How Painful Is Microblading Really? Honest Answers
The fear of pain stops many women from fulfilling their wish for beautiful brows. That is why we answer the most important question honestly here: how much does microblading really hurt? At Kosmetikinstitut Expert in Berlin, Olga Keller, owner and master artist, performs every permanent make-up treatment personally — gently, sensitively and with a lot of experience.
The honest answer first
The good news: most clients find microblading very tolerable. Thanks to a numbing cream, during the treatment you usually feel only a light scratching or pressure — comparable to plucking individual hairs. Very few report real, strong pain.
Important: pain perception is individual. What one person barely feels, another finds more uncomfortable. Olga Keller responds sensitively to each client and adjusts the pace to your sensation — no one has to be brave.
The numbing cream makes the difference
Before the actual treatment, Olga Keller applies a numbing cream that takes effect for about 20 to 30 minutes. It significantly reduces sensation in the skin. With some techniques, a numbing gel is additionally applied during the treatment, which calms the skin further.
As a result, the most intense moment is usually only the very first stroke, before the numbing takes full effect. After that, most clients find the treatment surprisingly relaxed — many are amazed at how little there is to feel.
What influences pain perception
Several factors play a role: your individual sensitivity, skin type and also the cycle — shortly before or during your period the skin is often more sensitive. Olga Keller recommends not scheduling the appointment for those days. Caffeine and blood-thinning agents can also intensify sensation.
Coming to the treatment rested and relaxed helps too. Olga Keller discusses everything with you in advance, so that you go into the appointment well prepared and without tension.
And after the treatment?
Right after microblading, the skin may feel slightly warm or tight, similar to mild sunburn. Real pain usually does not occur. The recommended care calms the skin, and after a short time everything feels normal again.
For those who are particularly sensitive or wary of the fine hair strokes, Powder Brows can also be a gentle alternative. Which technique suits you best, Olga Keller discusses individually.
Why the experienced hand matters
Olga Keller is a state-certified beautician with a medical foundation and has been a pioneer of microblading in Berlin since 2013. In almost 13 years and thousands of treatments she has developed a calm, precise and sensitive way of working — which makes the treatment not only more beautiful but also more comfortable.
She works exclusively with certified pigments made in Germany. Hundreds of 5-star reviews repeatedly praise how relaxed and low-pain the treatment is with her.
Your personal consultation with Olga Keller in Berlin
Do you want beautiful, naturally defined eyebrows but have a healthy respect for pain? Arrange your consultation appointment with Olga Keller at Kosmetikinstitut Expert in Berlin now. She takes away your fear, explains every step and shapes together with you the result that truly suits you — natural, harmonious and as comfortable as possible.
