Microneedling, in my opinion, is the MVP of anti-aging. The results take time, but once I started noticing changes in my skin, I understood the hype.
How does microneedling work?
Microneedling uses tiny needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin, triggering its natural repair process and supporting collagen production.
It can help improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, dark spots, and uneven skin texture. It can also help improve skin firmness.
We’re not just microneedling our faces around here. Yes, I stamp my scalp too.
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve noticed thinning around my hairline, and even my eyebrows aren’t what they used to be. Welcome to menopause.
Hair stamping is one of the things I’ve added to my hair growth routine.
What is hair stamping?
Ready to start microneedling?
Download my beginner’s guide to microneedling for everything you need to microneedle at home, safely and with confidence.
Inside: the products I use, how I prepare, my full routine, and aftercare tips, all in one guide.
Ready to microneedle at home?
I created this guide to take the confusion out of at-home microneedling. We'll walk through everything I wish someone had handed me before my first session, including the products I use, how I prepare, my step-by-step routine, and aftercare.
What You'll Get
A full breakdown of what microneedling actually is, and how it supports collagen and elastin production
A depth guide by treatment area (forehead, cheeks, eye area, neck, chest, and more), plus my personal depth limits
A complete safety section, including who shouldn't microneedle and special guidance if you're prone to melasma
A pretreatment checklist (what to pause, and when, before your session)
My full supply list, with direct links to everything I use
A cartridge and needle-depth guide, plus numbing cream safety information
Step-by-step workspace setup, sanitation, and skin prep
My complete face, neck, and chest routine
Day-by-day aftercare, from treatment night through day seven
A full breakdown of what's normal to expect during the healing week
This is a digital guide delivered immediately after purchase. No physical products are included. This guide is intended for educational purposes only and is not medical advice; always follow proper sterile technique and consult a healthcare provider with any safety concerns specific to you.
Educational Disclaimer
I am a registered nurse, but I am not acting as your healthcare provider. This guide shares my personal at-home microneedling routine for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not individualized medical advice and does not establish a nurse-patient or other professional relationship.
Affiliate Disclosure
This guide contains affiliate links and discount codes. If you make a purchase through one of my links or use one of my codes, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
If you're microneedling at home, prep is everything. Before I even pick up my device, I make sure my space, my tools, and my skin are completely clean.
Here's exactly how I prep, whether I'm working on my face, arms, legs, or stomach.