Dallas Beauty Studio | Beauty Salon in Bridgeville, PA

Microblading

WHAT IS IT?

Microblading is a form cosmetic tattooing. It is the process of applying tiny, individual hair-like strokes, following the directional growth of natural eyebrow hair, to create a semi-permanent tattoo, that looks more realistic.

This tattoo is made with a hand tool and not a machine, creating a soft effect, that can eventually partially or fully grow out over time . Pigment is deposited in a more shallow fashion than conventional tattooing.

*Conventional tattooing gives a very solid and permanent brow enhancement*

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE INITIAL PRICE?

Your initial appointment is your Foundation Session. This technique rarely heals absolutely perfect the first session. Its essential for the 2nd appointment to fully complete the brows. Its common for the first appointment to heal light or have inconsistencies, but will retain the shape. Its usually not until the 2nd session that the brows look more complete.

*all brow stroking appointments require a non-refundable $50 dollar deposit that will go towards your service at the time of checkout. if you choose to cancel or change your appointment the deposit is non-refundable*

BEFORE & AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT:

do not consume blood thinners, alcohol, caffeine, or pain killers prior to your brow stroking procedure
please arrive free of brow and eye makeup
avoid wetting eyebrows during the healing process. pat them dry if wet
do not rub, touch or pick your brows during the healing process
you may use a q-tip and soap water to gently cleanse the area
consistently reapply healing balm as recommended by your brow stroking specialist

DO RESULTS VARY?

Yes - color retention and overall results are different for each individual. Factors such as sun exposure, skin type, aftercare, lifestyle and skin tone determine how your brows heal.

OILY SKIN - tends to 'push out' the ink quicker, and may need more frequent touch ups and heal extra powdery.

DARKER SKIN - will have less contrast and may heal even more powdery or solid looking than lighter tones. The darker the skin tone, the less detail you will see.

MATURE SKIN - is very fine, delicate and thin. It tends to heal more powdery and lines can heal on the thicker side. Results are very unpredictable.

The final results are not guaranteed to replace makeup- you may still need to use a pencil or powder to create your own unique, desired look. The ultimate goal is to have natural looking, balanced brows.

IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE LOOK OF FRESH AND HEALED BROWS?

Yes, hair-strokes appear crisp at first, and brows will be really dark for a few days after each treatment. As the brows heal, the lines will slightly expand and are lighter, slightly fuzzy, and softer looking. As the color settles into the skin it tends to heal a bit cooler than when first applied.

DO I NEED TO REMOVE MY NATURAL BROW HAIR TO GET THIS DONE?

No! Please don't! This technique actually looks best when theres natural hair in place. It creates a more realistic look when layered with the texture of your own hair. If your brows need shaped before your appointment, please allow your microblading artist to do so in order to maintain proper balance.

**IMPORTANT** This will not look as realistic or 3 dimensional on you if you are bald or have very little brow hair. It will still look two dimensional, without the texture of real hair to add that layer of dimension. It is still a great alternative to makeup or solid block tattooing.

**IMPORTANT** If you are over 60 years old, effects are far more fuzzy and powdery, due to the reduced elasticity and low collagen in the skin and results are unpredictable.

WHY TWO SESSIONS?

*1st Appointment - "FOUNDATION SESSION” - Brow mapping and collaborating together on the perfect shape according to your facial features, desired thickness and desired ‘look'. Application of a natural hair stoke pattern. Strokes are applied by hand with a single use disposable tool and the area is numbed for minimal pain. Brows are quite dark for the first week and soften as they heal over the next month. Everyones skin is different, some people will retain a lot of color, others will heal very light or patchy. This appointment is not meant to heal perfectly. This appointment takes approx. 1-2 hours total and costs $695.

*2nd Appointment - “PERFECTING SESSION"- recommended 4-6 weeks later - to touch up any light spots, build additional texture, add hair strokes or tweak and perfect the shape. This session usually takes approx 1-1.5 hours and costs $150.

Some people may need more than two sessions to achieve their desired brow, due to stubborn skin, improper aftercare, scarring from tweezing etc.

HOW OFTEN WILL I NEED TO GET MY BROWS REDONE? AND HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

This is a semipermanent process. It will fade over time, to varying degrees. A touch up or "REFRESH APPOINTMENT" is recommended at least once every year to keep brows looking their best. This is your "COLOR BOOST" session that you can get anywhere from 7 weeks after your first session up to 9 months after. This session usually takes 1-1.5 hours and costs $350.

