Microblading + Permanent Cosmetics
Frequently asked questions
What is Microblading?
Microblading is the artistic technique of tattooing individual hair strokes with a handheld tool called a microblade. Unlike traditional tattooing, which uses a machine, microblading artists hand draw each hair to match the color and coarseness of your eyebrows. The result? Gorgeous, natural looking eyebrows.
How long does the appointment last?
1.5-2 Hours depending on if there are any corrections needed.
How should I prepare for my appointment?
Clients are required to avoid any blood thinning medication for a minimum of 72 hours prior to their appointment. This includes Vitamin E, Aspirin, Niacin, fish oil supplements, and Ibuprofen. Do not drink any alcohol the night before and day of your appointment and limit the amount of caffeine you consume. If you have been on prescription Accutane in the past, you MUST wait at least one year before considering this procedure. It is highly recommended that you avoid SUN and TANNING BED exposure for 2 weeks BEFORE and AFTER your procedure. If you show up for your appointment with a new tan or a sunburn, you will need to reschedule and will forfeit your deposit. As your skin exfoliates from a sunburn, it will take the pigment with it.
Aftercare/Healing
Stay out of the sun and water while your microblading heals. Avoid chlorine, exfoliation creams, and sun exposure; they may cause your color to fade. You will be given complete post care instructions following your appoinment.
Does it hurt?
A highly-effective, topical anesthetic cream is used for numbing before your procedure. Pain threshold levels vary from person to person and every effort is made to ensure you remain comfortable during the procedure. on average, clients claim it is a 2-5 on the pain scale out of 10. Having this service performed during your menstrual cycle may increase discomfort during your procedure. If you are a frequent smoker, the topical anesthetics used during the procedure will not last as long. If you have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, be aware that this may affect your sensitivity tolerance to the procedure.
What about Fillers and Tox?
Fillers and Tox may interfere with the shape of your brows and lips so it is recommended to wait 4 weeks before or after your permanent makeup procedure. It is a personal choice on whether to get lip filler or lip tattooing done first. Many find that they are unsure if they want filler if they have not had it before. In this case, we do the tattooing first. Then you can decide if the color was enough to achieve your desired look.
Who is ineligible for microblading?
There are only a few instances where microblading wouldn't be right for you. If you are pregnant, as a precaution we will not perform the service as there is a risk of infection.
If you have extremely oily skin, the hair stroke eyebrow technique may not work very well for you (Nano Brows would be a better option). The constant production of oil will cause the hair strokes to heal with a diffused, softer look. Your end result will look more powdered than you would expect. We recommend powder brows for extremely oily skin.
If you have little to no existing hair or coarse hair, your tattoo will appear more 2-dimensional than those clients who have more hair, or naturally finer hair.
If you are a frequent smoker, your pigment may fade sooner.
If you are iron deficient or Anemic, your pigment may fade sooner and bleeding/bruising may occur during and after the procedure.
If you are currently going through chemotherapy, please wait at least 3 months post to get microblading done because like with any tattoo, there is a risk of infection
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What if I have previous permanent cosmetics?
We will need to do a consultation before booking. In some instances where the previous work is too dark, dense, discolored, or large, saline tattoo removal sessions will need to be booked in order to lighten the tattoo enough before a beautiful coverup can be achieved. Previously tattooed areas will almost always require additional sessions and will be charged accordingly. Some special cases may be considered. Please contact us with any further questions.
How long does the permanent makeup last?
The results can last anywhere from 1 to 3 years, depending on different factors affecting the procedure. However, a touch up once a year is recommended to retain the shape and saturation of pigment.
Full list of contraindications to Permanent makeup
Candidates who are seeking permanent makeup and who may be contraindicated (meaning those that I cannot treat) are:
Those under 18 years of age
People with diabetes
Pregnant and lactating women
People with glaucoma and people who are taking blood thinning medicines (e.g. aspirin).
People with skin conditions such as rosacea, psoriasis, eczema and undiagnosed rashes or blisters on the Site that is to be treated.
People with allergies to makeup or colours
Those with easily triggered postinflammatory hyperpigmentation are not good candidates
Those with transmittable blood conditions like HIV or Hepatitis
Active skin cancer in the area to be tattooed
Are a hemophiliac
Have a pacemaker or major heart problems
Have healing disorders, on blood thinners, uncontrolled high blood pressure or had mitral valve Disorder.
Those on any skin medication such as Retin A/Accutane, steroids, or any other prescription acne medications which thin the skin, making it very sensitive. *MUST BE OFF THESE FOR A YEAR
Retinol or Vitamin A users should discontinue the use of each month prior to service
Let me know if you have/had allergic reactions to topical anesthetics. *** IF YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS A DOCTORS NOTE WILL BE REQUIRED***