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YOU CANNOT RECEIVE PERMANENT COSMETICS IF YOU ARE:
+ PREGNANT OR NURSING - CANNOT GET PROCEDURE
+ UNDERGOING CHEMOTHERAPY (CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR)
+ VIRAL INFECTION
+ EPILEPSY
+ SICK WITH A COLD OR FLU-LIKE VIRUS
+ HISTORY OF MRSA
+ AUTO-IMMUNE DISEASE
+ THYROID/GRAVES DISEASE (MEDICATION MAY CAUSE PIGMENT TO NOT RETAIN PROPERLY)
+ ANEMIA (PIGMENT MAY NOT RETAIN PROPERLY)
+ HISTORY OF KELOID OR HYPERTROPHIC SCARRING
+ ARE CURRENTLY USING ACCUTANE OR HAVE USED IT IN THE PAST YEAR
+ CURRENTLY ON BLOOD THINNING MEDICATIONS OR ANTIBIOTICS
**IF YOU ARE UNDER A DOCTOR’S CARE AND HAVE QUESTIONS AT ALL ABOUT BEING ABLE TO HAVE THIS PROCEDURE, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MEET WITH YOUR DOCTOR AND GET WRITTEN APPROVAL
AVOID DOING ANY OF THESE PRIOR TO PROCEDURE:
+ NO BOTOX 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT
+ NO CHEMICAL PEELS 6 WEEKS BEFORE OR AFTER
+ NO RETINOLS/RETIN-A OR OTHER ANTI-AGING/ACNE CREAMS, OR SERUMS CONTAINING ACIDS THIS WILL CAUSE QUICKER FADING. + IF YOU TAKE VITAMIN A EVERYDAY THEN THEY HAVE TO BE OFF OF IT FOR 6 WEEKS BEFORE THEY CAN GET THE PROCEDURE & STAY OFF UNTIL 6 WEEKS AFTER TOUCH UP. ACCUTANE MUST BE OFF 6 MONTHS-YEAR
+ DISCONTINUE ALL FACIAL TREATMENTS THAT EXFOLIATE THE SKIN (LASERS, MICRONEEDLING, HYDROFACIAL, PEELS)
+ DO NOT WORK OUT OR SWEAT HEAVILY THE DAY OF THE PROCEDURE OR 7-10 DAYS AFTER
+ DO NOT TAN OR HAVE SUNBURNED FACE THE DAY OF
+ DO NOT TAKE ANY BLOOD THINNERS 48 HOURS BEFORE
+ NO WAXING OR TINTING 3 DAYS BEFORE
+ NO ALCOHOL OR CAFFEINATED DRINKS 24 HOURS BEFORE
+ SMOKING BEFORE PROCEDURE CAN CAUSE EXCESS BLEEDING, AND MAY LEAD TO SLOW HEALING OF WOUNDS
DOES IT HURT?
USING A PERMANENT MAKE UP MACHINE RATHER THAN A MANUAL TOOL, MY CLIENTS ARE SIGNIFICANTLY MORE COMFORTABLE THROUGHOUT THE PROCEDURE, WITH MY TECHNIQUE OPPOSED TO THE MANUAL TECHNIQUE.
NUMBING LIQUID IS APPLIED MULTIPLE TIMES THROUGHOUT THE PROCEDURE. EACH CLIENT IS DIFFERENT WHEN EXPERIENCING PAIN LEVEL ASSOCIATED WITH HAIR STROKES OR SHADING. SOME CLIENTS DON’T EXPERIENCE ANY DISCOMFORT AT ALL, AND SOME EXPERIENCE MINOR PAIN, AND SOME MORE. EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT SO WE WON’T KNOW YOUR PAIN LEVEL UNTIL WE BEGIN. IF THE PAIN LEVEL IS HIGH, I APPLY THE NUMBING CREAM MULTIPLE TIMES THROUGHOUT THE PROCEDURE.
DO YOU OFFER CONSULTATIONS?
