The purpose of semi-permanent makeup tattooing is to enhance the natural features of a client. Permanent makeup is softer and more subtle—it is meant to be a natural-looking enhancement. Traditional body tattoo inks can often be much more concentrated while many cosmetic tattoo inks are designed to gently fade over time. Semi-permanent makeup is also implanted into the skin more superficially vs. body tattooing, which is implanted deeper into the skin layers for longer staying power. Fading is desired as it allows the artist to make changes to color and shape over the years as client’s natural coloring and facial changes occur.

Permanent makeup for brows can take up to 7-10 days. Lip blush can take up to 3-7 days to heal on average. Eyeliner has the quickest healing time, and usually takes up to 3-5 days. Please note that healing times can vary per person based on your individual skin type and lifestyle factors, and sometimes clients may experience longer healing times. While the surface layer has appeared to heal the soonest, please keep in mind that it still takes 3-4 weeks for the pigment to surface to its true color. and skin layers underneath to fully heal. Proper aftercare is an extremely important aspect of the long term success, effectiveness, health, and overall satisfaction with your permanent makeup procedure. You must follow the below instructions in order to achieve the best possible results. Skin sensitivity, redness and swelling is to be expected for up to 2 days after the procedure and will go away with proper aftercare · Before every ointment application, take a dry, clean Q-tip and wipe off any existing ointment on your brows, Dampen another Q-tip and with water and gently wipe clean. Pat dry with a tissue and reapply the ointment. · Do not exfoliate or use a washcloth/wipe on the brow. · Do not pick, itch, or scratch the tattoo as it can remove pigment. A cold compress may be used to relieve discomfort · Avoid hot tubs, steam rooms, pools, long hot showers, sweaty exercise for one week. · Avoid direct sunlight and tanning beds for 2 weeks. · Avoid putting makeup on the area for the first week. · Avoid facials for 4-6 weeks. · Do not use any anti-aging products on or around the brow area. · Alcohol consumption in excess can slow down healing. · While your skin begins to shed, your brow tattoo may appear to be extremely faint. Don't worry, the pigment will resurface when your skin is completely healed in 3-4 weeks.

Permanent makeup can last up to 1-3 years. A touch up is included in all permanent makeup services at 4-10 weeks after the initial appointment, but it is not required. Clients that choose a soft ombré or microblading application, a light color shade, did not follow the aftercare instructions or are getting corrective work done, may require more touch up appointments. Factors that will cause your permanent makeup application to fade faster include: tanning bed & sun exposure, regular exfoliation, oily skin, profuse sweating (e.g. hot yoga 5x/week), using skin products with strong active ingredients (e.g. retinol, AHAs), and medical conditions. We recommend at maximum one yearly "color boost" touch-up to maintain the procedure’s color however, we do advocate holding off for as long as possible to maintain skin integrity. Permanent makeup is intended to offer daily functionality and time-savings—therefore, if after a year or two, you may need to add a touch of makeup, this is a process that takes only 30 seconds or less vs. the full 5-10 minutes prior to getting permanent makeup done, and you are still enjoying the benefits and the investment of this procedure.

Most of our clients will agree that the procedure is tolerable with a pain level of 3-5 (0-none, 10-worst). We use a highly-effective topical anesthetic gel containing lidocaine for numbing before and during your procedure. As a needle or blade is used in the application, a certain level of discomfort is to be expected. But the pain level is similar to that of laser hair removal or teeth cleaning. Pain threshold levels vary from person to person and every effort is made to ensure you remain comfortable for the entirety of the procedure. PLEASE NOTE: Having this service performed during your menstrual cycle may increase discomfort during your procedure. If you are a frequent smoker, the topical anesthetics used during the treatment will not last as long. If you have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, be aware that this may affect your sensitivity tolerance to the procedure.

· Do not drink alcohol or caffeine 24 hours prior to your procedure. Do not drink alcohol in excess after your procedure as it will slow down your healing process. · Do not take an Aspirin or Ibuprofen, Niacin, Vitamin E, B6, Omega 3, Gingko Biloba, St. Johns Wort, evening primrose one prior to your procedure, unless medically necessary. You may resume immediately after the procedure, but these will thin the blood and compromise pigment retention in your skin. · Bring any photos of the look that you want to achieve. · Avoid booking during your menstrual cycle as it can increase pain sensitivity. · Do not wax, tan or tint the eyebrow area 3 days before your appointment. · No anti-aging treatments such as microdermabrasion, retinol, chemical peels, laser, facials 2 weeks before your appointment. · No facial injections one month prior to the procedure. · On the day of your appointment avoid caffeine/exercise and wash your hair prior to since hot showers are not recommended.

The tattooed area is a healing wound, so proper aftercare is critical. Therefore, absolutely no makeup is allowed on the treated area, makeup at a safe distance outside the tattooed area is fine with careful application. Do not tint your lashes or brows and avoid any products that contain active skincare ingredients, like Retin-A. If you’re unsure, it’s always best to defer to your artist.