What is Microblading?

Microblading, also known as Eyebrow Embroidery is a procedure categorized under permanent makeup, but unlike traditional cosmetic tattooing, it is less invasive and is considered semi-permanent. Microblading typically lasts 1-3 years, depending on skin type and lifestyle routine. The procedure is done by using a hand tool with ultra-fine needles and each 'hair' is gently etched into the skin, giving an incredibly natural and realistic look. Microblading can dramatically correct or fully reconstruct lost eyebrows and is excellent for those wanting to enhance their brows or who have little to no eyebrows. Pigments used are chosen to match the natural hair or desired brow color and skin tone will also be taken into consideration. This technique is best for normal to dry skin types.

What are Powder Ombre Brows?

Powder brows are shaded in from light to dark by a tattoo machine to implant pigment. This technique is best for all skin types and for those who want to fill in, shape, or enhance what is already there. Powder brows are for clients who want the powder makeup effect. Commonly fades after 18 to 24 months.

What are Combo brows?

Combo brows offer the best of both 'powdered' and 'hair strokes' effects combined together to achieve a beautifully natural yet defined brow. Microblading strokes are done first, then shading is added for more depth and definition. This technique is perfect for clients wanting a more defined look throughout the entire brow. This is the ultimate brow treatment.

Do you need two sessions of microblading, combo brows or powder brows?

For optimal results, any semi-permanent brow service is a two session process. After a period of 6 weeks, a second phase of your brow tattoo will be carried out in order to deepen and perfect the shape further. This touch-up session is crucial for a gorgeous, soft, and hassle-free brow. In certain cases, a third session may be desired by those who have oily skin or have no natural eyebrow hair. With most applications, the color looks dramatically lighter after the first week. Some clients prefer this, while others opt for a bolder look.

What form of payment do you accept?

Zelle, Venmo, and CASH are preferred. There will be a 4% transaction fee for any credit card transaction over $150.00.

Do I come to the brow appointment with or without makeup?

We suggest clients come to their brow appointment with their daily makeup on. That way, we can refer to the client’s liking and style. The brow area is cleaned and all brow makeup is removed before treatment begins.

Do I need to come in for a consultation or can I get eyebrows done the same day?

We understand the procedure can be daunting and want to make sure all our clients feel comfortable with their decision. All questions or concerns you might have will be addressed during your consultation. During your consultation, your specialist will work with you to discuss your goals, lifestyle, the shape of your existing brows, and the problem areas you wish to address. Bringing reference photos of your desired brow shape is highly recommended and greatly appreciated. Your specialist will advise and show examples of brow shapes that will work with each client’s face shape and brow type. If you have any questions about which procedure to choose, your specialist can direct you towards the best option for you.

Pre-Procedure Consultations are not mandatory for eyebrow tattoos. If you feel ready, you can book your procedure and your specialist will go over all the mentioned above at your appointment!

How long does it last?

Semi-permanent eyebrow pigments are not implanted into the skin as deep as traditional tattoos, the area will naturally fade over time. Microblading typically lasts 1-5 years, powder brows 2-6 years depending on skin type (normal, oily, dry), age (youthful/mature). Skincare routine will also affect the lasting effect of the pigment, patients who tan, use products with AHA or Glycolic Acid will fade faster as your skin will resurface faster. Each individual's color retention within the skin will vary. To maintain the brows looking fresh, a touch-up is suggested every 12-24 months. Clients can let the treated area fade over time, but please note a slight shadow may remain.

How long is the procedure?

The entire procedure from beginning to end takes about 2-3 hours. Your brow session will consist of the consultation the day of, where we review your skin type and lifestyle. During this session, the brow artist will numb the brow area for 15-20 minutes. Followed by the shape and style of the client’s brows for client approval. We then follow with pigment color selection. Once the client is satisfied with the choices, we begin the procedure.

The complimentary follow-up session takes place 6-12 weeks after the initial session. This is to see how brows have healed and if any adjustments are needed. This session will take approximately 1.5-2 hours to complete.

How long does it take to heal?

