Microblading

You can book your appointment online where you can select your treatment, choose your therapist and the time that suits you for the treatment. If you prefer you can also call the salon on 01206 383432 or email hello@karmabeautymersea.co.uk

 

 

A £100 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking in order to secure your appointment. This deposit is payable over the phone or in the salon. Your deposit will be applied toward your final balance which is due on the day of your appointment. Final balance must be paid in full. We accept cash or card.

Should you need to cancel or reschedule your microblading appointment or touchup, we kindly ask for 7 days notice in order to fill your appointment. If 7 days notice is not provided, your deposit may be forfeited.

If you do not show up to your appointment, you will forfeit your deposit and any rescheduled appointment will need to be paid in full.

♥ 24 hours prior to your appointment, do not drink alcohol or caffeine
♥ 72 hours prior to your appointment, do not take blood thinners such as Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Niacin or Vitamin E unless medically necessary.
♥ Botox should be done 2 weeks before or 2 weeks after the procedure.
♥ Avoid booking during your menstrual cycle as it can increase your pain.
♥ No waxing, tanning or tinting 3 days before.
♥ Arrive with no makeup for your appointment. A lot of wiping of pigment takes place.
♥ Be prepared for your brows, eyes or lips to look a little red and really dark! – don’t worry, they will fade in colour by about 30-50%.

♥ You are pregnant
♥ You have a history of keloids or hypertrophic scarring
♥ You are diabetic (require doctor’s clearance)
♥ You are undergoing chemotherapy (consult your doctor)
♥ You have any viral infections and/or diseases
♥ You have epilepsy
♥ You have a pacemaker or have had major heart problems
♥ You have had an organ transplant
♥ You suffer from skin irritations or psoriasis near the treated area (rashes, sunburn, acne, etc.)
♥ You are sick (cold, flu, etc.)
♥ You have taken Accutane in the past year
♥ You have any heart conditions, uncontrolled high blood pressure or poor general health
♥ You are on any treatment, medication, or illness that compromises the immune system/healing.

The pigment used in microblading is semi-permanent and can last between one to three years. The pigment will begin to fade within 12 months. In order to keep it looking fresh, a touch up is recommended every 12 months to 24 months maximum. After two years, full price for microblading will apply. For clients that choose a softer look and lighter colour shade initially or those who did not follow the after care instructions properly may require more frequent touch ups.

Factors that will cause your microbladed brows or lips to fade faster:

♥ Iron deficiency
♥ Sun exposure
♥ Exfoliants
♥ Strong immune systems
♥ Exposure to salt water
♥ Smoking

Technically, semi-permanent micro-pigmentation is considered permanent because the colour is implanted into the upper dermal layer of the skin and cannot be washed off. However, the pigment is implanted more superficially than a traditional tattoo, so it naturally fades over time.

We take every precaution necessary to ensure the microblading procedure is as pain free as possible. A strong topical anaesthetic cream is used prior to and during the procedure to keep you as comfortable as possible. Some clients find the procedure a little uncomfortable while others report no discomfort at all.

Immediately after your microblading procedure and in the first 10 days, your brows, eyes or lips will appear significantly darker and defined than perhaps your desired look. It may continue to get darker over the next few days as scabs begin to form, however this is not an accurate indication of the finished and healed result. 30-50% of your brow colour will fade as the scabs fall off within 7-10 days.

In some cases, the scabs may take longer to heal and fall off. Under no circumstances pick at the scabs. The pigment is within the scab and you do not want to pull any pigment out of your skin prematurely. We all heal differently and what works on one client may not be effective on another so please do not compare your results.

The complete healing process takes approximately 4-6 weeks.

We choose a colour together by applying small amounts of different coloured pigments to the skin near to your eyebrows, eyes or lips and selecting the best match for your skin tone, features and personal preference. As a rule of thumb, we closely match the colour of your brow hair and your lips for the most natural results.

We use iron oxide pigments that will fade over time and are naturally absorbed by the skin. Iron oxides are innocuous, harmless and perfectly safe for your skin.

Microblading can be done over an existing tattoo, however the old tattoo must be significantly faded for the strokes to show through and look natural. Please advise if you have an existing tattoo and submit a picture to determine if you are a candidate for this procedure.

No, Microblading is one of the most natural semi-permanent makeup, it is done using a cosmetic tattooing process and our pigmentation artistry guarantees soft, natural looking results. When we implant semi-permanent makeup pigment in the skin, it appears more natural looking than topically applied cosmetics.

During the procedure there may be some minor bleeding. This depends on the client. If you take blood thinners on a daily basis, then some slight bleeding may occur. Bruising is rare but can occur. There is usually some tenderness for a few days.