Ombré Brows
Ombré shading is an eyebrow styling technique that uses a small tattoo machine to place extremely thin dots of pigment into the skin, creating a soft powder brow look, producing the look of darker tails and softer fronts.
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Ombré brows are created using a digital machine with a single needle to implant pigment. The machine implants pigment into the surface of the skin as tiny dots to create a soft filled-in, makeup look.
We offer an extensive consultation to create the clients perfect set of brows. Precise measurements are made to ensure symmetry and client feedback is asked for during the whole process to ensure we are creating a set of brows you are happy to look at everyday!
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Lasts 1-3 years (between annual touch ups)
Suitable for all skin types and existing brow shapes
Less maintenance
Heals true to shape
Allows you to spend less on waxing and tinting
Best technique for cover ups / colour corrections
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Cosmetic tattoo is not suitable if you have / are any of the following:
Pregnancy, breastfeeding or undergoing IVF treatments
Under the age of 18 (without parental consent)
Keloid or hypertrophic scarring
Type 1 Diabetes
Has cancer or is undergoing Chemotherapy or radiotherapy (or within the last 45 days)
Autoimmune disorders (eg. HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis, Syphilis etc)
Blood clotting disorders
Glaucoma and/or taking blood thinning medications
Severe skin conditions
Hypertension
Allergies to pigmentation, makeup and anaesthesia.
Has open wounds on or around the area to be treated
If you have any medical conditions that could leave you at risk during or after the cosmetic tattoo process, a doctors clearance must be provided.
Before coming for your cosmetic tattoo appointment, please ensure you are avoiding the following 2 weeks prior to your appointment:
Brow tinting
Botox or other injectables (2-4 weeks to avoid migration of botox)
Solarium or overexposure to sunlight
Active cleansers or serums (eg. retinol, Accutane, AHA, Glycolic etc)
Chemical skin peels
Laser or IPL
STRICTLY avoiding blood thinners 24 hours before appointment such as caffeine, alcohol and blood thinning medication (clients should not stop blood thinning medication without doctors approval).
Avoid exercise the day of treatment.
Minimise water intake 3 hours prior to the appointment.
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How to take care of your new brows
Before bed on the day of your brow treatment, gently rinse your brows with warm water and dab dry with a tissue or cotton round. Then apply a light layer of balm with a clean finger across both brows, against the direction of your hair.
From the second day onwards, apply the supplied balm 3 times a day with a clean finger for 7 to 10 days. It should be a light gloss over your brow so that your skin can still breathe. Try not to apply too much at once as your balm has to last 7 to 10 days.
DO NOT use Vaseline, Bepanthen or any other products in the performed area! If you lose your balm, please contact Zoe for a replacement, as other creams and ointments can cause brows to heal differently.
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STRICTLY keeping your brows dry for the first 7 days
Saunas and steam rooms for 7 to 10 days.
Swimming for 7 days.
Sweating the day of your appointment. Only minimal sweating for 7 days after.
Brow makeup, facials and peels for 3 weeks (brow powders can be used after 2 weeks).
Using products through your brows for 3 weeks (foundation, cleansers, exfoliants, moisturisers, sunscreens, serums).
Direct sunlight.
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Day 1: Any redness or irritation will subside after 24 hours. You will notice the colour of the pigment will intensify for the first 7 days. This is because the pigment sitting on the surface, and your skin has not healed yet. Just a reminder, the first 7 days will not be the true colour of your new brows as they have not completely healed yet.
Day 2 - 5: Expect your brows to darken even more. It can also appear as if theres a thick layer over your brows. This is because we have created an open wound and your skin is excreting lymph to create scabbing just like any other wound on your body. Your brows may feel itchy as the skin heals. DO NOT scratch, pick or rub them as this can cause the removal or of your pigment.
Day 5 - 14: A thin crust/scab will start to form over your brow and begin to crack and dissolve. This dryness will naturally begin to fall off. DO NOT scratch, pick or rub them as this can cause the removal or of your pigment.
Week 2 to 3: Scabbing/flakiness should be done falling off if they haven’t already. After this has happened, the brows are expected to look light and sometimes patchy until after the 4 week mark. This is because there is still a layer of dead skin cells over the brow and because we have only completed one session.
Week 4 to 6: The true shape and colour of your brows should begin to reveal. Your brows will be fully healed and will be ready for your initial touch up at 6-8 weeks (6 weeks at the earliest). The initial touch up will implant the pigment further into your skin to ensure colour retention. During this visit, we will make any corrections if necessary.
Your new brow tattoo's retention and longevity can last 1-3 years on average until you will need an annual touch-up. This is depending on skin type, client lifestyle and care of brows. Exfoliation and sun exposure are the main factors that cause colour fading. Wearing an SPF50 daily (from 3 weeks post treatment) will help ensure your colour is protected from the sun.
Each client will respond to cosmetic tattoo differently - in regards to healing time and required touch-ups.