PERMANENT MAKEUP
OMBRE POWDER BROWS
If you have been considering a longer-lasting solution to perfectly defined eyebrows, The Lash Cabana Beach Spa offers a number of permanent makeup services.
Read more below, or click the link to book a free consultation.
WHAT ARE OMBRE POWDER BROWS?
Powder brows are a permanent makeup procedure for eyebrow enhancement in which the artist inserts PMU pigments into the top layers of skin with a tattoo machine, designed using the dotting technique or pixelization.
Powder brows create the desired fullness of your eyebrows in an arch shape that best suits your facial features and brings out your natural beauty.
The ombre effect means that the inner part of the brow is lighter and gradually gets darker further out towards the tail. This results in a three-dimensional look.
WHO ARE POWDER BROWS FOR?
Most people qualify as good candidates for the powder brows procedure, with the exception of some restrictions concerning medical conditions.
Certain pre-existing conditions prohibit you from getting powder brows. If you fall into any of the categories below, it is not safe for you to get the treatment:
People with diabetes
People with serious diseases such as cancer, epilepsy, or autoimmune disorders
People with any bleeding disorders
People who take blood-thinning medications
People who’ve recently had Botox injections or fillers
Pregnant or nursing women
People with a history of keloids or hypertrophic scarring
People with viral infections or diseases
People who are going through chemotherapy
People with skin irritations or Psoriasis near the treated area
People whose skin was tanned recently
WHAT IF I HAVE A DOCTOR’S APPROVAL?
There are people who can undergo the powder brows procedure despite having certain medical conditions, but only with a doctor’s approval. This includes people with:
Uncontrolled high blood pressure
Organ transplant
Pacemaker or major heart problems
Epilepsy
Any treatment, medication, or illness that compromises the immune system.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MICROBLADING AND POWDER BROWS?
Microblading creates individual strokes that resemble the eyebrow hairs, while powder brows create tiny dots to achieve a misty, powder-filled brow. By doing so, the result resembles the look of makeup application that includes a shade underneath the hairs.
Powder brows last a bit longer than microblading, which is typically around 5-7 years on average after the first touch up.
This procedure works with all skin types, including oily skin which can be problematic for microblading. Most clients come back for color boosts after 12 – 18 months.
HOW LONG DOES THE PROCEDURE TAKE?
The entire powder brows treatment usually lasts around 3-4 hours.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR APPOINTMENT
STEP 1: Consults and Cleaning
You will have a chat with your artist about the look you want. It’s a good idea to come in for your treatment wearing your usual brow makeup, so they can get a sense of your preferences. Then, the artist prepares the area around the brows by cleaning it thoroughly.
STEP 2: Choosing a pigment
Together, you and your artist decide on the color of your eyebrows according to your hair and skin color.
STEP 3: Measuring and Mapping
The area of the eyebrows is measured, taking into account face shape, symmetry, facial features, etc. The outline of the arch shape is drawn on and once you’re happy with it, the actual application starts.
STEP 4: Needling process
The process of creating fine dots with a specialized machine and covering them with pigment. If there is any discomfort at this stage another quick layer of numbing cream can be added to the area.
STEP 5: Completion
Once the needling process is completed your brows will be cleansed.
DO POWDER BROWS HURT?
This is a difficult question to answer, mainly because the definition of pain varies from person to person.
People who wax or pluck their eyebrows regularly will not find the procedure very painful, whereas someone who has never had their brows plucked might feel some level of discomfort.
The good thing is that the artist will use a safe topical anesthetic cream that they will apply to your eyebrows in order to ease the procedure as much as they can.
That said, during healing your powder brows might feel sensitive and itchy, which might be more uncomfortable than the procedure itself.
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE THE TREATMENT?
The preparation for the powder brow procedure doesn’t start when you enter the salon, but sometime before that.
These are the things that you should bear in mind before the treatment:
Once the day comes for you to get your powder brows, make sure that you bring along the makeup you usually wear and photos of the look you want to achieve.
Make sure that you’re completely healthy. Before the procedure starts, you will need to complete a medical history form.
Do not drink caffeine or alcohol at least 48 hours prior to the procedure.
Do not take any blood thinners such as Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, B6, Omega 3, Gingko Biloba, or evening Primrose at least 1 week before your procedure. Of course, if this is medically necessary, you might want to consider changing the date of your powder brows procedure.
Pay attention to your menstrual cycle, as you shouldn’t book a treatment during that time – it can increase your pain sensitivity.
