MICROBLADING & OMBRE POWDER BROWS
Essential Treatment Information
BENEFITS
Total eyebrow reconstruction
Ideal to fill in gaps & scars (including men)
Perfect solution for over-plucked, uneven, patchy brows
Create your ideal brow shape & thickness
Ultimate high definition grooming
Brow balance & symmetry
Creates an instant lifting effect
Microblading & Ombre can last 9 - 18 months
Realistic & crisp results
TREATMENT STEPS
Patch Test You are required to have a patch test a minimum of 48 hours before treatment, to ensure your suitability to the pigments. A patch test kit can be posted to you (with full instructions) if you are travelling from far. A further Patch Test will be required if more than 1 year has passed since your last test.
Consultation A detailed consultation, where we will talk extensively about your desired outcome, taking into account any of your concerns. You will be given advice on the best design & shape for your face. Once we have a clear concept, we will begin the most important stage of the procedure: the Advanced Mapping & Measuring (M&M), and only when you are 100% happy with the outlined shape & we have agreed the perfect colour will we start adding pigment.
Procedure Hairstrokes are intricately drawn with a hand-held tool. The needles are extremely thin, resulting in fine, clean, crisp looking hairs identical to natural hairs. You can expect the immediate results to look 10-40% darker than the selected colour, this will soften & lighten as the natural flaking process occurs, and some redness is also normal. Correct aftercare is crucial to your final look, you will be given an aftercare kit & instructions to assist in achieving the best results possible.
HEALING PHASES
Microblading & Ombre Powder Brows is the beginning of a brow journey, and your results are highly affected by your aftercare. Please thoroughly read the aftercare section and consider your commitment especially for the first 10 - 14 days. Microblading brows go through several phases whilst healing, the key is patience and no touching!
It is advisable to book your first Microblading appointment well in advance (3-4 months) of holidays & special occasions, to allow plenty of time for healing of both your initial treatment and the Colour Re-Boost 4 - 6 weeks after.
It is important to remember everyone will heal differently, colour retention and overall results are as individual as you. There are many variable factors such as sun exposure, age, skin type & tone, lifestyle, and of course your commitment to abide by the advised aftercare.
DAY 1
Colour can appear 10-40% darker and bolder than healed results, there may be some skin redness, it may feel somewhat like sunburn but any discomfort should be minimal. Some residual swelling is normal. In some cases blanching (whiteness around the treatment area) may occur.
DAY 2-4
The pigment will oxidise and darken, becoming more filled in as they form a thin film/scab, do not touch! The area may appear uneven, dry, itchy, tender, red or irritated but this is all normal.
DAY 5-12
The film/scab will naturally flake away over several days, the skin beneath is white with a waxy coating. It may look like the brows/hairstrokes are light or possibly non-existent. The natural exfoliation process will not fall evenly. It is normal for your colour to look weak, grey, pink or orangey whilst the skin regenerates.
DAY 10-30
Pigment will slowly re-surface as your skin regenerates and the white skin will settle. After at least 4-6 weeks will you see your eyebrows true colour.
DAY 42-84
Ensure you book your Colour Re-Boost appointment 4 - 6 weeks after your first treatment. We will tighten up your shape, add any missing strokes, and intensify colour if required. Brows really look ‘finished’ after the healing of the Colour Re-Boost. If you decide to change to/from hairstrokes to ombre or make shape changes on your follow-up appointment you will be charged accordingly, and may also require a supplementary session.
