They are designed to last up to 3-4 years.

We recommend treating it like permanent tattoo as pigment is being deposited under the skin, so there is no guarantee it will fade away completely after this time.

Factors that affect will reduce the time it lasts:

- Sun exposure

- Frequent exfoliation

- Using anti-wrinkle/anti-acne products on the treatment area

- Oily skin

- Frequent sweating

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Final results can NOT be guaranteed as each unique skin type will hold pigment differently and break down at different rates.

Touch ups (every 1-2 years approx) are recommended to maintain the color and overall appearance.

We cannot perform any tattoo procedures on you if...

- You are under 18 years old.

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- You are pregnant - NO EXCEPTIONS. If you are nursing you must check with your doctor before booking (you may have to pump and dump).

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- You are on prescription Accutane. If you were in the past, you MUST wait at least 1 year before considering any procedure (6 months if microdose).

- You are using Latisse on the treatment area. If you have, you MUST wait at least 1 year before booking a procedure on that area.

- If you are using any topical retinol/retinoids, AHA/BHA/exfoliating acids, or any active skin care products for anti-aging, exfoliating, or anti-acne ON THE TREATMENT AREA (rest of face/body is fine), you must stop it for 2-3 weeks prior.

- If you've had any recent skin treatments (lasers, facials, RF, microdermabrasion, microneedling, etc) on the treatment area, you must wait 4-6 weeks.

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- If you are prone to severe keloid scarring.

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- If you have rosacea/severe eczema in the treatment area.

- If you have severe acne/blemishes/unhealthy skin/open skin in the treatment area, it is unsafe to tattoo, as it may spread infection and will not retain color due to the inflammation.

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- If you are allergic to tattoo pigments, lidocaine/tetracaine or epinephine (both are present in the anaesthetic that we use).

- If you have a fresh tan or sunburn (within 2 weeks).

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- If you have any of the following (including but not limited to):

• Compromised skin integrity (heavy acne or ANY broken skin in treatment area, caused by medications, etc.)

• Autoimmune disorders

• Bleeding / healing issues

• Liver / kidney / heart problems

• Use of lash/hair growth serums on treatment area

• Active cancer (or if there is ongoing high risk)

• Allergy to anesthetic (numbing products)

• High blood pressure (not under control)

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- If you are unsure, please contact us and confirm with your doctor BEFORE booking.

We apply a topical numbing cream to prenumb the area, then continue to apply a numbing product throughout the procedure to keep it numb.

The active ingredients are lidocaine/tetracaine.

Most of our clients are suprised at how minimal the pain is!

Having any procedure done during your menstrual cycle may increase sensitivity and/or discomfort.

As the only Canadian Princessbrows trainer, our studio primarily uses Princessbrows House of PMU products.

All needles are high quality, sterile, single use and disposed of after each client.

Pigments are sterile and FDA and/or EU approved as safe for tattooing on the face. Stringent quality control is in place to ensure NO heavy metals, carcinogens or impurities.

All products used during the tattoo procedure are single use and disposed after each client.

When you arrive, you will fill in your paperwork and have before photos taken.

Then we will review your health records, discuss your outcomes and pre-draw the design for you to approve (20-30 min). Next we will apply a numbing cream to the area (15-20 min), and lastly we will move on to the fun part - the tattooing (45-120min)!

Brows: 2-2.5h for the initial session, depending on style of brow. 1.5-2h for touch ups.

Eyeliner: 2-3h ftotal time varies depending on whether you choose top and/or botton, thickness of line, and whether there is a wing.

Lips: 2-3h, depending on the size of lips.

2-3 weeks prior:

- STOP using any skin thinning products including any anti-wrinkle, anti-acne, brightening/exfoliating products (including retinol / retin-A / vit A / AHA / BHA).

- STOP suntanning.

- AVOID any facials or treaments to the face.

1 week prior:

- IF SAFE TO DO SO, stop taking blood thinners or blood thinning supplements (omegas, vit E, evening primrose oil, etc.)

1 day prior:

- NO alcohol.

Day of apt:

- Have a light meal before your apt and avoid caffeine.

