Prior to your Appointment!
The following restrictions are to ensure your skin is in the best possible condition for an amazing Microshading procedure. Please read carefully:
Please do not work out the day of the procedure as the body heat will expands the pores.
Avoid heavy sunlight and especially sunburn 3 days before procedure. Skin should not be in process of healing before procedure!
Do NOT drink coffee or anything with caffeine the day of procedure.
Do NOT take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E and/or Ibuprofen, omega-3, unless medically necessary, 48-72 hours prior to the procedure. (Tylenol or acetaminophen is okay!)
Do NOT drink alcohol 24 hours before the procedure.
The following treatments should be avoided within four weeks of the procedure:
* Botox or other fillers
* Chemical Peels
* Laser treatments
If you have any questions about these restrictions, please give us a call! We're happy to help.
What to Expect!
Microshading typically takes two appointments to complete. In the first appointment, the client is profiled and the eyebrows are drawn on with a waterproof pencil, so the artist and client can agree on the look. The artist then microshades the eyebrows and the client is ready to go back into the world. There is some mild scabbing and aftercare required, but your Microshading should be completely healed in 30 days.
The second appointment is a touch up at least 30 days after the first session. This allows enough time for the ink in the epidermis to naturally slough off, and the color to settle into your skin. In the touch up appointment, the artist can see how your skin has received the ink and make any necessary corrections.
Sometimes a client’s skin undertones may have unexpected effects on the ink's color, and the artist may need to add color to adjust. These kind of corrections are normal with any microblading artist and an essential part of the process, as everyone’s skin is different and receives ink differently.
A typical Microshading appointment lasts 2 hours, depending on the artist. A touch up appointment lasts anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the amount of work that needs touching up.
A standard appointment will have the following steps:
1. Profile the client. First the Microshading artist will assess the client’s lifestyle and taste. Do they want something bold or natural? Do they wear makeup everyday or just special occasions? What face shape does the client have? This interview will help the artist create the best brows for their client.
2. Draw on the eyebrows. Next the artist will draw the eyebrows directly on the client’s face with a waterproof eyebrow pencil. This will be the artist’s guide for the microblading procedure. This also allows the client to see the final look before any permanent work is performed.
3. Microshading. Now the artist begins Microshading , according to the drawing they’ve agreed upon with the client.
4. Remove the excess ink. Once the Microshading is finished, there is lots of extra ink remaining on the client’s face. The artist wipes it off with a wipe and the client can see their new eyebrows! Except for some redness, the client will be ready to go back out in public, no problem.
5. Photography. Whether or not your artist keeps a fine Instagram, all Microshading artists photograph their work for many reasons, not the least of which, to have a record of their own art!
Microshading typically requires a second touch up appointment, because all client’s skin is different and receives the ink differently. It's impossible to accurately predict how a pigment will be affected by a client’s undertones.
After 30 days, the client should come in for a touch up. This appointment can last as little as 30 minutes or as much as two hours, depending on the amount of work needed.
They may also reapply any parts of the micro-shaded brow that may have naturally sloughed off because the artist didn't go deep enough in the skin.
At Flawlezz All This we encourage our artists to keep a light touch and injure the skin less, which results in finer, more natural lines.
Aftercare Information
Microshading post-care is very important to the appearance and longevity of your new eyebrows. Do not let any water, lotion, soap, or makeup touch your eyebrow area during the first 7 days after your procedure.
After 5-7 days, make sure your hands are completely clean and gently apply the post-care ointment with clean hands. This can be done once at night time, but be sure to use the ointment sparingly as your skin needs to heal itself. Please continue to apply the ointment for 7 days.
The following must be avoided during all 14 days post-Microshading procedure:
* Increased sweating
* Practicing sports
* Swimming
* Hot sauna, hot bath, or Jacuzzi
* Sun tanning or salon tanning
* UV/UVA Rays or chemicals as they have been known to cause a shift in color and premature fading
* Any laser or chemical treatments or peelings, and/or any creams containing Retin-A or Glycolic acid on the face or neck
* Picking, peeling, or scratching of the micro pigmented area in order to avoid scarring of the area or removal of the pigment
* Performing tasks related to heavy household cleaning such as garage or basement cleaning where there is a lot of airborne debris
* Drinking alcohol in excess, as it may lead to slow healing of wounds
* Driving in open air vehicles such as convertibles, boats, bicycles, or motorcycles
* Touching of the eyebrow area except for when rinsing and applying the post-care cream with a cotton swab
Please wash your face carefully around the eyebrow without getting water on the treated area. During the shower, keep your face away from the showerhead or take a bath.
Itching and flaking may appear during the first seven days post-microblading procedure. However, experience has shown that by following these after-care instructions, these symptoms may quickly disappear.
If you have any unexpected problems with the healing of the skin, please contact Flawlezz All This immediately, to discuss further instructions.
Contact a physician if any signs or symptoms develop such as the following: fever, redness at the site, swelling, tenderness of the procedure site, elevated body temperature, red streaks going from the procedure site towards the heart, and/or any green/yellow discharge that is foul in odor.
FAQ’s
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Microshading?
Microshading is the artistic technique of tattooing individual hair strokes with an electric handheld tool for hairlike strokes at the start of the eyebrows and shading throughout the remaining. The results? Flawlezz, natural looking eyebrows.
How long does it last?
Microshaded eyebrows last 1 to 2 years for most people, before it usually needs a touch up.
Does it hurt?
Most clients report little or no pain! We use a topical anesthetic before the procedure to numb the affected area and throughout the device!
What is the price?
$300-$500 based on the artist.
How long is the appointment?
It usually takes 2 hours, with most of the time spent going over colors and drawing eyebrow shapes. The Microshading portion lasts 30-45 minutes.
How do I make an appointment?
Click the “Book Beauty Services” button!
How should I prepare for my appointment?
Before your appointment, we highly encourage our clients to check out our Instagram and "shop" for eyebrows on our feed. Eyebrows comes in many shapes and styles, from feathered to bold, arched to straight. Our microshading artist will work with you to customize your best brows. In the week before your appointment, we recommend avoiding blood thinners, aspirin, alcohol or using retinol creams.
How long does it take to heal?
You'll be able to wear your new brows back to brunch! In the first 7 days, you'll need to avoid getting them wet, working out or wearing brow makeup. It takes about 30 days to completely heal, in which time you may experience mild scabbing.
What is the aftercare?
Stay out of the sun and water while your microshading heals. Avoid chlorine, exfoliation creams, and sun exposure; they may cause your color to fade. We recommend applying a small amount of A&D ointment twice a day.