EYEBROW TATTOO FAQs
HOW LONG DO EYEBROW TATTOOS LAST?
Brow tattoos generally last for approx. 18 months before needing to be touched up, however, this varies customer to customer and is usually influenced by aftercare and lifestyle. Over time the colour will fade and break down. It's recommended you come back for a top up appointment every 12-18 months to keep your eyebrows looking vibrant. It's better to let them fade too much than to have them topped up unnecessarily.
WHAT IS A PATCH TEST AND WHY DO I NEED TO DO ONE BEFORE MY APPOINTMENT?
A patch test is necessary to ensure that you're not allergic to the pigment that will be used on your skin. Everyone is required to do a patch test, however if you're aware that you may be at risk of having a reaction to the pigment, please be extra careful to ensure you carry out a patch test before your appointment. Please understand that there are traces of nickel in some needles and that this may affect you if you have an allergy. The patch test may not always confirm or determine conclusively if you have an allergy to nickel or whether you'll have a reaction to the products used.
HOW LONG DOES THE APPOINTMENT LAST?
Please allow 3.5-4hrs hours for your first appointment. Each appointment varies customer to customer. Your top up appointment will usually be around 2 hours but this will depend on how well your skin has retained the pigment the first time.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO HEAL?
The initial healing period where extra care is needed around the brow area is 7 - 14 days. After this time, customers can resume their normal daily activities (face washing, exercising, wearing full make up etc). Your eyebrows will heal faster if you are good at following the aftercare guidance. The full healing time to see the finished results (before your top up) is 4 - 6 weeks.
DO YOU DRAW THE EYEBROWS ON FIRST AND THEN LET ME SEE?
Yes! I'll draw the shape of the brows that I feel suit your face the most by using your facial features, and then I'll show them to you. Although probably not needed, you'll be able to make any changes (such as moving the arch higher/lower, extending the length) and then we'll begin.
DO YOU SHAVE MY OWN EYEBROWS OFF?
No! This is an enhancement to what you've got. There's no need to remove any hairs unless they're outside of the desired shape.
CAN I WEAR MAKE UP TO MY APPOINTMENT?
Yes, you can wear make up to your appointment, however I will have to remove anything on / around the brow area whilst doing the treatment. After the treatment, you may reapply makeup around your brows but NOT on top of or touching the treated area. You risk infection by doing this. Please keep this in mind if you're planning on having your treatment before an important event, day out, night out etc.
DOES IT HURT?
Everyone is different and you will feel the treatment differently to others. It's still a tattoo at the end of the day so won't be totally painless. Some customers feel nothing at all, whilst others may feel a slight scratching or stinging feeling. Most clients have been happily surprised at how little they felt, if they even felt anything at all. Numbing gel can be used to minimise the discomfort you may feel. After your treatment, there is no pain, but the area may feel a little tight and tender as the brows start to heal. The tightness should only last a couple of days.