Avoid waxing, tanning, or tintingthe eyebrow area at least 3 days before your appointment.
Avoid any anti-aging treatments, such as microdermabrasion, chemical peels, lasers, or facials at least 2 weeks before your appointment.
Do not opt for any facial injections at least 1 month prior to your procedure.
AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS
Once you’re finished with your treatment, you will experience some swelling and soreness, which is completely normal. This will subside within a few days, so there’s nothing to worry about.
However, if you want to make the most out of this procedure, you need to know some things about the powder brow aftercare process:
You will receive an ointment to use on your brow area. Make sure to apply the ointment 3 times a day, and always use clean fingers or a cotton swab, especially in the first 3 days after the procedure.
Never touch the treated area with your fingers unless they are completely clean. There might be bacteria that you don’t want to get on your eyebrow area. The same goes for q-tips, cotton swabs, and basically any surface that comes into contact with your brows. Sleep on a clean pillowcase, ideally a silk one.
Do not scratch, rub, pick or peel the healing skin. Allow it to flake off on its own so as not to damage your skin or your results.
Always apply a light coat of ointment on the area before a shower or bath, and continue with this regimen until the procedure area is completely healed.
Avoid any makeup, facials, sweating, sun exposure, sauna, jacuzzi, or swimming until the area is completely healed.
Try to avoid getting your eyebrows wet.
Do not use any anti-aging products, especially those that contain lactic acids, glycolic acids, and retinol, as they will fade your eyebrow area.
Once the peeling phase ends, you may proceed with your regular activities.
The look of your brows will change throughout the healing period, and in some of the healing stages, they may not look their best. In order to prepare for the healing process of powder brows mentally, look up powder brows healing pictures that show what you can expect.
HOW LONG DO POWDER BROWS TAKE TO HEAL?
It’s very important to know that the result of the treatment is determined by many different factors, such as medications, skin characteristics (if it’s oily, sun-damaged, particularly thick or thin), your skin’s unique pH balance, alcohol intake, smoking, and the post-procedure aftercare. Due to all that, the powder brows healing process might be different for everyone.
You will most likely experience swelling and redness after the procedure. This should subside within 4 days after the procedure, but this is individual. It’s also important to note that the result will look approximately 50% darker than the desired effect, and it will take 4-10 days for it to lighten. The true colors will be visible only 1 month after the procedure.
In the healing of powder brows scabbing is the most annoying stage for most clients. We cannot stress enough how important it is for you to avoid picking at the scabs at all costs, as this can cause unattractive patchiness. You need to see each of the powder brows healing stages through and let the skin recover. Once you see your brows healed, you’ll forget all about the agony of aftercare.
WHEN SHOULD YOU GET A TOUCH-UP?
The powder brow touch-up appointment cannot take place earlier than 30 days after your initial procedure.
Once there, you will be able to add more shade and make it more intense (as it might somewhat fade during the healing phase), choose some darker or warmer colors, and correct the shape. For example, if your skin didn’t take the pigment in some spots, there is the touch up to fix it.
Other touch-ups are not as obligatory as the first one. However, if you want your powder brows to last longer, you should get one at least every 6 months.
HOW LONG DO POWDER BROWS LAST?
Powder brows can last for 1 to 3 years, but everything depends on your skin type and aftercare.
A touch up is always required after 6 – 8 weeks after the initial appointment when your artist will assess progress and see if you need to change your aftercare routine.
Keep in mind that clients who choose a softer look and a lighter color, or don’t follow the aftercare instructions carefully may require more touch up appointments.
CAN YOU BE ALLERGIC TO POWDER BROWS?
Unfortunately, yes, some people claim to have had allergic reactions to this treatment, or more precisely, to the pigments.
If you are allergic to tattoo ink, you will probably be allergic to powder brows pigment, too. Also, the numbing cream or the pigment itself gets into the client’s bloodstream thus leading to allergic reactions.
Some pigments contain paraphenylenediamine (PPD), which is used in hair dye and some people are allergic to it. Luckily, there is a wide range of pigments, so you need to warn your artist about the allergies and make sure they don’t use pigments with PPD.
If you are not sure whether you are allergic to certain pigments or not, the best thing to do is to test the area you want to cover. There are patch tests that are recommended for people who are not sure if they are allergic to a pigment or not. Besides doing the patch test, you can also pay a visit to an allergist, in order to make sure that the powder brows treatment is safe for you.
It is also vital not to apply any cosmetic products or make-up right after the treatment, i.e. before the healing period is finished, because that can cause an allergic reaction as well.