Depending on the procedure, there will be some minimal redness and swelling, however nothing that will prevent you from going back to work afterwards. The tattoo will flake/peel as it is healing, so you may not want to book your appointment a week before any major events/vacations (espeically where you will be taking many photos).

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FOR 2 WEEKS POST PROCEDURE:

- NO sweating/exercise

- NO swimming/saunas

- NO heavy sun exposure

- NO makeup/other skin care products on the treatment area

You can NOT wear makeup on the treatment area for 7-10 days after the treatment.

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Immediately after, tattooed area will be dark, and continue to get darker over the next 3-5 days until the area starts to peel. On average, peeling can last for 4-14 days depending on your skin. After peeling, the tattooed area may look very dark or a bit greyish due to a new layer of skin covering the treated area, the true color won't show until 2-3 weeks after peeling has finished.

During this time, you will need to keep the area clean and moisturized with the provided aftercare cream, and avoid unncessary stress to the area.

After healing, the color will be softer and lighter, lightening up anywhere from 10-30%. Over time, the tattoo will continue to lighten and fade.

Whether we are able to rework your previous tattoo will depend on their current color/shape/design. If the previous tattoo is very DARK, we may need to remove it before we can rework it. We offer Saline Tattoo & Permanent Makeup Removal at our studio; if you wish to learn more, please see our "Services" menu.

We are willing to work over previous work IF the previous tattoo is light enough, and you are willing to go darker and/or bolder. Keep in mind that we still need to cover your old tattoo, so although we can refresh your color and adjust your shape, we cannot make drastic changes. For brows, you may need shading in addition to microblading.

Generally, previously tattooed areas will require additional appointments to achieve the desired results, however we can NOT guarantee the results. Skin that has previously been tattooed does not always respond the way fresh skin does, and if there is any scarring, the pigment may not take as well.

If you have had previous work done elsewhere, you must EMAIL US A BRIGHT, CLEAR, HIGH QUALITY PHOTO to natalia@studionbeauty.com BEFORE booking.

​ Color touch up/refresher prices apply to work done at our studio ONLY; they do not apply to corrections, repairs, or touch ups on work done elsewhere.

COST:

BROWS:

- If your previous brows require ONLY color refreshing (no color correction), the price starts from $350+ for 1 SESSION only (+$50 for add on shading, no free touch up). If you require an additional touch up, it will be the difference remaining for the cost of a new set ($200 with Alaina or $250 with Natalia).

- If we are redesigning your brow AND/OR correcting color, then it is the cost of a NEW set (includes free touch up). Reworking brows typically requires MORE work, however we do not charge a correction fee.

EYELINER/LIP BLUSH:

- It is the cost of a new service since it is the same amount of work, if not more.

LASER EYE SURGERY:

You must wait for a min of 6-12 months after a laser eye surgery. Longer wait time may be recommended by your practitioner.

COSMETIC EYE SURGERY:

Typically, you must wait at least 1 year post-procedure before getting cosmetic tattoo on your eyes. We may require a doctor's note for service in some cases to ensure the procedure is safe & suitable for the area.

Yes, but you'll need to wait for it to settle if it is nearby the procedure area.

Botox - Minimum 2 WEEKS BEFORE/AFTER your cosmetic tattoo procedure.

Filler - Minimum 2 MONTHS BEFORE your cosmetic tattoo procedure, and you should wait 6 WEEKS AFTER your procedure.

If you come to your apt without abiding by these guidelines, we will decline your service and your deposit will be forfeit.

MICROBLADED HAIR STROKES:

• Done with manually with a hand tool, multiple needles are arranged in the shape of a flat blade
  

• Places pigment in the skin by making fine scratches in the surface of the skin to mimic a hair stroke

NANO HAIR STROKES:

• Done with a tattoo machine and a single needle
  

• Places pigment in the skin by poking the pigment in, hair strokes created by the way the artist controls the machine

Both have great results, however nano strokes may be more suitable for very thin/fragile skin as the little pokes are less traumatic compared to the little cuts from a microblade. Microblading on the other hand tends to deliver crisper, sharper, more pigment saturated strokes. Neither is better than the other when it comes to extremely oily skin - in this case, strokes will always soften more and heal more powdery.

Want more info? Check out our blog post to learn more about Nano vs Microblading & how to choose which one is right for you.