FAQS GENERAL
WHAT IS PERMANENT MAKEUP?
Permanent makeup is a cosmetic technique which employs tattoos as a means of producing designs that resemble makeup, such as eyeliner and other permanent enhancing colors to the skin of the face, lips, and eyelids.
WHO IS IT SUITABLE FOR?
Anyone and everyone for different reasons, the most common ones being, it saves precious time every morning, gives the face a ‘younger’ and healthier looking appearance and in contrast to traditional makeup, it stays on 24/7 without smudging or the need to reapply.
WILL IT HURT?
Permanent Cosmetics treatments are far gentler than you might think and topical anesthetics are applied to the skin before, and during the procedure to assure you of the most comfortable experience possible. The specialist equipment I use is refined, quiet and gentle. Many clients have commented that the treatment is no more painful than having their eyebrows tweezed or plucked, and some have said that a “tingling” feeling was the most they felt. The procedures are much less invasive then traditional tattooing therefore the discomfort is not nearly as uncomfortable. Many clients stated that the threading actually hurts more than the eyebrows treatment. Eyeliners and lips are also pre numbed before procedure to assure most comfort.
HOW LONG WILL IT LAST?
This often varies from person to person due to different factors which can include skin type, products and cosmetics routine, diet, smoking, metabolism, genetics and environmental factors. Sun bed use and sun exposure also have a bearing on pigment retention, but this can be prevented with proper protection. Generally, darker colors remain in your skin for a little longer, whilst lighter colors are often more vulnerable to the effects of factors such as the sun or swimming pools. Your body’s natural responses also breakdown the pigment particles. As a guide, it could be anything between 1 - 3 years.
WHAT DOES THE TREATMENT INVOLVE?
During the Consultation which is a part of your treatment day visit, we will discuss your requirements, what you want to achieve and the result that will best suit you. We will take into consideration your lifestyle, image, skin tone, hair, and facial features. Then we will select a matching pigment or custom blend pigment colors to match your requirements during this design stage. The actual treatment itself involves gently implanting microscopic particles of pigment into layers of the skin with nano needles. A second appointment to review the healed result is included in the price and needed in order to complete the treatment with any little adjustments that might be required. This usually takes place after 6-8 weeks after the initial treatment.
FAQS BROWS
HOW LONG WILL THE TREATMENT TAKE?
Treatment times vary depending on how advanced or detailed the required result is. Although some treatments may take as little as 90 minutes, you should set aside about 3 hours for your appointment (including the consultation time on the day of your treatment).
WILL MY BROWS LOOK VERY DARK AFTER THE TREATMENT?
The color intensity will be significantly sharper and darker immediately after the treatment. This will subside and become lighter as the skin heals. This process can take up to 10 days.
WILL YOU NEED TO REMOVE ANY OF MY NATURAL BROW HAIRS?
The idea is to work with whatever brow hairs you have. It’s often incorrectly assumed that brow hairs need to be shaved off for Permanent Cosmetics treatments. This is not the case! The only time brow hairs may need to be removed (twizzled) is if there is any errant growth which needs tidying up, either through tweezing or plucking.
CAN I HAVE MY BROWS WAXED BEFORE HAVING A BROW TREATMENT?
Yes, but any waxing should be performed at least 48 hours before the treatment or even longer if possible.
HOW OFTEN DO YOU NEED A TOUCH UP?
Usually every 1-3 years for the Ombre Powder, this will depend on many factors such as your skin type/ skin routine/ environmental factors..etc.
CAN YOU COVER OLD TATTOOS?
Depends, most tattoos yes. Some of the traditional tattoos are more difficult to work with. They are deeply layered verses the softer approach used today. Most of the time, the traditional tattoos require tattoo removal and resting period for the skin before being able to be worked on again. However, you can send us a picture of your eyebrows and we can tell you what can and cannot be done.
IS ONE VISIT ENOUGH?
We recommend two sessions for new clients who have never done any permanent makeup procedure to their eyebrows. The second session is free anyway, no cost to you! After that, it depends on how long your skin can retain the tattoo. It can take another 1 year to 3 years for you to come back for a touch up.
HOW LONG UNTIL MY NEWLY DONE BROWS HEAL?
