Permanent Makeup & Microblading

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Permanent makeup is cosmetic tattooing. The specialized techniques used for permanent cosmetics are often referred to as micropigmentation, micropigment implantation or dermagraphics. The cosmetic implantation technique deposits colored pigment into the upper reticular layer of the dermis.

Permanent makeup procedures are performed using various devices, including the traditional tattoo coil machines, the pen or rotary machine (includes the digital rotary machines) and the non-machine or hand device. The process includes a consultation, the application of pigment, and at least two or more follow up visits for evaluating the healed design work and color of the pigment.

People who meet minimum age requirements and have the ability to heal properly from minor wounds can benefit from the liberating benefits of permanent cosmetics. Interest in this service spans the young to the more mature; those who desire a soft, natural enhancement to their appearance. It is especially  valuable to people who can’t wear traditional cosmetics due to allergies and skin sensitivities; active people who want to look their best for sports activities such as swimming, hiking, biking, tennis, aerobics; and those who don’t want to worry about “sweating off” or reapplying cosmetics.Permanent Cosmetics also benefits the vision challenged who have difficulty applying their cosmetics; and others with dexterity related conditions  such as arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke survivors, and busy people who don’t have time to spend applying and refreshing makeup throughout the day and evening.

Permanent makeup procedures can be very subtle or dramatic depending on what you are looking to achieve. Options include, eyebrows, eyeliner, eyelash enhancement, lip liner, lip colour and beauty spots.

The initial treatment takes around 2 hours to perform.

Permanent makeup procedures are considered permanent because pigment is tattooed into the upper reticular part of the dermal layer of the skin and cannot be washed off. However, as with any tattoo or colorant (pigment) in general, fading can and often does occur, requiring periodic maintenance referred to as color refresh or topup treatment. The scientific structure of pigments and the requirement for periodic refreshing is identical to that of tinted hair color; faded material on furniture that may be located near a window and subject to sun exposure; house paint that is exposed to the sun and other environmental elements; pigment implanted in the skin may fade with time.This colorant periodic maintenance requirement is a good opportunity to reevaluate your color and design preferences.  While the concept of permanent, without any change, may seem like a perfectly good idea, think about how your tastes have changed over the years.  From time to time likely you have made subtle or dramatic changes in your clothing preferences, your hair color and style, and if you wear topical makeup, those colors have changed as well.The fact that most people will require periodic color refreshing of their permanent cosmetics is the opportune time to work with your technician to reevaluate your overall appearance profile and determine if any changes are appropriate.Longevity varies from person to person depending on their life style (sun exposure), the color(s) used for the permanent cosmetic procedure, and are also affected by topical products applied to the skin.

All of our sterilization and disinfection requirements are met, to ensure your permanent makeup procedure is as safe as possible.

Below are just a few precautions we take -

- All  our needles are new, single use and sterile for each client. All our unopened new and sterile needles will be opened in your presence.

- We purchase disposable sterilized one-time use machine parts.

- All needles are disposed of in a sharps container immediately after the procedure has been completed.

- We use personal protection equipment such as disposable one-time use gloves for each client and changed during the procedure when needed.

- We use disposable one-time use chair/bed covering which is new for each client.

-  Our treatment area is free from other contaminants.