No alcohol at least 24 hours before your appointment

Minimize caffeine intake the day of your appointment

It is recommended to wash your hair before your appointment to help prevent your brows from getting wet in the shower the next several days(this does NOT mean you cannot wash your hair during the healing process, just helps as a precaution for the first few days of healing).

Stop the use of blood-thinning medication at least 1 day prior (this includes Ibuprofen and Aspirin)

Stop using anti-aging skincare products around the area at least 2 weeks prior such as retinol, vitamin a, c, glycolic acid

Limit sun exposure and tanning services in the days leading up to your appointment. If your face is freshly sunburnt, you can not get tattooed

Refrain from using skin products with active ingredients around the area 2 weeks prior such as retinol, vitamin c, glycolic acid, other types of AHAs/BHAs, niacin amide or brightening products

Do not get any chemical peels, IPL, micro-needling, exfoliations, or abrasive skin treatment that require downtime, at least 2 weeks prior to your appointment

If you have had your eyebrows previously tattooed elsewhere, you must send me a photo of your existing tattoo for pre-approved before booking an appointment

Do not work out the day of your appointment as this can lead to more bleeding

Consider bringing reference photos or finding pictures in my portfolio that you like. I will work with you to find a shape, color, and style that suits you, but welcome your preferences!

We will not be able to tattoo over any blemishes, sores, and moles in or around the brow are

The best results come from keeping your brows from getting wet for the next 10 days! That means no sweating, swimming, working out, saunas, spas, or sun.​

Use the brow shields provided to keep your face directly out of the shower stream and do your best to carefully wash hair and keep your face as dry as possible. Keep clean, dry paper towels on hand to pat dry if they accidentally get moist. Also keep showers brief, as too much steam can harm brows as well.​

When washing your face, be sure not to splash water onto your face like we normally do. Instead use a washcloth or disposable cleansing wipe to wash around the brows, making sure they stay dry. 

Immediately after your appointment I will apply tattoo butter to your eyebrows, this can be removed 1-2 hours after your appointment using the sterile wipes included in your aftercare kit. Use the oil blotting papers provided to clean your brows and remove any oil or sweat 3-4 times a day for 10 days starting from day 1. 

Do not apply any products to your brows other than the ointment provided for 10 days. Use the ointment provided once a day and use sparingly. ​​

After 10 days (or when all peeling and flaking has finished) you can begin to wash your face normally, including your brows! You may also wish to use a pencil or powder if there is any unevenness during healing. 

Am I a good candidate for microblading?

Oily Skin: Microblading heals best on normal to dry skin types. Increased oil production can cause hair strokes to blur and heal lighter and more powdery than you would expect. For oilier skin types I often recommend a powder brow for best healed results and longevity. 

Facial fillers, Botox, and other similar injectables may cause your brows to appear uneven or crooked if booked too closely to your brow appointment due to the injected product settling and your brows healing. I suggest to all clients that leave two weeks between botox and having their brows done. 

Microblading is not meant to entirely replace makeup. Eyebrow pencils and powders may still be needed so please consider this when making the decision to have your eyebrows tattooed. 

Factors that may affect your tattoo:

• Bleeding during the procedure: Excessive bleeding during your procedure will greatly affect how your body retains pigment

• Sun exposure: Increased exposure to the sun will cause premature fading

• Color of pigment: Lighter colors fade more quickly than darker colors

• Skin Care Products: Exfoliating products (typically for Acne or Anti-Aging) will cause pigments to fade​​

Please note that final results cannot be guaranteed as everyone retains and breaks down pigment differently. During your 6-8 week touch-up appointment we assess your pigment retention and make any changes necessary.

People with lighter hair, correction work, or sparse eyebrows may require more than one follow-up to reach their desired look. 

Brow coverups

Brow coverups must be pre-approved before booking. Please email a photo in natural light. If your tattoo is very dark and I don't think I can adequately correct or cover it up, I may recommend removal. Additional sessions may be needed for cover-up work.

How long will my eyebrows last?

While the pigment used in cosmetic tattooing will lighten and shift in color slightly over time, they are permanent in the sense that pigment will not disappear entirely. There is a certain amount of maintenance required in cosmetic tattooing to refresh color and detail. For microblading, this is usually every 12-18 months. For powder brows this is more like every 2 years.

Whats the difference between microblading and powder brows?

Microblading is a method of cosmetic tattooing done by hand that creates individual hair strokes to mimic the look of eyebrow hairs. Powder brows are done with a tattoo machine and creates a soft, powdered look that mimics the look of a soft powder on your brow. While microblading is only suitable for specific skin types, machine shading is suitable for all skin types and has more longevity. 

Why do I need two appointments?

All permanent makeup services are a two-step process, where a second appointment is necessary to visibly assess how your color and shape looks healed and make any changes. This gives us the opportunity to add volume, darken the color or refine the shape, and touch up light areas as needed. Retention can vary from person to person, though most clients only require two appointments, a third appointment is sometimes required to achieve the desired look.