All the Info You Need!
Here you will find all the information needed to book your cosmetic tattoo appointment!
Please read on to learn about who qualifies as a candidate for cosmetic tattooing, studio policies, how to prepare for your appointments, the proper aftercare regimen, and what to expect out of your cosmetic tattoo in every stage.
Are You a Suitable
Candidate?
If you are experiencing any of these contraindications, you are NOT a suitable candidate.
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Under 18 years of age
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Pregnant or breastfeeding
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Unable to follow pre/post care
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On Accutane within the last year
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Undergone chemo in the last year
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Have unchecked diabetes
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History of Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
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Prone to allergies ie: metals, numbing agents, epinephine
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current use of brow growth serum
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History of keloids
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Taking blood-thinners
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Used retinoids or glycolic acid near
the brows in last 4 weeks -
Untreated anemia
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Skin conditions in treatment area
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Difficulty healing
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botox 2 weeks prior/after
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unrealistic expectations
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excessive tanning
How to Prepare for Your Brow Service
24 HOURS PRIOR
4-6 WEEKS PRIOR
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avoid using Tretinoin near brows
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avoid Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA)
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finish any rounds of antibiotics
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AVOID ALL CAFFEINE
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AVOID ALCOHOL
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AVOID BLOOD THINNERS
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AVOID CANNABIS
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AVOID EXERCISE PRIOR
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NO SUNBURN
Please adhere to this protocol the best you can.
Brow skin is very delicate and these guidelines help obtain optimal results.
3 DAYS PRIOR
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avoid fish oil, omega 3
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avoid niacin/b3
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avoid taking turmeric/curcumin
3 MONTHS PRIOR
2 WEEKS PRIOR
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avoid professional chemical peels
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avoid laser treatments near the brows
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recommend taking iron + b12, if deficient
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Stop Breastfeeding
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No longer Pregnant
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avoid all retinoids,
glycolic acids -
avoid brow tinting, laminating
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avoid getting botox/dysport
12 MONTHS PRIOR
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Cease Accutane
Brow Aftercare
Be impeccible with aftercare.
It will determine the quality of your results.
Day 1
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blot brows every half hour for 2 hours after appt
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after 2 hours, rinse brows w mild cleanser + water
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blot dry with a clean paper towel
apply a thin layer of aftercare balm to brows -
keep them away from water, sun, sweat, steam, germs, makeup
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don't apply makeup to the brow area
repeat brow wash & ointment before bed -
use clean pillowcase & keep brows off pillowcase
Days 7-10
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keep your brows clean, dry, and moisturized
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repeat the washing process 2-3 times a day for 7-10 days
(gently wash, blot dry, apply light bit of aftercare) -
apply aftercare cream as needed to keep moisturized
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do not sweat!
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no sun, pool, jacuzzi, lakes, or long, hot showers, etc
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no makeup on brows until healed
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do not pick or scratch
REFRAIN FROM USING ACTIVE SKIN CARE ON YOUR BROWS ONCE YOU HAVE THEM TATTOOED
TRETINOIN • GLYCOLIC • SALICYLIC • AHA • LASER • ETC
What to expect at Your Brow appointment and Beyond
Your brow journey, from your Initial appointment to your Fine-Tune appointment, and Annual Refreshes
YOUR APPOINTMENT- 3 hrs
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greet inside Velvet Rose Beauty Collective
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consult, apply numbing cream for 15 minutes
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fillout intake forms
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take before photos
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map for symmetry, draw custom brow shape
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approve color and shape
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begin tattooing, reapplying numbing as needed
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your final approval ❤︎
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take after photos. allow for 5-10 minutes
Healing Phases - Days 1-30
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Day 1: brows may appear red, and skin may be more shiny than usual due to light swelling. this subsides quickly. brows may seem too dark, it may feel shocking, but remember that they fade a lot once the skin heals.
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Days 2-4: brows are darkest at this point
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Days 5-7: flaking begins for microblading, some scabbing may begin for ombre. DO NOT PICK.
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Days 8-14: brows may seem excessively light. it takes time for the dead skin to clear and for pigment to show. keeping them lightly moisturized helps.
