*Please consult your artist if you have recently received the Covid-19 Vaccine*

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What is Microblading? 

Microblading is a gentle process of implanting pigment into the upper layer of the skin.  The procedure is performed on the eyebrows for filling in bare areas, hairloss from over plucking/waxing, camouflaging scars as well as correcting some facial irregularities and is an alternative to removable, daily applied cosmetics.  The most obvious benefit of permanent makeup is saving time.

 

Are there any contradications for having permanent makeup?

Candidates who are seeking permanent makeup and who may be contradicted include people with diabetes, pregnant and lactating women, people with glaucoma, people who are taking blood-thinning medicines (e.g. aspirin), Cortisone, Steroids, Acutane, Retin-A, Renova. People with skin diseases such as psoriasis, eczema, undiagnosed rashes and blisters, those with allergies to makeup or colors, and those with easily trigged post inflammatory hyperpigmentation are not good candidates. 

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Is it painful to get permanent make up?

Because PMU is most often performed on areas of the body that are sensitive, the use of anesthetic agent is not uncommon. The sensation of every person is different. One topical anesthetics is a combination of betacain, lidocaine, tetracain.  Other topicals include epinephrine, which is vasoconstrictive and helps to minimize swelling. These products are effective, quick acting, and have various blends designed for use before a procedure or application, after the skin has broken.  The multiple-application technique works well to make the client comfortable and allows the technician to complete the procedure effectively. 

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How will it look?

Immediately after the procedure, some swelling may occur, and the color will appear a bit darker than the healed and final result.  During the procedure, the color of the pigment is mixed with body fluids and is oxidized. The color stays dark for 4-7 days during the healing process, as the upper layers of epidermis are shed and replaced by new epidermal cells.  After the healing process you will be able to see a lighter softer color of the pigment.  The final color will appear in about 4 weeks after the procedure, and is usually about 20-30% lighter than the color after procedure.

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How long does the procedure take?

The most important part of the first procedure is drawing and creating a shape for the eyebrows, which could take about 45 minutes. The procedure itself  takes about  1.5 hours, So the total time is about 2.5-3 hours. The  duration of a touch-up procedure 1 hour.

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Is a perfecting visit really needed?

During the healing process, the skin is working on the reparing itself.  The lymphatic system is trying to push out all external particles to prevent contamination.  That explains why the color implanted the first time is not perfect after healing.  Also the first time appointment and procedure is like a sketch. All skin is different and can respond differently by healing and keeping the pigments.  At the perfecting visit, I review me work and add the finishing corrective touches for color and shape. Prices include one perfecting visit (touch up).  However the client should always remember that permanent makeup is almost always a two or more step process.

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PMU & Chemo

Permanent make up can be performed at minimum three weeks before starting your first round of chemo. Even if you are still within that three week period you will still need a doctors note clearing you to get permanent make up done.

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BOTOX

Botox can be done up to two weeks before coming in for a permanent make up appointment and can be done as soon the day after a permanent make up appointment. If done too close to your brow appointment it can distort the shape and symmetry. If you disregard this and come in too early I will not be able to work and you and you will forfeit your deposit. 

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Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Unfortunately permanent make up cannot be done while pregnant or breastfeeding.

 

Antibiotics

You cannot receive permanent make up while on antibiotics. you must wait at minimum tw0 weeks after the finished cycle.

 

Am I a candidate for microblading or other forms of permanent makeup?

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You cannot receive permanent make up services if anything below pertains to you.

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If you are currently pregnant or breastfeeding

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Currently undergoing CHEMO therapy or Radiation.

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Currently on Antibiotics. You must wait at minimum two weeks post final cycle

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Currently using Accutane or have used accurate in the past year..

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Currently taking blood thinners. You must avoid Aspirin/Ibuprofen (unless doctor prescribed), alcohol, and vitamin E oil 24 hours before your appointment. Avoid Caffeine at least 12 hours before your appointment.

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If you have any open wounds, blisters, sunburns, or pimples in the brow area cannot be worked on at that time. Please contact to reschedule if anything does pop up.

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If you have received any sort of laser, chemical peel, or micro needling near the the brow area you must wait at least 6 weeks post procedure.

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If you have received any sort of lightening procedure for previous permanent make up you must wait at least 6 weeks post procedure. May be longer, please contact me in the case of this event.

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Latisse or any growth serums: If you are currently using any serums on your eyebrows you must discontinue for 6 weeks before your PMU service.

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If you book an appointment while having any of these contradictions and fail to let me know and come in for your appointment

I WILL NOT WORK ON YOU AND YOU WILL LOSE YOUR NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT

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Other contradictions for permanent makeup. People with diabetes, with glaucoma, people currently using Cortisone, Steroids, Retin-A, Renova. People with skin diseases such as psoriasis, eczema, undiagnosed rashes and blisters, those with allergies to makeup or colors, and those with easily trigged post inflammatory hyperpigmentation are not good candidates.