PERMANENT MAKEUP
OMBRE POWDER BROWS
If you have been considering a longer-lasting solution to perfectly defined eyebrows, The Lash Cabana Beach Spa offers a number of permanent makeup services.
Read more below, or click the link to book a free consultation.
WHAT ARE OMBRE POWDER BROWS?
Powder brows are a permanent makeup procedure for eyebrow enhancement in which the artist inserts PMU pigments into the top layers of skin with a tattoo machine, designed using the dotting technique or pixelization.
Powder brows create the desired fullness of your eyebrows in an arch shape that best suits your facial features and brings out your natural beauty.
The ombre effect means that the inner part of the brow is lighter and gradually gets darker further out towards the tail. This results in a three-dimensional look.
WHO ARE POWDER BROWS FOR?
Most people qualify as good candidates for the powder brows procedure, with the exception of some restrictions concerning medical conditions.
Certain pre-existing conditions prohibit you from getting powder brows. If you fall into any of the categories below, it is not safe for you to get the treatment:
People with diabetes
People with serious diseases such as cancer, epilepsy, or autoimmune disorders
People with any bleeding disorders
People who take blood-thinning medications
People who’ve recently had Botox injections or fillers
Pregnant or nursing women
People with a history of keloids or hypertrophic scarring
People with viral infections or diseases
People who are going through chemotherapy
People with skin irritations or Psoriasis near the treated area
People whose skin was tanned recently
WHAT IF I HAVE A DOCTOR’S APPROVAL?
There are people who can undergo the powder brows procedure despite having certain medical conditions, but only with a doctor’s approval. This includes people with:
Uncontrolled high blood pressure
Organ transplant
Pacemaker or major heart problems
Epilepsy
Any treatment, medication, or illness that compromises the immune system.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MICROBLADING AND POWDER BROWS?
Microblading creates individual strokes that resemble the eyebrow hairs, while powder brows create tiny dots to achieve a misty, powder-filled brow. By doing so, the result resembles the look of makeup application that includes a shade underneath the hairs.
Powder brows last a bit longer than microblading, which is typically around 5-7 years on average after the first touch up.
This procedure works with all skin types, including oily skin which can be problematic for microblading. Most clients come back for color boosts after 12 – 18 months.
HOW LONG DOES THE PROCEDURE TAKE?
The entire powder brows treatment usually lasts around 3-4 hours.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR APPOINTMENT
STEP 1: Consults and Cleaning
You will have a chat with your artist about the look you want. It’s a good idea to come in for your treatment wearing your usual brow makeup, so they can get a sense of your preferences. Then, the artist prepares the area around the brows by cleaning it thoroughly.
STEP 2: Choosing a pigment
Together, you and your artist decide on the color of your eyebrows according to your hair and skin color.
STEP 3: Measuring and Mapping
The area of the eyebrows is measured, taking into account face shape, symmetry, facial features, etc. The outline of the arch shape is drawn on and once you’re happy with it, the actual application starts.
STEP 4: Needling process
The process of creating fine dots with a specialized machine and covering them with pigment. If there is any discomfort at this stage another quick layer of numbing cream can be added to the area.
STEP 5: Completion
Once the needling process is completed your brows will be cleansed.
DO POWDER BROWS HURT?
This is a difficult question to answer, mainly because the definition of pain varies from person to person.
People who wax or pluck their eyebrows regularly will not find the procedure very painful, whereas someone who has never had their brows plucked might feel some level of discomfort.
The good thing is that the artist will use a safe topical anesthetic cream that they will apply to your eyebrows in order to ease the procedure as much as they can.
That said, during healing your powder brows might feel sensitive and itchy, which might be more uncomfortable than the procedure itself.
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE THE TREATMENT?
The preparation for the powder brow procedure doesn’t start when you enter the salon, but sometime before that.
These are the things that you should bear in mind before the treatment:
Once the day comes for you to get your powder brows, make sure that you bring along the makeup you usually wear and photos of the look you want to achieve.
Make sure that you’re completely healthy. Before the procedure starts, you will need to complete a medical history form.
Do not drink caffeine or alcohol at least 48 hours prior to the procedure.
Do not take any blood thinners such as Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, B6, Omega 3, Gingko Biloba, or evening Primrose at least 1 week before your procedure. Of course, if this is medically necessary, you might want to consider changing the date of your powder brows procedure.
Pay attention to your menstrual cycle, as you shouldn’t book a treatment during that time – it can increase your pain sensitivity.
