Just a little over a month ago, I would be the last person to tell you to get a Eyebrow Microblading. I just didn't want to join the bandwagon because most of those that I've seen looked straight out of a Rocky Horror Show. #QueHorror

I've had several invitations to try out their Brow Tattoo services. Unlike other skin services which I would normally be excited about, brow embroidery or brow tattoo had me running in the opposite direction. I would do research and I really wasn't that happy with their work. Either I find it not my style or that I feel they're not skilled enough.  C'mon, you can't blame me! We are talking about our eyebrows here. One mishap and I'd totally be so bummed. Besides, I have a few friends who weren't really happy with their brow tattoos so I didn't want to end up with the same fate.




So why did I finally do it? If you're my friend on Facebook and IG Stories then you area aware that I'm already raving my 3D Eyebrow Embroidery from STROKES by Momoi Supe. I received an invitation a few weeks back but I had to do a little more research. (always do research please!)

On Instagram, I saw Momoi worked on many to the top celebrities. He's famous for doing the brows of Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach and Miss World Kylie Verzosa to name a few. Christened the best celebrity Brow Artist, I read a few reviews online from fellow beauty bloggers and his ratings are pretty fantastic along with the rest of his team. But that's not why I said yes.

I remember seeing Momoi in one of my friend's photo and learned that he did her brows! I messaged her and asked how good he is and she vouched for him. Finally, that spark of interest grew and in a few days of tip-toeing back and forth on my facebook messenger, I agreed to have it done.

Strokes by Momoi Supe is located at Greenbelt 1 (beside Piandre Salon, across Blade.). I was scheduled to come in at 10 in the morning but I got there at 11. Already there were a few clients getting their brows and lips done by his team. Very busy but orderly clinic, fi you ask me.

They asked if I wouldn't mind getting my lashes done first. I didn't really have anything to do that day as I reserved it solely for this purpose so I said yes. Ruth then proceeded to introduce me to her expertise, Yumi Lashes.

YUMI Lashes is an advanced technique in Eyelash Enhancement Procedure wherein we lift and tint your natural lashes from the base, making it look longer and fuller. The technique uses organic treatments that are made in France. The lash-boosting treatment was created by Swiss derma-pigmentologist Sandra Viglino. This is the perfect alternative to lash extensions, enhancing the eyes in the most powerful, natural way.

And now on to the 3D Eyebrow Embroidery!

The whole procedure went by without a glitch. It was faster than I expected. It showed how much Momoi knew his craftsmanship. He wasn't also intimidating. I initially thought he would be. Hehehe.. He was actually accommodating and very friendly as we walked me through the whole process. I could hear the strokes he was making and I could see it through my camera's screen and I was impressed with his precision.

I truly felt confident as he did my brows and enjoyed the whole process. But he and his team were nice enough to ask how I was doing from time to time. The process took only about 20 minutes. I couldn't believe how the tattoo looked!

Important FAQ's:

1. Is it process painful and bloody?

It wasn't painful at all. The numbing cream (anaesthetic) used was enough for me not to feel the pain. There's little pain (more like a pressure) as the numbing gel wears off but nothing I couldn't take. Even if you have a low pain threshold, you can take it. And it only lasted an hour or two. Maybe less.

I have three tattoo so I know blood is party of the process. After all, strokes made are meant to penetrate the skin that will allow the dye to stay underneath. The blood shown was only during the procedure. After that, I didn't see any trace of blood. Even during the healing process.

There's this advice from my tattoo artist (which my derma concurred) that you shouldn't get a tattoo done during your period so I also came in for the 3D Tattoo Brow Embroidery 2 weeks before I got my flow.

2. How's the healing process? 

I followed the after-care process down to a T so mine healed really well. Very minor scabbing, no redness. And all I did was apply the healing cream they gave me every two hours for on week. I loved the result so much that I didn't do anything with my brows and follow all their After Care Procedure.

3. What's the after-care procedure?

• Dry-healing for 48 hours
• Two hours after the procedure, apply the after care gel. Apply it 4-6 times daily for one week.
• If skin gets sensitive or swollen, apply an anti-bacterial ointment for 7 days (day and night). Consult a dermatologist if symptom persists.
• Take a pain reliever if pain occurs.

