Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you want to know about permanent makeup, answered honestly.
About the Techniques
A manual tattooing technique using a hand tool to create ultra-fine hair-like strokes on the brow area. Best for normal to dry skin types. Results last up to 3 years.
A machine technique that creates a soft, powdery, filled-in brow with a gradient effect. Works for all skin types including oily. Longer-lasting than microblading.
Machine-drawn individual hair strokes using a nano needle. Finer and more precise than microblading with superior pigment retention. Works for all skin types including oily and sensitive skin.
Microblading uses a hand tool for hair strokes, best for dry skin. Nano brows use a machine for finer strokes, works on all skin types. Ombré brows create a powdery filled-in look and are the most versatile and longest-lasting of the three. Your artist will recommend the best fit at your consultation.
Combines microblading hair strokes at the front of the brow blended into ombré powder shading toward the tail. Best of both worlds. Natural texture with soft definition.
Your Appointment
Topical numbing cream is applied before and during your session to keep you comfortable. Most clients describe the sensation as light pressure or mild scratching. Any discomfort is minimal and brief.
Sessions are approximately 2 hours. We recommend a 3-hour window to avoid rushing. Come with a light meal beforehand.
Arrive with clean skin and no brow makeup. Avoid alcohol, blood thinners (aspirin, ibuprofen), and caffeine for 24 hours before. Do not tweeze or wax within 3 days prior. Full prep instructions are sent after booking.
A $100 deposit is required at booking and is fully credited toward your service. It reserves your appointment and confirms your commitment. At least 48 hours notice is required to reschedule without forfeiting the deposit.
Yes. Only sterilized, single-use disposable needles and supplies are used. Saloua is a certified permanent makeup artist trained at the Advanced Permanent Cosmetic Academy.
Healing & Results
The surface skin heals in 7-10 days. Full pigment settling takes 4-6 weeks. Your true result is visible around week 6.
Up to 3 years depending on skin type, lifestyle, and aftercare. Oilier skin types may fade faster. Annual ColorBoosts keep your results looking fresh.
Yes. An 8-week touch-up ($150) is strongly recommended for all clients. As your skin heals, pigment naturally settles and adjusts. The touch-up perfects shape, fills any gaps, and locks in your final result. If your artist already scheduled your touch-up at your first session, you are all set. No need to book again.
Freshly done brows appear darker and bolder immediately after the procedure. Over the first 2-4 weeks they soften, lighten, and the final color emerges. This is completely normal and part of the healing process.
Keep brows dry for 10 days. No swimming, steam rooms, or sweating. Do not pick or peel any flaking skin. Avoid sun exposure and makeup on the brow area. Full aftercare instructions are provided after your appointment. Following them is essential for the best result.
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