During Your Appointment
The Process
We will begin by mapping out your eyebrows to your liking. I can show you some examples or you can bring some pictures of your own.
After I've drawn out an outline of your ideal eyebrow, we will look at it together and make any edits before beginning.
I'll then put numbing cream on your eyebrows and we'll let that sit for 20 mins. During this time, we'll pick out which color best matches your current eyebrows.
Throughout the process, we will stop to apply more numbing cream and evaluate your eyebrows.
At any time during the process, we can add more numbing cream, take a break, or reassess our mapping plan.
After I am finished, we'll look at your brows together to see if there are any adjustments needed. I'll then send you with after care directions and some healing ointment.
Please feel comfortable sharing any questions or concerns before, during, or after the process. My goal is to make your appointment as relaxing as possible. You are welcomed to bring in ear buds and dress comfortable.
Aftercare
How to Heal
Healing takes 6-8 weeks for Microbladed and Powdered Eyebrows
Avoid sun exposure for 4 weeks
Avoid pool, sauna, steam room for 2 week, avoid heavy sweating for the first 10 days to reduce risk of infection
Do NOT use Vasline, Bepanthen, A&D Ointments, Neosporin
Follow Post Op Instruction Sheet and apply recommended ointment
50% of the final result is related to a good aftercare routine
DO NOT expect your eyebrows to heal perfectly after the first session. This can be a 2 step process.
BE PATIENT during your 10 day healing process your brows will change and appear different from day to day.
Immediately after your procedure brows will appear darker and more defined and this will last up to 2 weeks . Your brows can appear more solid, hair strokes may seem to disappear and it may look wet and painted on. Around days 4-5 you will experience flaking and your brows may look dry.
DO NOT PICK your brows, let any dryness fall off naturally. If flakes gets picked off prematurely missing hair stokes will result and cause patchy brows which can lead to scarring.
When the flaking comes off the hair strokes may seem faint this is because a fresh layer of skin has healed over the brow tattoo. Give your brows a few weeks and the hair strokes will become clearer. Color will continue to change on a daily basis until all healing is complete at the 4 week mark.
You may experience itchiness in the brows after the 10 days for up to 2 months due to the healing process of the dermal layer.
Not everyone's hair stoke brows can heal clean and crisp. Hair-strokes for oilier skin types tend to heal more solid and powdery while drier skin types tend to heal more crisp and defined. Also for those who bleed more may tend to need more color boost touch-ups as the blood pushes the pigment during the procedure.
Long Term Care & Color Boost Appointments
Allow your brows a MINIMUM of 6 weeks to heal before booking a touch up.
Color Boost's are typically done within the first 3 months after the initial appointment.
Do not expect perfect results after the first session of permanent cosmetic makeup.
Darker skin and oily skin women, permanent makeup will not look as bold or sharp compared to lighter, dryer skin type's.
There is no guarantee of results, as everyone’s result will vary due to skin type, lifestyle and the initial 10 day care and long term care of your brow tattoo.
Use at least SPF 50 to protect your brows, sun exposure will cause fading and can alter the color of your tattoo.
Do not use chemical exfoliates on the brows, this will case the brows to fade faster.
Do not do laser your brow area (IPL etc), some lasers may change the color of the ink. As the tattoo fades the strokes will get fainter and less defined.
Maintenance is required to maintain desired results. Color Boost's are done on average every 9 - 24 months to maintain you brow tattoo.
LIP BLUSH
Before the Appointment
At least 30 days before
No lip fillers
No steroids or antibiotics
No micro-needling, peels, microdermabrasion, or chemical peels
No alcohol 24 hours before, caffeine day of (to reduce swelling and oozing)
One week before the appointment use the recommended lip scrub, then keep lips hydrated and moisturized leading up to the appointment using Aquaphor daily
Learn what products/supplements you will need to take, prior, during and after the procedure. If you have a history of cold sore, shingles or herpes simplex virus-consult your doctor about antiviral medication (Valtex which is obtained by a rx)
How to Heal
Follow recommended after care instructions and take products/supplements for the 1-7 days. Avoid water, makeup, excessive sweating, no sauna, pools or sunbathing. Avoid strong kissing for 3 days. Avoid spicy, sour foods. Do not wipe or lick the lips excessively.
Apply healing balm daily for 10 days 2-3 x/day
Long Term Care
Touch up appointments are best 8 weeks following procedure. Use SPF sunscreen for face and lips daily.
EYELINER
How to Prepare
Discontinue lash growth serums (Latisse)
Day of must be stopped 3 weeks prior
Removal of eyelash extension must be completely removed 3 days prior to appointment
Day of procedure remove contact lenses and any eye makeup
No alcohol the night before or caffeine day of
How to Heal
Follow recommended after care instructions and take the products and supplements for the first 1-7 days. Avoid water makeup, excessive sweating. No saunas, pools or sunbathing.
Apply healing balm daily.
Long Term Care
Touch up appointments are best 8 weeks following the procedure. Using an SPF sunscreen daily for your face, as well as hats and sunglasses are highly recommended.
FINE LINE TATTOOS & FRECKLES
How to Prepare
Come to the appointment with a fresh, clean face. Make sure that you are not sunburnt! No alcohol or caffeine 24 hours prior to appointment. Eat and hydrate before your appointment.
How to Heal
Apply healing ointment two times a day for one week. Stay out of the pool, hot tub, and sun.
BROW LAMINATION (lacquer)
How to Prepare LAMINATION
No need to prepare!
Aftercare Instructions
Do not wet your eyebrows for 24-48 hours. Do not apply the makeup to the brows for 24 hours post-treatment. Apply brow balm daily and comb hair into place each day.