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 I offer all techniques in pmu (permanent makeup) brows which include microblading, nano strokes, powder, ombre, and combo brows. We will figure out which brow is best suited for you depending on skin, goals, lifestyle, etc. during your appointment/consultation.
*These are ALL a form of a tattoo because we are implanting ink into the skin!! We do not go as deep as a traditional tattoo, so it depends in your natural cell turnover over the years, which determines how it will fade out.  

• Microblading mimics the brow hair & hair pattern, giving a fuller appearance by using a handheld tool to create a hair-like stroke on the eyebrows by cutting the skin. NOT EVERYONE IS A CANIDATE FOR BLADING. You can NOT have oily, slightly oily, large pores, mature, or sun damaged skin.  Nano stroke is your alternative if you are dead set on this look. We place the pigment on top of the cut, the pigment seeps in and that is how the "hair" is created. If the client is oily or even slightly oily, the oils fall in the same pigment pocket causing the strokes to blur or expand. Keep in mind, since we are cutting the skin, you'll only be able to do a few sessions before having to transition to one of the others because over time, it will create scar tissue due to cutting in the same place multiple times. It is the most evasive of all techniques. This is the most requested technique however most clients have not been educated on their options. 
• Nano strokes are creating the same hairlike stroke pattern but using a tattoo machine creating fine lines vs cuts. It is overall better for the skin and last longer
• Powder brows give a soft natural "tint of color'' that will define the brow shape yet airy enough for a natural everyday look. The machine will deliver small, pixilated dots that builds up the brow. This soft shading will heal as if you filled them in with eyeshadow! This is a great brow to start with and my personal favorite
• Ombre brows is a technique that creates a gradual shading effect on the eyebrows, giving them a soft makeup look similar to a brow pomade or brow pencil. They are more shaded on the tails with airy fronts. *You can always start with a powder brow and transition to an ombre or combo on the touch up if you would like more of a pop* 
• Combo brows are a combination of any techniques mentioned above. 
• Keratin airbrushed brows is a TEMPORARY treatment that stains the skin for 7-10 days and stays on the brow hair for about 3 weeks. This is great for someone who is on the fence about getting pmu and want to get an idea of the look, those with contradictions from pmu, have old pmu and need a color boost, or just want a natural brow without the commitment.  

 If you schedule your appointment and have one of the conditions listed, I will refuse service and your booking fee will be forfeited.

• Pregnant or nursing
• History of keloids or hypertrophic scaring
• Diabetic (may require doctors' clearance)
• Chemotherapy/Radiation (consult your doctor)
• Viral infections and/or diseases
• Epilepsy
• Pacemaker or major heart problems
• Organ transplant
• Skin irritations or psoriasis near treated area (eczema, dermatitis, rashes, sunburn, acne, etc.) 
• Accutane in the past year
• Had Botox in the procedure area in the past 2 months
• Heart conditions. uncontrolled high blood pressure, poor general health
• Any treatment, medication, or illness that compromise the immune system / healing would make you NOT a good candidate for micropigmentation procedure.

IN ORDER TO AVOID BLEEDING AND UNEVEN COLOR DEPOSIT:

• NO alcohol at least 48 HOURS prior to procedure. This will prevent any access bleeding, oozing, and minimizes swelling during the procedure which will affect pigment retention.
• Avoid or limit caffeine intake the day of appointment 
• Do NOT take any Aspirin, Fish oil, Niacin, Vitamin E and or ibuprofen, or any other blood thinning medications, unless medically necessary, 72 hours prior to appointment. Tylenol is fine! - blood thinners can result in splotchy/uneven color
• Do not work out the day of procedure
• AVOID sun and tanning one week prior to procedure
• Discontinue Glycolic, Retin-A or Retinol products 4 weeks before the scheduled appointment.
• Do NOT use AHA skincare products close to procedure area 2 weeks prior to and after the appointment.
• if you had any cosmetic surgical procedures done on the face area, please wait 2 months to fully heal prior to appointment.
• if there are any open wounds, pimples, bruises, or any other skin irritations, on the area; please wait for them to be completely healed before attending appointment. PLEASE contact me immediately if rescheduling is due to this matter. 
• Do not wax, thread, or tint your eyebrows one week before (I will clean up if needed) 
• No facials or chemical peels a week prior to the procedure
• If there are any exfoliation products at home, please use to exfoliate the treatment area 1 week prior to the appointment for the skin to take in the pigment(s) easily during the procedure.
• Please come to the appointment with your "everyday brow" so I can see what look you are used to, and I can build from there!

Upon arrival we will take pictures, fill out consent forms, get a copy of your ID (so please have on hand), talk about your goals. I will then sterilize the treatment area, assess brow shape and what would best compliment your features, then pre draw 1 brow so you have an idea of shape and form. if you love it, ill pre draw the other side to give a better feel of final look. Once shape is agreed upon, we will discuss color options. When we have agreed upon brow shape and color, I will start treatment. I do one pass to open the skin and secure shape, a topical anesthetic will be administered, and I'll finish the procedure once you're numb.  

The procedure takes about roughly two hours, sometimes more sometimes less. Please allow a solid 3-hour window for your appointment. I won't likely need that much time, but this isn’t something I want to rush.  

