Is microshading a good fit for everyone?
This procedure is suitable for most people. However, if you have any of the following conditions, we will not be able to perform this procedure:
Pregnant and/or breastfeeding a child younger than 9 months
Are taking accutane or have taken accutane within the past 6 months
Have gotten botox/fillers in the forehead or brow area within the past 3 weeks
Undergoing chemotherapy (consult your doctor, we will need a note)
Skin irritations near the treated area, open skin near brows or sun damage
Diabetic (require doctor’s clearance)
Very sensitive skin & allergic to hair dye/tints/make up or skincare products
Trichotillomania or hair pulling disorder, as you will most likely pick your scabs
Prone to Keloids
Very sun-damaged and thin skin that bruise easily
Active Eczema, Keratosis, Dermatitis, Rosacea or Psoriasis on your face or around brow area.
Tending to have prolonged bleeding after getting a minor cut (being a "bleeder")
What do I need to do to prepare for my appointment?
There are a few things that we suggest to (not) do leading up to either your initial or touch up procedure:
Do not pick/tweeze/wax/perform electrolysis one week before procedure
Do not tan two weeks prior or have sunburned face
Do not have any type of facial 2 weeks prior to treatment
Discontinue products on your brows with Retinol/Glycolic Acid 2 weeks prior
Do not take Fish Oil or Vitamin E one week prior (natural blood thinner)
Do not tint your eyebrows 7 days before the procedure
DO arrive with your brows penciled in for your appointment so we can see what you are used to.
In order to avoid excessive bleeding and poor colour deposit:
Do not drink alcohol 24 hours before your procedure
Do not consume caffeine 3 hours before of your procedure
Do not take an aspirin/ibuprofen/advil for pain relief (blood thinner)
REQUIREMENTS:
Wear your hair in a ponytail/bun and out of your face.
Sanitize your hands before entering the studio.
Put all loose objects (phone, keys, wallet, etc) in your purse and hang it on the coat rack.
Do not bring any guests. This includes your husband or children.
No outside drinks allowed. You will be laying down the entire time.
If you have a cough, cold, fever or sore throat please stay home until all symptoms are gone.
The following must be avoided during all 10 days post-microblading procedures:
Increased sweating especially in face which will pull pigment
Washing your brows with an exfoliating/acne cleanser should be avoided.
No Vaseline, oils, Polysporin, serums or anti-bacterial ointment on your brows.
Hot Yoga, practicing sports, exercise, camping
Getting Lash Extensions/Fills, Massages, or Spray Tans
Swimming, snowboarding, skiing, boating, surfing
Hot sauna, hot bath, or Jacuzzi
Sun tanning or salon tanning, having your brows in direct sunlight
UV/UVA Rays or chemicals as they have been known to cause a shift in color and premature fading
Any laser or chemical treatments or peelings, and/or any creams containing Retin-A or Glycolic acid
Picking, peeling, or scratching your brow area to avoid scarring or removal of the pigment.
Do not put makeup or brow pencil on the brow area for a minimum of 10 days.
Over using too much ointment, only every second evening a rice grain amount per brow.
Reasons why your Microblading may not last long term: (avoid brow area)
You are using anti acne face/exfoliating wash over your brows the first 10 days
Products or creams that contains Benzoyl Peroxide, Hydroxy Acids, Glycolic Acid or Retin A/Retinol may cause a shift in colour and can turn the colour of your brows ashy over time or pull pigment during the first 10 days if used as a cleanser, moisturiser or serum over brows.
Your skincare are skin/cell renewal, skin regeneration or resurfacing creams or serums
You did not follow our after care the first 10 days and over used ointment
Certain medications or smoking regularly
You get regular facials, use skin peels, IPL lasers or exfoliate a lot
You suntan or exercise regularly (sweating in face)
You have very oily skin with large pores
We recommend Touch Ups between 1-3 years as we don't want to create scarring and overwork skin if done too often.
Pat your brows with a kleenex the first 1+ hours following your appointment to remove any oozing. Wash your face carefully around the eyebrow without getting water on the treated area the first 6 hours after your procedure. Typically the first night, wash your brows with a fragrance free, gentle cleanser (Cetaphil) every morning and night for the next 10 days. Put a very thin layer of Microtonic* on your brows (given to you after your appointment) once a day, every night after washing them. If you have very oily skin and large pores, do NOT use any ointment or creams over your eyebrows. DO NOT PICK YOUR SCABS. Please do not put any brow pencil on your brows until the scabs have flaked off. Remember we all have different skin types and we all heal differently. Following your appointment your brows might be slightly red. They will cool once healed and fade 30%-50%. Avoid using foundation over your brows as it dulls the colour. Follow Up appointments can not be done within 4 weeks after your First Session. It might look like your skin is healed after 10-14 days, but it lasts around 4 weeks for the body to repair broken blood vessels and replace tissue with healthy new ones.
*INGREDIENTS: DEIONIZED WATER, LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE, AVENA SATIVA KERNEL EXTRACT (oatmeal), HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA LEAF EXTRACT (witch hazel), CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT (chamomile), AURANTIUM DULCIS FLOWER (orange), BEE PROPOLIS.
(if allergic to any of these ingredients, we can provide Aquaphor ointment for after care instead - please let us know in advance)