MICROBLADING
Microblading is a semi-permanent eyebrow enhancement technique for people who want to reshape, redefine or fill in their eyebrows. This technique is used to create the look of realistic hair strokes by implanting pigment beneath the skin. Microblading can help to add density to existing eyebrow hair or create a completely natural-looking set of eyebrows for those who experience partial or complete hair loss. The eyebrow shape, colour, and texture is fully tailored to each individual client for the most realistic results.
What is Microblading?
An alternative to permanent tattooing, Microblading is a manual application of inserting pigment into the outer layers of the skin, imitating hair strokes.
Through Microblading, your desired eyebrow shape, fullness and color are achieved. The effect of Microblading can last up to 18 months, after which time the pigment fades and your Microblading procedure can be repeated.
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+ The Process
The appointment starts with a pre-draw, taking into consideration your goals for your eyebrows. We work together to agree upon the overall shape and perfect color before we begin Microblading process.
Your brows will be be treated with a topical numbing agent both before and during the Microblading to minimize discomfort.
Your eyebrows will be fully healed within 28 days following your Microblading session. However, the visible top layer of your skin heals within 14 days. After your initial appointment, a 6-8 week “perfecting session” is needed to evaluate your healed brows and complete the 2-step process. Your brows will be set for the next 12 to 18 months!
+ Aftercare
- GENTLY wash your brows with gentle soap 2x/day
- Apply a THIN layer of healing balm or cream after washing
- No makeup on the brows for at least 14 days.
- No sweating, excessive heat, steam or sun exposure for 14 days. Additionally no swimming, saunas, or sunbed tanning. You MUST refrain from working out and sweating (even a little) to prevent the salt & oils from damaging your pigment or creating a cloudy/powdered effect.
- NO anti-aging products or facial products containing Alpha Hydroxyls (AHA’s), Retin-A, Lactic Glycolic Acids, or exfoliants for 6-8 WEEKS after your initial procedure and 4 weeks after your touch-up.
- No facials, botox, chemical treatments, or microdermabrasion for at least 6-8 WEEKS after your initial procedure and 4 weeks after your touch-up **more detailed aftercare will be provided after appointment
+ Healing Schedule
- Day 1: Brows will look finely detailed and crisp. Color may appear dark (50% darker than healed). Expect light to moderate swelling and redness.
- Days 2-4: Brows will darken as scabs begin to form as skin's natural exfoliation takes place. The scabs will be raised and darker version of each hair stroke, or a thicker scab for powder/combo brows.
- Days 5-7: Scabs will begin to flake off. DO NOT PICK. This may create patchiness or scarring.
- Days 8-10: Skin under scabs will appear lighter in color until the color clarifies. For the next few days, the color may now be lighter than what the final color will be.
- Days 11-28: Your body will develop a new layer of skin over the tattoo. Brow color will begin to come back, but may be a little patchy or uneven in tone
- Days 30+: Brows will continue healing until your 6-8 week touch up session where we can perfect any color issues.
+ Before you book
*NOT following these steps WILL lead to excess bleeding, blurry strokes and undesirable color**
- DO NOT drink coffee, tea, alcohol, or energy drinks on the day of your procedure to avoid bleeding/oozing and scab formation. Chocolate also contains caffeine and should be avoided before your appointment.
- NO tweezing, waxing, or threading for 3 days leading up to your appointment.
- DO NOT use Latisse, Revitabrow, or other hair growth serums or intense treatments 3-4 WEEKS before the procedure.
- 2 Weeks prior to your service, you must stop using retinol or retin-a products.
- Similarly, no botox or fillers 2-3 weeks prior to your appointment.
- DO NOT take aspirin, fish oil, niacin, vitamin e, and/or ibuprofen or blood thinners 72 hours prior to your procedure. Tylenol is fine.
- Alcohol cannot be consumed within 24 hours of your appointment
- DO NOT tan or sunbathe 30 DAYS before & after the procedure
- No chemical peels, microdermabrasion, mesotherapy 3-4 weeks before the procedure
- Must be off of antibiotics for two months before your appointment
**Please be sure to read all restrictions at the bottom of this page
Combo Brows
Combo brows uses the microblading method to create “little hairs” but also uses a shading technique for more density. This look will still appear natural and but it will be darker and fuller.
Since microblading alone will never give you the “makeup look”, implementing shading with the strikes, you can say goodbye to that eyebrow pencil. Additionally, shading typically lasts longer than Microblading as it uses more pigment throughout the eyebrow. If you are looking for longevity with less touch-ups combo brows would be the recommended method.
***Please see processes aftercare & healing drop downs above for information
POWDER BROWS
Powder Brows (micro-shading) are designed to give your brows a full “powdered look” with out having to apply makeup every day. The powder method is recommended for people with oily skin and those who want to achieve a makeup affect. It is placed by a tattoo machine, using a megapixel effect made up of thousands of tiny dots of pigment, gradually building up color and a defined shape. It is still considered semi-permanent as we are staying in the epidermis layer, and can last up to 18 months. There are many names for this look; powder brow, ombre brow, shaded brow, the list can go on but its all the same.
