Microblading
Microblading is a semi-permanent pigment implantation procedure for enhancing the appearance of the eyebrows. This is a two hour procedure in which pigment is etched into the skin in fine, short strokes mimicking hair using a hand tool with a blade formed of micro needles. If you are considering this procedure for your brows please read through the To Be A Candidate section below to see if microblading is right for you! If you have any questions please contact the salon.
Microblading from start to Finish
#1. When you schedule a microblading appointment, you will be sent a consent form as well as a prep form. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to read through these forms before your appointment.
*Requires a 25% deposit that can only be refunded if we decide you are not eligible for the procedure.
*If you do not fill out the forms, you are responsible for the appointment fee if you can’t receive the procedure.
#2. You will receive a text 24 hours before your appointment to remind you of your appointment.
#3. It is your responsibility to come prepared for the appointment. Please read thoroughly through the section below “Required Prep For Procedure.”
F A Q 's
How much does it cost?
The total cost for microblading is $550 with PMU brow artist Lo. This breaks down to $400 for the initial appointment and $150 for the 6 week touch up.
Do I need the 6 week touch up?
My recommendation is yes. Statistically you can lose up to 80% of pigment after the initial procedure. If you follow my aftercare instructions to the letter, you should only see about a 40% loss but even still with the perfect healing process, it is likely you will have fading. A 6 week touch up ensures not only to restore lost pigment for longer lasting brows but also allows you to live in your new brows for 6 weeks before deciding if you want to change your brows in any way, like going darker with your pigment.
How did you get your certification?
I was privately trained by an artist in Washington in 2019. I then pursued my education and certification with the American Academy of Micropigmentation Gold in 2021. Next stop, creating my very own educational course to certify future microblading students!
What Ink do you use?
I use Tina Davies Professional Pigments. They are Vegan, Cruelty-Free, CTL certified, sterilized by gamma radiation, made in the USA, and CPNP registered.
Does it Hurt?
I use two forms of numbing agents. The first -a cream- is applied before the procedure. This renders the area mostly desensitized as I make the first incisions. Then I use a numbing liquid as soon as I can apply to the area where it will reach the bloodstream. So while there isn’t a 100% guarantee, I aim to make the procedure as painless as possible and have even had clients doze off during the microblading process!
How do touch ups work?
My touch ups are scheduled by the time that has passed since the last time you came in. There are four stages, increasing in price the more time that has passed. There is the 2-4 month for $85, the 5-8 month for $150, the 9-12 month for $200 and the 1 year & beyond for $250. Everyone is different in preference, how they heal and how they fade. This customized set up allows you to schedule a touch up when you need it!
To Be A Candidate
*If you are prone to herpes, cold sores, or shingles, this procedure may cause a flare up or the outbreak may spread. Consult doctor – you MUST take 1000 mg. Valtrex the day PRIOR to, the day of, and the day after your appointment to prevent a breakout.
*If you have diabetes receive a medical release from your doctor.
*If you have cirrhosis of the liver you may be highly susceptible to infection.
*Cannot have undergone chemotherapy in the past 6 months
*If you’ve had a surgical forehead/brow lift the scar tissue will prevent proper healing.
*If you have Trichotillomania {Compulsive pulling of body hair} this may result in scar tissue and pigment will not heal properly.
*If you have Eczema, Psoriasis or Dermatitis in or around the brow area the constant flaking/itching/irritation/
*If you have Hemophilia or a bleeding disorder the pigment will not set.
*If you are in Menopause you may have hot flashes during the procedure, the sweat may result in a failure of pigment retention and I may have to stop.
*If you have Platelet Disorders/Aggregation Disorders {An aggregation disorder is when platelets do not bind with fibrinogen and other proteins in order to stick to other platelets.} As a result the platelets cannot form a plug to stop the bleeding from a damaged blood vessel.
*If you have moles/raised areas in or around the brow area. The pigment will not retain on anything raised.
*If you’ve had a hair transplant for your eyebrows. Pigment will not take in the scar tissue where the plugs were placed.
*CANNOT have been on Accutane {acne medicine} within the last year.
*If you’ve had any type of organ transplant or take anti-rejection medications you are not a candidate.
* If you have MRSA {can be very contagious} you are not a candidate.
*If you have extremely thin skin {transparent or translucent or very vascular} this could result in thicker or blurry strokes.
*If you “keloid” scar, you need to ask your doctor because of the risk of raised scarring.
*If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mother, the numbing medications will get in your bloodstream and could hurt the baby. You are not a candidate.
THESE CONTRAINDICATIONS CAN ALSO PRESENT LATER IN LIFE. FUTURE PROCEDURES MAY NOT BE PERFORMED AND/OR AN ADDENDUM WILL BE REQUIRED.
REQUIRED TO NOTE
*If you have oily skin, your results WILL appear softer (eyebrows can look solid) in appearance and may require additional procedures.
*Come to your appointment with your eyebrows penciled the way you like them (optional) if you like.
*Clients with darker skin (Indian, African American, Filipino, etc.), please know that the hair strokes will NOT appear as defined or as dark as lighter skin types due to the skin color already being naturally darker.
*If you exercise frequently/vigorously, with the frequent production of sweat you may find the pigment will not retain, fade very quickly, or appear blurred or change in color. Plan to refrain from exercise 7 to 14 days post treatment.
*You will be more sensitive to pain during your menstrual cycle.
*If you have alopecia {hair loss due to autoimmune disease} the hair strokes may appear more blurred or blended.
*If you have deep wrinkles in the brow area the hair strokes may not lay properly in the creases, giving the brow an uneven look
Required Prep for Procedure
*Anything that thins your blood or causes excessive bleeding will not allow the pigment to set nor will it allow the numbing medications to work properly and could cause issues with my ability to see as I work. Consult your doctor before discontinuing any medications.*
#1. Do not work out 24 hours before procedure. (Blood flow will increase)
#2. NO alcohol or caffeine 24 hours before procedure (Yes, there is caffeine in decaf coffee and tea!). (Blood flow will increase)
#3. Avoid sun and tanning one week prior to procedure. (Skin will be damaged & could flake)
#4. Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Advil/Ibuprofen 24 hours before procedure. (Thins blood & causes excessive bleeding)
#5. Avoid power shakes and power greens, Fish Oil, and “Hair, Skin, Nail” supplements 24 hours prior to procedure.(Causes heavy bleeding)
#6. Discontinue Glycolics, Chemical Peels and Retinols/ Retin-A 6 weeks prior.
*Check your moisturizer, face wash BB or CC creams and makeup primers for anything that says acid.
#7. Refrain from use of any Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) products close to the eyebrow area 2 weeks prior to and 2 weeks after your procedure.
*Check your moisturizer, face wash, BB or CC creams and makeup primers for anything that says acid.
#8. No brow waxing or tinting one week before.
#9. If using an eyelash growth serum (Latisse) or a similar product on your eyebrows, you must stop using on brows two weeks before your appointment and do not use for two weeks after.
#10. You must be off any kind of Accutane for 1 year. NO EXCEPTIONS!
#11. If you get fillers please plan your appointment either 4 weeks before or 4 weeks after your microblading appointment
#12. If you get Botox please plan your appointment for two weeks before or two weeks after your microblading appointment.
#13. If you are prone to herpes, cold sores, or shingles you MUST take 1000 mg. Valtrex the day PRIOR to, the day of, and the day after your appointment to prevent a breakout. This will also require medical release. Please consult with your doctor.
*Appointments require a nonrefundable deposit. If contraindications are present at the time of the service, and the artist is unable to proceed, Bewitched will still charge for the appointment. Please read through our 48 hour cancellation policy before booking.