All PMU is a two-step treatment, consisting of the initial procedure and then a perfecting touch up to ensure the longevity for the years to come. Brow touch ups are recommended 6-8 weeks after initial session.  There is an additional fee if you wait longer then this window

Most likely, the color will fade significantly over the next 6 to 8 weeks. It can fade as much as 50%. We can reflect on your shape and color at your follow-up appointment, where we can address any changes

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Keep in mind, after your first 2 sessions, you will have sustainable brows for YEARS to come, but

your face sees the most wear of any piece of you- exposure to the sun, food, facial products- the list goes on and on.  Because the color implanted in the facial area tends to be more fluid circulation than other parts of the body.  All these things cause color to fade. This is why you need a touch up aka color boost a few years down the road or until they fade out at least 50%

 The healing process varies from individual to individual but typically takes 7-14 days. During this time, the tattooed area may scab, itch, and flake as it heals. Once the epithelial crust (scab) falls off, your skin will be considered healed on the outside, however, the pigment takes some time to settle into the skin. A good month should pass before you should consider the process complete and get a true color pallet.   

 For the first few days, brows will appear dark and very defined before the flaking/scabbing phase. The thickness will subside gradually as the days go by.

• redness, swelling, and discomfort is normal and should subside by the following day completely. Ice packs and Tylenol are ok, but please remember this is an open wound so please make sure anything that comes in contact with it is clean.
• you will go thru 3 healing phases. 1-Heal, 2-Peel, 3-Fade
• once the brow starts to peel, it will appear flaky and unappealing. The area may feel a bit dry. Do not pick or pull at the treated area as it will result in pigment loss
• once all scabs have fallen off completely and naturally, healed results should appear 10-30% lighter in color and 10-15% smaller in size from the initial. once fully healed, please consider using a waterproof sunblock when in the direct sun to prevent premature fading.

1. 1st 24hrs- you will dry heal. You will press any lymphatic fluids or blood weeping from the area with a dry cotton round. Pressing this out will reduce the amount of scabbing you may experience
2. the next day, wash the area with an antibacterial soap and rinse with wet cotton rounds. use bottled/filtered water since this is an open wound and we do not know what's in the tap water.
3. apply ointment to hydrate throughout the day. it does matter how often you apply per say, but be mindful to use the smallest amount so it's still able to breathe and heal.
4. once the scabbing/fading starts (usually about day 5) stop the washing & ointment. just leave it alone and let it do its thing. we don't want to accidentally pull that scab or any pigment with it
5. when scabbing stops, you can resume the healing ointment, and normal activities.
6. even though they have healed on surface level (7-14 days) they will still need time to heal in the dermis layer to see the true color. (6-8 weeks)

• No long hot showers and steam for 14 days.

• You can wash your face by using a damp cloth to cleanse around the brows. Normal washing routine can be used for the lower half of your face (from the eyes down).  *Use the pmu or any antibacterial soap to clean the brow area and only use bottled or distilled water to rinse when cleaning them. 

• DO NOT scrub, scrap, rub, tap, or pick at your brows. * The scabbing and peeling dry skin will look like it’s ready to come off, but while it’s still attached, it still has the ability to affect the ink if it’s accidentally pulled at or ripped off. Pulling off any scabs or pieces of flaky skin will very possibly contribute to areas of scarring, hair loss, and additional pigment loss - please allow it to fall off naturally.

• Sleep on your back or in a reclining position to avoid rubbing your brows on the pillow. Again, accidentally pulled at or ripped off pieces of flaky skin can possibly contribute to areas of additional pigment loss.

• Do not work out or have excessive sweating for 14 days. The treated area needs to be kept away from two things – moisture and bacteria – and sweat can expose to both. The drier the skin the better results. Not following the aftercare instructions will put you at risk for infection and will cause the color to heal unevenly.

• Avoid dirt (as in gardening), extreme perspiration for the first week to prevent infection.

• Direct sunlight and artificial tanning beds for 1 month. Especially during the 14-day period AFTER you get your brows done. This is when your tattoo is in its delicate healing stage, and very vulnerable to outside elements. UV rays can cause fading and damage your skin. Once completely healed, apply a layer of sunscreen SPF 30 to SPF 50 on your eyebrows when exposed to the sun.⠀

• No swimming for 1 month. NOTE: Chlorine in swimming pools, hot, tubs, and salt in seawater can bleach out your color.

• Do not wear makeup or USE ANY FACIAL PRODUCT / TREATMENT on or near the treated area for 3 weeks or longer. Wait until your brows are fully healed.

• Avoid Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peels, alcohol in facial products, toners, Glycolic acid, salicylic acid, AHAs, BHAs, Alpha Hydroxy Acids and Retinoids of any kind directly your brows after treatment. You can still use these products on the rest of your face, but not on your brows. These products can cause the pigments to fade prematurely and alter the color.

• To extend the life of the procedure, avoid abrasive facial treatments and harsh facial products that may alter the color in the brow area.

I create the color we will use based off your skin tone & undertone but take into consideration your natural brow hair & shade used daily. The color I implant plus what your body naturally produces = healed results!!
*Clients who are used to not having brows for a long time, can find these few weeks challenging. I usually advise clients who have no brows to start wearing pencil or brow shading for some time before the process, so they get used to having a brow.  

Unfortunately, I can't. How the skin will react is different for everyone and many factors are to be taken into consideration. Skin type, age, scarring, diet, stress levels, facial products used, etc. All play a key role in your results, which is why it is important to know that more than one touch up may be needed. Your face is important to me, and I will act in accordance with my experience and expertise to give you my absolute best.  There are no guarantees in this industry. Please think long and hard before you decide to go for it. WHAT IF I DONT LIKE IT? Although pmu is considered semi-permanent, the procedure does allow flexibility for color or shape change to some extent. However, I will work closely with you to ensure that you are satisfied with the proposed technique. I will allow you to have as much control over the procedure as possible, so there’s very little room for error. If you do not like the decision you made, the touch up can be cancelled and the pigmented area naturally fades over time. I do have an amazing laser removal specialist as well. If you are not 100% sure you would benefit from this procedure, please opt for a more temporary option. There are absolutely NO REFUNDS!