, and shape.
Many clients book an annual brow refresh around 12 to 18 months after their original service.
You might be ready for a refresh if:
For existing clients, an annual brow refresh helps keep the brows soft, balanced, and natural.
Microblading fades faster when the skin renews faster or the pigment breaks down sooner.
Common reasons brows fade faster:
You do not need to stop your normal skincare forever, but you should avoid strong exfoliating products directly on the brow area if you want your results to last longer.
Good care helps protect your results.
To help your brows last longer:
Small habits make a difference. Sun and exfoliating skincare are two of the biggest reasons brows fade sooner.
If you wait too long, the brows might fade enough that a simple refresh is no longer the best option.
When pigment fades too much, Pomi might need to rebuild more of the brow shape. If old pigment changed color, turned gray, red, or uneven, correction work might be needed.
That is why annual refresh appointments help. They maintain the brows before the shape and color fade too much.
Powder brows often last longer than microblading, especially for oily skin.
Microblading creates fine hair-like strokes. It gives a natural look, but the strokes might fade or soften faster on oily or textured skin.
Powder brows create a soft shaded effect. This technique often holds better for clients with oily skin, sparse brows, or clients who want more definition.
Combo brows use both hair strokes and shading. This works well for clients who want a natural look with extra fullness and better color retention.
Simple guide:
Pomi will recommend the right brow service based on your skin, natural brow hair, and desired result.