Eyebrow Tattoo

Shelly takes extra special caution to make sure that your eyebrow area is completely numb before she begins tattooing. There should be no pain or discomfort during the service. Although there will be some tenderness when the topicals wear off.

Unfortunately it’s called “permanent makeup” because it does not wash off, not because it is truly “permanent.” Color boosts are required for all permanent cosmetic procedures, including an eyebrow tattoo. This aging/fading process is universal.

Every person retains their color differently. In general, color boosts are needed every 6 months to a year to look best. However, this can vary a lot depending on your body chemistry and lifestyle. Some clients can wait 2-3 years between color boosts, but usually it’s needed annually to look your best.

Absolutely not! Shelly will actually use your existing eyebrow to determine the perfect shape of your new eyebrow tattoo. She takes lots of time using stencils first, then tweaking them usually with the help of other stylists – to get them just right. All along the way, you will give your input and final approval before she begins.

There isn’t anything you need to do to get ready for an eyebrow tattoo. You should not shave your eyebrows or do anything drastic. In fact, here is a list of all the things NOT to do:

• Do not pick/tweeze/wax/perform electrolysis one week before procedure.
• Do not tan two weeks prior or have sunburned face.
• Do not have any type of facial/peel 2 weeks prior to procedure.
• Discontinue Vitamin A/Retinol products one month prior to procedure.
• Do not work out the day of procedure.
• Do not have botox 2 weeks prior.
• Do not take fish oil or vitamin E one week prior (natural blood thinners).
• Do not wax or tint your eyebrows 3 days before the procedure.
• In order to avoid excessive bleeding and poor color deposit:
  • Do not drink alcohol 24-48 hours before your procedure.
  • Do not consume coffee before your procedure.
  • Do not take aspirin or ibuprofen for pain relief (this thins the blood).

Shelly schedules 2 hours for an eyebrow tattoo. This gives Shelly plenty of time to numb the area, go over aftercare instructions, answer any questions, determine the new color and shape of your eyebrows, and actually do the procedure.

It is important to pamper your new eyebrow tattoos and keep a protective veil of Aquaphor® over the treated area. This prevents scab formation and drying, which can “lift out” the newly implanted color. If you’re planning on being outside, sunglasses and a visor are a must! You do not want a sunburn on freshly tattooed skin.

Shelly will give you an aftercare card and will personally go over the instructions with you before the procedure, but here is a summary:

• Gently blot the area with a clean tissue to absorb excess lymph fluid. Do this every 10-15 min for the first couple of hours until the weeping/oozing has stopped. Removing this fluid prevents hardening of the lymph.
• Day 1-7 WASH
  • Wash daily to remove the old layer of Aquaphor®, bacteria, and dead skin. (Don’t worry, THIS DOES NOT REMOVE THE PIGMENT!)
  • Gently wash your eyebrows once a day with water and an antibacterial soap like Dial® soap, Cetaphil® or Neutrogena®. With a very light touch, use your fingertips to gently cleanse the eyebrows. Rub the area in a smooth motion for 10 seconds and rinse thoroughly. To dry, gently pat with a clean tissue. Let air dry for 5 minutes before you reapply Aquaphor® ointment.
• Day 1-7 MOISTURIZE
  • Apply a rice grain amount of Aquaphor® ointment with a cotton swab or thoroughly cleansed fingertips and spread it across the treated area. Be sure not to over-apply as this will suffocate your skin and hinder the healing process.The ointment should be barely noticeable on the skin. Never put the Aquaphor® ointment on a wet or damp tattoo.

Results will be similar. Microbladed eyebrows are done with a hand tool with micro-needles resembling a fine blade (microblading), resulting in a crisp, very fine stroke which heals to a more natural feathered eyebrow hairlike stroke.

Eyebrow tattoos are done with a digital machine. Anyone who desires a fuller brow will love this procedure. As the hair strokes heal they tend to soften up and eventually resemble a soft powder filled look over time.

They are quite comparable as far as retention but all "permanent makeup" needs boosting over time. It's called "permanent" because you can't wash it off. Most clients require a color boost yearly, others come every 6 months for a color boost (depending on how perfect and precise a client wants their brows to look). Others can go up to 2 years without a color boost. Many variables play into how well a client will retain the ink!

The price is very similar for either process initially. Colors boosts are the same and that pricing varies depending on how long you wait between color boosts. See all pricing here.

Yes. They both require one, sometimes two touch ups to look their best.