FAQ

Microblading IS NOT FOR EVERY SKIN TYPE !!! The longevity is also minimal compared to the accuracy of machine work with the thinnest needles. It’s important to do your research ladies. Cost should never be a factor. It’s your face so an experienced tattooist is imperative. With micbloblading there are great benefits but also downfalls.

You still cannot get your brows microbladed over and over for years and not expect some superficial scarring. I’m saying this as a knowledgable tattooist who does both methods. There is a place for microblading but it’s not always the case. I spend half of my time doing removals and corrections on other people work because unfortunately clients didn’t do their research. Please whoever you chose as a consumer is important to look at credentials. Microblading is an advanced skill and it needs experience in manual tattooing. Or long term effects can be detrimental to your skin.

Look at portfolio and the certifications and insurance. Also make sure that Ottawa public health has certified the establishment as safe. As a consumer it’s your DUTY to do your proper research. Microblading right now is like the new lash extensions in the tattooing industry. No licence is require as a microblader or a cosmetic tattooist or body tattooist. So it seems everybody is trying to fill the market by offering this service.

It’s no joke when I have to do a correction on a healed brow that did not go as planned. I hope I’ve helped any one of you with more info. I’m not looking for more business by saying these things as I’m busy enough. I’m simply trying to inform many of you ladies about the Microblading “fad”.

I can assure you my clients don’t pick my tools for performing a service and it’s important to ask to see HEALED work not just right after. Healed and longevity of the tattoo is important. Every good technician should have documented healed work from 6 weeks plus. This is when quality and knowledge are at play.

I have never turned away a client due to an allergy concern. In fact, many clients actually get cosmetic tattooing because they can’t topical cosmetics due to allergic sensitivities.

If you have strong concerns about possible allergic reactions, please email me and I am happy to provide more information that you can discuss with your doctor.

As with other types of procedures, like going to the dentist, there are always potential causes for allergic reactions, such as cleansers, anesthetics and aftercare treatment.

If you do have issues with allergies in a dental office, then send me an email with your concerns and I am happy to discuss alternatives.

The easy answer is “No”.

However:

• This is a tattooing procedure meaning needles are used to place pigment in the skin.
• We use anesthetics for all of our procedures. You will be repeatedly asked if you are comfortable.
• In most cases, clients report that on a scale of 1-10 of pain, that they feel between a 1-3.

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• Busy people.
• People with allergies to cosmetics.
• People with seasonal allergies that make their eyes water.
• People that exercise and sweat their cosmetics off.
• People that enjoy water sports and hot holidays.
• People with arthritic hands that struggle with makeup application.
• People with other physical limitations to application.
• People that have lost their brows due to illness.
• People that have had scarring due to injury.
• People with alopecia.
• People that struggle to apply makeup properly.
• Young, mature and very mature! (Must be 18 years – 100+ years young)

Permanent makeup, cosmetic tattooing, brow feathering, micro blading, brow embroidery or whatever you want to call it is ALL tattooing because you are placing pigment beneath the epidermis.

I strongly encourage you to view all invasive procedures of placing pigment into the skin as tattooing. Choose an artist carefully, confirm training and view portfolios to see healed work before engaging in a service. Certifications should be readily available for your artist to share.

All establishments that offer permanent cosmetic services should be inspected annually by your local health authorities as well as the artist should have a current certification in working with blood-borne pathogens.

Permanent cosmetic lip services disrupt the tissue of the lips. For many invasive cosmetic services in the lip and surrounding tissue a prescribed prophylactic antiviral (cold sore medication) must be started prior to your procedure.

My policy is NOT to proceed without proof of this prescription.

The prescription does not guarantee that you will not have a reaction, however it greatly reduces the chances.

A second prescription, (Xerese), an ointment with antiviral medication and a steroid that is applied topically for those with a history of lesions is also recommended to use the week following your service.

Please be assured that your health and safety are most important to us. Sanitary surroundings, sterile equipment, disposable needles and quality products are a must. I am extensively trained and certified in Blood Borne Pathogens and safety procedures.

With that in mind, please do not bring outside food into the studio, as I strive for a clean environment for you.

Permanent makeup is a personalized beauty service; therefore, gratuities are given only at your discretion. To give you a guide, most clients give a similar gratuity as they would give their hair stylist.  Gratuities are never expected but always appreciated.