Absolutely. A touch up is included for all brow procedures. Touch ups are extremely important for the longevity of the brow because it almost always takes two sessions to perfect the shape and color. The touch up will be done 6-8 weeks after the initial procedure to let the brows completely heal. If you miss that time frame, you will be charged for the 3-6 month touch up. 

I use two different topical anesthetics that can be applied during the procedure for continued comfort. Many clients fall asleep! Microblading does have the reputation for being painful because there is a popular technique that does not use numbing cream on the first pass. Therefore they cut the skin while you feel everything… ouch! (some artists do this to cut down on service time and because they believe you’ll have better results). Fortunately, I don’t use that technique and prefer my clients to not feel any pain. If my client is feeling any discomfort, it is described as less painful than tweezing. After the procedure you may feel tender in the tattooed area or feel as if you have mild sunburn.

Many artists claim that these services are semi-permanent, however no one can make that claim. If you stop getting touch ups, your brows will mostly likely leave some sort of smudge or stain on the skin. Nano/Ombre is referred to as "semi-permanent" because it does fade considerably and need touch ups annually to keep the brows crisp and pigmented. Oily skin types will need more frequent touch ups as well as clients that spend a lot of time in the sun, as the sun tends to bleach out the brows. Avoid chemical peels, retinol, anti-aging creams, and other harsh treatments to prevent the brows from fading prematurely.

Healthy, clear, and dry type skin is ideal for hair stroke patterns. Oily skin types are better suited for ombre or combo brows as oil production can blur the strokes. If the skin is not healthy, it will not heal well and not take pigment correctly. Skin with acne, rosacea, keloids, scars, and previous tattoos need a consult to determine if you are a candidate. Pregnant and nursing mamas need to wait until they are done nursing before having the procedure. The numbing creams used can leach chemicals into your system that has unknown effects to your baby. Chemotherapy patients need to be off chemo and radiation before having the procedure.  Clients with alopecia are welcome to have the procedure at any stage of their hair loss.

We start the appointment with a short consult to make sure we are both on the same page about your brows. Then we spend 30-60 minutes mapping your brows to find a shape you love. Once the shape is confirmed, you will numb for 10-12 minutes. Once you are relaxed and numb, we dive into the actual procedure which takes about an hour and a half. All together the appointment can last for 2.5-3.5 hours. The touch up 6-8 weeks later shouldn’t take more than an hour.

Technically, yes. ALL permanent and semi-permanent makeup (including microblading) is a form of tattooing. Anytime the skin is broken and ink is added, it's tattooing. 

However, the huge differences between what I do and a traditional tattoo artist is depth, needle size and pigments. I go very shallow in the skin using a thin needle to deposit pigment at a level meant to fade. Also the pigments I use are specifically meant to gently fade over time. Because of this fading, I suggest touchups every 12-18 months. 

Now I do want to stress that because this IS a form of tattooing, getting a service done with me is a commitment. Rarely the pigment 100% fade off completely. If you decide down the line that you no longer want to keep up with the service, a session or two of tattoo removal will most likely be needed.