Microneedling Eyebrows Can Help Them Grow Faster—Here's Why
For those '90s kids who over-shaved their brows to keep up with the latest trends, having thick, shaggy brows seemed like a distant dream. While there are growth serums, tattoos, and more that can help fill in brows, we decided to take a full look at brow microneedling to see if it's an effective beauty products treatment to help regrow brows. We chatted with dermatologists Alexandra Snodgrass and Dendy Engleman and brow expert Kendra Bray to see if microneedling could be the answer to fuller brows. Ahead, we've rounded up everything we've learned to give you the scoop on microneedling brows, and whether you should try the treatment on your own brows.
What is eyebrow microneedling?

You may have heard of skin microneedling, a treatment that works similarly on eyebrows. Microneedling is the act of poking small holes in the skin (in this case, eyebrow follicles) to wake them up and help the hair regrow. Repeat the microneedling tool over the brow area, especially where growth is sparse or may need extra attention. The penetration of the needles can reach the hair follicles more deeply, which in some cases can help stimulate growth of otherwise stunted hair.

Benefits of eyebrow microneedling

Brow microneedling is known to help stimulate brow growth, but reviews from experts who perform the treatment and dermatologists who deal with such issues on a daily basis are mixed. Bray doesn't like performing the service because "the treatment promotes new hair growth, but only a small percentage of people experience this growth."

When looking at hair growth patterns, genetics play a huge role in the results. "If you're not born with bushy brows, if you never have, microneedling your brows will never produce bushy brows," says Bray. Someone who may have spent years waxing or plucking may have relapses. old eyebrows. The problem here is, it's only a small group of people. "

Also, the history of tweezing and waxing can play a big role in whether you see growth again. "Many people who pluck and wax for long periods of time end up damaging the follicles and the hair never grows back. There's also no way of knowing if your brow follicles are dormant or damaged." Bray recommends microblading for better results.

Snodgrass adds that this treatment is "generally very safe for all skin types, but be sure to seek treatment from a trained professional to avoid complications." While stimulating hair growth is often the main reason clients seek this treatment, But Snodgrass points out that it can also be used to remove microbladed tattoos.

While some people have had success with microneedling, others have not. "Microneedling with PRP has the potential to grow eyebrows, but the growth itself is questionable, and I wouldn't recommend this particular treatment," says Engleman.