FAQ’s
What Is Microblading?
Microblading is an art and science of beauty. With precision and creativity, your artist will craft a customized eyebrow “tattoo” that lasts from 18-30 months. In other words, say goodbye to the 20 minutes in your mirror trying to even out your eyebrows!
Wakeup with brows, swim with brows, feel beautiful and put together 24/7 with brows!
Is Microblading right for me?
Contrary to what you may think, microblading is not for everyone and actually there are very few perfect candidates for microblading. An artist who tells you otherwise is probably more concerned about making money, than about creating long lasting and beautiful results.
Jenn will connect with you before your appointment for a brief consultation if needed to decide which is the best option for you. We want to make sure that microblading is going to work well with your skin type, cosmetic history, and ideal brow shape. This is your investment, your artist is here to make sure that you invest wisely.
What brow service IS right for me?
Depending on what style you like best, it’s now time to decide what service is correct for you.
Microblading Only: A semi-permanent manual tattoo technique that mimics the look of fuller yet natural-looking brows with realistic hair-like strokes - done using a sterile manual blade depositing pigment into the broken skin. This is typically best for clients with sparse brows who want fullness. This is best for clients with normal to dry skin, as oily skin with large pores can heal with thick, blurry, faded, and/or blended-together strokes
Fusion/Hybrid Brows: Works on all skin types, existing full brows, or sparse brows, can fix asymmetrical brows or missing gaps of hair. Can be as natural or as soft as client desires
Powder/Ombre: Best for those with combo/oily skin but works on every skin type. Great for clients who want a precise dramatic brow, but also can be designed for clients with a natural look in mind.
Nano: For those who wishes to achieve the microbladed strokes but were not candidates; nano strokes are created with machine by an extra fine needle to create the finest realistic hair strokes. Less invasive and traumatic to the skin compared to microblading.
What is Microblading
Microblading is an advanced brow technique that uses a superfine row of needles to deposit pigments into the skin to create thin, hair-like strokes. Microblading is ideal for creating a very full and realistic looking brow, it is becoming an increasingly popular method in permanent makeup. Microblading is best suited for those with dry to normal skin, naturally fuller eyebrows, and those who still want to apply makeup to their brows as microblading heals very natural.
Nano brows are done with a machine – some artists call this treatment digital hair stroke brows. The machine features an extremely fine needle, which vibrates and pierces the skin, depositing pigments in tiny dots that add up to strokes. The needle is flexible and thin, so it causes very little trauma to the skin.
I have combination / oily skin, can I still get microblading?
Yes! Oilier skin is usually a concern when you have larger pores or textured skin on the brow and forehead area. If this is the case, then it is definitely recommended to start off with an ombré style brow, or at least a combination brow, as the microblading alone is likely to fade away on this skin type.
If your skin can get oily in the T-zone, but does not have large pores or is not textured, then microblading is just fine! You also always have the option of adding shading (whether to do a combo brow or an ombre brow) when you come back in for your touch up! You're also not tied to whatever service you chose at the time of booking, we'll do a full consult and decide together what's best for you!
Brow mapping - we use specific measuring techniques to maximize the symmetry and finalize the perfect shape suiting each face. We do not begin until you are fully confident with the shape we have drawn on! Brow Daddy Permablend pigments that heal true to color, as well as the best products offered in the Permanent Makeup world. All materials used during each and every appointment are 100% sterile and disposable.
These services can last anywhere from 1 to 3 years, depending on your skin type and color, age, lifestyle, and your following of the before and after care instructions.
Permanent Makeup brows are ideal for anyone wanting to enhance the natural look of their eyebrows, with hair-like strokes, or a soft powdery makeup look.
People suffering from alopecia, chemotherapy, trichotillomania or any other conditions that cause hair loss benefit greatly from Microblading and Ombré fusion brows, as well as those who simply aren’t happy with their sparse, thin or uneven eyebrows!
Do any of the brow procedures hurt?
Jenn uses two types of topical antiseptic numbing creams prior to and during your procedure to ensure that the experience is as comfortable and painless as possible. Of course pain tolerances vary person to person and with that in mind, Jenn will take the absolute most care to assess your numbness and comfort level throughout the session.
How long will the microblading procedure last?
While the inks Jenn uses are semi-permanent, you can expect the ink to fade gradually. Once the pigment has faded about 50% (usually around 1-1 & 1/2 years) it is recommended to come in for a touch up.
How many brow procedure sessions are needed?
For optimal results, two sessions are needed with a 6-10 week window between the two appointments. At the touch up appointment we will assess the color retention, shape and make adjustments as necessary.
