WHAT IS MICROBLADING?
Microblading is a form of tattooing.
Unlike a regular tattoo, “microblading is a form of tattoo artistry where pigment is implanted under your skin to the dermal layer. This is what is called, “The Sweet Spot”. This is preformed with a manual handheld tool instead of a machine,” Diane Marie explains. “I draw hair-like strokes with the tool to emulate natural hairs in your brows to give you more brows or brows you never had but always wanted!” Even though it’s not as deep as the regular tattoo, it’s still a tattoo because pigment is implanted under the skin. When a regular tattoo is implanted, it goes deeper into the subcutaneous level, with lifetime lasting effects.
PREPARATION IS KEY…
There are some things you need to avoid before getting microbladed, namely, anything that will thin out your blood. If a person is taking prescription blood thinners, this is not the procedure for you and I would consider this person a high risk and would be obliged to decline this procedure for you.
If you drink a lot, take aspirin, or use retinol, stop at least one week before your treatment, Diane Marie advises. Retinol makes your skin thin and can then bleed a little more and can become more sensitive. Adding that profuse bleeding pushes out pigment so that it doesn’t retain as well. It would be best to avoid aspirin and retinols during the first week of the healing process.
IT DOESN’T HURT (TOO MUCH)
Pain is relative. Some people feel more than others. Overall it feels like little scratches. You feel it, but it’s not unbearable. “I prep my clients brows with topical numbing cream and I top it up throughout the process to dull the discomfort. If you have a low pain tolerance,” Diane Marie says, “I find it best if I apply numbing cream for up to 45 minutes beforehand.”
You might have heard that numbing cream inflames skin and makes for a less precise application. “I find that is untrue,” says Diane Marie, “I use a numbing cream with all my Microblading procedures and it’s never been an issue. I use it before I start the procedure and during the procedure to keep my client as comfortable as possible. In fact some of my clients have fallen asleep during their microblading procedure! I Love that!”
FIRST TIME MICROBLADING: $500 (this is for 2 sessions 6 weeks apart)
TOUCH-UP: $300 – This is done 8 months to 1 year after initial microblading. It is a maintenance to keep your microblading always looking fresh. If your initial PMU work was previously done by another PMU artist, a no charge consult is necessary first, for the procedure can vary.
EYEBROW MICRO SHADING
This is a PMU processes that is done with what is called, “a shading blade or shading machine.” This is a great way to fill in under your own brow hair for more depth or under microbladed strokes for more dimension. The color is soft and almost translucent.
ONE SESSION: $250/$100 (when combined with microblading)
LACQUER BROW LAMINATION
This service creates the look of full, fluffy brows in one simple appointment by realigning the directional hair growth, enhancing the brow shape, adding a bit more color and giving it a keratin treatment. The results are GORGEOUS and visible right away, providing instant gratification which you will love. The lamination effect lasts up to 8 weeks – which means that it’s the perfect for care free eyebrows.
This is a 5 step procedure and I include an after care kit, to keep your brows at their Best!
ONE SESSION: $110 (brow shaping is included) 45mins
HENNA BROWS
This eyebrow treatment delivers the ultimate solution containing natural ingredients for tinting eyebrows and skin with a tattoo effect. I carry a luxurious palette of natural shades which I can use individually or mixed together to create the ultimate personalized brow color for you. This treatment can last up to 4 weeks when first done. Then after another henna coloring the effects will build up and you can have a longer lasting effect.
ONE SESSION: $40 40 mins
EYEBROW SHAPING
This treatment is done as a maintenance, to keep your eyebrows maintained and beautiful all the time. I do it with waxing, tweezing or a combination of both. It all depends on the person, their skin, and what is best to get that Perfect Brow!
ONE SESSION $30/$40
EYEBROW DARKENING ENHANCMENT
This treatment is another way to deliver color to your eyebrows. I use a vegetable based color paste to enhance your own natural eyebrow color. I have a full range of colors that can be used on their own or blended together to obtain the perfect match for you! This is also a wonderful way to hide the grey!