ALL APPOINTMENTS BEGIN WITH A FULL CONSULTATION TO TALK ABOUT WHICH TECHNIQUE IS BEST FOR YOU.
IF YOU'D LIKE TO MESSAGE ME ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE DO!
HOW LONG DO RESULTS LAST?
THE WORK TYPICALLY LASTS UP TO 6-24 MONTHS YEARS THE 6-12 WEEK TOUCH UP! WHEN YOU COME FOR COLOR/SHAPE REFRESHERS WHEN NEEDED, THE WORK WILL LAST LONGER.
FACTORS THAT MAY CAUSE QUICKER FADING:
+ MEDICATIONS: USING RETINOL OR ANTI-AGING PRODUCTS CAUSE THE SKIN TURNOVER RATE TO INCREASE
+ NOT PROPERLY FOLLOWING POST CARE INSTRUCTIONS.
HOW DO YOU PICK THE COLOR?
EACH CLIENT RECEIVES A CUSTOM COLOR THAT I WILL CHOOSE AT THE TIME OF THE APPOINTMENT. I FACTOR IN YOUR SKIN TONE & TYPE, YOUR DESIRED OUTCOME, & THE TECHNIQUE WE ARE DOING.
WE WILL DO A FULL CONSULTATION AT THE TIME OF THE APPOINTMENT TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT COLOR FOR YOU!
AFTERCARE FOR BROWS
+ ALWAYS WASH HANDS BEFORE TOUCHING BROWS
+ ON THE DAY OF THE PROCEDURE CLEANSE BROWS EVERY 2 HOURS FROM THE PROCEDURE TIME
+ CONTINUE TO CLEANSE MORNING & NIGHT UNTIL FLAKING IS COMPLETE
+ WASH HANDS, DIP Q-TIP IN WATER, WIPE BROWS, DIP Q-TIP IN SOAP, SWIPE BROWS 3 TIMES, RINSE OFF SOAP WITH WATER, PAT COMPLETELY DRY WITH CLEAN PAPER TOWEL.
+ USE BALM WHEN BROWS FEEL DRY, TIGHT, AND/OR ITCHY & EVERY NIGHT BEFORE BED
+ LIMIT SHOWERS 5-10 MINUTES WITH DOOR OPEN. NO HOT SHOWERS OR ANYTHING WITH EXCESSIVE MOISTURE, STEAM, AND HUMIDITY LIKE SAUNA, HOT TUB, FACIALS, UNTIL FLAKING IS COMPLETE.
+ SLEEP ON BACK, TRY NOT TO SLEEP ON SIDE
+ NO WATER ON BROWS , NO SUN, SWEATING, OR EXCESSIVE WATER ON BROWS UNTIL FLAKING IS COMPLETE.
+ IF THE AREA STARTS TO FLAKE, LEAVE IT. DO NOT PICK, PEEL, SCRUB OR PULL ON THE SKIN.
+ DO NOT RESUME ANY METHOD OF EYEBROW HAIR REMOVAL OR TINTING FOR AT LEAST 2 WEEKS.
+ NO MAKEUP, LOTION, OR SKIN PRODUCTS ON BROWS UNTIL FLAKING IS COMPLETE
+ DURING THE 40 DAY HEALING PROCESS IT IS BEST TO NOT USE CREAMS THAT CONTAIN ACIDS OR INGREDIENTS THAT WILL LIGHTEN OR EXFOLIATE THE SKIN.
+ YOU CAN BEGIN GETTING BROWS WET, APPLYING SUNSCREEN, MAKEUP, MOISTURIZER, ON BROWS ONCE FLAKING IS COMPLETE.
DO I REALLY NEED A TOUCH UP/FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENT?
MOST OF MY CLIENTS DO! AFTER THE FIRST SESSION, THE WORK HEALS IMPERFECT & POSSIBLY PATCHY. THE 6-12 WEEK TOUCH UP IS MEANT TO PERFECT THE SHAPE & COLOR!
