Is Permanent Makeup for everyone?

It might surprise you to learn, that PMU services are NOT for everyone. Client safety is of upmost importance to us. As a result, we will not perform services on clients whom:

• Are pregnant,

• Have been diagnosed with a viral infection or diseases,

• If you have had Botox in the treatment area within two (2) weeks of your appointment date,

• if you have had filler in the treatment area within four (4) weeks of your appointment date,

• If you have recently or are currently sick with a cold or flu-like virus,

• If you have used Accutane, or a similar acne medication, in the past six (6) months,

• Have keloid scarring in the treatment area.

A medical certificate stating you are cleared to receive PMU services is required for clients whom: 

• Are undergoing Chemotherapy (you must consult with your doctor and provide proof of medical consent if proceeding with a PMU service ),

• Are nursing (breastfeeding),

• Are diabetic

• If you have been diagnosed with Epilepsy or are prone to seizures,

• If you have had an organ transplant,
  

What should I expect?

As with any PMU procedure, some clients may require additional appointments to achieve their desired look. Please do not expect your brow tattoos to heal perfectly after the first session. Be patient during your 14-day healing period and ensure you are following the post-appointment requirements.

Do not pick your brows.

Let any dryness and/or scabbing fall off naturally, if flakes are picked prematurely missing hair stokes will result and cause patchy brows which can lead to scarring. Your brow tattoo will take up to four (4) weeks to completely heal. 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. Colour will continue to change on a daily basis until all healing is complete at the 4-week mark. This is called the ghost stage. Not everyone’s hair stroke 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. In addition, clients who bleed more tend to require additional touch ups since the blood pushes pigment out during the PMU service.

What do I need to do to prepare for my appointment?

It is critical that all clients review and honor to the pre-appointment requirements set out below prior to receiving any services. Failure to comply with pre-appointment care requirements may result in a denial to perform services and a forfeit of your non-refundable deposit. Pre-appointment requirements are as follows:

1. Do not consume alcohol, caffeine or take any type of blood thinner (aspirin, ibuprofen, Niacin) 48 hours before your procedure. Failure to comply with this instruction will cause excessive bleeding and may affect your results.

2. Do not use any type of skin thinners (Vitamin A, glycolic acids, exfoliation) on the brow area two (2) weeks prior to you appointment.

3. Do not receive any waxing or brow shaping within two (2) days of your appointment.If you tint your brows, tint it at least one (1) week prior to the procedure.

4. Do not receive cosmetic Botox within two (2) week of your service and do not recieve any fillers within four (4) weeks of your appointment. You must also avoid such services for four (4) weeks after receiving PMU services.

5. Please come to your appointment with your regular brow makeup done if you have a preferred shape or style. This will provide your artist with the opportunity to see how you like your brows. If you are open to change, your artist will happily work with you to create a custom brow that is personally suited to you.

What is the required aftercare for brows?

Aftercare is crucial. It is very important to adhere to the post-appointment requirements outlined below for fourteen (14) days after receiving a PMU service. These requirements assist your body with the natural healing process and aid with color retention. Results will vary for all individuals and we cannot guarantee your results. Some clients may require additional appointments to achieve the desired result.

Post-appointment requirements are as follows:

• Use a gentle cleanser (lather it up in your hands) and wash your brows morning and night everyday for 7-10 days or until the flaking has stopped.

• Make sure you blot the completely dry with a clean towel after washing. Allow NO WATER to collect or sit in the brow area.

• Apply the ointment provided to your brows morning and night. A very small amount (size of a piece of rice) to each brow with clean fingers.

• Oily skin types may be told to avoid ointment all together and allow a dry heal process for the 7-10 days.

What To Expect

• DO NOT expect your brow tattoos to heal perfectly after the first session. This can be a 2 step process. It takes time. 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 brow tattoo 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.

• Your brow tattoo will take up to 4 weeks to fully heal. 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. Colour 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 everyones hairstoke brows can heal clean and crisp. Hairstrokes 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 touchups as the blood pushes the pigment out while we tattoo.

Things Not To Do

• DO NOT expose your brows to the sun during the healing process. UV Rays can alter the pigment of your tattoo. Following the first 10 days SPF is important for the longevity your micropigmentation.

• DO NOT sweat excessively for 10 days. Sweat contains salt and can infect and prematurely fade your brow tattoo. Salt in the sweat may also alter the colour of your tattoo. Moderate exercise is fine.

• DO NOT run direct water on your brow tattoo. This is especially important in the first few days, you do not want to wash out any pigment.

• DO NOT use Vaseline on your tattoo.

• DO NOT use any makeup, creams, exfoliants on the brows for 10 days.

• DO NOT go into sauna’s, pools, and steam rooms.

• DO NOT get massages or facials or skin treatments during the healing process.

• DO NOT go tanning and if you do cover your brow tattoo, UV rays can alter the colour of your tattoo.

• DO not use exfoliants,retinol acids, or AHA’s on the brow area. It will fade your tattoo prematurely.

• DO NOT use laser light therapy on your brow tattoo. This can darken, lighten, and distort the pigment.

TOUCH UPS

Allow your brows a MINIMUM of 4 weeks to heal before booking a touch up. This gives you the time to decide if you do or do not need a touch up appointment. It's takes a full 4 weeks for the colour to settle.

It is your responsibility to book your touch up appointments. Please keep the high demand in mind. If your tattoo comes back too faded additional charges may apply.

• Touch ups are typically done within the first 3 months after the initial appointment.

• This can be a 2 (and sometimes even 3) step process.

• The first session is used to build shape and gain symmetry.

• The second session is used to perfect the brows and add density.

• This is a process and some clients may need multiple sessions to achieve their desired result.

• Do not expect perfect results after the first session.

• Darker skin and oily skin women, permanent makeup will not look as bold or sharp compared to lighter, dryer skin type clients.

• Some client’s skin may have a harder time retaining pigment and may require additional sessions.

LONG TERM CARE

THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF RESULTS as everyone’s result will vary due to skin type, lifestyle and the initial 10 day care and longterm 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 exfoliants 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. Touchups are done on average every 9 - 24 months to maintain your brow tattoo.

• Hairstrokes in brows typically last 1-3 years.