Do tattooed eyebrows look natural?
Andrew Campbell
Updated on March 06, 2026
No Eyebrow Tattoo Will Ever Look 'Natural'
Due to changes being made to your brows, any form of tattooing will never look 'natural'. As microblading blurs over time and can be more traumatic to skin, I chose to specialise in the powder/ombre technique.Why you should not tattoo your eyebrows?
Eyebrow tattooing is brute force. It uses a tattoo gun that is not only painful, but causes permanent damage and scarring to your brows. On the other hand, microblading artists draw each eyebrow hair by hand, just below your skin surface. The results are beautiful, lifelike and natural brows.Is it good to get your eyebrows tattooed?
Getting tattooed eyebrows could cause some infection and problems when you are finished. Some women develop keloids, or puffy scars, after having this treatment done. If you have a history of sensitive skin and scarring, this may not be the right choice for you.Who should not get their eyebrows tattooed?
eczema, shingles, rashes, or anything else near eyebrows. Individuals with oily skin. Those with very oily skin and large pores are not good candidates for Microblading. Individuals over 55 years of age.What happens to tattooed eyebrows as you age?
Microblading lasts one to three years depending on the way your skin retains the pigment. I strongly urge you to go with a less permanent solution especially since your face changes as you age. So the brows you have applied today may not look right in another 10 years.WATCH MY EYEBROW TATTOO Experience! Permanent Microblade Questions Answered | Dominique Sachse
Which is better microblading or tattooing eyebrows?
Tattooed brows tend to have more of a solid look, and appear as brow filler more so than your natural brow. Microblading creates a more natural end result compared to eyebrow tattooing, which results in brows that appear “drawn on” and flat.How long do tattooed brows last?
Results vary from person to person: eyebrows tattoos can last from one to three years. Lighter colours will fade faster than darker colours. The tones used for semi permanent eyebrows are usually soft and natural making them more susceptible to fading.How much does it cost to tattoo eyebrows?
The actual procedure could cost anywhere from $300 to $500, but it doesn't stop there. Follow-up appointments could cost you a further $100 to $150. You see, even though eyebrow tattoos are considered a form of permanent makeup, the ink fades over time.Is eyebrow tattoo painful?
An eyebrow tattoo is painful.“On a scale of one to ten, it was about a five,” Parkes asserts. “It felt like a bunch of little paper cuts and was an uncomfortable feeling.” However, clients are often given the option of using a numbing agent during the process.
Are permanent eyebrows worth it?
The short answer to this question is yes, eyebrow microblading is definitely worth it. Especially considering the amount of talent and experience semi-permanent makeup artists have today, there's no going wrong when getting eyebrows microbladed. You'll be surprised by the results.Does hair grow over eyebrow tattoo?
An eyebrow tattoo will not harm any existing eyebrow hairs, as hair growth is mainly affected by hormones, health, and to a lesser extent, nutrition. However in some clients, getting an eyebrow tattoo can possibly stimulate hair to grow in the area that the tattoo is done. When this happens it's a real added bonus!Why do tattooed eyebrows turn GREY?
The skin's natural healing process is to react to tattooing in general as if there has been an invasion. The skin responds with healing over the implanted pigment creating a temporary “haze” over the pigment.Why are eyebrow tattoos so expensive?
So, why is microblading so expensive? It's all down to the procedure. If you weren't already aware, microblading involves the use of semi-permanent ink deposited in small, hairlike strokes to give the effect of a fuller brow.How do you take care of tattooed eyebrows?
EYEBROW AFTERCARE DIRECTIONS
- Stay away from any Caffeine or Alcoholic drinks for the next 24 hours if possible.
- Day 1 (day of treatment) - gently & firmly blot the eyebrow tattoos with a dry, clean tissue every 15-30 minutes until bed time.
- Day 1-5 - NO makeup or skincare product directly on or around your eyebrow areas.