I HAD MY BROWS DONE BY SOMEONE ELSE, CAN YOU TOUCH THEM UP?
ALL NEW CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BOOK A FIRST SESSION APPOINTMENT.
IT IS NOT CONSIDERED A TOUCH UP IF THE WORK WAS NOT DONE BY ME. YOU WILL NEED TO SEND ME PICTURES OF YOUR PREVIOUS WORK PRIOR TO BOOKING. SOME WORK NEEDS COLOR OR SHAPE CORRECTION ($50 FEE) & SOME COLOR IS TOO DARK FOR ME TO CORRECT!
PLEASE TEXT PICTURES TO (240) 219-6400.
WHAT IS YOUR RESCHEDULING/CANCELLATION POLICY
BOOKING FEE/DEPOSITS ARE NON REFUNDABLE
72 HOURS TO RESCHEDULE & TO KEEP DEPOSIT
24 HOUR CANCELLATIONS / NO CALL NO SHOWS WILL BE CHARGED A 50% FEE
WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT DO YOU ACCEPT?
CASH IS PREFERRED.
I ACCEPT ALL ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS: VENMO, ZELLE, CASH APP, APPLE PAY, OR PAY PAL.
CREDIT CARDS & PAYMENT PLANS WILL BE CHARGED A 3% PROCESSING FEE.
AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR LIP BLUSH?
IF YOU ARE PRONE TO COLD SORES YOU WILL NEED TO GET ANTI-VIRALS FROM YOUR DOCTOR AND TAKE THEM 3 DAYS PRIOR & 7 DAYS POST PROCEDURE.
CLIENTS WHO HAVE DARK LIPS MAY NOT BE A GOOD CANDIDATE BECAUSE THE RISK OF HYPERPIGMENTATION IS MUCH HIGHER.
PRE-CARE & AFTER CARE FOR LIPS
EXFOLIATE LIPS FOR THE WEEK PRIOR TO THE APPOINTMENT AT HOME USING A DROP OF COCONUT OIL AND SUGAR TO CREATE YOUR OWN SUGAR SCRUB. MAKE SURE THEY ARE USING A LIP CONDITIONER, MASK OR BALM EVERY DAY LEADING UP TO THE APPOINTMENT TO GET THEIR LIPS IN GREAT SHAPE.
AVOID SUN EXPOSURE, BLOOD THINNING MEDICATIONS FOR 48 HOURS - NO ALCOHOL OR CAFFEINE FOR 24 HOURS.
AFTERCARE
IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A LARGE AMOUNT OF SWELLING, YOU CAN ICE THE TREATMENT AREA. APPLYING ICE FOLLOWING YOUR PROCEDURE ALSO HELPS TO PREVENT BRUISING.
NO EXERCISE FOR 5-7 DAYS POST PROCEDURE
DURING DAY 1 TO DAY 7 (OR UNTIL THE SCABS ARE GONE)
PLEASE AVOID:
WATER (ON THE PMU AREA) ASIDE FROM CLEANING THEM
MAKEUP
EXCESSIVE SWEATING
SAUNA
POOLS
SUNBATHING
SPICY FOOD
KISSING
DO NOT PICK THE DRY LIPS.
DO NOT APPLY ANYTHING BESIDES AQUAPHOR OINTMENT (NO VASELINE, ANTIBIOTIC CREAMS, POLYSPORIN ETC).
FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE, DO NOT USE CREAMS THAT CONTAIN ACIDS OR INGREDIENTS THAT WILL LIGHTEN OR EXFOLIATE THE SKIN.
TOUCHUPS (IF NEEDED) CAN BE DONE NO SOONER THAN 8 WEEKS AFTER THE ORIGINAL APPOINTMENT.
LIP HEALING PROCESS
DAYS 1 - 2: LIP COLOR IS VERY BOLD!
