FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Permanent makeup is a form of cosmetic tattooing. It is also known as micropigmentation. In fact, it is semi-permanent and the effects last from 1 to 3 years, depending on the treatment and maintenance.
The pigment is inserted into the dermal layer of the skin, it does not go as deep as with the traditional tattoo and that is the reason it starts fading after some time.

Ombré Powder Brows (also known as Powder Brows/Microshading) is the one of the newest machine techniques in semi-permanent eyebrow tattooing. The technique is described by its name, soft and light in the front and gradually darker towards the tails. Ombré powder brows can be applied with a soft, natural-finish or can be built up to resemble the look of darker makeup.

The intensity of the ombré effect is contingent on how much existing brow hair there is, thus results vary per person. If you have darker hairs or patches in the front of your brows, you will likely need more a fuller powder-filled brow style so your natural brow hairs blend seamlessly. Ombré is great for all skin types, but especially those with previous semi-permanent makeup, and oily, mature, and acne-prone skin.

Microblading has a hyper-realistic eyebrow look achieved by manual hairlike strokes cut into the skin. This technique creates a natural result, giving brows a fuller appearance, however, this technique is best suited for normal to dry skin types with minimal appearance of pores.

• Semi-permanent eyebrow tattooing is often a two-step process, which includes an initial insertion of pigment, followed by a touch-up 6-10 weeks later. Sometimes a third or fourth session is necessary depending on your skin type or not following through on aftercare instructions.

• Results vary based on lifestyle, health, and skin type.

• Results should be evaluated after the touch-up application is completed.

• Microblading is not recommended for mature clients or those with large pores or oily skin.

Combo brows is a beautiful blend of microblading and powder shading that creates an added polish and makeup look to hyper-realistic hair strokes.

We make sure everything is spotless – we follow strict hygiene protocols and all the needles are disposable.
We all licensed and certified. 

We use only the top quality permanent makeup pigments.

If you have any health conditions, inform your artist before the treatment.
If you have any allergies and you think you might be allergic to the pigment used, take a patch-test before the treatment.

It can’t really be described as painful, since the pigment does not go so deep under the skin. It can be a little bit uncomfortable.
Numbing ream is applied to help ease the procedure. Most clients say the level of discomfort is similar to the one you feel when tweezing your brows. Some of them even feel nothing at all.
For more sensitive clients, numbing solution can be applied throughout the procedure, if necessary.

• Do not drink alcohol or caffeine 24 hours prior to your procedure. Do not drink alcohol in excess after your procedure as it will slow down your healing process.

• Do not take an Aspirin or Ibuprofen, Niacin, Vitamin E, B6, Omega 3, Gingko Biloba, St. Johns Wort, evening primrose one prior to your procedure, unless medically necessary. You may resume immediately after the procedure, but these will thin the blood and compromise pigment retention in your skin.

• Bring any photos of the look that you want to achieve.

• Avoid booking during your menstrual cycle as it can increase pain sensitivity.

• Do not wax, tan or tint the eyebrow area 3 days before your appointment.

• No anti-aging treatments such as microdermabrasion, retinol, chemical peels, laser, facials 2 weeks before your appointment.

• No facial injections one month prior to the procedure.

• On the day of your appointment avoid caffeine/exercise and wash your hair prior to since hot showers are not recommended.

Permanent makeup can last up to 1-3 years. A touch up is included in all permanent makeup services at 4-10 weeks after the initial appointment, but it is not required. Clients that choose a soft ombré or microblading application, a light color shade, did not follow the aftercare instructions or are getting corrective work done, may require more touch up appointments.

Factors that will cause your permanent makeup application to fade faster include: tanning bed & sun exposure, regular exfoliation, oily skin, profuse sweating (e.g. hot yoga 5x/week), using skin products with strong active ingredients (e.g. retinol, AHAs), and medical conditions. We recommend at maximum one yearly "color boost" touch-up to maintain the procedure’s color however, we do advocate holding off for as long as possible to maintain skin integrity.

Permanent makeup is intended to offer daily functionality and time-savings—therefore, if after a year or two, you may need to add a touch of makeup, this is a process that takes only 30 seconds or less vs. the full 5-10 minutes prior to getting permanent makeup done, and you are still enjoying the benefits and the investment of this procedure.

Your semi-permanent tattoo will be too dark at first. The true color will be seen after the healing process is over.
Also, some swelling might occur, and goes away within 24 hours.