Do I need to know anything before I book?
Absolutely! If you haven’t already please read the list of contraindications that prevent you from getting the service, and please send Jenn a list of medications you are taking if any.
Can anyone have permanent makeup?
Please be advised that Microblading is a form of tattooing and there are some medical conditions and medications that prevent clients from getting the service. If you have any questions, please email or call. Occasionally, a doctor's note can be accepted for special cases.
Permanent cosmetics services cannot be performed if you are:
Pregnant or breastfeeding.
No consumption of alcohol or caffeine within 24/48 hours prior to your appointment.
Taking immunosuppresion medication/have been diagnosed with an immune disorder.
Have any active infection.
Have an upcoming surgery within 4 weeks.
Taking blood thinning medication or substances (including alcohol or caffeine). (This is your responsibility to know)
Taking adderall.
Noncompliant with aftercare instructions.
Commonly suntan.
Diabetic.
Currently taking painkillers, street narcotics, or have drinking problems.
Taking krill oil/fish oil.
Have an undiagnosed/untreated heart issues.
Have taken antibiotics in the past 30 days.
Have tendency to keloid.
Have had peels/laser/microneedling/tinting/any chemicals within the past four weeks. (Invasive laser treatments six-twelve months)
Have taken accutane in the past year.
Have had laser resurfacing in the past year.
Have had botox injections on the forehead within 3 weeks.
At high risk of infection/must take antibiotics during dental work.
Trichotilloma diagnosis.
Most people who have had their brows tattooed in the past will be turned away. Please contact us with a photo of your brows to see if she will take you as a client prior to booking.
If you are unsure whether or not you can receive microblading, please contact us. Email: Info@noellebladed.com
Can I book it if I have old eyebrows from another artist?
Jenn doesn’t take many clients from other artists for Microblading, most have to be covered up by doing a fusion/hybrid brow or powder brow, and results are never promised due to the factor of scar tissue. To find out what you are a candidate for, text our business line three photos of your current brows with no makeup in them. These photos need to be taken in natural light using your front camera (not selfies camera) taken by someone else is preferred. Side profile of brow, right profile of brow, front profile for symmetry close enough to the brows but not too close we can’t see the shape.
Do the treatments cause scarring?
It can if done multiple times over the same area without ample time in between sessions. This is why Jennifer only allows for 2 sessions of microblading in one year. The inital and second session together will not cause scarring. If done every 6 months, your brows may scar. It is up to the client to decide if they would take the risk to continue microblading. After the two sessions of microblading, you must wait until the pigment fades 90% before coming in again or powder may be done. The brow artist will give the best recommendation to the client.
How often do I come back?
Jennifer recommends for a client to come back at least after 1 year and before 4 years from the initial touch up. Refreshes can be done every year, every two years, or every 3 years. After 4 years or if the brow is completely faded, client is subject to first session pricing. Refresh prices remain steady regardless of when the client comes back and how much pigment is on the brow. Please email info@noellebladed.com for refresh pricing as it differs for clients based on the time of their first appointment.
What forms of payment do you accept?
I only accept cash, Zelle, Apple Cash. All card transactions will be processed by Square and requires a 6% Sales Tax.
Apple Cash payments are done via iMessage and does not allow credit card usage.
Policies:
Please come to your appointment alone.
If you are early to your appointment or have a guest with you, please let me know in advance.
No unattended kids to your appointment.
Please make sure to read through the FAQ, policy, and before/after care as well as all other information provided, to ensure you are eligible and certain with your decision, as the appointment will be cancelled and the deposit will remain non-refundable if we deem you are not a candidate for permanent makeup.
If you have any previous microblading or tattooing, please a send in photos prior to booking. Once confirmed, you must book the Cover-up/Correctional Work service. If no photo has been sent and I decide I cannot work work on your brows at the appointment, the appointment will be canceled, deposit will remain non-refundable, and an additional $100 fee will be applied for the appointment time. If you have booked for another service and have previous work done that was not approved, and I see that I am able to work on them, you will be charged for the Cover-up/Correctional Work service at the appointment.
Late/Rescheduling/Cancellation:
Please let me know if you are running late. There is a 10 minute grace period, after which will incur $20 late fee. If you are over 20 minutes late, there will be a $50 late fee - appointment may possibly be rescheduled at a $100 depending on the schedule and how late you are running, deposit non-refundable.
Please arrive early to leave time for parking and finding your way around. I leave a 10 minute grace period between clients, however I still need to know if you will be arriving after grace period.
No calls / no shows will be charged for the full appointment.
Please refer to the Refunds and Cancellations page for more info