FAQ's Brows

Microblading is a two part process infusing pigment into the skin to simulate the appearance of natural hair. Although it is considered permanent makeup, it fades over time. It is meant to be a subtle enhancement to create more natural fuller brows. It looks more natural on clients who already have semi full brow hair and are wanting to perfect their shape. It heals best on young dry/normal skin. Oily skin is not recommended as it tends to fade quicker. The touch up appointment is required between 6-12 weeks from initial session. It is the perfecting session to go over any healed areas that are lighter then other areas.

If you have reference pictures, please feel free to bring these to your appointment, along with the pencil or powder you are currently using. If you tint your brows, you will want to do so 72 hours before your appointment. You must not use Retin-a near the brow area two weeks before or after the procedure.

You will need to avoid water for 7-10 day after! This includes excessive sweating, pools, lakes, salt water, and extreme sun exposure, so plan your vacations accordingly! No Botox, fillers, microdermabrasion, chemical peels at least 2 weeks prior to your procedure, and also two weeks after.

Do not work out the day of your appointment. You should not take any medications that may thin your blood (I.E. aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil) 72 hours before or immediately after your procedure. Avoid caffeine for 12 hours before your procedure.

In the hours following your procedure your brows will appear much darker and bolder then it will heal due to oxidation in the surface layer of your skin. Your brows could also appear warmer in color. You may experience some redness around the treated area, this typically disappears within 48 hours.

Around day 5 you may notice some flaking or light scabbing on the treated area, DO NOT PICK AT IT, doing so can result in loss of pigment in those areas. Brows may appear spotty or patchy until the entire brow has finished healing. You may notice that some areas may appear very light or even to have lost pigment entirely after they have peeled, the epidermis will be thicker causing muting, hiding or diffusing of pigment underneath. The epidermis will normalize over the next 4-6 weeks and softened pigment should appear more clearly on surface of the skin. At 4-6 weeks your brows will be fully healed. Whatever pigment that does not return will be addressed at your touch up appointment or if you’d prefer darker, bolder brows we can always add more color or dimension during that appointment!

• Oily skin: Increased oil production can cause hairstrokes to blur and heal lighter and powdery.

• Smoking: Smokers may notice that their semi-permanent cosmetics will fade faster.

• Anemia and iron deficiency: your body will absorb these iron based pigments more quickly.

• Sun exposure: Increased exposure to the sun will cause premature fading. You will want to use a special sunscreen for your semi-permanent cosmetics; i recommend color guard. You can find it on amazon.

• Age and metabolism. The faster your metabolism the faster the pigment will fade.

• Bleeding during the procedure: excessive bleeding during your procedure will greatly affect how your body retains pigment. While this is not entirely in our control, it is important that you follow before care instructions to help minimize bleeding. This includes avoiding blood thinning medications, alcohol, and caffeine 24 hours before your procedure.

• 1. Pregnant/breastfeeding

• 2. Are currently using Accutane or have used Accutane within the past year

• 3. Have a freshly tanned/sunburned face

• 4. Are on blood thinning medications or antibiotics

• 5. Have rosacea

• 6. Are currently undergoing cancer treatment

• 7. Must be off chemo or radiation for 6 months