Microblading is designed to give the appearance of fuller natural looking eyebrows. This technique is ideal for anyone wanting to enhance their brows, change their shape or has little to no hair. The final result of this method is creating microbladed hairstokes that follow the direction of the natural hair and colour, giving an extremely realistic finish.

Microblading is a form of semi-permanent makeup that involves using a small disposable tool that helps scratch and deposit pigment into the epidermis layer of the skin. The aim of this technique is to create beautiful natural looking hair strokes that follow the direction of the natural hair and colour, giving an extremely realistic finish.

This technique typically lasts between 1-2 years. The retention will depend on a number of factors, such as lifestyle, skin type, sun exposure, health conditions, medications etc. A colour boost is recommended every 12-18 months. Microblading is not recommended if you have oily skin, large pores, sweat heavily, take part in exercises which cause sweating and/or sunbathe regularly.

Clients with dryer skin types, have overplucked or asymmetrical eyebrows. Those who struggle to draw on their eyebrows, want to wear less makeup or have sweat and waterproof brows. The possibilities are endless!

Powder/ombré technique can be combined with microblading to create the ultimate brow treatment, best known as a combination brow! Hair strokes are microbladed into the fronts of the brows using a small hand held tool, whilst shading is applied to the body and ends of the brows by using a machine to create a soft powdery effect. A combination of the two techniques offer long lasting results and is a technique that is suitable for all skin types. Combination brows can look very natural or can mimic a makeup look.

Pain is relative, however the procedure itself shouldn’t be painful. During the procedure, an ointment can be applied to help minimise pain and discomfort.

Yes. All clients will be required to complete a patch test at least 48 hours before their treatment.

Yes absolutely! The treatment is conducted in two parts, the initial treatment and the top up. Without the top up the area may appear patchy and unfinished. The 4-8 week top up is included in the initial treatment price. Top ups outside of this timeframe are chargeable. The top up cannot be performed earlier than 4 weeks after the initial treatment as we need to wait for the area to fully heal before making any adjustments. Some individuals may require further top ups due to lifestyle, skin type, poor aftercare and other factors. We are not responsible for poor pigment retention or poor aftercare and these actions will result in needing further top ups. Additional top ups are not included in the price of the treatment and are chargeable.

If you find a highly skilled and knowledgeable practitioner who is aware of your skin type and medical history, then having any type of semi-permanent makeup treatment should be a safe process. You should always do your research and choose the right practitioner for your needs.

There is no definitive answer as to whether we can offer a cover up as this is dependent on the shape, colour and positioning of the previous work. If you have badly-performed semi-permanent makeup, you may need to opt for a removal procedure first. Please contact us to arrange a consultation.

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