WHAT IS MICROBLADING?

Microblading is a form of permanent cosmetics/cosmetic tattooing. Pigment is inserted into the upper dermis of the skin using a hand tool with a blade comprised of tiny needles. Hair-like strokes are scartched into the skin using the tool to mimic natural hair flow.

 

WHAT ARE MACHINE HAIRSTROKES?

Microblading is just one way to form hairstrokes. Hairstrokes can also be made using the permanent makeup/tattoo machine. This method is frequently called: "nano brows" or "machine hairstrokes". A needle cartridge comprised of a single or several needles is used to push pigment in little dots into the upper dermis to form a line. This method of making hairstrokes is less traumatic on the skin and provides the option of getting hairstrokes for all ages. Microblading should not be done on anyone with thinned skin, and this can happen as early as age 40. Machine hairstrokes are the future! No scarring, less trauma to the skin, and everyone qualifies. 

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WHAT IS MICROSHADING?

Microshading is a form of permanent cosmetics/cosmetic tattooing that uses the permanent makeup/tattoo machine as well. A needle cartridge comprised of a single or several needles is used to push pigment in little dots into the upper dermis to create more of a filled in appearance. 

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WHAT IS LIP BLUSH?

Lip blush is a form of permanent cosmetics/cosmetic tattooing that uses the permanent makeup/tattoo machine as well. A needle cartridge comprised of a single or several needles is used to push pigment in little dots into the upper dermis to create a filled in appearance. This allows for a pretty blush tint on the lips when healed. By deepening the color of your lips, they will appear fuller and more youthful. 

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DOES IT HURT?

A topical numbing cream is used before and during your procedure. Pain level tolerance varies from person to person but most rate the procedure pain around a 4 on a scale of 1-10. The sensation of microblading can be best described as a moderate scratching while shading is similar to getting a tattoo. If you are a frequent smoker, the topical numbing cream may not last as long on you. Microshading feels about the same on the pain scale. 

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HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?

Depending on skin type, lifestyle, skin care routine, sun exposure, pigments used, how saturated we go, and most importantly YOUR AFTERCARE, permanent cosmetics can last anywhere from 1-5 years before its ready for a touchup. Oily skin fades pigment faster, where as dry, combo, and normal skin tends to hold pigment longer. Excess sun exposure will fade brows faster and resort in an ashier appearance as the sun breaks down warmth in pigments. Serum/acid usage directly on the brows is strongly discouraged as this can alter the color in unappealing ways resorting in grey, pink, purple, green brows. Touchups are recommended when needed to freshen up the color, but not necessary if you choose to let your tattoo fade away. Most brows will fade away over time but some skin types may be left with a very light haze/shadow of the work.  

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DOES PERMANENT MAKEUP AFFECT MY HAIR FOLLICLES OR HAIR?

Permanent makeup does not damage your hair follicles or hair. When done properly, permanent makeup only goes deep enough to graze the upper part of the dermis layer of your skin. Hair follicles lie deep within your dermis layer so permanent makeup should never come close enough to touch the follicles.

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HOW LONG IS THE APPOINTMENT?

Appointments are 1.5-2 hours long. During your appointment, we will consult with you on color choice and mapping to customize and perfect your set of brows/lips until you are happy with our plan. The actual tattooing portion of the appointment lasts 30-45 minutes. 

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HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR MY APPOINTMENT?

Please read the "Before Your Appointment", "After Care", and "Eligibility" pages before scheduling. There are certain things you must avoid doing at different times before your appointment. The after care is also extremely important to follow to a 'T' so please be mindful when scheduling around certain events that can cause conflicts. 

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IS THE FOLLOW UP INCLUDED?

I offer a complimentary touch up 6-8 weeks after your initial appointment for both brows and lips. This appointment is the perfection appointment where we go over the brows/lips again, correct any areas where pigment did not take as well as other areas, and make any adjustments. This is a two step process and a minimum of two treatments is needed to ensure brows/lips retain pigment perfectly so scheduling your touch up is extremely important for the longevity and results of your brows/lips.

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HOW LONG DO THEY TAKE TO HEAL?

Brow healing time takes around 12 days. It is extremely important not to get your brows wet (sweat included), do not put anything on your brows, including makeup, and keep your brows out of the sun for those 12 days until they are completely healed. Please refer to the "After Care" page for more in depth instructions. Everyone's skin heals differently, but the most important factor in your retention is your AFTER CARE. Lip blush healing time takes about 6 days and the aftercare is the same and can be found here on my site as well.  

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CAN I GET A PERMANENT COSMETIC PROCEDURE WHILE I'M PREGNANT/BREASTFEEDING?

No, you cannot get this procedure done while pregnant or breastfeeding.

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WHO IS INELIGIBLE FOR A PERMANENT COSMETIC PROCEDURE?

Permanent cosmetics cannot be done on individuals who: are under 18 years old, pregnant/breastfeeding, undergoing chemotherapy (or within last 6 months), currently taking accutane (or within last 6 months, have skin diseases such as Shingles, psoriasis, or eczema on the area of treatment, get keloid scarring, get hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation from wounds, taking steroids or antibiotics, have hemophilia, autoimmune disorders, liver disease, or have any severe heart conditions.

 

If you have diabetes, history of stroke, currently taking any prescription medications, or mild heart conditions (such as high blood pressure) that are under control, you must obtain a written approval from your doctor for the desired procedure and bring it to your appointment. 

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Individuals under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be turned away. For temporary ineligibility, please refer to the pre-care pages to see what to avoid doing prior to your appointment. 

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CAN YOU COVER UP AN OLD EYEBROW TATTOO?

If the previous brow tattoo was done with tattoo ink by a tattoo artist, several pigment lifting sessions will need to be done to significantly lighten the tattoo. Then, a powder brow coverup is the only option, unless the skin has absolutely no leftover pigment. If the previous work is permanent makeup and has faded considerably you can do a cover up as long as the leftover pigment is light enough. Sometimes pigment lifting sessions and/or color corrections will first need to be carried out before doing a cover up. A consultation will be needed regardless of what type of procedure was carried out so please send me a message via text. It is possible some clients may be unfortunately turned away. 

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CAN PERMANENT MAKEUP COVER SCARS ?

Yes! Machine work is able to work on scar tissue. However, scar tissue will hold pigment slightly different than virgin skin so its important to not expect perfection, but improvement. 

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