Eligibility

Not everyone is a candidate for permanent makeup. Your safety is my highest priority, so please review the information below before booking your appointment.

You may be a good candidate if you:

• Are at least 18 years old.

• Are in overall good health.

• Have healthy skin in the brow area.

• Have realistic expectations about healed results.

• Understand that permanent makeup is a two-step process requiring a perfecting appointment 6–8 weeks after your initial session.

You are

NOT eligible if you:

• Are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Are currently taking Accutane (or have taken it within the past 6–12 months).

• Have an active skin infection, rash, sunburn, cuts, or open wounds in the brow area.

• Have a contagious illness or are feeling unwell.

• Have had Botox in the brow area within the last 2 weeks.

• Have had brow lamination, tinting, waxing, threading, or chemical peels within the recommended waiting period.

• Have recently received laser treatments or aggressive facial treatments in the brow area.

• Have a history of keloid scarring.

• Are currently undergoing chemotherapy (a physician’s clearance may be required after treatment).

Medical Conditions

Some medical conditions may require a physician’s clearance before treatment or may affect your healed results. Please contact me before booking if you have:

• Diabetes

• Autoimmune disorders

• Epilepsy

• Heart conditions

• A compromised immune system

• Blood clotting disorders

• Any condition requiring blood-thinning medication

• A history of allergic reactions to tattoo pigments or numbing agents

Medications & Lifestyle

To help minimize bleeding and promote the best healed results, please avoid the following for 24–48 hours before your appointment (unless prescribed by your physician):

• Alcohol

• Excessive caffeine

• Aspirin

• Ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory medications

• Fish oil supplements

• Vitamin E

• Energy drinks

Do not discontinue prescribed medications without first consulting your healthcare provider.

Skin Types

Permanent makeup heals differently on every skin type.

• Normal to dry skin typically retains pigment the best.

• Oily skin may heal softer and require more frequent maintenance.

• Mature skin may require technique adjustments for the best outcome.

• Clients with active acne, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, or rosacea in the brow area may need to wait until the skin has fully healed before treatment.

Important to Know

Permanent makeup is considered a cosmetic tattoo. While every effort is made to achieve your desired results, healed outcomes vary based on skin type, lifestyle, aftercare, medications, sun exposure, and your body’s natural healing process.

For the best possible outcome, please follow all pre-care and aftercare instructions and attend your recommended 6–8 week perfecting appointment. We're a team of passionate thinkers and doers, dedicated to building with purpose and clarity. Collaboration and curiosity drive everything we do.

The Brow Experience

Your appointment is designed to be relaxed, collaborative, and completely personalized. My goal is for you to feel confident every step of the way, from consultation to your final reveal.

Step 1 | Consultation & Paperwork

We’ll begin by reviewing your consent forms, medical history, and discussing any questions or concerns you may have. This is also where we’ll talk about your lifestyle, skin type, and desired brow style to ensure permanent makeup is the right fit for you.

Step 2 | Brow Goals

Next, we’ll discuss your vision.

Whether you love a soft, natural look or prefer a more defined brow, we’ll review your preferences together. I’ll also provide professional recommendations based on your facial features, natural brow pattern, and skin type to create the most flattering, timeless result.

Step 3 | Brow Mapping

Every set of brows is carefully mapped to your unique facial structure.

Using precise measurements and facial symmetry, I’ll create a custom shape designed specifically for you. You’ll have plenty of time to look in the mirror, ask questions, and request adjustments before we begin.

Nothing is tattooed until you’re completely happy with the shape.

Step 4 | Outline

Once you’ve approved your design, I’ll create a light outline using your chosen pigment. This gently opens the skin and creates a guide for the remainder of your treatment.

At this stage, you’ll begin to get a better idea of how your final brows will look.

Step 5 | Numbing

After the outline is complete, a topical numbing gel is applied to maximize your comfort throughout the remainder of the appointment.

Most clients describe the procedure as very tolerable, with only mild discomfort.

