Healing Time For Eyebrows
Today I am only going to talk about eyebrow healing process. I am going to break this down into layers and best try and explain what happens during this process.
Every single person heals very differently. This is usually the hardest procedure for the client to see past, to the completely healed state of the skin. Immediately after the procedure the brows appear much darker than they will be in a few weeks. Reason being the pigment is ON the top layer of the skin and it can look fake. After about one week the top layer of skin sheds and a new layer grows over top which mutes and softens the look. Until this new layer becomes transparent you will not get your true colour. This could take a minimum of four weeks. The healed colour is much lighter and muted and very natural looking.
Immediately after the procedure the brows appear much darker, and can continue to look darker for a couple of days. This is the healing process. The pigment mixes with the body fluids and can form a slight scab at times. Some people do not scab at all. This is where it gets tricky. Skin exfoliates about every 4 weeks, it depends on where your skin is in the cycle. That is why everyone heals different. I use organic base pigments which can be lightened or darkened. All my pigments are MRI safe.
When a client comes back for their complementary touch-up on their brows, that is when I might add a different colour hair stroke, fatten up the brow, make them darker, do some shading etc. So many different ways to complete the brow. I always start off conservative and slowly get the client use to how the healing process works.
The brow is not complete until after the follow up touch-up. Most people truly cannot see past the first 2-3 days and are not prepared for how much the brow can soften. Especially fair skinned people.
There are so many more different possibilities on how to do an eyebrows procedure and it is personalized to every client. Some clients do not have any hair at all, and others have sparse or scattered hair, the variance is endless. The hardest part for a client is be patient and wait till the process is finished.
I truly hope this will help paint a picture on how the healing process of eyebrows works. It truly is a process!
Published by admin on May 18th, 2008Tagged permanent makeup | Comment now »
Consultations
When a client comes to me for a complimentary consultation I try to educate them. I do not try to sell them on a procedure. I feel the client already knows if they need or want “eyebrows”, for example, therefore I do my best to share my knowledge to help guide them in their choice.
There are many ways to do permanent make-up and every method and machine is good - they all work. The secret is in the artist’s technique. Are they skilled enough to work on you? This hopefully will come out in the consultation you have with them.
As a client trying to gain knowledge - I suggest that you go on a couple of consultations and your gut will tell you who the right artist is for you.
Ask to see their accreditations and who they are affiliated with.
This is a permanent feature on your face - choose wisely!
Published by admin on April 27th, 2008Tagged permanent makeup | Comment now »
Should Price be a Factor?
Almost every e-mail I get the first question is: How much do you charge?
I understand price is very important to a client’s budget but, improper placement costs a lot more to correct. Be very wise in making your choice.
On average I charge $700.00 per procedure.
Some people say: “Why do prices differ between permanent makeup artists?” This is a very good question.
I use the highest quality of pigments and needle choice. My pigments are MRI Safe. Therefore I do not get migration of colour, or colour changing to an unattractive colour.
I am a Certified Paramedical Permanent Make-up Specialist. I have gone to 8 schools in Canada and 4 schools in the U.S. I have studied permanent make-up for over 11 years. I am constantly upgrading. I work with Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeons and a Prosthesis Eye Doctor.
With the right diligence, and asking the right questions - hopefully you will make a wise choice. Remember - this makeup is permanent and you will have to live with your decision. Base your choice on skills - not cost.
It costs more to correct an amateur’s mistake, than to pay a Professional Makeup Artist in the first place. I am a meticulous artist!
Choosing someone based on price alone is not the wisest choice. Choosing an artist with the best track record … priceless.
Published by admin on April 17th, 2008Tagged permanent makeup | 1 Comment »
Top 5 Secrets to Choosing a Permanent Make-up Artist
A lot of people do not know what questions to ask when choosing a Permanent Make-up artist. Here is a guide line of questions for you to ask.
1. PRICE - The lowest price may not be your best bargain. Why? Once the procedure is complete you do not get a second chance.
2. ACCREDITATION - Find out what kind of education they have acquired. Has the Artist taken any advanced courses? How many years have they been doing Permanent Make-up? Check out my accreditation page.
3. AFFILIATION - Are they affiliated with doctors - Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeons, Prosthesis Eye Doctors etc. Do they work in this environment?
4. COMFORT LEVEL - Are these procedures painful? I have a special compounded mixture that has phenomenal freezing power. This is a topical freezing. Very little discomfort.
5. MRI SAFE PIGMENTS - Are the pigments used MRI safe? Not all pigments are. Some pigments contain metals. This is a must to find out before hand any procedure, just in case you ever have to have an MRI. Mine are completely safe.
Published by admin on March 17th, 2008
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