FAQ’S
ARE YOU CERTIFIED?
Yes, I am fully Certified and Insured Permanent Makeup Artist and Trainer.
DOES IT HURT?
We get mixed reviews on pain. Everyone has a different level of sensitivity so topical anaesthetics are applied before and during the treatment to alleviate any sensation or discomfort. Some clients naturally feel one brow more than the other. You will experience a slight noise and vibration / sensation throughout. Music is usually played during the procedure.
WILL THEY BE SWOLLEN?
You will not be swollen. You might have slightly red skin around the eyebrows, but this usually lasts no more than 1 hour.
HOW OFTEN WILL I NEED A TOUCH UP?
In order to keep your eyebrows tattoo results looking fresh, we recommend a touch up every 12 months if not earlier. That depends on your skin, medication and lifestyle.
WHY DO I NEED A TOUCH UP IF THEY’RE SEMI-PERMANENT?
Because colour is implanted in the facial area there tends to be more fluid circulation than other parts of the body. Your face sees the most wear of any piece of you — exposure to the sun, food, facial products…the list goes on and on. All of these things cause permanent colour to fade, this is why you need a touch up.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
The procedure takes roughly about two hours, sometimes more sometimes less. Please allow a solid 3 hour window for your treatment.
WHAT’S THE PROCESS LIKE?
Eyebrows tattoo is a two-step treatment, considering of an initial procedure and then a touch up between 5-6 weeks after. After taking your before photo, I will draw the brow design in pencil so you will get an idea of the shape and form. (Please note that nobody’s face is totally symmetrical and you need to be realistic with your expectations. There is no point in trying to make the eyebrows identical or match a photo of your favourite celebrities eyebrows if your face shape looks nothing like theirs. Once we have agreed on a final shape (ultimately it is your decision – but I will always voice my opinion on what I think suits you aesthetically), I will shape your eyebrows then we will decide on the colour. Shortly after that, a topical anaesthetic will be administered to ensure comfort. Once you are numb, the pigment is deposited. During healing, it’s normal to experience some pigment loss, this is why we have the touch up in place.
DO YOU REMOVE MY NATURAL EYEBROWS?
No. Every attempt is made to retain all natural hair and integrate it into the design of the permanent eyebrows. In some cases, where shaping of the natural brow is required a few hairs here and there may need to be removed to create a clean and aesthetically pleasing result.
I’VE HEARD SOME PEOPLE DON’T RETAIN THE PIGMENT EVEN AFTER A FEW SESSIONS?
Yes, it does happen and yes it’s true! A third appointment is often set up so that the client has the opportunity to return and I get the chance to review the work and sort out any (if any) tweaks that might need to be done. Often the client cancels this appointment as they feel it is not needed, however there are the occasional few that may need one or two extra strokes to finish off the look. Some ladies skin may react to the trauma of the tattooing and the skin may try to push out the foreign body of pigment by producing an extreme scab, so they eventually fall off taking all the pigment with it. There is a condition called PIGMENT ALLERGY (PPD ALLERGY, a condition known by dermatologists) or Auto Immune disease symptoms (the client may not even be aware of it) where the skin over reacts and becomes super sensitive to the pigment and rejects it at any cost.
WILL I NEED A TOUCH-UP?
Most likely. Within a week of your first treatment the colour will fade significantly and over next four to six weeks can continue to fade as much as 40%. They will go though a HEALING PROCESS which you will receive in another email. This healing process is completely normal.
WHAT ARE 3D BROWS?
This is a semi-permanent makeup method, the technique is natural feathering of hair-like strokes directly on the skin’s surface that creates natural looking eyebrows. 3D Brows creates the background and fills in the area of the eyebrows that look empty so that a full and complete look is accomplished. The 3D effect adds realism to the end result.
DO I NEED TO TAKE A DAY OFF WORK?
No. There’s no downtime associated with the treatment. Redness and swelling will usually disappear within an hour after. Your brows will appear darker initially, but not so dark that you will be prevented from your daily activities.
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?
It will last as long as it’s maintained. If not maintained the ink will last up to 4 years.
WILL THEY FADE AFTER TWO YEARS?
Is very important to keep up with yearly maintenance if not earlier. Most pigments are made from 3 Primary Colours, RED-BLUE-YELLOW. Imagine if you did not maintain your brows as recommended and advised, if the BLUE colour will fade first from the three primary colours than only the red and yellow colour are left, if you mix them together you will end up with orange brows, it’s a simple colour theory. You’ve been to the hairdresser to refresh your hair colour after two years haven’t you?
WHAT CAN I NOT DO AFTER THE PROCEDURE?
You are advised to keep the skin clean and dry, that means no swimming, sweating or otherwise getting the area wet. No tanning or prolonged sun exposure, no picking, peeling, scratching or rubbing the tattoo, this may result in a loss of colour and scarring. You can still wash your hair and face once they are healed.
HOW MANY COLOURS DO YOU HAVE?
I have lots of different colours, I can blend several to achieve even more shades to suit the client. All clients who have had the procedure done will be conscious that they have brows that are very obvious, however please bear in mind, the skin has been broken to allow the pigment settle, and healing has yet to take place. This is why I ask you to bring your eyebrows pencil (if you use one) with you to the appointment so I can match the pigment to the desired HEALED RESULT, which emerges after the crusts naturally fall off and the skin gently exfoliates naturally itself to reveal the new brows. Clients, who are used to having no brows for a long time, can find this first few weeks challenging. I usually advise clients who have no brows to start wearing pencil or brow shading for some time before the process so they get used to having brows.
CAN YOU GUARANTEE YOUR WORK?
Unfortunately, I can’t. How the skin will react is different for everyone and many factors are to be taken into consideration. Skin type, age, scarring, diet, stress levels, facial product used, etc. All play a key role in how the pigment will hold, which is why it is important to know that more than one touch up my be required. I can guarantee that your face is important to me and that I will act in accordance with my experience and expertise to give you my absolute best. I can guarantee that I will strive to make you gratified and content every time. But there are no guarantee in this industry. Please think long and hard before you decide to go for it.
WHAT IF I DON’T LIKE IT?
Semi Permanent Makeup, the procedure does allow flexibility for colour or shape change to some extent. However, I will work closely with you to endure that you are satisfied with the proposed technique. I will allow you to have as much control over the procedure as possible, so there is very little room for error. If you do not like the decision you made, the touch up can be cancelled and the pigmented area naturally fades away over time. If you are not 100% sure you would benefit from this procedure, please opt for a more temporary option.
IS IT SAFE?
Absolutely. Sterilised, disposable needles and supplies are used during the process.
HOW DO I EXTENDED THE LIFE OF THE PROCEDURE?
Your beautiful eyebrows will last longer if you apply sun block often and avoid abrasive facial treatments in the brow area.