Step 6 | Shading

Once you’re comfortable, we’ll begin building your brows using a soft pixel-shading technique.

This is where your brows truly come to life. Pigment is carefully layered to create a soft, natural gradient that heals into a beautifully powdered finish. Every pass is intentional, allowing me to customize the density and softness specifically for your skin and desired result.

Step 7 | Your Final Reveal

Once your brows are complete, we’ll review your new shape together and take your after photos.

You’ll receive detailed aftercare instructions, healing expectations, and everything you need to know before you leave.

Please remember that your brows will appear darker immediately after your appointment and will soften significantly throughout the healing process.

Perfecting Appointment

Permanent makeup is a two-step process.

Your perfecting appointment is scheduled 6–8 weeks after your initial visit. During this appointment, we’ll make any necessary adjustments to the color, shape, or density once your brows have fully healed.

This final session ensures your brows heal beautifully and last as long as possible.

Approximate appointment time: 2.5–3.5 hours

This allows plenty of time for consultation, mapping, numbing, treatment, photos, and making sure you never feel rushed.

We believe in keeping things simple, smart, and human. Every project starts with listening and ends with something we're proud to share.

Healing Timeline & Aftercare

Every client heals differently, but here’s what you can typically expect during the healing process. Remember, healed brows are always softer and lighter than they appear immediately after your appointment.

Healing Timeline

Day 1

Your brows may appear darker than expected, and you may notice mild redness around the treated area. Depending on the pigment selected, you may also see a temporary orange or warm cast. This is completely normal and occurs as the pigment begins to oxidize. It typically fades within a few hours.

Day 2

Your brows will often appear even darker than the first day. This is part of the normal oxidation process as the pigment settles into the skin. Don’t worry, this is only temporary.

Day 3

Your brows will begin forming light scabs or a crust-like layer as your skin starts healing.

Days 4–8

During this stage, your brows will continue to scab and naturally flake. As the flakes come off, the pigment underneath may look extremely light or even seem like it has disappeared.

Please don’t panic, this is completely normal.

This stage is often called the ghosting phase, where a fresh layer of skin temporarily hides the pigment.

Please do not pick, peel, or scratch your scabs. Removing them prematurely can pull pigment from the skin, create uneven healing, and may even lead to minor scarring.

Day 9 and Beyond

Most of the scabbing should be gone, but your brows may still appear much lighter than expected. Around the second week, you’ll begin to notice the color gradually returning as your skin continues to heal.

The average healing process takes approximately 4 weeks.

Around Day 30

Your brows should now appear about 30% softer and lighter than they did immediately after your appointment, with a beautiful, natural powdery finish.

Remember that permanent makeup is semi-permanent and will gradually fade over time. Skin type, lifestyle, skincare products, sun exposure, and overall health all affect how long your results last.

Aftercare

Proper aftercare is essential for beautiful, long-lasting healed results.

For the first 7 days:

• Keep your brows as dry as possible.

• Avoid swimming, saunas, hot tubs, steam rooms, and excessive sweating.

• Apply a very thin layer of the recommended aftercare ointment once daily (unless otherwise instructed).

• Allow your brows to breathe, more ointment is not better.

• Do not pick, peel, scratch, or rub your brows.

• Avoid makeup, skincare products, exfoliants, acids, retinol, or active ingredients directly on the treated area.

• Sleep on a clean pillowcase and avoid sleeping directly on your face when possible.

Long-Term Care

To help your brows stay beautiful for as long as possible:

• Wear SPF 30+ sunscreen daily once your brows have fully healed.

• Avoid prolonged sun exposure and tanning.

• Be mindful that chemical peels, laser treatments, exfoliating products, and certain skincare ingredients may cause your brows to fade more quickly.

• Schedule your recommended 6–8 week perfecting appointment, as permanent makeup is a two-step process and most clients need a touch-up to perfect the healed results.

Trust the process. Every brow heals differently, and patience is key. If you ever have questions during your healing journey, I’m always happy to help. I can’t wait for you to enjoy your beautiful new brows!