Frequently Asked Questions

These are some of the most frequent questions asked about semi-permanent makeup

WHAT IS COSMETIC TATTOOING?

It is used as a means of implanting semi permanent color pigmentation beneath the surface of the skin that resemble makeup, enhancing colors of the skin on face, lips, and eyelids. Thus enhancing the natural features of your face.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COSMETIC TATTOOING AND STANDARD BODY TATTOOING?

Body tattooing uses ink while cosmetic tattooing uses pigmentation that will fade over time. This fading allows you to change your appearance over the years. Cosmetic tattooing also does not go as deep as body tattooing so it is not permanent.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MICRO BLADING AND MICRO PIGMENTATION?

They are both semi permanent cosmetic procedures.

Micro blading is a manual process that uses a special thin blade to draw on individual hair strokes one by one giving them a natural hair look.

Micro blading is perfect for those who want to fully reconstruct, define, cover gaps, or fill-in over plucked brows.

Micro pigmentation – uses a machine with a pen like tip that deposits the pigmentation deeper into the skin and as a result the line is thicker.

As the pigmentation is deposited deeper into the skin the healing time is longer as a result.

This technique does work better for people with oily skin.

CAN YOU DO LIGHT COLOURED HAIR?

Yes, our product comes from the UK and we can mix any color to match any hair color in a cool or dark tone all depending on your depending on your preference.

DOES IT HURT?

Everyone has a different tolerance for pain. You will experience some discomfort. However, we use a very effective topical anesthetic gel that will numb the area before and during your procedure.

CAN I HAVE A PROCEDURE DONE WHILE PREGNANT OR NURSING?

As a precaution, we do not perform cosmetic tattooing on pregnant or nursing women.

As we do not want to put you or your baby to undergo any stress.

HOW LONG DOES COSMETIC TATTOOING LAST?

Many factors will affect the length of your tattoo. Lifestyle, skin type, your overall health, and other skin care regimens will play a role in the length of time for your tattoo. As it is a semi permanent tattoo it will fade over time with the average being 3-5 years.

You can refresh the color after 1 year & after 2 years we will have to schedule a consult to asses.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE NEEDED?

Your eyebrows require 2 appointments. Your initial appointment and a touch up appointment. Your first appointment is about 2 hours and your 4 week touch up appointment is 1 1/2 hours. We recommend you book them at the same time as we book up quickly and it is important that you have your 4-week appointment scheduled in advance. We advise you do not cancel or rescheduled this appointment.

CAN YOU DO LIGHT COLOURED HAIR?

Yes, our product comes from the UK and we can mix any color to match any hair color in a cool or dark tone all depending on your depending on your preference.

DOES IT HURT?

Everyone has a different tolerance for pain. You will experience some discomfort. However, we use a very effective topical anesthetic gel that will numb the area before and during your procedure.

CAN I HAVE A PROCEDURE DONE WHILE PREGNANT OR NURSING?

As a precaution, we do not perform cosmetic tattooing on pregnant or nursing women.

As we do not want to put you or your baby to undergo any stress.

HOW LONG DOES COSMETIC TATTOOING LAST?

Many factors will affect the length of your tattoo.

Lifestyle, skin type, your overall health, and other skin care regimens will play a role in the length of time for your tattoo.

As it is a semi permanent tattoo it will fade over time with the average being 3-5 years.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE NEEDED?

DO YOU FIX OTHER PEOPLE’S WORK?

If you require a touch up from a tattoo done some place else we will have to redo them completely. There are many factors involved such as the color. If color correction is needed it could cost more because the work involved. Please contact us directly so we can assess your individual case.

WHAT IS THE HEALING PROCESS?

Each client’s skin responds differently to these treatments. Immediately after the procedure you will have minimal redness and slight swelling and this will disappear in a few hours. The area will be tender for a day or so. During the initial healing period, there will be minimal scabbing or flaking of the skin. If there is some scabbing or flaking, do not pick, and allow the scab or dry skin to come off on its own. We recommend you take an Advil to alleviate the pain if needed.

WHAT FACTORS WILL AFFECT MY COSMETIC TATTOO?

Exposure to the sun: as the UV rays affect your skin it will also affect your tattoo. We recommend shielding them and to use sunblock when out in the sun. Any health conditions as they affect your body chemistry. Skin care regimens such as chemical peels. Depending on the salon you go to have these type of procedures done and the care taken with the tattooed area.

WHAT WILL IT LOOK LIKE RIGHT AFTER THE PROCEDURE?

For 4 days following it will look darker and thicker but will slowly lighten over the next few weeks. It will start to scab after 4 days and the first hint of the true color will appear after approximately 10 days.

WHAT SHOULD I DO AFTER MY EYEBROW PROCEDURE?

It is important to not get the area wet or to apply anything other than what is advised in the After Care Pamphlet you will receive at your initial appointment. This includes:

No sweating

No swimming, hot yoga or the gym

No exposure to the sun for 2 weeks

Only rinse your face twice a day for first 10 – 14 days, no soap, shampoo or chemicals of any kind are to be used on your face or touch your tattooed area

No makeup, ointments, creams of any kind for the first 2 weeks

You will be given a special ointment to apply to the tattooed area. Apply this and only this. A good sunscreen should be applied daily AFTER healing and is required to help keep colour true. As with any tattoo, sun exposure will make the colour soften faster. You will be given an After Care Sheet at the appointment outlining everything you need to do.

WILL COSMETIC TATTOOING WORK WELL FOR ME?

Have full and nicely shaped eyebrows enhance our appearance. With normal skin and good overall health the tattoo will last longer. Oily skin and some health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and if you are a smoker will affect the length of the tattoo. It is best to contact us to discuss your individual situation.

IS IT SAFE?

ABSOLUTELY!

Our tattoo artist was trained buy the best in the industry. Everything we use meets the strictest of health and safety standards. The needle is one time use only. It comes sterile wrapped and we use gloves. We sanitize before, between and after each client with hospital grade disinfectants.

WHAT DOES IT COST?

THAT SEEMS EXPENSIVE!?

At first glance it can yes. If we average the cost over the 2 years it breaks down to less than we spend on coffee per month and it frees up the time and energy not having to worry about applying makeup and having it come off in water or while sweating.