Microblading

A Good Microblading Result Always Starts with a Good Canvas.

Here’s how to get your skin ready for the procedure:

• Do not pick/tweeze/wax/perform electrolysis one week before the procedure.
• Do not tan two weeks prior to the service or have a sunburned face.
• Do not have any type of facial 2 weeks prior to the procedure.
• Do not work out the day of the procedure.
• Do not have botox 3 weeks prior to the procedure.
• Do not take fish oil or vitamin e one week prior to the procedure (they are natural blood thinners).
• Do not wax or tint your eyebrows 3 days prior to the procedure.

In order to avoid excessive bleeding and poor color deposit:

• Do not drink alcohol 24-48 hours before your tattoo.
• Do not consume coffee before your procedure.
• Do not take aspirin or ibuprofen before the procedure (these are also natural blood thinners).

The Day of

• After the procedure, gently blot the area with a clean tissue to absorb excess lymph fluid. Do this every 5 minutes until the oozing has stopped. Removing this fluid prevents hardening of the lympathic fluids.

Wash (Days 1-7)

• Wash daily to remove bacteria, build up of product and oils, and dead skin. (Don’t worry, this does NOT remove the pigment!)
• Gently wash the area each morning and night with water and gentle soap or an unscented cleanser like Dial Soap, Cetaphil, or baby shampoo. With a very light touch, use your fingertips to gently cleanse the area.
• Rub the area in a smooth motion for 10 seconds and rinse with water ensuring that all soap is rinsed away.
• To dry, gently pat with a clean tissue. DO NOT use any cleansing products containing acids (glycolic, lactic, or AHA), or exfoliants.

Moisturize and Hydrate (Days 1-7)

• Apply a tiny, rice grain amount of Tina Davies Aftercare 3 times a day with a cotton swab and spread it across the treated area.
• Be sure not to over-apply, as this will suffocate your skin and delay healing. The product should be barely noticeable on the skin.
• NEVER put the product on a wet or damp tattoo.

These steps should have you covered, but here are some extra tips to help with a smooth and easy recovery:

Important Reminders

• Use a fresh pillowcase while you sleep.
• Let any stabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate away. Picking can cause scarring or loss of color.
• No facials, botox, chemical treatments or microdermabrasion for 4 weeks.
• Avoid hot, sweaty exercise for one week.
• Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning for 4 weeks after the procedure. Wear a hat when outdoors.
• Avoid long, hot showers for the first 10 days.
• Avoid sleeping on your face for the first 10 days.
• Avoid face-down swimming, lakes, and hot tubs for the first 10 days.
• Avoid topical makeup and sunscreen on the area.
• DO NOT rub, pick, or scratch the treated area.

Important Instructions for Showering

• Limit your showers to 5 minutes so that you do not create too much steam. Keep your face/procedure area out of the water while you wash your body, then, at the end of your shower, wash your hair.
• Your face should only be getting wet only at the end of the shower.
• Avoid excessive rinsing and hot water on the treated area.

Do you have to shave off your eyebrows to get it done?

Microblading is done to enhance what you already have to make the eyebrows look as natural as possible. It is not necessary, nor recommended for a client to get rid of any natural hair he or she may already have.

How is the eyebrow shape determined?

I take into consideration my client’s eye shape, bone structure, and personal preference. I carefully measure and outline and then come to an agreement before moving forward with the procedure.

Does microblading scar?

Microblading itself will not cause scarring. What can cause scarring after a microblading procedure is picking at the healing skin. This is why it is extremely important to NOT pick at any scabs or flaking skin after you’ve had a microblading procedure. Picking could result in the loss of pigment as well as scarring.

What can I expect after a microblading procedure?

The healing process after a microblading procedure varies from client to client based on many factors. Some of the most common things clients can expect after a microblading procedure are:

• Tenderness in the area
• Pink or redness around the affected area
• Swelling
• Thickening and darkening of the area
• Moderate to thick stabbing 3-4 days after the procedure
• Scabs will begin to flake off anytime between 5-10 days
• After scabs flake off, pigment color and strokes will look light, grey, and blurry
• After the area is fully healed (4 weeks after the procedure) the pigment will return to full color.

How long does microblading last?

It really depends on the client and the health of their skin, but microblading procedures should last anywhere from 1-3 years. Microblading is not supposed to last forever and will require touch-ups when the pigment begins to fade. Microblading is a form of semi-permanent makeup and is subject to fade over time due to exfoliation, sun exposure, and skincare products that may increase exfoliation of the skin.

How long does microblading take to heal?

Just like a typical skin wound, microblading takes about 10-14 days to heal before it can get completely wet without disturbing the skin or the healing process. This includes heavy exercise and sweating, showering, and face down swimming. The area will be fully healed 30 days after the procedure was done.

Does Microblading hurt?

Everyone’s skin and pain threshold is different. You are numbed prior to the procedure, and numbed throughout so the level of pain experienced is minimized. There shouldn’t ever be a point where the pain becomes unbearable. You may experience some tenderness in the area towards the end of the procedure.

Who should get microblading done?

Many factors decipher whether or not a person is a good candidate for microblading. The most crucial deciding factors depend on the clients skin condition and health. If they have any pre-existing health conditions or are on any medications, it may be best for the client to wait for a microblading procedure.

I have a previous microblading procedure, can you tattoo over or fix them? Will it be a touch up?

The tattoo must be VERY faded in order to work over or corrected. It is best to book for a consultation first so we can determine if you’re a candidate or not. Working over other artists work is often times more work then working on a blank canvas and for that reason I DO NOT touch up other artists work for touch up pricing.