You'll be able to rock your new brows right after the treatment! The eyebrow area may be slightly red after the procedure and the color will appear dark. This is normal for the procedure and part of the healing process. The color will fade by up to 40% as it heals. In the following days, the eyebrows will continue to be dark and you will notice slight scabbing. Do not pick at the scabs as this may damage the skin and the outcome of the treated area. The eyebrows will lighten up in color as it heals. No downtime is required after the procedure. It takes approximately 7-14 days for the brows to heal, and about 1 month for the color to fully set in. You'll notice the color is very light right after the two weeks after healing; the skin will have an opaque milky looking quality to it. This is known as milk skin and is common in tattooing. This is due to the tissue still healing from the inside out even though the surface of the skin is healed. True color will reveal itself once healed.

When should I get a touch up? How much is it?

A follow up session is between 6-12 weeks of your initial appointment. After your follow up session, annual touch ups/color boost is needed to maintain color and shape. Please refer to SERVICES for touch up prices.

Who is not suitable for the treatment?

Microblading is not recommended for those with oily skin or large pores. If that's you, you may want a shading or combination shading and microblading technique. We also do not provide this service for people:

under 18 years old
pregnant or nursing
if you have glaucoma, skin diseases such as Shingles, psoriasis, or eczema on the area of treatment
allergies to makeup
Keloid disorder, HIV/Hepatitis, skin cancer, hemophilia, or if you're taking skin medications like Accutane and steroids.
Allergic to lidocaine, prilocaine, benzocaine, tetracaine or epinephrine

How do you choose pigment color?

For the most natural results, pigment selection is based on the client’s eyebrow hair color. Our pigments are of the highest quality and are pre-mixed to match every type of hair color. We also mix in additional pigment colors to match each individual client.

Risks and complications?

We take all proper precautions for a safe session by using sterilized equipment, new needles, and in a sanitized environment. Should clients follow our pre and post-care instructions, there should be minimal risks or complications. Although allergic reactions to the pigments are rare, it could be possible for certain individuals. We suggest a pigment patch test for individuals who have high skin sensitivities or are sensitive to:

Topical makeup products
Gold, silver, and nickel
Hair dyes
Lidocaines

Patch tests should be performed 5-7 days prior.

THE HEALING PROCESS

What to Expect in the First 4-8 weeks:

The first week will put you through a roller coaster of emotions. But trust the process, we want the best for your brows. After your procedure, the sensation can be comparable to that of a slight sunburn and redness is part of the initial stages of healing and will only be from days 2-5. Brows will darken during the healing process. Around 4-10 days, you may notice some flaking/shedding of the skin near the brow area. When the skin flakes off, many times the Shading/Microblading strokes have disappeared. The brow area may feel dry and itchy. THIS IS NORMAL. This is because there is still a thick layer of protective skin creating a veil over the pigment. Once you go through a skin regrowth cycle (4-6 weeks) the pigment will typically reappear but will be about 30-50% lighter for Powder brows and 20% lighter for microblading. Expect brows to shrink in size by about 10%. Don’t worry, don’t freak out.. just be patient.

Healing will vary with skin type, but you may experience color fading and loss of hair strokes. This is completely normal. A second session/6-12 week touch up is needed where we can assess your healing and fill in any missing strokes as well as give it a color boost. After your second session, annual touch ups are reccommended.

PRE - CARE

To achieve the most beautifully natural brows for your face, you will get the absolute best results by prepping for the appointment and following the after care. The eyebrow area must be healthy, non-sensitive, and non-irritated.

Here’s how to get your skin ready for the procedure:

1 month before:

No Tinting, or Electrolysis
No Retinoid products
No Tanning or intense Sun Exposure
No microdermabrasion or chemical peels
No Botox around brow area 2 weeks prior

MOST IMPORTANTLY: to prevent bleeding and poor color deposit

24 hours before

No Alcohol
No Aspirin, Advil/Ibuprofen, Niacin
No Caffeine (yes that means coffee)
No Vitamin E or Fish Oil Supplements
No Excessive Sweating or working out

AFTER CARE

Post treatment care makes 50% of the total treatment success. Conscientiously adhere to the given advice because if not, you can risk losing up to 80% of the drawn strokes.

At the end of your session, we will provide you with an after care kit that has everything you need for the 7-10 day healing process. This may vary per skin type, but 10 days recommended for the best results.

