No matter the cause, hair loss can impact the mental health of those who experience it.

Below, we break down everything there is to know before scheduling your first hairline microblading treatment.

Meet the Experts

What Is Hairline Microblading?

Close up of a woman’s hairline as she pulls her hair into a ponytail.

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“It’s a solution to a thinning or receding hairline, specifically for women,” says Padilla.

Results are very natural-looking and seen immediately.

“It’s difficult to see a difference between microbladed hair and ‘real’ hair.

Next numbing cream is applied; Padilla says there is virtually zero discomfort.

For scalp micropigmentation, Ziering says patients are first numbed in advance of the treatment.

The pigments are then blended to achieve a color match before implanting.

Additionally, the color or appearance of the pigment can change over time.

For hairline microblading, Padilla says treatments start at $550 at EverTrue.

Both hairline microblading and scalp micropigmentation provide a semi-permanent solution.

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