BROWS

I want brows to feel like yours, just better.

Your appointment will start with a built-in consultation, where you and I will determine the best shape, color, and style for your brow tattoo. You’ll preview a drawing of the brows your artist designs for you, and have a chance to make changes before beginning. I use a mixture of cosmetic tattooing techniques (microblading, powder shading, and nano hair strokes) to create custom brows that suit each client’s anatomy, lifestyle and preferences. All techniques have the same lifespan, which varies person to person.

Brow longevity varies, depending on many factors…

  • Skin Health and Age

  • Oil Production

  • Immune System

  • Skincare Treatments

  • Health Conditions (Iron or Thyroid )

  • Sun Exposure / Use of SPF

  • Nutrition

  • Tattoo Depth & Saturation

  • Pigment Load of Ink Used

  • Color and Saturation of Ink

  • Your Skin’s Initial Retention (Heal)

I’ve seen some brows fade as quickly as 2 years, and others last as long as 5 years before they’re faded enough to retouch due to one or more of the above factors. I know prep and aftercare can seem like a chore, but following my guide will protect your investment by maximizing the quality of your healed results and longevity. This means your brows will heal nice and last a good while!

Brow tattoos are low maintenance, but not NO maintenance. I recommend refreshing your brow tattoo every 2-3 years, once they’ve lost their shape and have majorly faded.

Patience is key! Fading is an important part of your brow’s lifespan, and will help maintain your skin’s health in the long-term. Refreshing brows too often can lead to over-saturation, discoloration, and scarring. It’s best to let the brows rest, and just use the tattoo as a template for makeup when you’re in those later fading stages. To advance the fading process and refresh them sooner, learn about my gentle fading / toning service here. It has almost no down time and can rejuvenate your skin and the tattoo when its dull and faded.

 
 
 

Fading is essential for good brows, but I know being patient is hard. In the interim, my brow lift + tint service is a great temporary boost!

This is commonly called a “lamination” and is a great way to preview what bolder, fuller brows could look for you if you’re not ready to commit to a tattoo.

 
 

+ What to expect

  • When you arrive, I'll make sure your paperwork has been completed, and apply a quick topical numbing, which will remain for 10-15 minutes.
  • You will have a “before photo” taken, and then we'll move into the consultation. A shape will be designed for you based on your unique bone structure and measurements. We are all different, and your brows should reflect your personal style and natural beauty. Your face is my inspiration!
  • We will discuss color and look over the brow design together, and tweak it until you’re happy. This is a great time for questions!
  • Once we begin, we will continue to numb you during the procedure to keep you comfortable.
  • When your brows are completed, an “after photo” will be taken.
  • At the end, we will go over aftercare and questions, and schedule your 8-12 week follow up appointment.

+ Aftercare

  • Gently rinse your brows with room temperature water and a few suds of mild, unscented soap for a few seconds on each brow, 2-3 hours after the treatment. You are looking to remove any hardened lymph or excess pigment stuck to your hairs.
  • Pat the brows completely dry before spreading a THIN layer of the provided aftercare ointment to protect from outside bacteria and promote healing.
  • Repeat this wash-dry-moisturize routine twice daily until brows are healed, which is usually 7-10 days. Avoid sweating (no working out for 1 week) and keep the brows dry other than the healing routine. We will provide you a plastic visor to protect your brows in the shower, and we suggest to use makeup wipes or minimal skincare for the week.

+ Healing schedule

  • Day 1: Brows will look finely detailed and crisp. Color may appear too light or too dark, but should develop into a more fitting color when healed.
  • Days 2-3: Brows will appear bold and dense, as scabs begin to form. The scabs should look like a raised and darker version of each hair stroke, or a thicker scab for powder/combo brows.
  • Days 4-5: Scabs will begin to flake off. DO NOT PICK. This may create patchiness or scarring.
  • Days 5-7: Skin under scabs will appear lighter in color. Pigment may even seem to have disappeared, but be patient. The color should return day by day. This is normal!
  • Days 7-10: Your body will develop a new layer of skin over the tattoo.
  • Days 10-45: If your brow color doesn’t return as bold as you hoped, don’t worry. This is the purpose of a touch up session. Patchiness and imperfections will be corrected then.

+ Before you book

  • Do not exercise the day of your appointment or during the 7-10 day healing period.

  • Don’t drink coffee, alcohol, energy drinks or take any pain relievers 24 hours prior.

  • Chemical peels, electrolysis, Botox or filler should not be done 2 weeks before or after treatment.

  • Don’t wax, tweeze, or dye your brows for 3 days prior.

  • We recommend discontinuing retinoids on your forehead or anywhere near the brows for 6 weeks prior and permanently after any brow tattoo. Exfoliating and hydroxy acids (AHA/BHA) in the brow area must be avoided for one week prior, but you may use near the brows again after 2 weeks of healing.

  • If you have excessive oil or enlarged pores in your T-Zone, consider powder/ombré technique for more durable healed results.

  • You shouldn't book if:

    • You’re pregnant or nursing
    • You have rosacea or other skin conditions in the brow area
    • You are diabetic or slow to heal wounds
    • You are allergic to metals or anesthetics
    • You have been on Accutane in the past year
    • You have undergone chemotherapy in the past 6 months
    • If you have a previous eyebrow tattoo (Email a photo for approval!)
    • You plan to use anti-aging skincare in your forehead area, or have used them routinely within the past 6 weeks