LASH LINE EHANCEMENT TATTOO
Lash line enhancement is ideal for people who would like to enhance their lash line and create an appearance of fuller lashes. This treatment is also ideal for people with light, sparse natural lashes as it allows to achieve a fuller look. This is the most natural looking permanent eyeliner than you can get.
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+ The Process
You will be numbed before and during the treatment. Clients eyes are closed throughout entire treatment. During this procedure, color will be added to the lash line, it will make eyelashes appear darker and fuller.
+ Aftercare
- Keep eyelids clean and dry for 7 days, and do not pick scabs.
- Use a clean pillowcase, and avoid touching the treated area without clean hands.
- Avoid eye makeup for 5-7 days, or until all scabs have flaked off. **more detailed aftercare will be provided after appointment
+ Healing Schedule
- Days 1-2: You may have swollen, red, heavy or tender eyelids. Avoid heavy lifting, physical exertion, contacts, eyedrops and crying.
- Days 4-5: Scabs will begin to flake off in small. The skin underneath may look light.
- Days 5-28: The color will return slowly, but some unevenness of color is expected. This will be perfeted during your touch-up.
+ Before you book
*NOT following these steps WILL lead to excess bleeding and undesirable color**
- DO NOT drink coffee, tea, alcohol, or energy drinks on the day of your procedure to avoid bleeding/oozing and scab formation. Chocolate also contains caffeine and should be avoided before your appointment.
- Avoid glue-on strip lashes for 1 week prior. Remove lash extensions 3 days prior.
- Avoid any anti-aging serums or exfoliants in the area for 2 weeks prior.
- DO NOT use hair growth serums or intense treatments 4 WEEKS before the procedure.
- DO NOT take aspirin, fish oil, niacin, vitamin e, and/or ibuprofen or blood thinners 72 hours prior to your procedure. Tylenol is fine.
- Alcohol cannot be consumed within 24 hours of your appointment
- DO NOT tan or sunbathe 30 DAYS before & after the procedure
- Must be off of antibiotics for two months before your appointment
**Please be sure to read all restrictions at the bottom of this page
Cosmic Freckles, Freckles & Beauty Marks
All freckles & beauty marks are done with a machine technique. Freckle tattoos are placed on the high points of your face, where the sun would naturally hit you.
Cosmic freckles give you the opportunity to incorporate astrological signs into your freckles. It is a way to pay tribute to your sign, your mother, sister, friends, etc.
Beauty marks are similar to freckles tattoos, but you can choose up to 3 placements for one session.
+ The Process
- You will be numbed before and during the procedure. Freckle layout for cosmic design will be shown prior.
+ Aftercare
- Gently wash with antibacterial soap morning & night for 5 days. Once skin is clean, apply light layer of aftercare cream.
- Do not wear makeup/foundation on tattooed areas for 7 days.
- No excessive moisture or water- meaning not getting them when in the shower or sweating as this can make freckles expand.
- No extended sun exposure for 2-3 weeks. *For the life of the freckles: any exfoliating products or face oils can cause them to fade faster. Any laser procedures or facials may also cause freckles to fade.
+ Healing Schedule
- Day 1: Freckles will appear dark and bold. Skin may be inflamed for a few hours.
- Days 2-3: Freckles/beauty marks will form scabs.
- Days 4-5: Scabs will shed naturally. Do NOT pick or peel scabs, as this can lead to loss of pigment.
- Days 5-7: When scabs are completely gone, you can return to using makeup.
- Days 7-28: Softer, more natural color will develop as skin heals over the tattoo.
+ Before you book
*NOT following these steps WILL lead to excess bleeding and undesirable color**
- DO NOT drink coffee, tea, alcohol, or energy drinks on the day of your procedure to avoid bleeding/oozing and scab formation. Chocolate also contains caffeine and should be avoided before your appointment.
- No accutane, retinol or similar products for 4 weeks.
- DO NOT take aspirin, fish oil, niacin, vitamin e, and/or ibuprofen or blood thinners 72 hours prior to your procedure. Tylenol is fine.
- Alcohol cannot be consumed within 24 hours of your appointment
- DO NOT tan or sunbathe 30 DAYS before & after the procedure
- No chemical peels, microdermabrasion, mesotherapy 3-4 weeks before the procedure
- Must be off of antibiotics for two months before your appointment
**Please be sure to read all restrictions at the bottom of this page
Saline Tattoo Removal
Saline removal is a safe, tested and natural pigment lightening solution safe for permanent makeup on the face and small body tattoos. This solution binds to the pigments, breaks them down and draws them out of the skin. Lightening and/or removing unwanted pigment is a long process and patience is required. This is true whether you are choosing a lightening service or a laser. Please be patient and give the process a fair chance to work. Expect visible results in 2-5 sessions. The amount of sessions needed will depend on how saturated the pigment is, how deep it was implanted and how much needs to be removed for the desired result. In many cases only a percentage of the pigment needs to be lightened/removed for the desired result/to be covered.