• Do not wet/wash the eyebrows for 48 hours, just wipe with dry tissue and re-apply cream.
• No swimming for 7 days
• No sweating at the gym for the next 3 days from procedure.
• No makeup on the brow area for at least 3 days. (I didn't use eyebrow product for good two weeks cause my brows looked really great!)
• DO NOT PICK ON THE SCABS!!
• DO NOT SCRATCH or PULL AWAY SCABS.
• Leave your brows alone for 7 days if possible

• No whitening and peeling treatments on the brow area as much as possible.

4. How did your brows look like the next 7 days.

I didn't particularly track my daily progress but my brows looked bangin' day 1 to day 7 til to this very day! You can check out my Instagram or Facebook for some FOTD's. But here are photos of the progress. :)

Day 0

Day 3

Day 4

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Day 18 at PLDTXROKU event. I only used a brow mascara

Day 24 with dear daughter

Day 25 in our pambahay, NO Makeup! :)

5. What will happen during the procedure? Shaping is important in getting a perfect 3D Eyebrow Embroidery. Momoi Supe is particular about that all his team take pride on this expertise. My brows where priced traced to the perfect brow frame using a specific tool. Took about a 5-7 minutes for this to be done.

Then a topical anaesthetic was applied and left to take effect for 20-30 minutes. 

Then Momoi took over and started the embroidery tattoo procedure as seen on the video I provided above.

More pigment is applied for the skin to absorb.

6. Are there limitations on getting 3D eyebrow embroidery? As far as I know and I've seen, there's none. The dye used are organic and would not harm even sensitive skin. But still better to consult before you do this. Some people who suffers severe skin conditions are also not recommended for this treatment:

           -excessive oily skin
-problem skin broken capillaries
-Acne
-Keratosis
-Seborrheic Dermatitis
-Very dry or peeling skin

It would always be best to consul a dermatologist or have your skin thoroughly checked by Strokes before undergoing this procedure.

7. How long will the 3D Eyebrow Embroidery last? I did some research and I learned that it lasts 2 years, give and take how your skin takes in the dye and how well you take care of it. This comes with a free touch-up after 8 weeks but some friends claimed that they didn't feel their brows needed touch ups because their brows still looked great. But these are only on those done by Momoi Supe and their team. This though I can only vouched for the works of Strokes. 8. Will my brows look natural? No. It will looked groomed!  Yes because Momii prides in giving his clients what they want. And no because your brows will now always looked groomed. I really fond it weird when people say they want it to look natural. Natural is bushy, disarrayed, etc. Natural by which you mean your brows will always looked groomed, then that's a big YES!  I love that my brows always look ready to go. Now hat my skin has healed and I have less acne, I can get away with just sunblock and light concealer under the eyes. Often, I feel confident going out without a stitch of makeup on. 9. How often should I do eyebrow embroidery? I think as long as you think your brows look great, you don't need to get it done. But Momoi recommends going back for touch-ups so the procedure is that long and healing is faster. 10. How much is the cost of 3D Eyebrow Embroidery? Mine costs P20,000 because Momoi did my brows himself. His team I think is around P15,000. Do visit their instagram page to see the works of Momoi Supe and his team. I totally recommend you to try 3D Eyebrow embroidery but only at Momoi Super since they are the only service I can vouch for. Everyone I saw who came there left with great looking brows. And I'm certainly one of them. So if you're brows has been the bane of your existence, I suggest heading over to Momoi Supe at Greenbelt and get your brows have fabulous 3D Eyebrow Embroidery makeover! What to see before?

THE BORING BEFORE PHOTO

THE AWESOME GORGEOUS #BROWONFLEEK AFTER PHOTO

Are you convinced? Let me know if you have other questions. I would be more than happy to answer them! Strokes also offer the following services: Laser Tattoo Removal Eyeliner Tattoo Lip Enhancement Procedure Scalp Micropigmentation

Hope you enjoyed this super looong post! I really hope I was thorough.

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