Can anyone have permanent makeup?

Please be advised that microblading is a form of tattooing and there are some medical conditions and medications that prevent clients from getting the services. Occasionally, a doctors note can be accepted for special cases.

Permanent cosmetics services cannot be performed if you are:

• Pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Under the age of 18.

• Taking immunosuppressive medications/have been diagnosed with an immune disorder.

• Have any active infection.

• Taking blood thinning medication or substances(including alcohol or caffiene.)

• Have taken antibiotics in the past 30 days.

• Have an upcoming surgery within 4 weeks.

• Taking Adderall.

• Noncompliant with aftercare instructions.

• Commonly suntan.

• Currently taking painkillers, street narcotics, or have drinking problems.

• Taking topical or oral steroids.

• Diabetic.

• Taking krill oil/fish oil.

• Have undiagnosed/untreated heart issues.

• Have tendency to keloid.

• Have had peels/lasers/microneedling within the past 4 weeks.

• Have taken accutane in the past year.

• Have had laser resurfacing in the last year.

• Have had botox injections on the forehead within 3 weeks.

• Trichotilloma diagnosis.

• Currently undergoing Chemotherapy. You must be off for at least 6 months and provide a release from your doctor.

• Cancer, epilepsy, or an autoimmune disorder.

• Most people who have had their brows tattooed in the past will be turned away. This is a case by case basis. Please contact us with a photo of your brows to see if Aliyah will take you on as a client.

• Have ay active breakouts/pimples in the area that is treated
  

How should I prepare for my appointment?

• 24-48 hours before avoid alcohol, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E, and caffeine. If there is excessive bleeding, appointment will need to be rescheduled and may be subject to a rescheduling fee for not following proper pre-care directions.

• It is not advised to do any form of permanent brows before a vacation. It's essential to wait until after you come back to ensure you have the time to care for your new brows.

• Stop using any form of topical retinol/Vitamin A or chemical exfoliants on the treated area at least 1 month before your appointment.

• Avoid excessive sun exposure to the treated area prior to your appointment. If you show up with a sun burn you will be asked to reschedule and forfeit your deposit.

• Come with an idea and/or photos of inspiration pictures that you like!
  

The Appointment Process

1. It is now the day of your brow appointment. I will have you lie down and consult with you about your brow shape, goals, and what you are hoping to achieve with your permanent brow service. We will review things like your skin type, oil production and lifestyle to determine what service will age and heal the best for you.

2. After the consultation, the brow mapping will begin. Based off of the information given to me, I will start to draw out a shape best suited for your face frame, natural brow anatomy, and brow goals. If there are any asymmetries in the brow, this is the time to balance out the shape as much as possible. Perfect symmetry is not realistic but we can get them looking as close as possible. The goal is to enhance the brows you already have so it is important to stay close to the natural hairline when creating the shape. Going too far outside the hairline does not look realistic. You must take into consideration your natural brow shape and if that aligns with your brow goals. If some hair is needed to be removed to achieve the shape you want, regular hair removal will be necessary for keeping up with your new shape.

3. Once the shape is drawn, I will get approval from the client to make sure they are happy with the shape drawn. It is okay to make changes to the drawing as it is your brows that you need to be happy with. Once you are happy with any final changes and the client gives the final okay for the shape, we will finish the drawing and move on to the next step. (Mapping may appear more "boxy" and bolder than how the brows will actually appear after the service. It is important to remember we are working off your natural brow anatomy and the hair strokes will flow with your natural hairline and shape.)

4. After the shape is decided we will choose the color based off your natural brow hair and skin undertone to determine the best color for you.

5. If you are getting microblading, you will get a topical anesthetic on the area for 10-20 minutes. If getting nano or hybrid brows, I will start the outline and first pass of shading without numbing to ensure a nice outline and better color retention. Before continuing further I will then apply a topical numbing cream. After numbing, more passes will be required to reach the desired saturation and color.

6. Once I feel like we've reached the desired look, I will then show you the final results. Brows will appear bolder, darker, warmer and may be swollen right after the procedure which is completely normal.

7. Once your appointment has been completed we will schedule your touch up 4-8 weeks after your initial appointment. Any permanent brow service is a 2 step process. Sometimes a 3rd touch up is needed to make minimal changes. Any additional touch ups come at an extra cost.
   

How is the healing process?

Initially after the treatment it is normal for the skin to feel tender, itchy, and dry. The brows will appear darker, bolder, and warmer in color over the next few days. it will take about 7-14 days for the brows to heal. This varies from person to person. Your skin may get dry and flakey, the color will lighten 30-50% and the brows will shrink in size. It is normal to see some areas may become patchy like there is pigment missing. Some areas may not take as well during the first appointment, which is what the touch up is for. It's imperative to be patient during the healing cycle, as lots of changes may happen to the brows. This is all normal. It takes approximately 4-6 weeks for the skin to be fully regenerated. At this point you will then be able to see to true color and shape of which your brows have healed to.

Aftercare Instructions

Right after the service blot the brows with a clean cotton round or napkin every 30-60 minutes. Starting the night of your tattoo appointment, cleanse your brows with the cleanser given to you. Use a small amount with lukewarm water and do light circular motions throughout your brows. Rinse the area and pat dry. Follow with a pea sized amount of the given ointment to each eyebrow. You will follow this routine morning and night twice a day for approximately 7-14 day till there is no more flaking. Each person's skin is different and healing times may vary.

THINGS TO AVOID DURING 7-14 DAYS OF HEALING -Do not pick, scratch or peel healing area. -Do not apply makeup product on brows. -Avoid sleeping on face. -Avoid direct sun exposure. -Avoid working out to prevent sweating. -Avoid long hot showers, sauna, hot tubs, swimming. 

OVER THE NEXT 30 DAYS -Please avoid sunbathing/tanning, light therapies, chemical peels, fruit acids, retinol, chemical exfoliants microdermabrasion, and creams that contain regeneration factors on or around treated area.