PMU Referral Program

Refer a friend and you both get $50 off your next session, up to 2 referrals per session. If you’ve been referred, please contact me for the coupon code.

Permanent Make Up FAQs

What is Permanent Make Up (PMU)?

Permanent Make Up (PMU) is also commonly known as cosmetic tattooing, micro-pigmentation and machine hair stroke technique. We use a tattoo machine with single-use needles to implant pigment into the epidermis layer of the skin. We use both organic and inorganic pigments from Permablend, Tina Davis, and LI Pigments depending on the clients needs, skin type and preference. The numbing agents we use throughout the procedure are Dr. Numb and Tag 45. PMU can last in the skin anywhere from1-3 years depending on aftercare, lifestyle, and skin type. Annual touch-ups are recommended to keep the color fresh, if touch ups are not maintained the brows will eventually fade away.

Is PMU for you? If you…

• want to improve the look of your natural brows

• are experiencing thinning eyebrows

• have sparse brow hairs

• struggle with filling in your brows every morning

• have asymmetrical brows

• want smudgeproof, waterproof, and sweatproof brows

• want to fill in sparse spots

• struggle with over-plucked eyebrows

If you answered YES to any of the above, PMU may definitely be for you.

Who is ineligible for PMU?

PMU is not suitable for everyone. Please read the contraindications carefully.

• Under the age of 18

• AIDS, HIV or Hepatitis

• Pregnant

• Breastfeeding*

• Diabetic*

• Chemotherapy*

• Viral infections/diseases

• Sick (cold, flu, etc.)

• Epilepsy

• Has an organ transplant

• Previously tattooed or the tattoo is still too dark

• Laser surgery to remove eyebrow tattoo within the last year

• Accutane within the last year

• Sun damage or sunburns within 4 weeks

• Botox in the area within 4 weeks

• Facial peels and/or treatments within 4 weeks

• History of Keloid scarring

• Scar tissue build up

• Skin irritations around the brow area (rashes, sunburn, eczema & psoriasis)

• Has an allergy to nuts (patch test can be done)

*Please consult a physician or family doctor

How do I prepare for PMU brow appointment?

It is important to be prepared for your appointment. Failing to do so may lead to excess bleeding which leads to poor retention. It’s a team effort for great brows.

Avoid for a min. 24 hours prior:

• Coffee

• Alcohol

Avoid for a min. 48 hours prior:

• Blood-thinning medication (incl. Aspirin & Ibuprofen)

Avoid for a min. 2 weeks prior:

• Pluck or tweeze your eyebrows

• Retinol

• Coloring your brows

Avoid for a min. 4 weeks prior:

• Sun damage or sunburns

• Botox in the area

• Invasive facial peels and/or treatments

You may come to your appointment with:

• Your brows filled in

• Inspiration photos

• Blanket, snacks & water

• If you are sensitive to pain you may take Tylenol 30 minutes before your appointment

What is the aftercare for PMU brows?

Full aftercare instructions will be included in your aftercare kit. Here’s a condensed version:

Day 1-3 Keep your brows dry! They may appear darker and thicker at the beginning.

Day 4-7 Brows will start to itch, crack, and flake. The pigment underneath may look light (this is normal) Apply the ointment provided as per written instructions.

Day 8-14 Brows will continue to flake & heal. The pigment will slowly come back as time goes on.

Results & healing process may vary depending on skin type, aftercare, and lifestyle.

AVOID FOR 2 WEEKS

• Sun exposure (wear a hat or big sunglasses)

• Tanning

• Laying/sleeping on your face

• Swimming, saunas, steam rooms

• Hot tubs, steam showers, long baths

• Facials

• Massages

• Working out

• Sweating

• Makeup around the eyebrow area

• Scented soaps & creams

• Invasive facial peels and/or treatments

Why do I need a touch up?

All permanent make up brow procedures are a 2 part process in order to achieve the best retention for the long run. All new PMU brow services include a complimentary 6-8 week touch up, it the clients responsibility to book this in a timely fashion. Touch ups booked after 8 weeks will be charged accordingly.