Avoid waxing, tanning, or tintingthe eyebrow area at least 3 days before your appointment.
Avoid any anti-aging treatments, such as microdermabrasion, chemical peels, lasers, or facials at least 2 weeks before your appointment.
Do not opt for any facial injections at least 1 month prior to your procedure.
AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS
Once you’re finished with your treatment, you will experience some swelling and soreness, which is completely normal. This will subside within a few days, so there’s nothing to worry about.
However, if you want to make the most out of this procedure, you need to know some things about the powder brow aftercare process:
You will receive an ointment to use on your brow area. Make sure to apply the ointment 3 times a day, and always use clean fingers or a cotton swab, especially in the first 3 days after the procedure.
Never touch the treated area with your fingers unless they are completely clean. There might be bacteria that you don’t want to get on your eyebrow area. The same goes for q-tips, cotton swabs, and basically any surface that comes into contact with your brows. Sleep on a clean pillowcase, ideally a silk one.
Do not scratch, rub, pick or peel the healing skin. Allow it to flake off on its own so as not to damage your skin or your results.
Always apply a light coat of ointment on the area before a shower or bath, and continue with this regimen until the procedure area is completely healed.
Avoid any makeup, facials, sweating, sun exposure, sauna, jacuzzi, or swimming until the area is completely healed.
Try to avoid getting your eyebrows wet.
Do not use any anti-aging products, especially those that contain lactic acids, glycolic acids, and retinol, as they will fade your eyebrow area.
Once the peeling phase ends, you may proceed with your regular activities.
The look of your brows will change throughout the healing period, and in some of the healing stages, they may not look their best. In order to prepare for the healing process of powder brows mentally, look up powder brows healing pictures that show what you can expect.
HOW LONG DO POWDER BROWS TAKE TO HEAL?
It’s very important to know that the result of the treatment is determined by many different factors, such as medications, skin characteristics (if it’s oily, sun-damaged, particularly thick or thin), your skin’s unique pH balance, alcohol intake, smoking, and the post-procedure aftercare. Due to all that, the powder brows healing process might be different for everyone.
You will most likely experience swelling and redness after the procedure. This should subside within 4 days after the procedure, but this is individual. It’s also important to note that the result will look approximately 50% darker than the desired effect, and it will take 4-10 days for it to lighten. The true colors will be visible only 1 month after the procedure.
In the healing of powder brows scabbing is the most annoying stage for most clients. We cannot stress enough how important it is for you to avoid picking at the scabs at all costs, as this can cause unattractive patchiness. You need to see each of the powder brows healing stages through and let the skin recover. Once you see your brows healed, you’ll forget all about the agony of aftercare.
WHEN SHOULD YOU GET A TOUCH-UP?
The powder brow touch-up appointment cannot take place earlier than 30 days after your initial procedure.
Once there, you will be able to add more shade and make it more intense (as it might somewhat fade during the healing phase), choose some darker or warmer colors, and correct the shape. For example, if your skin didn’t take the pigment in some spots, there is the touch up to fix it.
Other touch-ups are not as obligatory as the first one. However, if you want your powder brows to last longer, you should get one at least every 6 months.
HOW LONG DO POWDER BROWS LAST?
Powder brows can last for 1 to 3 years, but everything depends on your skin type and aftercare.
A touch up is always required after 6 – 8 weeks after the initial appointment when your artist will assess progress and see if you need to change your aftercare routine.
Keep in mind that clients who choose a softer look and a lighter color, or don’t follow the aftercare instructions carefully may require more touch up appointments.
CAN YOU BE ALLERGIC TO POWDER BROWS?
Unfortunately, yes, some people claim to have had allergic reactions to this treatment, or more precisely, to the pigments.
If you are allergic to tattoo ink, you will probably be allergic to powder brows pigment, too. Also, the numbing cream or the pigment itself gets into the client’s bloodstream thus leading to allergic reactions.
Some pigments contain paraphenylenediamine (PPD), which is used in hair dye and some people are allergic to it. Luckily, there is a wide range of pigments, so you need to warn your artist about the allergies and make sure they don’t use pigments with PPD.
If you are not sure whether you are allergic to certain pigments or not, the best thing to do is to test the area you want to cover. There are patch tests that are recommended for people who are not sure if they are allergic to a pigment or not. Besides doing the patch test, you can also pay a visit to an allergist, in order to make sure that the powder brows treatment is safe for you.
It is also vital not to apply any cosmetic products or make-up right after the treatment, i.e. before the healing period is finished, because that can cause an allergic reaction as well.
