Permanent Makeup

Our goal is to help you make a more informed decision about the investment you are about to make in your natural beauty.

What is permanent makeup?

Permanent Makeup, also known as Micropigmentation or Permanent Cosmetics is a non-surgical procedure. Permanent makeup is used to enhance, correct facial features and emphasize your own natural beauty by permanently implanting colored pigments within the skin. The pigments are mixed individually for each client skin tone. The process includes an initial consultation, procedure and a follow-up visit for adjusting the shape, color or density of the pigment.

Is it safe?

Yes. At our office, the client’s safety is our highest concern and we use SofTap® Disposable Pens. These "Comfort System” needles are 100% disposable pens for a safe and easy application of pigment for all permanent makeup procedures. The fine tip needles are in-line and slanted to apply pigment quickly and comfortably. 

Do I have a choice in the color?

Absolutely!  Your input is necessary to achieve the results you will be satisfied with. Plan on bringing your favorite lip/eye/brow makeup with you.  We take into consideration the colors you prefer as well as your natural skin color, hair color and eye color.  A soft, natural look is always preferred, but a more made up look can also be achieved.

How do I know the result will be what I want?

It is our goal to work with you to achieve the look you want - our approach is teamwork! We begin the procedure by taking a "before" picture without your makeup.  Then we begin the "design" phase.  We will ask you to draw on what you normally do.  Then, we will help you fine-tune the design by making suggestions, adding and subtracting from the design, and asking for your feedback.  We will work together until the design looks even and balanced and we are both pleased with the result.  During the procedure, we will follow the design lines that have already been created with pencil.

I have very thin or sparse eyebrows. Will this look natural?

Yes, Permanent make-up looks more natural than eyebrow pencils. A soft fill-in of color will create the appearance of a soft, full brow. We also use hair strokes technique to make eyebrows look more natural.

Is it really permanent?

The results are permanent, but the color will soften and fade over time due to many factors such as skin exfoliation (both natural and chemically induced), sun exposure and/or tanning beds, and some types of medication. Sun exposure is the major reason pigment fades. You may want to refresh your color in approximately 2-5 years. The cost for a retouch is about half the cost of the initial application.

The pigments used in Permanent Cosmetics are different from traditional tattooing. Our pigments do not migrate or appear "blotchy" over time, because we use inert iron oxides. However, a lot depends on the skill level of the Technician.  If you choose to have your Permanent Makeup applied elsewhere, ask if they are using traditional tattoo inks or if they are using iron oxides. Some technicians do use the tattoo inks.  In addition, not every technician has been properly trained in color theory.  Your technician must understand the role that our skin’s natural undertones play in achieving your desired color.

Can the treatment be done in one session?

Sometimes.  But mostly, Permanent Cosmetics is a multi-session process.  We begin with a consultation and the first application.  We arrange for a follow-up visit in 30-60 days, to check for light spots re-define any areas that require it.  A lot will depend on your skin’s own healing process as to what work needs to be done during the follow-up visit.  There is no extra charge for the follow-up visit at our office.

How long does permanent makeup appointment take?

Each procedure takes approximately between 1 to 3 hours to complete. This includes time that is taken for Consultation of design and color prior to procedure, anesthetic time, application time, after care instruction, any bathroom breaks and scheduling a follow up visit.  Because of the high degree of attention and focus required by each technician during the procedure,  we do not allow children in the treatment room.  We do not allow children to be left in the lobby.

Is there any downtime?

For Eyebrows, you could have the procedure performed in the morning and be at work the same afternoon.  For Eyeliner, you may return to work the next day.  Your eyes may look slightly "puffy" for 1-2 days, as if you’ve been crying.  Lips usually require 2 days off to allow the swelling to go down.

It’s important to remember that at first, your Permanent Makeup will look TOO DARK. This is because you have not yet gone through the healing process, and the top layer has not yet sloughed off. The healing period for most people is 7 days. During the healing period for all procedures, it is important not to pick, pull, scratch or rub off the top layer (which will appear too dark) in any way.  If you do,  you will most likely be pulling out some of the implanted color....  resulting in an additional cost to re-apply. You must let this top layer slough off by itself. Complete After Care Instructions will be given to you by your Technician.