What Is Nanoblading?

Nanoblading is often seen as an evolution of microblading, majorly attributed to the incorporation of ultra-fine needles. This advanced technique allowed for precise incisions, enabling a more meticulous application of pigment to mimic natural hair strokes.

The term 'Nanoblading' was primarily picked up by some in the industry as a marketing term or tactic to stand out from the traditional microblading terminology. Despite its precision and finer hairstroke lines, the term didn't overshadow 'microblading,' which continues to be the widely recognized and used term to describe this technique today. In essence, Nanoblading and Microblading are basically the same technique, with the distinction lying in the marketing terminology and the use of ultra-fine needles in Nanoblading.

While Nanoblading provided a unique marketing angle and slightly refined technique, the established trust and widespread recognition of microblading have kept it as the prevailing term in the industry.

A common confusion arises when Nanoblading is mistaken for Nano Brows, also known as Machine Stroke Brows or Hair Stroke Brows. Nanoblading is NOT the same as Nano Brows. Although the names sound similar, they represent very different techniques within the realm of permanent makeup. Nano Brows involves a digital machine to implant pigment into the skin, unlike Nanoblading which is a manual process. This misappropriation of terms is seen in various online discussions and misinformation, underscoring the importance of understanding the differences to ensure the right technique is chosen based on individual needs and expectations.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Microblading:

• Technique: Manual process
• Terminology: Widely recognized
• Needles: Fine needles (row)
• Skin Impact: Micro cuts
• Skin Trauma Potential: Moderate
• Result: Fine hairstroke lines
• Pattern Options: Natural
• Longevity: Several years

Nanoblading:

• Technique: Same manual process
• Terminology: Marketing term
• Needles: Ultra-fine needles (row)
• Skin Impact: Micro cuts
• Skin Trauma Potential: Moderate
• Result: Finer hairstroke lines
• Pattern Options: More Natural
• Longevity: Several years

Nano Brows:

• Technique: Digital machine process
• Terminology: Distinct term
• Needles: Semi-fine needle (single)
• Skin Impact: Micro punctures
• Skin Trauma Potential: Least
• Result: Least fine, softer appearance
• Pattern Options: Ultra Natural and hyper-realistic
• Longevity: 1-2 years

Conclusion

Nanoblading and Microblading are essentially identical techniques, with the main difference being Nanoblading's use of a row ultra-fine needles for more delicate hairstroke lines—needles that most artists already employ. In contrast, Nano Brows utilizes a digital machine with a SINGLE NEEDLE for pigment implantation, resulting in a gentler impact on the skin, more precision and the possibility of more intricate patterns compared to the manual methods.