DAYS 3 - 5: LIP COLOR WILL PEEL OFF
DAYS 6 - 40: COLOR WILL DISAPPEAR & SLOWLY COME BACK
WEEK 6: LIPS HAVE FULLY HEALED, COLOR SHOULD HAVE COME BACK (30-50% LIGHTER THAN DAY 1)
6-12 WEEK TOUCH UP: WE WILL PERFECT THE SHAPE & COLOR, HEALING PROCESS WILL REPEAT.
Classes
WHAT IS COMBO BROWS?
COMBO BROWS IS A COMBINATION OF MACHINE MICROBLADING & SHADING IS A MANUAL TATTOOING TECHNIQUE WHERE WE USE A TOOL WITH SEVERAL FINE NEEDLES TO CREATE HAIR-LIKE STROKES INTO THE SKIN. MACHINE MICROBLADING RECREATES THE LOOK OF HAIR TO GIVE THE CLIENT AN ULTRA NATURAL LOOK.
MACHINE MICROBLADING ISN'T THE BEST FOR ALL SKIN TYPES - CANNOT BE DONE ON CLIENTS WITH OILY SKIN AND LARGE PORES. THAT IS WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO LEARN NOT ONLY MACHINE MICROBLADING BUT ALSO OMBRÉ SHADING TO OFFER MORE METHODS THAT SUIT VARIOUS SKIN TYPES.
WHAT IS OMBRÉ BROWS?
OMBRÉ BROWS IS A SHADING TECHNIQUE THAT REPLICATES THE LOOK OF POWDER OR PENCIL BROW MAKE UP. THIS METHOD IS GREAT FOR ALL SKIN TYPES & CAN BE DONE SHARP & BOLD OR SOFT & POWDERY. THIS TECHNIQUE HAS A POWDERY FINISH.
WHAT IS LIP BLUSH?
A BEAUTIFUL LIP TINT THAT ENHANCES THE NATURAL SHAPE OF YOUR LIPS & GIVES THEM A PERFECT BOOST OF COLOR. A VERY SHEER LIP TINT THAT CREATES THE ILLUSION OF FULLER LIPS.
DO YOU OFFER PAYMENT PLANS?
YES! APPLY FOR PAYMENT PLANS HERE
WHAT ARE THE PAYMENT OPTIONS?
PAYMENTS ARE MADE VIA ZELLE, APPLE PAY, CASH APP, PAYMENT PLAN OR CREDIT CARD (3% PROCESSING FEE)
WHAT STUDENT PERKS ARE OFFERED?
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1 FREE REFRESHER COURSE
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HALF OFF BROWS & LIPS SERVICES
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FREE TO BE A STUDENT MODEL
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DISCOUNTED RATES FOR FUTURE COURSES
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ADDITIONAL MENTORSHIP DAYS ($300)
HOW DO I KNOW IF THIS INDUSTRY IS FOR ME?
BEING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS OWNER IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS MASTERING THE ART OF MICROBLADING AND PERMANENT MAKE-UP
+ ARE YOU READY TO START A BUSINESS? ARE YOU MOTIVATED & CREATIVE? ARE YOU TECH SAVVY?
+ DO YOU HAVE GOOD EYESIGHT? STEADY HANDS? A PASSION FOR BROWS? DO YOU DESIGN BROWS ON YOURSELF AND OTHERS?
IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO SOME OR ALL OF THESE, THEN SIGN UP TO BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY IN THE PERMANENT MAKEUP INDUSTRY TODAY!
WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED PRE-REQUISITE COURSES?
ALL STUDENTS MUST TAKE A BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS CERTIFICATION COURSE PRIOR TO FIRST DAY OF CLASS.
CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE ONLINE COURSE.
WILL I BE A LICENSED PERMANENT MAKEUP ARTIST AFTER TAKING THIS COURSE?
NO. THIS CLASS IS A CERTIFICATION COURSE. IT DOES NOT LICENSE YOU. SOME STATES/CITIES REQUIRES A PERMANENT MAKEUP LICENSE IN ORDER TO PRACTICE. HERE ARE SOME LOCAL STATE LAWS