A Good Microblading Result Always Starts with a Good Canvas.

Here’s how to get your skin ready for the procedure:

• Do not pick/tweeze/wax/perform electrolysis one week before the procedure.
• Do not tan two weeks prior to the service or have a sunburned face.
• Do not have any type of facial 2 weeks prior to the procedure.
• Do not work out the day of the procedure.
• Do not have botox 3 weeks prior to the procedure.
• Do not take fish oil or vitamin e one week prior to the procedure (they are natural blood thinners).
• Do not wax or tint your eyebrows 3 days prior to the procedure.

In order to avoid excessive bleeding and poor color deposit:

• Do not drink alcohol 24-48 hours before your tattoo.
• Do not consume coffee before your procedure.
• Do not take aspirin or ibuprofen before the procedure (these are also natural blood thinners).

The Day of

• After the procedure, gently blot the area with a clean tissue to absorb excess lymph fluid. Do this every 5 minutes until the oozing has stopped. Removing this fluid prevents hardening of the lympathic fluids.

Wash (Days 1-7)

• Wash daily to remove bacteria, build up of product and oils, and dead skin. (Don’t worry, this does NOT remove the pigment!)
• Gently wash the area each morning and night with water and gentle soap or an unscented cleanser like Dial Soap, Cetaphil, or baby shampoo. With a very light touch, use your fingertips to gently cleanse the area.
• Rub the area in a smooth motion for 10 seconds and rinse with water ensuring that all soap is rinsed away.
• To dry, gently pat with a clean tissue. DO NOT use any cleansing products containing acids (glycolic, lactic, or AHA), or exfoliants.

Moisturize and Hydrate (Days 1-7)

• Apply a tiny, rice grain amount of Tina Davies Aftercare 3 times a day with a cotton swab and spread it across the treated area.
• Be sure not to over-apply, as this will suffocate your skin and delay healing. The product should be barely noticeable on the skin.
• NEVER put the product on a wet or damp tattoo.

These steps should have you covered, but here are some extra tips to help with a smooth and easy recovery:

Important Reminders

• Use a fresh pillowcase while you sleep.
• Let any stabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate away. Picking can cause scarring or loss of color.
• No facials, botox, chemical treatments or microdermabrasion for 4 weeks.
• Avoid hot, sweaty exercise for one week.
• Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning for 4 weeks after the procedure. Wear a hat when outdoors.
• Avoid long, hot showers for the first 10 days.
• Avoid sleeping on your face for the first 10 days.
• Avoid face-down swimming, lakes, and hot tubs for the first 10 days.
• Avoid topical makeup and sunscreen on the area.
• DO NOT rub, pick, or scratch the treated area.

Important Instructions for Showering

• Limit your showers to 5 minutes so that you do not create too much steam. Keep your face/procedure area out of the water while you wash your body, then, at the end of your shower, wash your hair.
• Your face should only be getting wet only at the end of the shower.
• Avoid excessive rinsing and hot water on the treated area.

Do you have to shave off your eyebrows to get it done?

Microblading is done to enhance what you already have to make the eyebrows look as natural as possible. It is not necessary, nor recommended for a client to get rid of any natural hair he or she may already have.

How is the eyebrow shape determined?

I take into consideration my client’s eye shape, bone structure, and personal preference. I carefully measure and outline and then come to an agreement before moving forward with the procedure.

Does microblading scar?

Microblading itself will not cause scarring. What can cause scarring after a microblading procedure is picking at the healing skin. This is why it is extremely important to NOT pick at any scabs or flaking skin after you’ve had a microblading procedure. Picking could result in the loss of pigment as well as scarring.

What can I expect after a microblading procedure?

The healing process after a microblading procedure varies from client to client based on many factors. Some of the most common things clients can expect after a microblading procedure are:

• Tenderness in the area
• Pink or redness around the affected area
• Swelling
• Thickening and darkening of the area
• Moderate to thick stabbing 3-4 days after the procedure
• Scabs will begin to flake off anytime between 5-10 days
• After scabs flake off, pigment color and strokes will look light, grey, and blurry
• After the area is fully healed (4 weeks after the procedure) the pigment will return to full color.

How long does microblading last?

It really depends on the client and the health of their skin, but microblading procedures should last anywhere from 1-3 years. Microblading is not supposed to last forever and will require touch-ups when the pigment begins to fade. Microblading is a form of semi-permanent makeup and is subject to fade over time due to exfoliation, sun exposure, and skincare products that may increase exfoliation of the skin.

How long does microblading take to heal?

Just like a typical skin wound, microblading takes about 10-14 days to heal before it can get completely wet without disturbing the skin or the healing process. This includes heavy exercise and sweating, showering, and face down swimming. The area will be fully healed 30 days after the procedure was done.

Does Microblading hurt?

Everyone’s skin and pain threshold is different. You are numbed prior to the procedure, and numbed throughout so the level of pain experienced is minimized. There shouldn’t ever be a point where the pain becomes unbearable. You may experience some tenderness in the area towards the end of the procedure.

Who should get microblading done?

Many factors decipher whether or not a person is a good candidate for microblading. The most crucial deciding factors depend on the clients skin condition and health. If they have any pre-existing health conditions or are on any medications, it may be best for the client to wait for a microblading procedure.

I have a previous microblading procedure, can you tattoo over or fix them? Will it be a touch up?

The tattoo must be VERY faded in order to work over or corrected. It is best to book for a consultation first so we can determine if you’re a candidate or not. Working over other artists work is often times more work then working on a blank canvas and for that reason I DO NOT touch up other artists work for touch up pricing.