Microblading typically lasts between 12 to 18 months, depending on your skin type, and may last even longer. People with oilier skin may experience quicker fading. It's recommended to schedule a touch-up 4 to 6 weeks after the initial procedure to ensure all lines and colors have settled and to make any necessary adjustments or add extra hair strokes. Subsequent touch-ups depend on personal preference and the level of fading. As the pigment fades, it will leave your eyebrows looking as they did before you had microblading so annual touch-ups are important to keep the colour from fading and keep your brows in shape.

Healing time for microblading is between 2 to 4 weeks. During this period, your brows will go through several phases over the course of the 4 weeks following your initial procedure. Don't panic—trust the process and be sure to follow your aftercare instructions carefully. See more below in What to Expect While Healing to understand the phases of healing over the first 4 weeks.

Some clients may find the procedure slightly uncomfortable, but it's generally manageable. I use a numbing agent throughout the process to ensure maximum comfort during the procedure.

Following the pre-care instructions is crucial to minimize discomfort and prevent bleeding during the procedure. I will send these to you a few days before your appointment.

When having microblading for the first time, a minimum of two sessions is what is needed by most clients, spaced 4-8 weeks apart.

Microblading is a two-step process. The initial session is used for mapping your brows and building the foundation of your brows. The touch-up visit is where we can additional hair strokes, layer the colour, and fill in any gaps where hair strokes may not have been taken as well by your skin.

Touch-up appointments are important even if you feel it's unnecessary, as the initial work needs reinforcement to prevent premature fading.

There are a few prerequisites when it comes to microblading. Below is a list of who would not be eligible for the procedure:

 If you are diabetic - (will need a doctor's note)
If you are pregnant or nursing
If you are under the age of 18
If you tend to keloid (we could run a test patch)
If you have had any injectables or any laser treatments on your face within the last 2 weeks
If you are undergoing chemotherapy (we can do microblading 4 month post-chemo)
If you have an autoimmune disease (will need a doctor's note)
If you have had previously microblading work that has been overworked or over saturated

Yes, I need to see your brows before agreeing to work over any previous work (a picture taken in natural light without makeup is fine). I charge full price for touch-ups on previous work, with an additional fee for any necessary color correction.

The initial procedure takes between 1.5 to 2.5 hours, depending on the type of brows we create. This time includes numbing and mapping of the brows. Touch-up sessions are scheduled for 30 minutes less than the initial procedure, as the main mapping is already done and not all hair strokes need to be redone.

• No caffeine or alcohol 24 hours before your appointment
• Stop using retinol or vitamin A cream/serum 48 hours before your appointment
• Cancellations need to be made at least 48 hours before the appointment. If you cancel within a 48-hour window, you will be required to pay a 50% upfront deposit when you reschedule.
• No heavy exercising on the day of your appointment (before or for 10 days after)
• No waxing or plucking around the brows 24 hours before your appointment (I will shape and clean up your brow area).
• No pain medication or blood thinning medication should be taken 24 hours before your appointment.
• Please do your brows how you like them on the day of your appointment so that I can see what you’re looking to achieve (or have a picture handy).

• I would have applied a generous layer of aftercare to your brows before you left your appointment. Leave this on your brows for the rest of the day until after your bath/shower.
• Do not get your brows wet when you bath/shower! Apply a thick layer of aftercare before washing your hair to help keep water off your brows.
• That evening, soak a cotton pad with lukewarm water, squeeze all the water out, then gently wipe each brow in one direction, don't rub. This will help remove any lymph fluid that may appear in the first 48 hours after your appointment. Apply a thin layer of the aftercare ointment before bed. Use your pinky, not a Q-tip.
• In the morning, repeat what you did in the evening with the squeezed-out cotton pad and the aftercare ointment.
• Apply your aftercare every morning and evening for 10 days. you can reapply your aftercare ointment during the day if needed. never let your brows dry out!
• For the first 10 days avoid water, make-up & sweat near brows.
• It is normal for brows to lightly scab, become lighter, and look patchy for the first 2 weeks (refer to the What to Expect image below for more details).
• Avoid exposing your brows to the sun for the first 2 weeks, apply sunblock directly onto your brows after 10 days.
• You can resume your normal skincare routine after 10 days.
• Please avoid needling or any invasive facials until 4 weeks after your touch-up appointment.
• It Is important to book your touch-up between 4- 6 weeks after the initial procedure.