PROHIBITING CONDITIONS
Pregnancy
Nursing mothers
Live facial cold sores
Very oily skin
Very large pores on the forehead
Allergy to lidocaine
Any blood thinning medication (treatable with a doctor's note)
Tanned/Frostbitten skin (treatable 4 weeks before or after)
Skin Irritation/disease in the brow area
On keloids, unusual scars, birthmarks, or moles
Straight after hair removal (treatable 3 days after)
After strong skin treatments i.e. chemical peels, dermabrasion (treatable after 4 weeks)
After botox or mesotherapy (treatable after 2 months)
If you are taking strong antibiotics or retinoids i.e. accutane, isotretinoin (treatable after 12 months clear of medication)
Diabetics (insulin dependant)
Highly sensitivity/very low pain threshold
Nickel, pigment /dye allergies
PRE-TREATMENT CARE
Do not take aspirin, niacin, vitamin E or ibuprofen 24 hours before treatment
Do not drink coffee, alcohol or energy drinks the day before and the day of your treatment to minimize swelling and oozing
Do not use fake tan or sunbathe up to 30 days before treatment
Do not tint or shape your eyebrows up to 1 week before treatment / it is advisable to have as much natural hair growth as possible for the treatment
Do not have any intensive facial skin treatments i.e. chemical peels, dermabrasion, mesotherapy upto 3 - 4 weeks before treatment
Wash your hair before treatment as your brow area should remain completely dry for at least 7 days after treatment
Do not have botox/botulinum injections up to 2 months before treatment
AFTERCARE
Gently blot any seeping fluid every 30 mins after your treatment using the pads that has been provided in your aftercare kit, for the first few hours following your treatment
It is VERY important to keep your brow area completely dry for 7-14 days after treatment
Take care when washing your hair, avoid completely if possible for at least 7 -14 days
Limit the time spent in the shower avoid using very hot water and creating steam or unwanted moisture on your face. It s recommended to use an eyebrow visor or shower cap over your forehead & eyebrows
Do not scratch, pick, touch or sleep on the area for 2 weeks
If you have oily skin, clean the area 2-4 times a day, with cooled down boiled water & a cotton pad, or more often over the first 7 days
Do not use any makeup on the area for 2 weeks after treatment
No excessive sweating for 2 weeks after treatment i.e. steam, saunas, exercise
No sunbathing, solarium or fake tan for 4 weeks after treatment
No strong treatments i.e. peels, dermabrasion, botox, tinting or mesotherapy for 4 weeks after treatment
FAQ
Am I suitable for a Permanent Brow Treatment?
There are various pre-existing conditions that are untreatable, however there are some instances, given an allocated time lapse treatment can be performed thereafter. Please refer to ‘Prohibiting Conditions’ section for a full list.
Will I feel any discomfort?
Sensation varies for everyone, dependant on your pain threshold. Localised skin numbing can be included into the treatment to ease any discomfort, but is not always advisable.
How long do the results last?
Results vary to each individual, dependant on skin type and how well your skin holds pigment. Average results last 9 - 30 months, and Colour Re-Boost treatments are advisable to help prolong your results.
Are there forms to complete?
A thorough consultation will start off the procedure where we will complete forms including medical information, discuss treatment steps, patch test results, eyebrow shapes and colour and your consent to treatment.
What happens to my existing eyebrows?
The aim is to preserve as much of your natural brow hair as possible. Only hairs outside of the new eyebrow shape will be removed during treatment, ideally its best to come in with as much growth as possible.
Are there any restrictions to my beauty regime?
It is vital to your final brow look that you follow the Aftercare protocol using the kit that will be provided to you after your treatment. Once the healing process is complete the only difference you will notice to your beauty regime is waking up to perfect eyebrows that requires little to no enhancement, saving you time and money! Brow hair will continue to grow as normal, but should be much easier to maintain as it will be obvious which hairs to leave and which to remove!
Why do I need a Colour Re-Boost?
A perfecting session is included within the treatment price subject to you booking between 6 - 12 weeks after your first treatment (fees will apply thereafter). This treatment is to fill in any missing hairs, make hairs longer and to achieve more depth and longevity of the colour.
Thereafter it is recommended to have an Colour Re-Boost anytime between 9 - 18 months after your first session to keep brows looking crisp & fresh, and to prolong the longevity of your results. The perfect time for a Colour Re-Boost is not the amount of time that passes, but when the brows are ready: meaning where the pigment is not still heavily saturated or where the pigment has almost completely disappeared. We will reach out to you after approximately 10 months to get an update & potentially get you booked in.
BOOKING AN APPOINTMENT
For all Permanent Treatments please check for any 'Prohibiting Conditions', this is to insure your suitability. If any conditions are applicable to you please get in touch. You will also be required to have a patch test 48 hours prior to treatment, and this can be posted out to you with a video & simple to follow instructions.
To book your appointment please call or send a message, ensuring you book well in advance to reserve your preferable appointment time and date.
In order to secure your appointment a strict non-refundable booking fee of £100 will be chargeable, this is due to the time & preparation & sterile tools allocated to these treatments.
CANCELLATIONS & RE-SCHEDULING/
MISSED APPOINTMENTS
We operate a strict 72 hour Cancellations & Re-scheduling notice policy for Permanent Make Up services due to to duration of the treatments. If you reschedule or cancel your appointment with the required notice there will be no charge.
If the specified notice is not given or the appointment is missed a £100 will be chargeable. To rebook another booking fee will apply.