Microblading in Turkey: planning your brows in Istanbul

What is microblading?

Microblading uses a fine hand tool to draw individual strokes that imitate natural brow hairs. The pigment sits more superficially than a classic brow tattoo, so the strokes look softer and fade gradually over time. It is often chosen by people with sparse, short or uneven brows, and by anyone who is tired of filling in their brows every morning.

You may have come across the idea of "Turkish brows": full, well-groomed brows with a clear but natural shape. We don't copy a trend. The shape is mapped to your face, your bone structure and your own hair, and the colour is mixed to match your hair and skin tone. If you are also thinking about defined eyeliner or more colour on the lips, have a look at eyeliner & lip blush.

How the appointment works

Everything happens in one visit to our clinic. Allow a few hours, so that nothing has to be rushed.

• Health questionnaire: you complete our 15-question form on allergies, medications, pregnancy, skin conditions and previous treatments. A doctor reviews it before we begin.
• Brow mapping: shape and symmetry are measured and drawn on, and you approve the design before any pigment is placed.
• Colour matching: the pigment is chosen for your hair colour and skin type.
• Numbing and treatment: a numbing cream is applied first. Most clients describe the feeling as a light scratching; sensitivity is individual.
• Aftercare: you leave with written instructions for the days that follow.

You can read more about the treatment itself on our microblading page.

Healing day by day

Every skin heals differently, so take this as a general orientation rather than a promise:

• First 4–5 days: the brows look noticeably darker and sharper than the final result. Slight redness or swelling can occur.
• Around the end of the first week: the skin starts to flake and may itch. Let the flakes come off on their own – don't scratch or pick.
• After the flaking: the strokes can look lighter or patchy for a while. This is a normal part of healing as the skin settles.
• Over the following weeks: the colour usually settles into its final, softer shade.

Aftercare and planning it into your trip

For about ten days after microblading, keep your brows dry and clean, don't apply make-up to the area and avoid direct sun, sauna, hamam, swimming pools and the sea. Your aftercare sheet explains exactly how to clean the brows.

• Timing: book the appointment early in your stay, not on the day you fly. It is a single session, so you don't need to plan a return visit.
• Hamam, beach and pool: plan a Turkish bath, a beach day or a hotel pool before your appointment, or after the ten-day healing period.
• Sun: Istanbul can be very sunny from spring to autumn. Shade, a hat and sunglasses help protect the fresh brows while you explore the city.
• Sport: avoid workouts that make you sweat heavily during the first days.
• Flight home: flying is usually fine. Keep the brows clean and dry during the journey and try not to rub them, for example when sleeping on the plane.

Our clinic is in Kocatepe, Beyoğlu, a short walk from Taksim Square – the busy centre of Istanbul's European side, with many hotels nearby. From Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen you can get to Taksim by taxi or airport bus. More tips for your stay are in our visitor guide.

What determines the price?

We don't publish fixed prices, because every brow starts from a different point. The cost of microblading in Istanbul depends on:

• the technique and pigment chosen for your skin type
• your starting brows – sparse, asymmetric or previously tattooed brows need more planning
• the time needed for brow mapping and colour matching

Send us a photo of your brows via WhatsApp for a free consultation. You receive the exact price before any treatment.

Who is microblading not suitable for?

Microblading is usually not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, on irritated or inflamed skin in the brow area, or while taking certain medications such as blood thinners or retinoids. Some skin conditions, or a tendency to raised scars, can also be a reason to wait or to choose a different option.

That's why every client completes the health questionnaire, and suitability is decided individually at the consultation. If you take medication or have a health condition, please tell us in advance – ideally before you book your flight.

Frequently asked questions

Plan your microblading in Istanbul

Send us your travel dates and a photo of your brows on WhatsApp. We'll answer your questions, check whether microblading suits you and give you the exact price in a free consultation.