MICROBLADING
FAQ
Hairlike Strokes!
Microblading is a natural enhancement to create fuller beautiful brows by infusing pigment into the skin to simulate the appearance of natural hairlike strokes!
Best for younger and normal/dry skin. If you have oily and mature/thin skin, results might not heal as well. You may be a better candidate for the combo or ombre brow.
6-8 week touch up is required for the best results.
It is a permanent tattoo that fades over time. Yearly touchups are suggested to keep the color fresh and the shape precise.
Permanent makeup is designed to fade over time. Factors such as skin type, lifestyle, age, metabolism, medications, and pigment color affect the longevity of the tattoo. The sun and some kinds of lighting (tanning beds) can affect the rate at which these pigments are broken down. Following the given aftercare instructions is critical to getting your best-healed results. Yearly touch-ups every 12-18 months is recommended to keep the color fresh and the shape precise. Touch-ups are normal and expected for Permanent Cosmetics.
*Please note that final results vary and CANNOT be guaranteed due to the nature of skin as it heals. A follow-up appointment is recommended 6-10 weeks after your initial session where we can assess your pigment retention and perfect your permanent makeup!
Unfortunately, not everyone is a candidate for permanent makeup.
You are not a candidate if you are…
Under the age of 18
Pregnant or breastfeeding
Taking blood-thinning medications (may be a better candidate for ombre brows)
Currently using or have been on Accutane within the last 12 months.
Have a freshly tanned/sunburned face or Rosacea
Currently undergoing treatment for cancer Chemotherapy or Radiation within the last 12 months
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Acne medications such as Retin-A, Different, Accutane, etc.
Diabetes (Physicians Note)
Hypertension (Physicians Note)
Active Herpes Breakout (Cold Sores)
Dark Hyperpigmentation
Bleeding Disorders (Physicians Note)
Pregnant/Nursing
Forms Keloids easily
Serious diseases such as cancer, epilepsy, autoimmune disorders (Physicians Note)
Blood Thinning Medications
Circulatory Disorders (Physicians Note)
Any skin diseases or irritation in the area
Recent Botox or Fillers (must be done 14 days prior )
Sunburn (wait until fully healed)
After waxing (must wait 2-3 days)
After Chemical Peels (must wait 2-6 weeks depending on how abrasive the peel is)
Oily Skin: Increased oil production can cause hair strokes to blur and fade very quickly, or not stick at all. If you have combination or oily skin, you are a candidate for a combination or ombre brows, but not for microblading.
Sun Exposure: Increased exposure to the sun will cause premature fading. I recommend all my clients purchase Cannasmack Ink Guard on Amazon to protect their healed brows from the sun.
Excessive Bleeding: Excessive bleeding during your procedure will greatly affect how your body retains pigment. Pinpoint bleeding throughout the procedure is normal, but excessive bleeding causes the pigment to fade very quickly and heal ashy. While bleeding 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 and alcohol 24 hours before your procedure.
Preparing for your appointment is just as important for well-healed results as post-care. Failure to follow pre-care may result in you being sent home the day of your appointment, so please read the following carefully! Coming prepared to your appointment means better-healed results and a better overall experience.
2 WEEKS BEFORE:
BOTOX: If you regularly get Botox or Dysport, it must be done at least 14 days prior to your appointment. It takes at least that long to settle in the skin. Receiving it within 14 days of your appointment will result in being sent home and asked to reschedule.
WAXING/THREADING: I recommend coming to your appointment with your brows grown out, no need to have them cleaned up before! I prefer to see how they grow naturally and will clean them up for you at your appointment. If you need to clean them up beforehand, please do so at least 2 weeks before your appointment. If you tint your brows, please do so at least 7 days prior.
RETIN-A: Please refrain from using any retin-a products in the brow area for 2 weeks leading up to your appointment.
24 HOURS BEFORE:
To minimize bleeding during the procedure, please avoid any alcohol and excessive caffeine. Blood-thinning medications such as Ibuprofen and Advil should also be avoided unless prescribed by a doctor. Map directions to the studio. I have a strict 10-minute late policy, so please plan ahead to make sure you know how long the commute to the studio takes, and plan for traffic if appropriate.
DAY OF YOUR APPOINTMENT:
Wash your hair! You won’t be able to get your brows wet for the next 10-14 days, so wash your hair beforehand to give yourself a few extra days before your next wash!
Avoid exercise. Exercising increases blood flow and will cause excessive bleeding, leading to poor healed results.
Makeup: You are welcome to come to your appointment with or without makeup on. We will be taking lots of photos, so come however you are most comfortable. If you regularly fill in your brows, coming with at least your brows filled in helps me see your regular shape.
Bring your brow makeup. If you have a specific product you love, bring it along!
RELAX! Feeling nervous is normal. We are going to work together to create your dream brows! Take a deep breath and get excited!
Immediately after getting your brows done, you may experience minor redness or swelling around the treated area, which typically goes away within 24 hours. Over the next few hours, the pigment in the skin will oxidize, making the brows look darker and warmer (red) than they were initially. This is normal and expected. Pigment typically fades anywhere from 20-40% once fully healed.
Around day 3-4, you may notice light scabbing and flaking on the treated area. This is normal! Please refrain from picking at the brows. Doing so will result in loss of pigment in those areas and can cause scarring. Brows may appear spotty or patchy until the entire brow has finished healing. Once all the flaking is complete (usually around day 10), the brows will appear much lighter. The pigment will darken over the next 4-6 weeks and the pigment will return to the skin in its healed color.
In 4-6 weeks, your brows will be fully healed. Whatever pigment that does not return will be addressed at your touch up appointment. At this appointment, we will assess your retention, touch up the spots that didn’t stick, and can adjust the pigment color to give you perfect brows! Once the brows have healed from your touch up appointment, you will have beautiful, full brows for 12-36 months!
DO I NEED A TOUCHUP APPOINTMENT?
Yes! PMU is a 2-3 step process, and a touch up is strongly recommended to get the best results. Also known as the “perfecting session”, a touch up is done 6-10 weeks after your initial session and is where we assess your retention, perfect the shape and color, and add more dimension. Touch-ups are very important and add to the overall results and longevity of your PMU.