It takes approximately 7-14 days for the brows to heal. It takes about a month for the color to fully set in. So final results will be seen at 4 weeks!
FAQS LIPS
WHAT IS LIP BLUSHING?
Lip blushing is a form of semi-permanent cosmetic tattoo that enhances the lips' natural tint and shape, giving them a boost and a glossy touch. It's designed to define and outline your lips, not to actually make them fuller. It gives the illusion that they're fuller, but in a very natural way.
WILL THE LIPS TREATMENT HURT?
Topical numbing cream is used throughout the treatment, to minimise the discomfort but lips can be a little more sensitive than brows or eyes. This is due to the larger surface area and greater blood supply.
WHAT WILL MY LIPS LOOK LIKE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE TREATMENT?
You may experience some swelling and redness immediately after the treatment. After this you may experience tenderness, flaking, dryness, swelling and redness for approximately 2-5 days after the treatment. If you are feeling less than 100% healthy it may take longer for your treatment to heal and symptoms may appear more prominent.
HOW LONG DOES LIP BLUSHING LAST?
Typically, lip blushing lasts between two to three years and will gradually lighten and fade over time, until your lips slowly return to their natural hue.
I HAVE A HISTORY OF COLD SORES, CAN I HAVE A LIP TREATMENT?
If you have a history of cold sores (herpes simplex) it’s advised that you contact your General Practitioner to obtain the proper prescription medication to prevent such outbreaks, or obtain and use your regular medication from your local chemist. You should begin using the medication one week before and continue one week after your treatment. This will help to minimise an outbreak.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR THE LIP BLUSH TO HEAL?
It takes around 5 to 10 days for the lips heal after a lip blushing procedure. Be aware that the color will vary quite a lot during the healing process before reaching the final color that you agreed upon with your permanent makeup artist.
DO'S AND DON'TS AFTER A LIP BLUSH TATTOO SESSION
DO: Use a lot of lip balm to keep your lips moisturized. Plan a follow up appointment with your permanent makeup artist.
DON'T: Pick your scabs. Never! Also, avoid sun exposure and workouts for around 2 weeks. Do not eat spicy food in the 48 hours following the session.
FAQS EYELASH ENHANCEMENT
WHAT IS EYELASH ENHANCEMENT?
Eyelash enhancement, or invisible eyeliner as it is often called, involves tattooing an ultra-thin black line along the top lash line to create the illusion of fuller, darker, thicker lashes. The result is a natural, youthful, eye-opening effect.
CAN I TINT OR PERM MY LASHES PRIOR TO MY PROCEDURE?
DO NOT tint or perm your lashes within 48 hours of your appointment. You will have to wait at least 14 days post procedure to tint or perm lashes.
WILL EYELASH EXTENSIONS AFFECT THE EYELINER TATTOO?
You can wear the eyelash extensions and eyeliner tattoo at the same time, but unfortunately eyelash extensions needs to be removed at least 3 days prior to the eyes micropigmentation. It is also crucial to wait at least 3-4 weeks for complete healing to occur, before new eyelash extensions can be applied.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LASH ENHANCEMENT AND EYELINER?
Permanent eyeliner can vary from a medium line along the lash line to enhance and widen your eye and give a more awake appearance, to a bolder thicker line to make your eyes 'pop'. Lash line enhancement offers a subtle emphasis of your lash line by carefully implanting microdots between your lashes.
HOW LONG AFTER EYELINER TATTOO CAN I WEAR MAKEUP?
No makeup is to be applied for 72 hours (three days) after the procedure on the tattoo area. After any eyeliner procedure, use new mascara for the first 10 days after the 3 days of no makeup.
HOW LONG DOES PERMANENT EYELINER TAKE TO HEAL?
Full healing is complete within 4-6 weeks. After that, your final color and shape can be assessed and touched up if necessary. Following the procedure, you can expect mild to moderate swelling and redness.
DOES PERMANENT EYELINER HURT?
A numbing cream is applied to the area prior to your eye tattoo procedure, which should make the whole process relatively painless. Some people with sensitivity or a lower pain threshold may find the procedure mildly uncomfortable, but generally most client's experience little or no pain.