How long does it last?
- Results can last 1-3 years, depending on your skin, age, lifestyle, and aftercare.
- Semi-permanent cosmetics will fade naturally over time.
- Annual touch ups are advised to maintain pigment and color.
Does it hurt?
- A numbing agent is used during the entire procedure.
- Clients don’t usually feel too much pain during the procedure.
- Clients tend to be more sensitive during their menstrual cycle.
How is my brow shape determined?
- Each client will have their eyebrows mapped out according to their facial features.
- All eyebrows are custom created to compliment and frame your face properly.
- Both the artist and client must agree on the eyebrow shape before tattooing can begin.
How long is the appointment?
- Each appointment usually takes 3 hours.
- The appointment will continue until both the artist and client are happy with the results.
- Touch up appointments are usually between 1-2 hours.
Can I bring a guest with me to my appointment?
- No. Due to of the length of time and amount of detail work that must be completed, we do not allow any guests to accompany the client.
- Clients and artists may become distracted and pull attention from the work being completed.
What does the healing process look like?
- Brows will appear dark and swollen immediately following the procedure, but will fade about 30-50% lighter in color as they heal. Individual results will vary.
- Any redness and swelling should disappear in 24-48 hours.
- Brows will heal within 10-14 days depending on your skin.
- During the first week your brows will dry, scab, and flake. Do not pick your scabs, this will affect the healing process and may cause scarring.
- Avoid getting your brows wet until they have completely healed.
- Only apply the provided aftercare ointment on your brows until they are completely healed.
- To ensure optimal results, make sure to book a touch up appointment within 6-8 weeks of the initial appointment.
- During the touch-up appointment we will analyze the healed results, make adjustments, and finalized the shape and brow design.
How do I prep for my appointment?
- Pluck, wax or thread your brows 1-2 days before coming to your appointment.
- Come to your appointment with a clean face.
- Take care of the skin around your eyebrows, we can not tattoo over active breakouts or open wounds.
Am I a good candidate for ombré powder brows?
Permanent makeup procedures cannot be preformed on individuals experiencing any of the following:
- Under the age of 18
- Pregnant or nursing
- Have diabetes
- Allergic to pigment or makeup
- Taking blood thinning medications
- Have skin diseases (e.g. eczema, psoriasis, rashes, blisters)
- Have transmittable blood conditions (e.g. HIV, Hepatitis)
- Have cancer or undergoing chemotherapy or radiation
- Taking accutane, antibiotics, iron supplements, more than 3 medications daily
- Open wounds on the treated area(s)
- Using retinol/AHA products (must stop 2 weeks prior and 4 weeks after PMU appointment)
- History of keloid scarring
- Have vitiligo