PERMANENT MAKEUP
OMBRE POWDER BROWS
If you have been considering a longer-lasting solution to perfectly defined eyebrows, The Lash Cabana Beach Spa offers a number of permanent makeup services.
Read more below, or click the link to book a free consultation.
WHAT ARE OMBRE POWDER BROWS?
Powder brows are a permanent makeup procedure for eyebrow enhancement in which the artist inserts PMU pigments into the top layers of skin with a tattoo machine, designed using the dotting technique or pixelization.
Powder brows create the desired fullness of your eyebrows in an arch shape that best suits your facial features and brings out your natural beauty.
The ombre effect means that the inner part of the brow is lighter and gradually gets darker further out towards the tail. This results in a three-dimensional look.
WHO ARE POWDER BROWS FOR?
Most people qualify as good candidates for the powder brows procedure, with the exception of some restrictions concerning medical conditions.
Certain pre-existing conditions prohibit you from getting powder brows. If you fall into any of the categories below, it is not safe for you to get the treatment:
People with diabetes
People with serious diseases such as cancer, epilepsy, or autoimmune disorders
People with any bleeding disorders
People who take blood-thinning medications
People who’ve recently had Botox injections or fillers
Pregnant or nursing women
People with a history of keloids or hypertrophic scarring
People with viral infections or diseases
People who are going through chemotherapy
People with skin irritations or Psoriasis near the treated area
People whose skin was tanned recently
WHAT IF I HAVE A DOCTOR’S APPROVAL?
There are people who can undergo the powder brows procedure despite having certain medical conditions, but only with a doctor’s approval. This includes people with:
Uncontrolled high blood pressure
Organ transplant
Pacemaker or major heart problems
Epilepsy
Any treatment, medication, or illness that compromises the immune system.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MICROBLADING AND POWDER BROWS?
Microblading creates individual strokes that resemble the eyebrow hairs, while powder brows create tiny dots to achieve a misty, powder-filled brow. By doing so, the result resembles the look of makeup application that includes a shade underneath the hairs.
Powder brows last a bit longer than microblading, which is typically around 5-7 years on average after the first touch up.
This procedure works with all skin types, including oily skin which can be problematic for microblading. Most clients come back for color boosts after 12 – 18 months.
HOW LONG DOES THE PROCEDURE TAKE?
The entire powder brows treatment usually lasts around 3-4 hours.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR APPOINTMENT
STEP 1: Consults and Cleaning
You will have a chat with your artist about the look you want. It’s a good idea to come in for your treatment wearing your usual brow makeup, so they can get a sense of your preferences. Then, the artist prepares the area around the brows by cleaning it thoroughly.
STEP 2: Choosing a pigment
Together, you and your artist decide on the color of your eyebrows according to your hair and skin color.
STEP 3: Measuring and Mapping
The area of the eyebrows is measured, taking into account face shape, symmetry, facial features, etc. The outline of the arch shape is drawn on and once you’re happy with it, the actual application starts.
STEP 4: Needling process
The process of creating fine dots with a specialized machine and covering them with pigment. If there is any discomfort at this stage another quick layer of numbing cream can be added to the area.
STEP 5: Completion
Once the needling process is completed your brows will be cleansed.
DO POWDER BROWS HURT?
This is a difficult question to answer, mainly because the definition of pain varies from person to person.
People who wax or pluck their eyebrows regularly will not find the procedure very painful, whereas someone who has never had their brows plucked might feel some level of discomfort.
The good thing is that the artist will use a safe topical anesthetic cream that they will apply to your eyebrows in order to ease the procedure as much as they can.
That said, during healing your powder brows might feel sensitive and itchy, which might be more uncomfortable than the procedure itself.
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE THE TREATMENT?
The preparation for the powder brow procedure doesn’t start when you enter the salon, but sometime before that.
These are the things that you should bear in mind before the treatment:
Once the day comes for you to get your powder brows, make sure that you bring along the makeup you usually wear and photos of the look you want to achieve.
Make sure that you’re completely healthy. Before the procedure starts, you will need to complete a medical history form.
Do not drink caffeine or alcohol at least 48 hours prior to the procedure.
Do not take any blood thinners such as Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, B6, Omega 3, Gingko Biloba, or evening Primrose at least 1 week before your procedure. Of course, if this is medically necessary, you might want to consider changing the date of your powder brows procedure.
Pay attention to your menstrual cycle, as you shouldn’t book a treatment during that time – it can increase your pain sensitivity.
