Avoid alcohol and excessive caffeine for 48 hrs. Drinking alcohol and caffeine can cause excess bleeding which will dilute the pigment and enable me to see clearly while i am working.
& to minimize any oozing, bleeding or swelling.

Do not take coumadin, aspirin, ibuprofen, niacin, fish oil or vitamin E 3 days prior to procedure.

If you are on any blood thinning medications that you *can* stop taking it is suggested to discontinue use for 48 hours .

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𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

You are not a candidate for permanent makeup if any of the following apply to you:

Pregnancy
Nursing
Diabetes Type 1
Lupus
Hepatitis B/C
AIDS
Active Skin Disorders: Cold Sores, Shingles, Impetigo, Psoriasis, Pink Eye, Sun Burn, Severe
Acne
Active Vitiligo
Rosacea
Blood Disorders: Sickle Cell, Hemophilia
Keloid Formation
Mental Disorders
Accutane (must be off for 6 months)
Steroids (must be off for 6 months)
History of MRSA or staph infections
Restrictions:

Retinol/Retin-A must be discontinued 7 days prior to procedure. (It will cause the skin to bleed).
Injections (Botox, Radiesse, JuvaDerm, Voluma, etc.) must be done at least 2 weeks before or 2 weeksafter procedure.

Chemical peels and laser treatments may not be done within 60 days before or after procedure
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The use of Latisse® must be discontinued at least 3 months prior to your eyeliner procedure (it creates an inflammatory response, causes excess bleeding, and prohibits the eyeliner from healing well).

Sunburned or Suntanned skin is damaged skin and therefore will cause excessive bleeding.
We CANNOT work on sunburned or suntanned skin.

We are prohibited from tattooing over moles.

You cannot expose the area to the sun for 30 days before or after procedure.

Do not schedule this procedure within one week prior to a water vacation.

Avoid working out or sweating for 1 week post procedure. Sweat will prevent pigment from healing into the skin.

Avoid alcohol and caffeine 1 day before procedure to minimize any oozing, bleeding or swelling.
Do not take coumadin, aspirin, ibuprofen, niacin, fish oil or vitamin E 3 days prior to procedure.
Please consult with your physician before stopping any prescribed medical treatments.

ALL COSMETIC PROCEDURES ARE MULTI-SESSION PROCESSES.

An initial application is incomplete until after a follow-up appointment, which must be scheduled approximately 6-8 weeks after your initial appointment. You must schedule a follow-up appointment to a new/initial procedure when it is done within 6-8 weeks of the initial procedure.

However, in the case of a cancellation with less than 24 hours’ notice or a no-show, all scheduled session deposits will be considered forfeited and any following appointments will be charged the normal weekly or monthly rate. Please, plan ahead and allow enough time to have the service
completed.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COSMETIC TATTOOING

Eyebrows:

If you have an ideal shape and color in mind, bring a few reference photos with you to your appointment.

You may fill in your eyebrows as you normally would so we can take into consideration the shape and color you desire.

Avoid tweezing, waxing, electrolysis, and coloring your brows for two weeks prior to the procedure. This will allow your technician the most flexibility to achieve optimal results.

Please be aware that we will remove your foundation and concealer to determine your true undertones. This is vital for us to choose the right color.

Rest assured, we use the best tools and the best pigments in the industry

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Permanent Makeup 101

WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE APPOINTMENT:

1. Profile the client. First we assess your lifestyle and taste. Do you want something bold or natural? Do you wear makeup everyday or just special occasions? What face shape does you have? This interview will help us create the best brows for you.

2. Draw on the eyebrows. Next we will draw the eyebrows directly on your face with a waterproof eyebrow pencil. This will be our guide for the microblading/permanent makeup procedure. This also allows you to see to approve the final look before any permanent work is performed.

3. We get to work. Now we begin only according to the drawing you’ve agreed upon. Only if you choose microblading we use our handheld tool. If you choose any other service we use our machine that is quiet, precise and more gentle for use on the face.

4. Remove the excess ink. Once the procedure is finished, we wipe excess ink off and voila you can see your new eyebrows! Don't be alarmed for there might be some redness,

5. Photography. All of us love to photograph our work for many reasons, not the least of which, to have a record of our own art!

Pre-Treatment

Prior to your lip micropigmentation procedure, think about the results you wish to achieve. As experts in the field - I will advise what is the best choice for you and help you make your decision. However, you are a big part of the decision making process and we have to make sure we both agree on the chosen technique and colour.

Lip micropigmentation enhancements normally require multiple applications.
To achieve the best results, you will need to return for a touch-up appointment 6-12 weeks after the initial application. Everyone’s skin is different and in some cases one procedure is enough, but most of the time multiple applications are required
to achieve the desired result. Some clients might need extra appointments.

Clients more likely to need extra appointments are:

Those whose skin types are oily, porous, or sensitive.

Those whose skin is thin or of a darker tone

Those who have previous permanent makeup that is not well done
Those who have medical conditions compromising their healing Those who have scarring in the lip area.

Be prepared for the colour intensity to be sharper and darker immediately after the procedure. This will subside and become softer as the skin heals. This process can take up to 7 days.

General Pre-Treatment Advice:

• Since the lips have delicate skin, they may be swollen or have redness around them. We advise not to make social plans on the day of your enhancement.

• Please wear your normal daily make-up to your enhancement appointment.

• Do not take aspirin or anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen in the 2 days prior to your procedure.

• Do not discontinue any medication before consulting with your doctor.

• Do not consume alcohol in the 2 days prior to your treatment.

• Do not use 1% Retin A skincare products close to the area to be treated for 6 weeks prior your procedure.

• Do not use AHA skincare products close to the area to be treated for 4 weeks prior to your procedure.

• Avoid professional chemical peels close to the procedure site for 4 weeks prior to your procedure.

• Make sure you moisturize your lips well every day for at least 7 days prior to your procedure. We advise drinking plenty of water to avoid lips drying out and to help with the healing process.

• We also recommend doing a gentle lip scrub 1 week and also 2 days prior to your procedure. You can use a homemade scrub (mix coconut oil and sugar). This will help to achieve better results during the procedure.

• Micropigmentation does not cause cold sores, however, if you carry the virus, it lays dormant in the nervous system and can be aroused by the treatment process.

• IPL laser hair removal around the mouth should be carried out no less than 2 weeks prior to your procedure.

• Waxing and bleaching treatments should be performed no less than 2 weeks prior to your procedure.

• Electrolysis treatments should be performed no less than 4 weeks prior to your procedure.

• Dermal fillers in the lip should be performed no less than 4 weeks prior to your procedure.

• Please be aware that the National Blood Service does not accept donations of blood for 4 months after micropigmentation.

Lip Blushing.

If you have any history of cold sores, fever blisters, or herpes simplex, you must contact your physician to obtain and take the proper prescription medication to prevent such outbreaks for at least 4 days before and after the procedure.

Permanent makeup is a process. Two sessions are typically required to achieve the desired results. It is not uncommon to lose up to 70% of the color after the first session.

Please be aware that having a procedure done while on your menstrual cycle can make you hyper- sensitive at the procedure site.