BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

Microblading is a form of cosmetic tattooing and may not be safe or suitable for everyone. You may need to postpone your appointment, choose another brow technique, or receive medical clearance if any of the following apply to you.

♡ You are under eighteen years old.

♡ You are pregnant or breastfeeding.

♡ You currently use Accutane or isotretinoin, or have recently stopped using it.

♡ You have active acne, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, infection, open wounds, irritation, or sunburn around your brows.

♡ You have a history of keloids, excessive scarring, or difficulty healing.

♡ You have uncontrolled diabetes, a bleeding or clotting disorder, a weakened immune system, or are currently undergoing chemotherapy or radiation.

♡ You take prescription blood thinning medication or another medication that may affect bleeding or healing. Never stop prescribed medication without approval from your medical provider.

♡ You have known allergies or previous reactions to pigments, dyes, latex, or topical numbing products.

♡ You have received Botox near the treatment area within the last four weeks.

♡ You have received a chemical peel within the last sixty days.

♡ You have previous permanent makeup that is too dark, saturated, or uneven to safely work over without a consultation.

♡ You have very oily, thin, sensitive, or heavily textured skin. Traditional microblading may not heal as cleanly, but another brow technique may be a better fit.

A consultation may be required to determine the safest and most flattering option for your skin. Your safety and healed results will always come first!

Please follow these instructions to prepare your skin and support the best possible healed results.

♡ Avoid alcohol and caffeine for twenty four hours before your appointment.

♡ Pause nonprescribed aspirin, niacin, B complex vitamins, vitamin E, fish oil, CoQ10, and ibuprofen for twenty four hours before your appointment.

♡ If you take prescribed blood pressure medication, blood thinning medication, aspirin, or supplements, do not stop them without approval from your medical provider. Please contact me before your appointment.

♡ Avoid Botox around the treatment area for four weeks before your appointment.

♡ Avoid chemical peels for sixty days before and after your appointment. The chemicals can affect your skin and the healing process.

♡ Stop using retinol, Retin A, tretinoin, and serums containing acids around your brows for seven days before your appointment.

♡ Avoid heavy sweating and workouts on the day of your appointment and for one week afterward.

♡ Do not arrive with a fresh tan or sunburn on your face. Your skin must be healthy and free from irritation.

♡ Avoid waxing or tinting your brows for three days before your appointment.

♡ Eat a full meal before arriving and come with clean brows and little to no makeup around the treatment area.

♡ PRO TIP: Come with clean hair! it’s going to be tough for you to avoid drenching your brows when you do your regular hair routine!

When in doubt, send me a message before your appointment so we can make sure you are ready for your new brows!

FBoth techniques create natural looking hair strokes and enhance the shape and fullness of your brows. The main difference is the tool used and how the pigment is placed into the skin.

Nano Brows

♡ Created with a permanent makeup machine and a single fine needle.

♡ Tiny pixels are layered together to create soft, realistic hair strokes.

♡ Generally causes less trauma to the skin than traditional microblading.

♡ Can be suitable for a wider range of skin types, including oily, mature, sensitive, or textured skin.

♡ Creates a soft, precise, and natural looking result.

Microblading

♡ Created by hand with a small tool containing a row of fine needles.

♡ The tool creates tiny hair like strokes while placing pigment into the skin.

♡ Creates crisp and defined results.

♡ Generally works best on normal to dry skin that is firm and healthy.

♡ Strokes may fade or blur more quickly on oily, thin, sensitive, or heavily textured skin.

Both techniques fade gradually and require maintenance to keep the color and shape looking fresh. During your consultation, I will examine your skin, natural brow hair, and desired results to recommend the best technique for you!

Come in whatever makes you feel comfortable! For longer appointments, cozy clothes and layers are always a good idea. Please avoid bulky hoods or high collars that may make it difficult to relax while lying back.

Feel free to bring a hair tie or clip to keep your hair away from your face. Little to no makeup around the treatment area is always appreciated, but there is no need to dress up. Come as you are!

My permanent makeup studio is in a different location than the salon in Elmhurst.

The location is in Villa Park and the address will be sent to you in your welcome message upon scheduling.