Brow Make-Overs

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Q: What are Feather Touch Brows?

A: Feather Touch is a type of Cosmetic Tattooing, which is considered semi-permanent. Unlike permanent ink tattoos which can fade to strange colours of blue, red and green, Feather Touch Brows are done with pigments made of crushed minerals which are designed to be broken down by the body over time.

The process of Feather Touch consists of creating tiny hair-like strokes of pigment in the skin to simulate actual hair, therefore results are VERY NATURAL. Other names used for Feather Touch Brows are Hairstroke Brows, Feathered Brows, Brow Feathering, Embroidery, 3D Brows, Featherstroke Brows and Nano Brows.

Q: What are Ombré Brows?

A: Ombré Brows are done using a Digital Machine to create the desired brow shape & look by shading a powdered effect into the skin. It can be tailored to be as soft or defined as desired. This can be a longer lasting option over Feather Touch and is the best option for those with oily, ruddy, thick, congested skin, skin prone to bleeding & for clients who are seeking corrective work.

Q: Is the treatment painful?

A: A topical anaesthetic cream is applied to the area prior to beginning the treatment & during to reduce any discomfort you may feel. The level of pain felt varies from person to person but most clients describe the feeling as just a scratchy feeling & that it is bearable.

Q: How old do I have to be to get Feather Touch or Ombré brows?

A: You must be 18 years or older.

Q: How long do results last?

A: Results last 12-18 months with touch-ups being done at this time to maintain the look if desired. Some clients may get longer out of their brows but I recommend a touch up every 12 months to get best results.

Factors that contribute to fading include skin type, sun exposure, exercise, professional skin treatments like chemical peels & laser. Home facial care products that contain AHA’S, retintols & vitamin A can also cause your brows to fade more quickly.

Q: How many appointments are needed?

A: A Brow Make-over consists of a minimum of two appointments, 6-8 weeks apart. A touch-up appointment is included in the cost of your Feather Touch/ Ombré Brow Make-over.

Q: How will I look after my appointment? What can be expected during the healing process?

A: In the first few days following the treatment, pigment will appear dark & intense. Redness & swelling is rare, however can be experienced by some. The pigment will start to appear lighter in the first week. After the initial dark phase of the healing process some will find their brows become patchy as the dark layer sheds off. Many of my clients who strictly adhere to my aftercare advice do not even notice the shedding phase however. Once the shedding phase is complete the strokes can appear too light or as if they have gone, but they will begin to come back over the next week or two. After two weeks your brows will be mostly healed, however they can take another week or two after that to settle in properly & for the true results to appear. Any areas that may have healed too light or any uneven patches are fixed at the touch-up appointment.

Click here for a little insight into the healing journey after your Feather Touch Brow Make-over. You may not experience all of these but if you do, don’t panic! This is all part of the healing process.

Contraindications:

As a precaution, I do not perform Brow Make-overs if any of the below apply:

• Pregnant/Breastfeeding*
• Cancer
• Certain Blood Thinners
• Diabetes
• Roaccutane

*If you are breastfeeding, the treatment can be done if you do not breastfeed for 48 hours following the procedure whilst expressing & discarding breast milk in this time.

Things to note before your appointment:

If you have a holiday booked, it is recommended to have your brows done at least 21 days before you set off on your trip. Sun exposure, especially whilst healing, is detrimental to the pigment having good retention. You also shouldn’t get them wet for at least 14 days after your appointment.

Cease taking any blood thinning medications/vitamins 72 hours prior to your appointment. This includes Vitamin E, Aspirin, Niacin, fish oil supplements, and Ibuprofen.

Do not drink any alcohol the day of your appointment as this thins your blood.

If you have been on Roaccutane, you should wait at least 6 months after finishing your course before having this treatment done.

Feather Touch, Ombré or Combination Brows cannot be done if your brow and forehead area is sunburnt. As your skin exfoliates from a sunburn, you will lose the pigment.

A deposit is required to secure all appointments.

Deposit rates vary due to different salons policies. However all deposits at any of the locations are fully refundable if cancelled no less than 72 hours prior to your appointment time.

Due to this we require at least 72 hours notice if you decide to reschedule or cancel your appointment. If at least 72 hours notice is not given, the deposit is forfeited & another deposit will be required to rebook.

Any NO SHOWS to an appointment will be required to pay in full when re-booking.

The included touch-up appointment must be made within 6 – 10 weeks after the initial treatment. If longer than 10 weeks after, the touch-up will be charged at the cost of an extra touch up. If you do not show up to a touch-up appointment your included touch-up will be forfeited & any future touch-up appointments scheduled will be charged at the appropriate touch-up price.

Cancellations & changes can be made no less than 72 hours prior to the appointment time via direct contact with Penelope.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COVID19

I am continuing to up hold my strict sanitisation & hygiene protocols while also adhering to added guidelines. Such include allowing larger gaps between clients to fully sanitise contact points & surfaces, removal of soft furnishings in treatment rooms (where possible), reducing time spent by clients in the reception & common areas, having hand sanitisation stations available for clients upon entering treatment rooms etc.

PLEASE CANCEL/RESCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT IF:

– You are sick or showing any signs of flu like symptoms. These include:

– Fever

– Cough

– Sore Throat

– Shortness Of Breath

– You have returned from overseas in the last 14 days or had direct contact with anyone who has returned from overseas in the last 14 days.

– You have had contact with someone diagnosed with or suspected of having COVID19.

– You have been in contact with someone who has been instructed to self isolate due to possible contact with someone who has been diagnosed with or suspected of having COVID19.