pre and post care
You MUST disclose if you have had prior microblading work done. In some cases it may not be possible to go over the old hair strokes and removal will be recommended. If you fail to disclose past work you may be refused treatment at your appointment and will forfeit your deposit.
Microblading is a MULTI TREATMENT procedure and in some cases more than 2 sessions will be required to achieve the desired result. All additional treatments will incur a charge. Details of pricing can be found in our menu.
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Microblading Eyebrows Pre-Care:
✘ Do not work out 24 hours before procedure.
✘ NO alcohol or caffeine 24 hours before procedure (Yes, there is caffeine in decaf coffee and tea!).
✘ Avoid sun and tanning one week prior to procedure.
✘ Do not take the following for 7 days prior to the appointment as they will thin the blood and prevent the pigment from implanting properly - aspirin, fish oil, vitamin C, vitamin E, garlic, chamomile, glucosamine, Evening primrose oil, ginger, ginkgo.
✘ Discontinue Glycolics, Chemical Peels and Retin-A 4 weeks prior.
✘ Refrain from use of any Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) products close to the eyebrow area 2 weeks prior to and 2 weeks after your procedure. Check your moisturizer, facewash BB or CC creams and makeup primers for anything that says acid.
✘ You have to be off any kind of Accutane for 1 year. NO Exceptions!
✔ If you get fillers, they should be done 4 weeks prior to your scheduled procedure or done 4 weeks after the procedure.
✔ If you use Botox it should be performed either 2 weeks prior to your scheduled procedure or 2 weeks after your procedure.
✔ If you take any regular medications please provide a list as some may be contraindicative to receiving treatment.
Please Note:
➳ You will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle.
➳ We will not work on anyone pregnant or breast feeding - no exceptions
➳ If you have oily skin, your results WILL appear softer (eyebrows can look solid) in appearance and may require additional procedures. Powder or ombre style brows are recommended for those with oily skin and more mature clients with thinner skin.
➳ Dark skin types please note that your permanent makeup will not appear as bold as lighter skin types. Plan on scheduling your touch-up within the first 6 months.
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Microblading Eyebrows Post-Care:
✔ Wash face with makeup wipes so no water drips on the brows
✔ After 10 days, once the area has healed completely, consider using sunblock when going out in the sun to stop the color from fading.
✘ MICROBLADING EYEBROWS IS A "DRY HEAL" DO NOT GET WET, AND NO SWEATING FOR 10 DAYS
✘ DO NOT rub, pick or scratch the treated area. Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate off. Picking can cause scarring and pigment loss!
✘ COMPLETELY avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds for a minimum of 4 weeks after your procedure. Direct sunlight can cause the pigment to change color while it is healing and can also cause hyper pigmentation and scarring.
✘ Avoid pool, sauna, steam rooms, steamy hot showers and/or steamy hot baths for 3 weeks.
✘ Avoid sweating for a full 10 days. Any physical effort, gym, hot weather, any other activity that may cause sweating through or on the brows will cause the "hairstrokes" to blur under the skin, there is no fixing this.
✘ Eyebrow tinting should not be undertaken for 2 weeks after your procedure.
✘ Avoid Retin-A, Chemical Peels and Microderms around the brow area once healed.
✘ Avoid sleeping on your face/brows for the first 10 days.
✘ NO makeup or skincare products to be used on the treated area for two weeks.
✘ NO facials, chemical treatments and microdermabrasion for 4 weeks.
✘AVOID ANY SKINCARE THAT HAS THE WORDS "ACID" "RETIN A" "GLYCOL" ON THE AREA TREATED! Look in your foundations and primers too, its in things that say "long lasting" or "Forever"
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EYEBROWS- Typical Effects
Day1-2 The eyebrows are approximately 30 to 40% darker and bolder in width than they will be when healed. Your skin is red under the pigment which causes the color of the pigment to appear darker. There is some swelling, although difficult to see due to the thickness of the skin in the eyebrow area. This will subside. Exfoliation, which begins in a few days, will cause the excess pigment surrounding the eyebrow procedure to flake away and a more narrow appearance will result. New skin will heal over the pigmented area and result in a softer appearance of your eyebrows. Don’t be concerned that your eyebrows initially appear darker and heavier in size than you desire. This is all part of the process.
Day3 Eyebrows will start to itch and will appear a bit thicker in texture. Natural exfoliation begins., do not exfoliate yourself.
Day4 The skin begins to flake- peeling from the outside edges first.
Day5 Color finishes flaking off and appears softer and greyer for 8 weeks until color clarifies.
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TOPICAL ANAESTHETICS
Local topical anaesthetic cream is used during your procedure. It is both for client comfort and also to constrict the blood flow which leads to a better result.
We are unable to supply clients with topical anaesthetic cream as it is deemed to be a medication. Clients will need to order their own pre procedure numbing cream and during procedure numbing solution and pay for it themselves as part of their own cost. We can provide the order form once an appointment has been scheduled and confirmed via deposit. It needs to be ordered ASAP to allow for manufacturing time and also post from our supplier. The parcel will arrive at our studio and be stored in the fridge until you're appointment. DO NOT APPLY ANY NUMBING TREATMENT BEFORE YOU ARRIVE AT OUR STUDIO.