ALSO KNOWN AS SEMI-PERMANENT MAKEUP, IS THE PROCESS OF DEPOSITING COLOR PIGMENT INTO THE UPPER LAYERS OF THE SKIN EITHER BY HAND HELD OR ROTARY TATTOO MACHINE TO ENHANCE ONE’S LOOK. MOST COSMETIC TATTOO FADE OVER TIME AND IT WILL GET TO A POINT WHERE IT IS UNDETECTABLE BY YOU.

ON AVERAGE MOST PROCEDURE LAST BETWEEN 1-3 YEARS. THE LENGTH OF TIME AND CONDITIONS OF FADING VARIES FROM CLIENT TO CLIENT. VARIABLES TO CONSIDER ARE LIFESTYLE CHOICES, SKIN TYPE, SKIN CARE PRODUCTS AND AGE.

MICROBLADING IS A MANUAL METHOD THAT USES A FINE BLADE TO CREATE HAIR-LIKE STROKES THAT MIMICS THE NATURAL BROW HAIR. THIS PROCEDURE US SEMI-PERMANENT AND PIGMENT IS ONLY DEPOSIT INTO EPIDERMIS LAYER OF THE SKIN.

POWDER BROWS, ALSO KNOWN AS OMBRE BROWS, IS A FORM OF SEMI-PERMANENT MAKEUP. THIS TECHNIQUE ACHIEVE A FINISH LOOK OF SOFT POWDERY MAKEUP EFFECT. USING A ROTARY TATTOO PEN WITH SINGLE USE NEEDLE TO IMPLANT PIGMENT INTO THE SKIN.THIS PROCEDURE IS LESS INVASIVE THAN MICROBLADING AND IS SUITABLE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES. HEAL RESULTS ARE MORE PREDICTABLE AS WELL.

GENERALLY, NO BUT INDIVIDUAL'S PAIN THRESHOLD VARY PERSON TO PERSON. WE MINIMIZE DISCOMFORTS DURING THE SERVICE BY USING A NUMBING AGENT PRIOR & DURING THE PROCEDURE. IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO NUMBING AGENT THERE MAY BE SOME DISCOMFORT. PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT PAIN SENSITIVITY IS HEIGHTENED DURING YOUR MENSTRUAL CYCLE.

MOST PROCEDURE TYPICALLY TAKES ABOUT 2-3 HOURS DEPENDING ON THE SERVICE, BUT SOMETIMES WE FINISH UP SOONER. I DO NOT RUSH THROUGH ANY APPOINTMENTS SO PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.

MOST OF THE COSMETIC MAKEUP TATTOO SERVICES ARE TWO-STEP TREATMENT, WHICH CONSIST OF AN INITIAL PROCEDURE FOLLOW WITH A TOUCH UP APPOINTMENT IN 4-6 WEEKS AFTERWARDS. DURING THE INITIAL APPOINTMENT I WILL START OFF WITH A MINI CONSULTATION AND TAKING BEFORE PHOTOS. FOLLOW BY MAPPING, NUMBING IF NEEDED AND THEN TATTOO PROCEDURE.

BEFORE PERFORMING THE PROCEDURE WE CHOOSE THE SHAPE AND STYLE TOGETHER. YOU CAN ALWAYS SHOW US ANY PICTURE REFERENCE ON STYLE AND COLOR TO HELP US UNDERSTAND YOUR DESIRE LOOK. WHEN MAPPING I USUALLY SHAPE ACCORDING TO YOUR FACIAL FEATURES, BONE STRUCTURE, AND YOUR PREFERENCE. BEFORE BEGINNING PLEASE THOROUGHLY LOOK AT THE SHAPE BEFORE CONSENTING TO BEGIN THE PROCEDURE. COLORS ARE PICKED BASED ON EVALUATING WHAT IS BEST FOR YOUR SKIN TONE AND PREFERENCE.

N ORDER FOR US TO DETERMINE IF YOU ARE A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR FOR COSMETIC TATTOO PROCEDURE, WILL NEED TO COLLECT SOME INFORMATION. THERE ARE A VRIETY OF REASONS WHY OU MAY NOT BE A GOOD CANDIDATE, BUT IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE WE ARE NOT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS. HERE ARE SOME BASIC GUIDELINES WE GO BY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE YOU OUR SERVICE, BUT FOR THE FULL LIST OF CONTRAINDICATIONS PLEASE VISIT THE TO SEE IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE.

* MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER

* CAN NOT BE PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING

* MUST NOT HAVE ANY MAJOR HEALTH CONCERN SUCH AS: DIABETES, BLOOD PRESSURE, SKIN CANCER, OR HEALING DISORDERS (PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS)

* CANNOT BE ON ACCUTANE

AFTER YOU HAVE RECEIVE YOUR PMU SERVICE YOU WILL HAVE AFTERCARE PRODUCTS TO TAKE HOME WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO BEST CARE FOR YOUR COSMETIC TATTOO. DURING THE HEALING PROCESS THERE ARE NO DOWNTIME. INITIALLY YOUR COSMETIC TATTOO MAY APPEAR DARKER AND INTENSE, BUT NOT SO DARK THAT YOU ARE PREVENTED FROM DOING YOUR NORMAL DAILY ACTIVITIES. THERE MAY BE SOME SWELLING AND REDNESS BUT WILL DISSIPATE WITHIN 24-48 HRS.

NO, WE TRY TO RETAIN AS MUCH NATURAL HAIR AND INCORPORATE IT IN THE DESIGN AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. ONLY CERTAIN HAIRS OUTSIDE THE SHAPE WILL BE REMOVED FOR A CLEANER AND AESTHETICALLY RESULT.

ANNUAL TOUCHUPS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. TOUCH UP APPOINTMENTS PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO ASSESS HOW YOUR SKIN RESPONDS TO THE PROCEDURE. AS WELL AS ALLOWING ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS TO BE MADE TO LENGTHENING THE LONGEVITY OF YOUR TATTOO.

WE STRIVE TO ENSURE OUR CLIENTS THAT OUR STUDIO AND EQUIPMENTS ARE SAFE AND CLEAN. AT ADORN BEAUTY STUDIO WE ONLY USE SINGLE-USE DISPOSABLE NEEDLES AND SUPPLIES. ALL CHAIRS AND WORK AREAS ARE COVERED WITH LINING AND BARRIER TAPE TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION . ALL MATERIALS ARE SAFELY DISCARDED AFTER EACH SERVICE. WE THOROUGHLY WIPES DOWN ALL EQUIPMENTS, WORKSTATION, AND CHAIRS WITH HOSPITAL GRADE DISINFECTANT. EQUIPMENTS SUCH AS TWEEZERS AND SCISSORS ARE DISINFECTED AND STERILIZED THROUGH OUT THE DAY.