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Days 15-30+: Brows are continually settling and healing. Healed color and shape will be assessed at 6-8 week touch-up
Fine-Tune Appointment -appx. 2 hrs
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book between 1-4 months post first appointment.
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MUST BE PERFORMED WITHIN 4 MONTHS
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same flow as first appointment
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we will assess your brows and make adjustments as needed.
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pricing starts at $100 for the first 2 hours, and $100/ hour after that.
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if your skin type, lifestyle or other factors caused weak retention, more time may be needed than the typical 2 hours.
ENJOY YOUR BEAUTIFUL,
SMUDGEPROOF BROWS!
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forget what its like spending 15 minutes on your brows, every day
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enjoy the youthful and vibrant appearance that fuller brows and aestetically designed arches offer
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apply sunscreen everyday!
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don't use retinols or acids to brows
ANNUAL REFRESH APPOINTMENT
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appointments between 4 and 24 months post last appointment are considered a "Refresh."
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any appointment past 24 months are considered "Initial" appointments at full price.
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brings faded brows back to life!
BROW APPEARANCE WITH TIME
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it is important to understand that a cosmetic tattoo will not replace the look of makeup, altogether. the aim of cosmetic tattooing is to enhance your features, make your beauty routine shorter, and in some ways, make brow and lip product optional. this is especially useful if you struggle to get the shape right, on your own, or you work and play in a way that does not allow for makeup to stay put, ie: yoga, camping, gym, swimming, etc.
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with time, pigment lightens and often appears cooler, in color (grey undertone). this is expected, and is addressed at the "Refresh" appointmen
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if you have oily, skin, with pink undertones, your pigment will fade faster and becomes cooler/greyer, more readily. Clients with skin like this need very warm-colored pigment to counter-act this phenomenon. Be prepared to leave with warmer brows when they are fresh. They will become more neutral as the heal.
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everyone's skin is different, including its age, elasticity, ability to heal, vascularity, melanin levels, lifestyle, uv exposure, active ingredients, etc. It is absolutely impossible to predict how all pigment will react in every client's skin. sometimes this leads to uneven pigment saturation or over-saturation, etc. usually, though, pigment fades nicely over time. It is suggested to wait at least 18 months between appointments to retain the health of your skin and prevent over-saturation. it gives your brows time to heal and fade.
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it is likely that over time, the pigment from repeated microblading blurs and hairstrokes are less visible. the natural progression is to switch to a combo brow or to add some sort of machine shading to blend everything beautifully.
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cosmetic tattooing is an art form and hand-made, and thus, is inherently imperfect. every effort is made to be symmetrical and immaculate as possible, but your artist is only human and the canvas . please have realistic expectations
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if, over time and repeated work, your brows are too saturated with pigment to color boost, OR you are unsatisfied with your previous artists work, are requesting corrective work, and the pigment is too dark to cover, you may want to consider laser lightening with a PICO laser. this laser does not harm your brow hair, it only targets certain color wavelengths. it will lighten the brows enough to cover old pmu.
How to Prepare for Your Lip Appointment
The most critical prep is highlighted, but do your best to follow all of them.
4-6 WEEKS PRIOR
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avoid getting filler past this point
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avoid using Tretinoin/Retin-A
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avoid Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA)
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finish any rounds of antibiotics
2 WEEKS PRIOR
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avoid OTC retinols/glycolic acids
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avoid getting botox/dysport near lips
24 HOURS PRIOR
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GENTLY EXFOLIATE ON AND AROUND LIPS WITH LIP POLISH
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AVOID ALL CAFFEINE
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AVOID ALCOHOL
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AVOID BLOOD THINNERS
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AVOID CANNABIS
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AVOID EXERCISE, MORNING OF
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NO SUNBURN
3 MONTHS PRIOR
3 DAYS PRIOR
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avoid professional chemical peels
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avoid laser treatments near the lips
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recommend taking iron + b12, if deficient
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no longer breastfeeding or pregnant
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If you get cold sores, begin taking medication, as prescribed by Dr.
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avoid fish oil, omega 3
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avoid niacin/b3
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avoid taking turmeric/curcumin
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best to start limiting alcohol, caffeine, ibuprofen
Lip Aftercare
Be impeccible with aftercare!
It will determine the quality of your results.