I HAD MY BROWS DONE ELSEWHERE AND NEED THEM FIXED/TOUCHED UP?

Working over someone else's previous tattoo or microblading is difficult if they need "fixed." We cannot remove prior pigment to get rid of a poor shape or color. We are happy to enhance the look you previously had done, but this can only be done with our Foundation Session (full service) as we will need to remap, color match, and perfect your brows. We also will be unaware of the products or pigments that you currently have, making it harder to guarantee our great results. This often is much more work but it is possible to achieve great results even over previously tattooed or microbladed brows.

After Care

THE BEST WAY IS TO NOT DO MUCH! FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE RULES FOR THE BEST RESULTS:

PLEASE READ ALL AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PROCESS PAGE TO MAKE SURE YOU CAN COMMIT TO THIS BROW JOURNEY, ESPECIALLY THE FIRST 10 DAYS. HOW YOU TAKE CARE OF YOUR FRESH BROWS GREATLY AFFECTS THE HEALED OUTCOME.

NO MOISTURE! NO WATER! NO SWEAT! NO SUN! for 10-14 days

The best results come from the "Do Nothing" method. The absolute best results come from keeping your brows extremely dry for the next 10 days! Keeping them dry makes them retain more detail. better color, and more crisp strokes, so it's worth it! It sounds tricky- but can be done if you're mindful of it. Here's how...

Keep your face directly out of the shower stream & do your best to carefully wash hair and keep face as dry as possible. Keep clean, dry paper towels on hand to pat dry if they accidentally get moist. Also keep showers brief, as too much steam can harm brows as well.
When washing your face, be sure not to splash water onto your face like we normally do. Instead use a washcloth or disposable cleansing wipe to wash AROUND the brows, making sure they stay dry.
I highly recommend using powder/product free blotting paper 2-3 times a day on the skin around and on the brows for the first 10 days as well. Use a clean one each time and tap your brows gently with the paper.
Do not apply any cosmetics on your brows for AT LEAST 10 days. If your skin starts to feel tight and dry around the 5th or 6th day post treatment, you may then use a small amount of balm once a day. Do so sparingly, as they shouldn't feel or look wet or greasy.
No heavy exercising or sweating for at least 7 days post procedure, preferably 10 days. If you want the best color and detail retention, this is crucial.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Immediately following your procedure, the tattooed area will appear to be darker and bolder in color, more sharply defined or even have a more filled in appearance. This can last up to a week after the treatment while the initial healing process takes place. The treated area may feel a bit like sunburn afterwards but there should be minimal discomfort and minimal redness.
During the initial healing period, there may be minimal scabbing or flaking of the skin. If there is some scabbing or flaking, do not pick, and allow the scab or dry skin to come off on its own. This is very important! If scabs come off prematurely, the pigment will come out with it!
The complete healing process takes about 4-6 weeks, at which time the true color of the tattoo is evident. During this process, your tattoo will soften and lighten. Be patient, even if you think too much color has been lost, as your skin is still regenerating and naturally exfoliating.

Microbladed brows go through many phases while healing! Check it out so you know what to expect....

Day 1 - finely detailed, slight redness
Day 2-4 - They become darker and more filled in looking as they form a light scab. This is only temporary- don't panic!
Day 5-12- the scab naturally exfoliates, peels and flakes away over the course of several days. The fresh skin underneath is white and has a waxy coating, making it appear that the brows are too light. Be patient!
Day 10-30 - After 10 days you may use brow makeup very gently if you need it. The color will slowly come back to life and bloom back to the surface as that new, white skin settles in and heals. Wait at least 4 weeks to see the true color, as it will take on new strength, and it is only after 4 weeks that your touch-up/adjustment can be done. Your second appointment is to tighten up your shape, touch up any light spots and also to assess how your skin reacts to the process, and the chosen color. We note everyones pigment blend, in case we need to layer in a different shade or adjust the tone. There are always options!

