Permanent Makeup

WHAT TO EXPECT?

As with any PMU procedure, some clients may require additional appointments to achieve their desired look. Please do not expect your tattoos to heal perfectly after the first session. Be patient during your 10-day healing period and ensure you are following the post-appointment requirements.

It is important to understand the 10-day healing process is just that, a process. Your tattoo will change in appearance from day to day. It will first appear very saturated (and you may even think too dark; this stage lasts up to two weeks), then it will likely scab, then you will feel like it has faded, then it will heal into a wonderful color. 

Do not pick your tattoo, let any dryness and/or scabbing fall off naturally. If flakes are picked prematurely missing pigment will result and cause patchiness which can lead to scarring. Your tattoo will take up to four (4) weeks to completely heal. When the flaking comes off the color may seem faint this is because a fresh layer of skin has healed over the tattoo. Give it a few weeks and the color will become clearer. Color will continue to change on a daily basis until all healing is complete at the 4-week mark. You may experience itchiness in the area after the 10 days for up to 2 months due to the healing process of the dermal layer.  In addition, clients who bleed more tend to require additional touch ups since the blood pushes pigment out during the PMU service.

PERMANENT MAKEUP ELIGIBILITY

It may come as a surprise, but PMU services are NOT for everyone. Client safety is of upmost importance to us. As a result, we will not perform services on clients whom:

• Are pregnant,
• Have been diagnosed with a viral infection or diseases,
• If you have had injectable treatments such as neuromodulators in the treatment area within two (2) weeks of your appointment date,
• if you have had filler in the treatment area within four (4) weeks of your appointment date,
• If you have recently or are currently sick with a cold or flu-like virus,
• If you have used Accutane, or a similar acne medication, in the past year,
• Are prone to keloid scarring.

A medical certificate stating you are cleared to receive PMU services is required for clients whom: 

• Are undergoing Chemotherapy (you must consult with your doctor and provide proof of medical consent if proceeding with a PMU service ),
• Are nursing (breastfeeding),
• Are diabetic,
• If you have been diagnosed with Epilepsy or are prone to seizures,
• If you have had an organ transplant.

PRE CARE REQUIREMENTS

• No alcohol 48 HOURS prior to your procedure.
• No caffeine the morning of your procedure.
• No injectable treatments such as neuromodulators TWO WEEKS prior to your procedure.
• No fillers FOUR WEEKS prior to your procedure.
• Avoid sun and tanning ONE WEEK prior to your procedure.
• Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Advil/Ibuprofen 24 HOURS prior to your procedure.
• Discontinue Glycolics, Chemical Peels and Retinol FOUR WEEKS prior to your procedure. 
• Refrain from use of any Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) products close to the tattoo area TWO WEEKS PRIOR to and TWO WEEKS AFTER your procedure. Check your moisturizer, facewash BB or CC creams and makeup primers for anything that says acid.
• Discontinue use of Retinol products OR strong skin care products 30 DAYS prior to your procedure and 2 WEEKS AFTER your procedure.
• No brow waxing or brow and lash tinting ONE WEEK prior to your procedure.
• You must discontinue the use of any type of Accutane ONE YEAR prior to your procedure.
• No lash hair growing serums on brow or lash area. Discontinue use at least THREE WEEKS prior to your appointment.

Please note, you are more sensitive to PMU procedures during your menstrual cycle.

AFTER CARE REQUIREMENTS

• Gently blot treated area with a clean and dry cotton round for the first 24 hours.
• For the first 5 days following your appointment wipe the treated area with a damp cotton round. Discontinue this process after the fifth day or you will risk removing scabs prematurely which may affect color retention.
• Do not pick scabs; the scabbing process is to be expected and is a common part of the healing process.
• Avoid excessive sweating, long hot showers, swimming, or anything that may add moisture to the area for the first 14 days. 
• Do not apply makeup or additional products in the treated area until the scabs have healed.

You must book your 4-6 week touch up appointment (6-8 week for lip blush) when booking the initial session!