Dos
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wash your lips before bed with unscented cleanser
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blot dry with a clean paper towel
apply a thin layer of aftercare balm to brows -
wash at least 3 times a day, and apply the balm frequently to avoid lips drying out
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repeat for 5-7 days, until healed
Don'ts
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no application of other lip makeup for 7 days
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no licking, biting or scratching lips while they heal.
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no foreign body fluids around lips for 5 days
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no spicy foods for a day. ouch!
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no sweating for 5 days
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no swimming, hot tubs or other bodies of water for 5 days
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no UV exposure for 7 days
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no laser light therapy on lips
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no exfoliants or acids for 30 days
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no facials or skin treatments for 7 days
What to expect at Your Lip Appointment and Beyond
A walkthrough of your appointment and the life of your blushed lips.
YOUR APPOINTMENT- 3 hrs
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greet in 2nd floor waiting room, complete any intake forms
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head back to studio, take before photos
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consultation, discuss shape/color
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map for symmetry, draw custom brow shape
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approve color and shape
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apply numbing cream
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begin tattooing, reapplying numbing as needed
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reveal! final approval ❤︎
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after photos. allow 5-10 minutes
Healing Phases - days 1-30
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day 1: lips are swollen, bold and bright. because of the open skin, they will be more red than when they heal.
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day 2: swelling has subsided, color is bold
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day 3: lips are dark, dry and peely. don't peel!
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day 4: lips are peely and dry
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day 5: lips are tight and lighter in color
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day 6: lips are light and soft. They are likely healed
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day 7+: lip color continues to settle and refine
Touch-Up (appx 2 hrs)
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similar process as first appointment
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same healing process
WAKING UP WITH LIP COLOR!- 18+ mos.
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enjoy smudge-proof lip color, day after day!
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lip color adds vibrance and appearance of health
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color slowly fades over time
COLOR BOOST APPOINTMENT
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same appointment flow
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bring those lippies back to life!
Studio
Policies
our policies are in place to keep the studio running smoothly, and out of respect for the artist/client relationship. thank you for honoring these policies.
we ❤︎ our clients and do our best to provide incredible service to you!
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ALL CLIENTS WITH EXISTING WORK MUST EMAIL *CLEAR* UP-CLOSE PHOTOS OF EXISTING WORK, FOR BOOKING APPROVAL
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*commitment fee/deposit is non-refundable
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rescheduling must be made AT LEAST 48 hours prior to the scheduled appointment to retain the commitment fee, except in extenuating circumstances, at artist's discretion.
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clients are allowed 1 reschedule (before 48 hours) before a rebooking fee is collected, in effort to protect artists' livelihood. cancellations and constant reschedules can be absolutely crippling to us. please be mindful of future events and potential time conflicts when booking.
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clients more than 15 minutes late will be rescheduled and a new commitment fee collected.
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proper pre-care and after-care must be followed in order for us to proceed with a service. If we feel the quality of our work will be compromised, the appointment will be rescheduled and a new commitment fee will need to be collected.
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all new clients to the studio are pay new set pricing. touch-ups and annual pricing is a loyalty perk to existng clients.
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we have the right to refuse service to anyone, at any time. examples being: improper precare, under the influence of drugs/alcohol, excessive rudeness/ disrespect, artistic mismatch, racist, homophobic/transphobic, etc remarks.
Wax/ Brow Prep
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Arrive with clean skin and no makeup on your brows.
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Avoid using retinol, AHAs/BHAs, or acne medications (like Accutane) for at least 7 days before your appointment.
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Do not wax, tweeze, or trim your brows at home—let us work with your natural shape.
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Skip heavy creams, oils, or self-tanner around the brow area on the day of your appointment.
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If you recently had Botox or filler, wait at least 2 weeks before scheduling brow services.
Lash Lift Prep
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Arrive with completely clean lashes: no mascara, lash extensions, or strip lashes.
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Remove all eye makeup, including eyeliner and shadow, before your appointment.
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Avoid waterproof mascara for at least 48 hours prior—its residue can affect results.
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Do not use lash serums the day of your service.
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Contact lenses should be removed before your lift.
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Please do not wear mascara to your appointment.
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Let us know if you have any allergies, eye sensitivities, or past reactions to beauty products.