Question 1

Are your services considered permanant or will the work eventually fully fade?

Accepted Answer

Unlike regular body tattooing, new permanant eyebrow methods are surface work. This means the pigment is only distributed on the first layer of your skin, resulting in the work eventually fading over time.

Question 2

What is the difference between Ombre Powder and Combination Brows?

Accepted Answer

Ombre Powder is a semi-permanent cosmetic tattoo of the eyebrows. It is shading of the eyebrows with the use of a tattoo machine and cosmetic ink (pigment), being the darkest on the tail of the brows and gradually lighter towards the front of the brows. The results are for those who are looking for that defined and crispy, "makeup look" on their brows.
 
Combination brows is the combination of microblading, which are hair like strokes, and shading. This method gives the brow more natural results, although it is only suitable for clients with normal to dry skin.

Question 3

What do you recommend for people with an oily skin type? Why?

Accepted Answer

For those with oily skin, the artist would recommend ombre powder.
 
Despite this, those with oily skin are still able to recieve microblading, however, those with this skin type may require more touch ups following the inital procedure.

Question 4

Do any of the procedures hurt?

Accepted Answer

Not everyone will have the same pain tolerance, therefore it is no gurantee the procedures won't hurt. Despite this, at the time of the procedure a topical numbing of no greater than 5% lidocaine will be distributed as needed to ensure the client's comfort.

Question 5

How long does each procedure take?

Accepted Answer

Ombre and combination brows both take about 2-3 hours per client.

Question 6

How long does microblading last?

Accepted Answer

The average is timeframe for microblading is 1-3 years with touch ups in between, however, this may differ depending on the skin type you have.

Question 7

How long does ombre powder last?

Accepted Answer

Ombre powder can last anywhere from 3-5 years. Yearly touchups are recommended to maintain.

Question 8

How long does it take for the eyebrows to heal?

Accepted Answer

Everyone's skin is diffrent so the healing time may vary; however, on average it takes 7-10 days.

Question 9

Is the healing process for a powder brow similar to combination brows? Will it scab?

Accepted Answer

Yes! There will be scabbing, dryness, and itchiness following the procedures. You absolutely should not pick at or peel these scabs as you may pull ink with it.

Question 10

How often are touch ups needed?

Accepted Answer

A touchup is required 6-8 weeks from initial service. Yearly touchups are recommended for maintance.

Question 11

After the procedure, can I apply any ointment to my brows?"

Accepted Answer

There are different methods for healing a cosmetic tattoo. 
We found that is best for our clients to do "dry healing", which means, no ointments, creams or water on the healing area.

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