Frequently Asked Questions
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Ombre Brows is a semi-permanent shading technique that implants pigment to the top layer of the skin. This technique creates a soft filled brow look similar to makeup. Small pigment dots are implanted and shaded to give the brows are compacted look. It is shaded in from light to dark, giving a misty, powdered ombre effect that looks very soft and completely natural. This technique gives less trauma to the skin and lasts longer.
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Ombré Brows uses a machine to implant microdots to shade the eyebrow giving it an Ombré (light to dark) effect. It mimics the look of pencil filled brows. It is less invasive and semipermanent, suitable for most to all skin types.
Mircoblading uses a small multi-needle blade to create hair strokes into the brow to give it a more fluffy look. Microblading is less effective on those with oily or combination skin.
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Yes! Ombre Brows are suitable for most skin types. Please take a look at “What would disqualify me?’ FAQ, before booking your appointment. If you have any questions regarding qualifications, please reach out to us.
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Ombre brows can last up to 2-3 years, depending on your lifestyle. Sun exposure without sunblock and exfoliation are a few examples of what can shorten the life expectancy of your Ombre’ powder brows
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Touch ups are recommended after a minimum of 6 weeks. They are not required as you may attain the look you were seeking after your initial visit. A touch up is done to define and enhance the initial brow treatment to give a more finished look.
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Disqualificaions
• Anyone under 18 years of age.
• Anyone allergic to pigmentation and make up.
• Anyone with glaucoma and/or taking blood-thinning medications.
• Anyone with skin diseases such as eczema or psoriasis on the area to be treated.
• Anyone with active skin cancer on the area to be treated.
• Anyone with undiagnosed rashes or blisters on the area to be treated.
• Anyone who has experienced post-inflammatory hyper pigmentation.
• Anyone with transmittable blood conditions. (i.e. Hepatitis or HIV).
• Anyone diabetic.
• Anyone with mitral valve disorder or high blood pressure.
• Anyone who is a hemophiliac.
• Anyone with healing disorders.
• Anyone prone to keloids.
• Anyone taking skin medications such as antasure, ro-accutaine and steroids, which thin and make the skin very sensitive.
• Anyone currently under or scheduled for radiotherapy or chemotherapy treatment.
• Any radiotherapy or chemotherapy must be no less than 42 days from the date of the treatment.
• Anyone epileptic or who has experienced faint spell or seizures.
• Anyone pregnant and/or lactating.
• Anyone who has had Botox 4 months prior to service date.
• Anyone who has had previous brow work done (prior powder fill or microblading) - Please contact me
• Please notify us if you have/had allergic reactions to topical anesthetics,
• Please notify us of any other medications you are currently taking.
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The healing process is 6 weeks long. Upon your initial visit your brows will look very dark and puffy. This is temporary as the puffiness and color will fade over the next 1-2 weeks. You will be given detailed after care instructions to follow for the next 30 days to ensure color retention and proper healing.
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Yes. Most prior treatment via microbladding would be considered a correction. A correction would require a free consultation to ensure the correct look can be accomplished for you.
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Once your appointment is booked, you will be emailed a detailed pre care instruction list. It is important to review the pre care instructions a minimum of 3 days prior to appointment date, and 4 weeks prior if you have had Botox done. Any questions regarding pre care. Please reach out to us.