Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microblading?
Microblading is a manual method used to deposit small amounts of ink in the superficial layer of the skin. It is considered to be a semi-permanent tattoo.
How long does it last?
Your tattoo will last as long as it’s maintained. Untouched, the ink will last 1-3 years.
How often do I need a touch up?
Touch ups are recommended once a year, to keep the color fresh and the strokes crisp.
Does it hurt?
There is some discomfort associated with the procedure. A topical anesthetic is used to numb the area. People say the sensation is similar to getting threaded.
What should I do to prepare for my procedure?
There’s no prep required. Leaving your eyebrows alone for a week (no tweezing, waxing or otherwise removing the hair) is preferred.
What should I do after the procedure?
Other than make sure your skin is dry and clean - not much. An aftercare kit will be given to you after the treatment is complete.
How long does it take?
The procedure takes roughly about two hours, sometimes more sometimes less. Please allow a solid two and a half hour window for your appointment. We likely won’t need that much time, but this isn’t something we want to rush.
Do I need to take a day off work?
No. There’s no downtime associated with the treatment. Redness and swelling will dissipate within an hour after. Your brows will appear darker initially, but not so dark that you will be prevented from your activities of daily living.
How long does it take to heal?
Healing time varies from individual to individual. Usually, it takes about a week to ten days for the epithelial crust to form and slough off. Your skin will be considered healed after that happens. Then, the pigment takes some time to settle into the skin. A good month should pass before we consider the process complete.
What’s the process like?
Microblading is a two step treatment, consisting of an initial procedure and then a touch up four to eight weeks after. After we take your before photo, we shape your eyebrows and decide on the color. Shortly after that, a topical anesthetic will be administered to ensure comfort. Once you’re 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. The process is considered to be complete 4 weeks after the first touch up.
Are there any serious risks?
When done by a skilled hand, the risks are minimal, but they do exist. Scar tissue build up is a real problem, especially with skin that's treated often. This is why touch ups are recommended once a year and why it's so important to stretch out the period in between each touch up. When done by an unskilled hand, the risks are obvious and can have devastating consequences for years. Please make sure you choose an experienced technician who can show you many examples of healed work across many different skin types and never trust anyone who can't show you those results. The picture demonstrating how it looks immediately after isn't indicative of the outcome and often doesn't mean anything.
What can’t I 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 or peeling the tattoo. You can still wash your hair and face and once they’re healed up, you treat them as your own.
What kind of pigments are used?
LI pigments, manufactured in Las Vegas, USA. All the colors are iron-oxide based and have been FDA approved. A wide range of colors is available.
What if I don’t like it?
There are several things we can do. Your eyebrows can be modified to a point. A good technician will work with you until you are satisfied with your results.
Can you guarantee your work?
No. 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 guarantees in this industry. Please think long and hard before you decide to go for it. This is a very big deal and should be treated as such.
For any additional questions or concerns please call, text or email me.
Microblading is a manual method used to deposit small amounts of ink in the superficial layer of the skin. It is considered to be a semi-permanent tattoo.
How long does it last?
Your tattoo will last as long as it’s maintained. Untouched, the ink will last 1-3 years.
How often do I need a touch up?
Touch ups are recommended once a year, to keep the color fresh and the strokes crisp.
Does it hurt?
There is some discomfort associated with the procedure. A topical anesthetic is used to numb the area. People say the sensation is similar to getting threaded.
What should I do to prepare for my procedure?
There’s no prep required. Leaving your eyebrows alone for a week (no tweezing, waxing or otherwise removing the hair) is preferred.
What should I do after the procedure?
Other than make sure your skin is dry and clean - not much. An aftercare kit will be given to you after the treatment is complete.
How long does it take?
The procedure takes roughly about two hours, sometimes more sometimes less. Please allow a solid two and a half hour window for your appointment. We likely won’t need that much time, but this isn’t something we want to rush.
Do I need to take a day off work?
No. There’s no downtime associated with the treatment. Redness and swelling will dissipate within an hour after. Your brows will appear darker initially, but not so dark that you will be prevented from your activities of daily living.
How long does it take to heal?
Healing time varies from individual to individual. Usually, it takes about a week to ten days for the epithelial crust to form and slough off. Your skin will be considered healed after that happens. Then, the pigment takes some time to settle into the skin. A good month should pass before we consider the process complete.
What’s the process like?
Microblading is a two step treatment, consisting of an initial procedure and then a touch up four to eight weeks after. After we take your before photo, we shape your eyebrows and decide on the color. Shortly after that, a topical anesthetic will be administered to ensure comfort. Once you’re 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. The process is considered to be complete 4 weeks after the first touch up.
Are there any serious risks?
When done by a skilled hand, the risks are minimal, but they do exist. Scar tissue build up is a real problem, especially with skin that's treated often. This is why touch ups are recommended once a year and why it's so important to stretch out the period in between each touch up. When done by an unskilled hand, the risks are obvious and can have devastating consequences for years. Please make sure you choose an experienced technician who can show you many examples of healed work across many different skin types and never trust anyone who can't show you those results. The picture demonstrating how it looks immediately after isn't indicative of the outcome and often doesn't mean anything.
What can’t I 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 or peeling the tattoo. You can still wash your hair and face and once they’re healed up, you treat them as your own.
What kind of pigments are used?
LI pigments, manufactured in Las Vegas, USA. All the colors are iron-oxide based and have been FDA approved. A wide range of colors is available.
What if I don’t like it?
There are several things we can do. Your eyebrows can be modified to a point. A good technician will work with you until you are satisfied with your results.
Can you guarantee your work?
No. 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 guarantees in this industry. Please think long and hard before you decide to go for it. This is a very big deal and should be treated as such.
For any additional questions or concerns please call, text or email me.