During and immediately after the procedure you may see a small amount of bleeding, this is normal and necessary for creating the “controlled scab.” For the first 24 hrs the skin may appear bright red and gradually begin to scab. During days 2-4 a scab will be present and eventually fall off naturally. The scabbing process is highly important and will contain the pigment that has surfaced from the procedure. After the scab falls off, the skin may appear pink or discolored for a couple of weeks before returning to its original shade by week 4. Sometimes pigment that has spread underneath the skin may rise to the surface before coming out completely. In these cases, it may appear that the tattoo has “bled” to surrounding tissue. This is all part of the process and will be addressed during future sessions. It is important to remember that saline removal is a process! Desirable results take an average of 3-6 sessions depending on the depth and pigment of the unwanted tattoo, among other factors.
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+ The Process
- You will be numbed prior to start and then between passes 1&2 with a secondary anesthetic. *Using a tattoo machine, saline solution will be placed into the old tattoo to lift old color
+ Aftercare
- Keep area clean and open to air, do not cover with a bandage. You should not be touching the area at all, but wash your hands before you have to.
- Clean by blotting area with saline 3-4 times a ay using a paper towel.
- Once all scabs have naturally fallen off, apply vitamin E oil up to 4x/day until the next lift session.
- Please allow 8 weeks between sessions.
+ What to expect while healing
- Immediately following your procedure you might be red or bleeding and pigment may appear dark and splotchy.
- Minimal swelling may occur
- Stinging/burning is normal as it is quite literally "salt in the wound"
Cosmetic Tattooing FAQ
PRE-COSMETIC TATTOO CARE
Healed results vary with each individual. There is NO guarantee of your results. Additional sessions may be required and charged accordingly. Many factors can result in less than desired results, please read through the below to learn more and to see if the services I offer will be beneficial to you.
RESTRICTIONS FOR ALL COSMETIC TATTOOING
If you are pregnant or nursing
If you have been on Accutane within the last 12 months
If you have sunburn or a rash on your face during the time of the procedure
If you have taken blood thinners or medication that thins your blood within the last 48 hours
If you are under any type of cancer treatment, you must wait until treatment is complete and present a doctors note that your cosmetic tattoo appointment is approved by a medical professional
It is your responsibility to notify your artist of any known allergies BEFORE your appointment.
You must be 18 years or older to have this procedure done. A valid ID is required at the time of your service.
DAY OF PRE-CARE FOR ALL COSMETIC TATTOOS:
DO NOT drink coffee, tea, alcohol, or energy drinks on the day of your procedure to avoid bleeding/oozing and scab formation. Chocolate also contains caffeine and should be avoided before your appointment.
corrective work:
If you have had previous cosmetic tattooing on your eyebrows, you MUST email photos of your existing tattoos BEFORE booking an appointment to determine whether a consultation is necessary. In some cases where the previous work is too dark, discolored, or too large, tattoo removal will be highly recommended before I can begin your corrective work/cover up.
Corrective work generally requires multiple sessions to achieve the best possible results and will be charged accordingly.
I cannot guarantee the results of corrective/cover-up work, but I will provide you with our best efforts in providing you with quality service.
CANCELLATION & DEPOSIT:
A $150.00 non-refundable deposit is required upon booking to secure your appointment. This deposit is deducted from the final cost of the procedure.
You may reschedule your appointment up to 48 hours before your scheduled time. All cancellations or no-shows forfeit their deposit.
In order to best accommodate the needs of all my clients, we reserve the right to request that you reschedule your appointment for a later date if you are more than 10 minutes late to your appointment.
All appointments and deposits are non-transferable. If you wish to switch your appointment to a different artist you must first cancel your appointment and re-book with the new artist and a new deposit will be required.
Consultations, Color Boosts & Touch-Ups
Touch-Ups
Touch-ups are recommended for everyone. On touch-up sessions, we can alter the shape and color of your tattoo or go bolder or fill in spots that didn’t retain pigment. Touch-ups will also add longevity to the lift of your tattoo. A touch-up session can be booked no sooner than 4 weeks of your last appointment. Please re-read the pre-care verbiage to ensure you have waited long enough from lasers, fillers, botox, chemicals, etc. to have a touch-up done. Touch-ups will be an extra charge and the touch-up fee does go up after the 6-8 week period has lapsed.
I have several touch-up options available, please see my #booking page for more information.
Color Boost [annual]
If you have had Microblading, Permanent Makeup (PMU)/Cosmetic Tattooing done by Hannah in the past and are looking to schedule your 12+ month Color Boost, the pigment should be faded at least 50% throughout to ensure the best result. A non-refundable deposit of $150 will be collected at the time of booking with the remainder cost due at time of appointment.
If you have had Microblading, PMU/Cosmetic Tattooing done by someone other than Hannah you will need to come in for a consultation to determine next steps for your appointment. Your non-refundable $150 consultation will go towards your final cost for your PMU appointment with Hannah. **Please see section above regarding corrective work.