Miba Journal
A journal about permanent makeup
The questions we are asked most, answered properly — including the ones where the honest answer is “this might not be right for you”. No sales copy, no medical advice.
Choosing
What “natural” actually means in permanent makeup
Every studio promises natural results. Here is what the word has to mean in practice — in the mapping, the pigment and the healed result — and how to tell whether an artist means it.
Read5 minTechnique
Lip neutralization: evening out dark or uneven lip tone
What lip neutralization is, who it suits, why it usually takes more than one session, and the honest limits of what colour correction can do.
Read6 minHealing
What healing really looks like, week by week
A realistic timeline of the first six weeks — including the stage around day five where most people quietly panic, and why the colour coming back is not a surprise.
Read6 minChoosing
Microblading or powder brows: which one suits your skin
The choice is decided mostly by skin type, not by preference. What each technique does, who each one fails, and why the honest answer sometimes disappoints people.
Read5 minStudio
How to prepare for your first appointment
What to do in the fortnight before, what to avoid in the twenty-four hours before, and the health circumstances that mean we will ask you to speak to your doctor first.
Read4 min
Still deciding?
Bring your questions to a free consultation
Reading only gets you so far. Skin type, undertone and bone structure are assessed in person, and the consultation carries no obligation to book anything.
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