This is a two step process. Brows look really finished after the 2nd appointment

You may shower or bathe normally, but avoid getting any harsh soaps, shampoos, water on them as this can be detrimental to the bonding process that must take place for the pigment to stabilize in the dermis.
DO NOT pick or scratch at the dry skin/flakiness; let the skin fall off naturally. Picking can cause scarring and premature loss of pigment. IMPORTANT: Once the flakes have fallen off, a shiny layer of healing skin will completely cover the hair strokes. It may appear as though the tattooed area has completely disappeared. This is just new skin forming. Within 1-2 weeks, the hair strokes will slowly reappear at a lighter shade as your skin regenerates.
It may appear as though the tattooed area has completely disappeared. Within 1-2 weeks, the hair strokes will slowly reappear at a lighter shade as your skin regenerates.
DO NOT apply make-up to the tattooed area for the first 10 days. Cosmetics of any kind may interfere with the healing and color of your tattoo. After 10 days its fine if you need to gently apply makeup to any light spots.
DO NOT use Vaseline, Neosporin or other petroleum/steroid based products while healing.
DO NOT bleach, tint or dye the tattooed area for one month following the procedure.
DO NOT apply any anti-acne products (e.g. Benzoyl Peroxide, Salicylic Acid, Proactiv, etc.) or lightening creams (skin bleaching creams) such as hydroquinone to the treated area while healing.
No anti-aging products or facial products containing Alpha Hydroxyls (AHAs), Retin-A, Lactic or Glycolic Acids
Do not thread, wax, or use hair removal products on the treated area while healing.
NO exercising and/or excessive sweating one day prior to getting tattooed and for 10 days after. Heavy sweating will cause the hair-strokes to blur and detail to be lost.
NO Sun exposure, swimming pools, jacuzzis, saunas or other bodies of water for two weeks.
Do not soak your face underwater in a bathtub or allow the shower to spray directly in your face for two weeks.

Botox Injections

Botox injections are very simple to perform and usually take less than five minutes per facial area. Using a tiny micro-needle, a minuscule amount of an FDA-approved serum containing botulinum toxin type A, is injected very precisely into select facial muscles.

Because the needle used for the Botox injection is very thin, no sedation or local anesthetic is necessary. Comfort is enhanced by applying a topical anesthetic or an ice pack a few minutes before the treatment.

Within one or two weeks of the Botox injection, the treated facial muscles become temporarily relaxed, causing the overlying skin to lay flat and unwrinkled. The untreated facial muscles contract in a normal fashion, allowing normal facial expression to be unaffected.

Although results vary, most individuals can expect significant wrinkle reduction for about four months following the Botox injections. To maintain the desired wrinkle reduction effects, Botox injections can and should be repeated about every four or five months. The result tends to be longer- lasting with subsequent treatments.

Is Botox FDA-approved for cosmetic treatment?

Yes! Botox is FDA-approved to treat the fine lines surrounding the eyes – more commonly called crow’s feet and the frown lines or glabella lines between the brows, commonly called the 11’s. Botox is used to relax muscles for cosmetic purposes but it also has many medical applications and is used to treat a number of conditions including chronic migraines, excessive sweating and muscle spasticity, to mention a few.

What can be expected after a Botox injection?

Normal daily activities can be resumed immediately after Botox injections as long as an upright position is maintained. However, you should not workout for 4 to 5 hours after your treatment. External pressure should not be applied to the area treated with Botox for about four or five hours as well.

Are there any Botox side effects?

Following a Botox treatment, some patients may experience mild bruising at the injection site, or a mild headache. These conditions are temporary and gradually subside within a day or two. In rare cases, when people do not keep their head upright, Botox may migrate and weaken nearby muscles. This may cause the eyebrow or upper eyelid to droop. This condition is temporary and corrects itself without treatment within several weeks.

What is the cost of Botox?

The cost of Botox is determined by the number of facial areas being treated and the amount of Botox needed to achieve the desired wrinkle-relaxing result. During your consultation, your provider will discuss your facial rejuvenation goals to best determine the area of treatment and associated cost.

Lip Fillers

Juvederm® is an FDA-approved hyaluronic acid facial filler that immediately restores lost volume to fine lines, wrinkles and depressed areas of the skin -- resulting in a well-rested, more youthful complexion.
We offer the entire Juvéderm family of injectable wrinkle fillers including:

JUVÉDERM® Voluma XC
JUVÉDERM® Ultra
JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus
JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC
JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus XC
JUVÉDERM® Voluma XC Cheek Lift

WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?

Side effects from Juvéderm are mild and usually include injection-related side effects such as slight redness and mild bruising or swelling. Typically, these side effects dissipate within a few hours. Because the Juvéderm is made of hyaluronic acid, a substance found naturally in the body, there is virtually no risk of an allergic reaction. In fact, same day treatment is possible because no skin testing is required.

ARE multiple Juvéderm treatments needed to achieve the desired result??

Many people will achieve the desired result after just one treatment. The effects of the Juvéderm are longer-lasting than other "temporary" dermal fillers, lasting up to a year or longer.

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