I get this question regularly: “Do you offer microblading?” The short answer is no. Not by accident, and not because I don’t know the technique — but because after studying both methods and seeing the long-term results on other clients, I chose from the start to specialize exclusively in nano brows. Here’s why.
Microblading uses a blade, not a needle
The fundamental difference between microblading and nano brows is the tool. Microblading uses a blade made of several aligned micro-needles that cuts the skin to deposit pigment. Nano brows uses a single ultra-fine needle powered by a rotary machine that deposits pigment without cutting. The skin reacts very differently to each approach — and that difference shows in the final result and the healing.
The risk of scarring is real with microblading
Because the blade cuts the skin, microblading can leave fine scars, especially after multiple touch-ups. On oily, sensitive, or mature skin, this risk increases significantly. With nano brows, the single needle creates pigmentation points that heal uniformly, without leaving traumatized lines in the skin.
Microblading doesn’t hold on oily skin
It’s a fact the industry is slow to acknowledge: on oily or combination skin, microblading migrates, fades quickly, and loses its definition within months. The pigment deposited by cutting doesn’t stabilize well in skin that produces a lot of sebum. Nano brows, by depositing pigment more superficially and with more precision, holds much better on every skin type.
Pigment aging is cleaner with nano
When microblading fades, it often tends to shift — grey, blue, reddish — because of how deep the cut goes and the type of pigment used. Nano brows, with modern pigments deposited more superficially, fade uniformly without shifting to unexpected tones. The result at 2-3 years stays aesthetic, not an embarrassing memory.
I prefer mastering one technique completely
Offering multiple techniques means dividing your expertise. I chose to specialize exclusively in nano brows so I could offer a level of execution impossible to reach if I spread my attention across several methods. Every client benefits from thousands of hours focused on one technique, not know-how split between many.
What if you already have microblading?
A frequent situation. Depending on the state of the residual pigment, it’s often possible to switch to nano brows by covering the old work. We discuss this in a free digital consultation before any booking — I’ll tell you honestly if nano is a realistic option now or if it’s better to wait for the microblading to fade further.
The bottom line
I don’t offer microblading because I don’t believe it’s the best option for most clients in 2026. Nano brows offers a more natural, safer result that ages better and works on every skin type. It’s an editorial and technical choice — not a limitation.
For a detailed comparison of both techniques, see my page Microblading vs Nano Brows Montreal. To book your free digital consultation, reach out here.
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