Avoid waxing, tanning, or tintingthe eyebrow area at least 3 days before your appointment.
Avoid any anti-aging treatments, such as microdermabrasion, chemical peels, lasers, or facials at least 2 weeks before your appointment.
Do not opt for any facial injections at least 1 month prior to your procedure.
AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS
Once you’re finished with your treatment, you will experience some swelling and soreness, which is completely normal. This will subside within a few days, so there’s nothing to worry about.
However, if you want to make the most out of this procedure, you need to know some things about the powder brow aftercare process:
You will receive an ointment to use on your brow area. Make sure to apply the ointment 3 times a day, and always use clean fingers or a cotton swab, especially in the first 3 days after the procedure.
Never touch the treated area with your fingers unless they are completely clean. There might be bacteria that you don’t want to get on your eyebrow area. The same goes for q-tips, cotton swabs, and basically any surface that comes into contact with your brows. Sleep on a clean pillowcase, ideally a silk one.
Do not scratch, rub, pick or peel the healing skin. Allow it to flake off on its own so as not to damage your skin or your results.
Always apply a light coat of ointment on the area before a shower or bath, and continue with this regimen until the procedure area is completely healed.
Avoid any makeup, facials, sweating, sun exposure, sauna, jacuzzi, or swimming until the area is completely healed.
Try to avoid getting your eyebrows wet.
Do not use any anti-aging products, especially those that contain lactic acids, glycolic acids, and retinol, as they will fade your eyebrow area.
Once the peeling phase ends, you may proceed with your regular activities.
The look of your brows will change throughout the healing period, and in some of the healing stages, they may not look their best. In order to prepare for the healing process of powder brows mentally, look up powder brows healing pictures that show what you can expect.
HOW LONG DO POWDER BROWS TAKE TO HEAL?
It’s very important to know that the result of the treatment is determined by many different factors, such as medications, skin characteristics (if it’s oily, sun-damaged, particularly thick or thin), your skin’s unique pH balance, alcohol intake, smoking, and the post-procedure aftercare. Due to all that, the powder brows healing process might be different for everyone.
You will most likely experience swelling and redness after the procedure. This should subside within 4 days after the procedure, but this is individual. It’s also important to note that the result will look approximately 50% darker than the desired effect, and it will take 4-10 days for it to lighten. The true colors will be visible only 1 month after the procedure.
In the healing of powder brows scabbing is the most annoying stage for most clients. We cannot stress enough how important it is for you to avoid picking at the scabs at all costs, as this can cause unattractive patchiness. You need to see each of the powder brows healing stages through and let the skin recover. Once you see your brows healed, you’ll forget all about the agony of aftercare.
WHEN SHOULD YOU GET A TOUCH-UP?
The powder brow touch-up appointment cannot take place earlier than 30 days after your initial procedure.
Once there, you will be able to add more shade and make it more intense (as it might somewhat fade during the healing phase), choose some darker or warmer colors, and correct the shape. For example, if your skin didn’t take the pigment in some spots, there is the touch up to fix it.
Other touch-ups are not as obligatory as the first one. However, if you want your powder brows to last longer, you should get one at least every 6 months.
HOW LONG DO POWDER BROWS LAST?
Powder brows can last for 1 to 3 years, but everything depends on your skin type and aftercare.
A touch up is always required after 6 – 8 weeks after the initial appointment when your artist will assess progress and see if you need to change your aftercare routine.
Keep in mind that clients who choose a softer look and a lighter color, or don’t follow the aftercare instructions carefully may require more touch up appointments.
CAN YOU BE ALLERGIC TO POWDER BROWS?
Unfortunately, yes, some people claim to have had allergic reactions to this treatment, or more precisely, to the pigments.
If you are allergic to tattoo ink, you will probably be allergic to powder brows pigment, too. Also, the numbing cream or the pigment itself gets into the client’s bloodstream thus leading to allergic reactions.
Some pigments contain paraphenylenediamine (PPD), which is used in hair dye and some people are allergic to it. Luckily, there is a wide range of pigments, so you need to warn your artist about the allergies and make sure they don’t use pigments with PPD.
If you are not sure whether you are allergic to certain pigments or not, the best thing to do is to test the area you want to cover. There are patch tests that are recommended for people who are not sure if they are allergic to a pigment or not. Besides doing the patch test, you can also pay a visit to an allergist, in order to make sure that the powder brows treatment is safe for you.
It is also vital not to apply any cosmetic products or make-up right after the treatment, i.e. before the healing period is finished, because that can cause an allergic reaction as well.