UNFORTUNATELY, NOT EVERYONE IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR COSMETIC TATTOOING. TO AVOID ANY COMPLICATIONS AND ENSURE BEAUTIFUL RESULTS, PLEASE READ OVER THE FOLLOWING.

*CONTRADICTIONS- YOU MAY NOT BE A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR PERMANENT MAKE-UP IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY:

-Pregnant or breastfeeding

-Under the age of 18

-Have a freshly tanned/sunburned face

-Have an active infection

-Have a flu or virus

-Have tendency to keloid

-Have an upcoming/previous surgery within 4 weeks.

-Visible skin conditions (in treatment area) ex: eczema, psoriasis, moles

*Mature skin is not ideal for microblading and may cause the pigment to heal cool-toned and patchy. Mature skin clients are more suitable for a combo or powder brow

*DOCTOR'S NOTE REQUIRED- YOU WILL NEED TO SPEAK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AND RECEIVE A NOTE OF HEALTH CLEARANCE BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

-Artificial Heart Valves/ Major Heart Conditions

-Diabetes

-Epilepsy

-Autoimmune Disease

-Are taking blood thinning medications (please email)

-Cancer treatments within the last 12 month

-At high risk of infection/must take antibiotics during dental work

*THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE PREMATURE PIGMENT LOSS AND REQUIRE MORE TOUCH-UPS. PLEASE CONSIDER THIS BEFORE BOOKING.

-Blood thinners in system at time of appointment

-Frequent sun exposure/sun damage

-Taking krill oil/fish oil

-Anemic (Not controlled)

-Rosacea (in treatment area)

-Taking Adderall

-Taking Thyroid medication

-Scarring in treatment area

-Not following proper pre-care and after-care directions

-Oily skin is not ideal for microblading and may cause blurring of the hairstokes and loss of pigment. Oily skin clients are more suitable for a combo or powder brow

*THE FOLLOWING MUST BE AVOIDED PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT:

-Antibiotics (30 days prior to appointment)

-AHA Products (2 weeks prior to appointment)

-Botox/Filler (3 weeks prior to appointment)

- Retin A/Glycolic Acid (2 weeks prior to appointment)

-Chemical peels/laser/microneedling (6 weeks prior to appointment)

-Shingles or Covid shot (1 month prior to appointment)

-Accutane (1 year prior to appointment)

*ALLERGIES

Although rare, allergic reactions are possible. If you are allergic to any of the following, it is your responsibility to inform your technician upon booking. You will need a patch test at least 24 hours before your appointment.

-Lanolin

-Glycerin

-Novocaine/ Lidocaine

-Paint/Crayons/Dyes

-Metals

-Foods

-Baby powder

-No caffeine or alcohol 24 hours before

-Stop taking blood thinners like aspirin, niacin, vitamin E, fish oil, and ibuprofen 48 hours before procedure

-Do not work out or sweat heavily the day of the procedure 

-Do not tan or have a sunburned face the day of the procedure

-No waxing or tinting 3 days before procedure

-No Retinoids, strong skincare, or other anti-aging/acne creams and serums containing acids 2 weeks before procedure

-No Botox treatments should be done 3 weeks prior

-No chemical peels 60 days before

*You may bring a blanket, hoodie, or headphones to maximize your comfort if you would like. As a tattoo studio, we are unable to supply blankets.

*Prior to your appointment, you will be given the option to choose your favorite music or podcast to listen to.

*You may choose to wear makeup to your appointment if you are more comfortable that way or if you would like to show us how you fill your brows in.

During the healing stage, your brows are an open wound and need to be cared for properly for best results.

Continue to follow these guidelines for at-least 7- 14 days or until all flaking has stopped.

Day 1: ABSORB

 Gently blot the area with a clean tissue to absorb excess lymph fluid every 10-30 minutes for the full day. Removing this fluid prevents hardening of the lymph (scabbing).

Days 2-7: WASH

Wash twice a day with a gentle cleanser (Dial, Cetaphil, Neutrogena, etc.) to remove bacteria and dead skin. Use fingertips to gently cleanse brow area. Do not use anything abrasive on the brows during healing. 

Days 2-7: MOISTURIZE 

After cleansing brows, apply a rice grain amount of Aftercare ointment with a cotton swab and spread it across the treated area. Be sure not to over-apply as this will suffocate your skin and delay healing. The ointment should be barely noticeable on the skin. Never put the ointment on a wet or damp tattoo. 

Days 1-7+ (Until flaking has stopped): AVOID

-Swimming, saunas, hot tubs, baths, pools, beach, and lakes

-Makeup and skincare at-least one inch from brows

-Direct water in shower, minimize the amount of water on your brows (I -will provide you with shower shields to help with this)

-Excessive sweating and exercise

-Sleeping on face

-Touching brows with unwashed hands

-Activities with airborne debris like dusting, mowing the lawn, or riding in open air vehicles like boats or convertibles

-Facials, botox, or chemical peels

-Strong skincare with Retinol or Acids

-Picking, scratching, peeling, or rubbing treated area

-Direct sun exposure for two weeks (apply sunscreen to brows after they are fully healed for longer lasting results)

*The healing process may vary between each individual. This is an example of the expected healing process. Some guests may heal quicker, slower, or may skip the flaking/ghosting phase entirely. This depends on factors such as age, overall health, skin type, and lifestyle.

Days 1-4: Bold and Dark

Brows will be tender with slight swelling and redness. They will appear 30-50% darker and bolder than the healed result. This is when you may experience "Brow Shock" but do not panic, this is not the final result.

Brow Shock- Your brows will most likely be darker and shaped differently than you have ever seen them before which may cause your perception of your face to be thrown off while you adjust to new brows. DO NOT PANIC! Your brows will be created to fit to your bone structure and preferences and we can always go lighter and thinner at your first appointment to help with this adjustment. Trust the process and by the end you will be in love with your new brows.

Days 4-7: Flakey and Patchy

Brows will begin to fade as the pigment settles. This is when scabbing/flaking occurs. 90% of our clients do not have scabbing but more so "dandruff flakes" or a "sunburn peel" type of flaking. Brow color may appear patchy and too light in spots, this is all apart of the process. Your brows may feel itchy during this stage but please do not scratch or pick at the flaking. You may apply more ointment if brows are dry or tap lightly with clean fingertips to alleviate the itch.

Days 8-14: Light and Patchy (Ghosting Stage)

Brows may appear too light and some strokes may have disappeared completely. After all the flaking and peeling, your brows are still recovering. This can be due to the natural exfoliation of the skin and the healing process. The true color of the permanent makeup brows will gradually resurface over the next 2-3 weeks.

Days 14- 40: Color Returns

Your brows are almost fully healed! You should see the color start to return and reveal the final result of your initial appointment. Brows may still be patchy or uneven at this stage.

Week 6-12: Touch-Up Time

Once your brows are fully healed from the first session, you will come back to touch-up any areas that are patchy or uneven and perfect your brows. You will be able to request adjustments if desired (darker color, more shading, longer tail, thicker). After that, you will repeat the healing process and enjoy your new brows for the next 1-3 years.

*Some guests may need an additional touch-up due to factors such as improper healing, skin type, technique choice (microblading on oily/mature/sun damaged skin), underlying scar tissue, ect.