Important reminders for the first 7-10 days:

After your brow session, wait 2 hours, using a cotton round with lukewarm water wipe brows gently (cleaning away lymph buildup). Apply aftercare ointment on dry clean brows 3-5 times a day for normal skin, 1-2 times daily for oily skin for up to 7 days
Avoid getting the treated area wet aside from rinsing morning and night with a mild soap like Cetephil
Use a fresh pillow case, prefereably satin for the first 7 days
No sweating or excessive exercise for 7 days
Avoid topical makeup and sunscreen on the brow area for 7 days
No facials, chemical peels or microdermabrasions for 4 weeks
No major sun exposure or tanning for 4 weeks

Lip Blush Prep & Care

GENERAL PRECAUTION

If you are prone to cold sores, lip tattooing can cause outbreaks. We ask that our clients take their prescribed anti-viral medication a few days prior to their appointment and after the procedure to prevent any outbreaks.

If you have an outbreak, or any other type of scratch/acne we ask that you reschedule your appointment as soon as possible.

No alcohol or caffeinated products 24 hours before treatment and no aspirin or blood-thinning medication’s five (3) days prior.

Absolutely no injections of Novocaine should be administered to you ten (10) days before treatment. Please advise artist of any current injections.

All makeup should be removed and the skin thoroughly cleansed. It is preferred that you do this before your arrival.

For optimal results, the skin to be treated should not be irritated.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

There will be moderate swelling, redness and bruising for the first 5 days.
Apply a Ziploc bag filled with water and ice for no more than 15 minutes at a time to reduce swelling.
During the initial healing period, there should be minimal scabbing or flaking of the skin. If there is some scabbing or flaking, do not pick, and allow the scab or dry skin to come off on its own.
Expect the color to eventually lighten by up to 40% once the healing process is complete.
Color may appear sketchy at different stages of healing. Be patient. This is a process that does not yield immediate results.
Permanent makeup ink is not the same as body art ink, and by design it does not last as long as body art ink. Permanent Makeup does fade and is expected to last 2 to 5 years before requiring a touch-up. Maintenance touch ups are suggested for best results.

LIP BLUSH AFTERCARE

For the 10 days following the tattoo procedure, wash the treated area gently and apply Aftercare multiple times per day:
Gently wash the lips with liquid soap (Cetephil) and water using your hands only.
Blot the area dry. Do not rub. Massage Aftercare in gently for 15 seconds.
After initial healing (7-10 days) use lip gloss with sun block over the tattooed area to preserve color. The continued use of at least SPF 30 sunblock with UVA and UVB protection will help to prevent fading.
Sleep slightly elevated for the first few nights to reduce swelling.
Schedule and go to your touch-up appointment, which should be scheduled to occur between 4-8 weeks after the initial procedure. The touch-up procedure ensures good color saturation and provides an opportunity to fine tune the final shape and color.

POLICIES

Care Instructions are provided to achieve optimal results, but there is NO guarantee made as we have no control over what happens during the healing process.

For optimal results, the semi-permanent tattoo is a two-session process. It would help if you allowed your skin to heal before any additional work can be done. Touch-ups must be booked no sooner than 5 weeks and no later than 12 weeks following your initial appointment. If you are delighted with the first session and feel like a second session is not needed, then annual touch-ups are recommended.

A deposit is required to book and confirm your appointment. Please note that all deposits are non-refundable. The deposit ensures you are serious about booking your appointment and will be deducted from your overall cost. Cancellations will automatically result in a forfeit of your deposit.

A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required to reschedule your appointment without penalty. Less than 48 hours notice will result in the forfeit of your deposit, and a new deposit will be required to reschedule your appointment. Failure to show up to your appointment without notice will result in a charge of the service's full cost to the card on file.

Please contact us if you are going to be late for your appointment. Being more than 15 minutes late may result in a forfeit of your deposit and the cancellation of your appointment. A new deposit will be required for re-booking a new appointment. ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

If you have had your eyebrows previously micro-bladed or tattooed by another artist, a clear photo must be sent in and approved before booking an appointment. We must ensure we have a workable canvas, and in some cases, the previous work may be too dark to achieve optimal results. Failure to provide a photo before booking may result in a forfeit of your deposit.

All transactions are final, and no refunds will be issued.