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Why are perfecting touch ups required for best results?
DO I NEED A TOUCH-UP/FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENT? Yes! all permanent cosmetic procedures require 2 (sometimes 3) sessions. During your 6-10 week follow-up we can assess your pigment retention and make any adjustments needed. This follow-up also increases the longevity of your semi-permanent cosmetics. During this appointment we can adjust the color and shape to make sure…
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What aftercare healing process do I recommend?
Dab skin dry with a clean paper towel or tissue, of all lymphatic fluid every 15-20 mins for the first couple of hours after the procedure. This will allow for the skin to heal with minimal scabs. Wash morning and night for 7-10 day or until scabs have fallen off, with provided ink soap. Wash…
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What can be expected immediately after the appointments?
In the hours following your procedure your brows will appear much darker and bolder than it will heal due to the oxidation in the surface layer of your skin. Your bows could also appear warmer in color. You may experience some redness or swelling around the treated area, this typically disappears within 48 hours. Around…
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What should be avoided before getting any permanent makeup done.
Doing any of the following will cause excessive bleeding during a permanent cosmetic procedure and will hinder the final results!!! Do not work out the day of your appointment. You should not take any medications that may thin your blood (i.e. Aspirin, Ibuprofen) 72 hours before or immediately after your procedure. Do not drink…
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How Should Clients Prepare for Their Appointment
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 for 2 weeks before or after…
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People Who Are Not Good Candidate’s For Permanent Cosmetics
YOU CANNOT RECEIVE SEMI-PERMANANT COSMETICS IF YOU ARE: Pregnant/breastfeeding. Are currently using Accutane or have used Accutane within the past year. (This is due to the changed texture of the skin.) Have freshly tanned/sunburned face. Are on blood thinning medications or antibiotics. Have Rosacea in or around the brow area. Are currently undergoing cancer/chemo treatments.(must…
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How Clients Should Prepare for Their Appointments
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 for 2 weeks before or after…
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Factors That Will Affect Semi-Permanent Cosmetics
Oily skin: Increased oil production can cause hair strokes to bur 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 iron based pigments more quickly. Sun Exposure: Increase exposure to the sun will cause premature fading. You will want to…
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How Long Will My Semi-Permanent Cosmetics Last?
Cosmetic tattooing is designed to fade over time. Factors such as skin type, lifestyle, age, metabolism, medications, and pigment color all 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. To take care of your brows follow the…
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The Difference Between Ombre, Combination, and Powderfill Brows
This is the process of infusing pigment into the skin by using a permanent makeup machine or needles to simulate the appearance of filled in brows. This is perfect for clients who are perfectionists and is great for any skin type! Ombre is where the tail and body of the brow are dark and filled…