What is Microblading?
Okay, so you’ve heard about it on social media and read about it in beauty magazines, but what is microblading? If you keep reading, I will explain microblading and walk you through the whole process. You’ll even get to see some amazing results!
Microblading Explained
Microblading is a permanent cosmetic tattoo technique done with a sterile, manual pen that deposits pigment to the surface layer of the dermis, using a stroking technique. This offers a realistic and dimensional, natural-looking brow that mimics real brow hairs.
The Process
The way to get the best results is to first come in for a consultation with me. We can discuss the best brow shape for your face. When choosing a color, I look at the undertone and overtone of your skin. After I have determined if you’re a good candidate for microblading, we can then schedule both of your appointments 4 weeks apart.
When you come in for your first appointment, I will clean the brow area and prepare it for treatment. Next, I will draw, measure, and re-measure the perfect brow to fit your face shape. This process takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. After that, you will lay under an LED light panel to facilitate the healing.
Four weeks later, I get to see your beautiful face again. At this appointment, I will perform the same process over again, think of it as painting your nails. That first coat is there, but semi-transparent, this second session will seal them and will make all the difference. It is a mandatory session.
Care Afterwards
After your last session, there are a few things you can do to keep your brows beautiful and healthy. The best product you can use on your brows after the microblading process is sunscreen. Of course, this is after they’ve healed. Just like any tattoo, a little SPF 30 can help extend the life of your brows and prevent fading.
Do not use any makeup on the area for at least 9 days, don’t get them wet, sweat and keep them dry! You’ll go home with detailed instructions, along with soap and salve. Following the guidelines of your aftercare is critical to the success of your brows. Once the skin around your brows has healed, you can go back to your normal skincare and makeup routine. You’ll want to be mindful of keeping any Retinols, AHA and BHA’s away from your brows too, as these products can fade them as well.
Results
If you’re still on the fence about if microblading is right for you, then check out these happy ladies and their results. If you’re ready to get fuller, beautiful brows that can help save you time in your morning makeup routine, then click here to schedule an appointment.
The Benefits of Waxing
Summer is coming and quarantine is lifting, which means trips to the beach, or a walk to the backyard pool and this means it’s swimsuit season. Swimsuit season means shaving your legs, underarms, and bikini area much more often, but what if I told you there was a way to stay smoother longer?
There is! I offer waxing services at my salon and I would love to share with you the many benefits of waxing.
You will notice slower hair growth. Instead of shaving off the exposed hair, we’re pulling the hair from its root. This way, your skin will remain smooth for a longer period of time because it will take your hair longer to grow back than as if it was just cut shorter. The waxing process lasts three to four weeks; much longer than if you were to shave.
Hair that grows back will be finer. Waxing removes the hair from the follicle and doing so regularly will weaken the hair follicle over time. Now your hair follicles will produce finer, sparser hair.
Waxing exfoliates your skin. Waxing strips off the top layer of dead skin cells, so in addition to making your skin smooth, it will brighten it too. It’s important to keep in mind that exfoliating before and after your waxing appointment is crucial to avoiding ingrown hairs. Read more about exfoliating naturally with DIY Sugar Scrubs.
Say goodbye to razor burn. You will also say goodbye to itchiness and prickly hairs.
No more cuts. That’s right! You don’t have to worry about accidentally cutting yourself on those hard to reach places.
Personal attention from me. I use a gentle and clean technique that gives you the personal attention you deserve to get your desired, smooth, glowing skin.
My Services
Brow shaping: ideal for the client who is either getting their brows shaped for the first time, starting over, or it has been a long time since their last brow wax | Book Now!
Brow wax: clean up of the brow area | Book Now!
Lip wax: for the top lip and bottom lip if needed | Book Now!
Chin wax: for the chin area, top and bottom of the chin | Book Now!
Underarm wax: please allow a quarter of an inch hair growth for lighter color hair and a half-inch of hair growth for darker color hair. This will ensure full removal of hair from the root | Book Now!
Bikini wax: for hair growth right on the bikini line and part of the inner thigh. Please have a quarter of an inch hair growth for lighter hair color and a half-inch hair growth for darker hair color | Book Now!
Teeny bikini wax: for hair growth right on the bikini line and ⅔ inches inward and part of the inner thigh. Please have a quarter of an inch hair growth for lighter hair color and a half-inch hair growth for darker hair color | Book Now!
Brazilian wax: for the hair in the front and the back areas with the exception of a strip of hair left in the middle front. Please have a quarter of an inch hair growth for lighter hair color and a half-inch hair growth for darker hair color | Book Now!
Hollywood wax: removes all of the hair in the front and the back. Please have a quarter of an inch hair growth for lighter hair color and a half-inch hair growth for darker hair color | Book Now!
I hope this helped you understand a little bit more about the amazing benefits that come with waxing versus shaving. It’s a “skinvestment” in you and your beautiful, glowing skin. I hope to see you soon!
XOXO,
Tana Marie