WHAT IS OMBRÉ BROW? 

• Ombré Brows (also known as Powder Brows/Shaded Brows) is a semi-permanent make-up procedure, where through the manual process of inserting pigment into the top layers of skin
• The procedure is a two step process (initial insertion of pigment & touch-up 6-8 weeks later)
• We create the desired fullness and design of the eyebrows 
• This technique differs from Microblading in that we create a misty, powder filled brow resembling the look of makeup application, or a fresh eyebrow tint
• They are semi-permanent, in that most fade over time if no additional procedure is performed

WHAT DOES OMBRÉ BROW LOOK LIKE? 

• The tails of the brow are darker, and as you move towards the front of the brow it starts to fade
• The effects will be waterproof  and smudge-proof 
• It lasts longer than Microblading, typically around 1-1,5  years on average
• Results are not determined until touch-up application is completed

HOW LONG DOES OMBRÉ BROW LAST? 

• Ombré Brow can last for 1-2  years
• A touch up is required 4-6 weeks after the initial appointment
• Clients that choose a soft look, light colour shade or did not follow the after care instructions may require more touch up appointments

Factors that will cause your semi-permanent brow tattoo to fade faster: 

1. Tanning bed / sun exposure
2. Exfoliating
3. Oily skin
4. Medical conditions

We suggest a yearly "Colour Boost" to maintain your procedure colour integrity

DOES OMBRÉ BROW HURT? 

• Pain varies from person to person
• People who wax or pluck their eyebrows regularly will find the procedure painless whereas someone who has never touched their eyebrows may feel some discomfort
• A safe topical anesthetic cream will be applied to ease the procedure for you

WHAT COLORS ARE AVAILABLE?

• A wide range of colors are available to complement your skin tone and hair color

• The colour chosen will specially match your natural skin and hair tone

• We have trained with the best to become a cosmetic colour theorist

IS THERE A CHANCE OF INFECTION?

• Safety is our priority
• We are "BodySafe" as per Toronto Public Health
• We adhere to the strictest infection control standards
• One time use sterile disposable needles are always used, which are opened in front of each client

IS SEMI-PERMANENT MAKEUP A TATTOO?

• Yes semi-permanent makeup is a tattoo
• We insert pigment into the top layers of the skin
• The pigments used are medical grade so it is safe and suitable for any facial area.

PRIOR TO OMBRÉ  BROW

• Bring along the makeup you apply and any photos of the look that you want to achieve
• Make sure your health is in good condition,  a medical history form will need to be completed
• 48 hours prior to your procedure, DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL or CAFFEINE
• 1 week prior to your procedure, DO NOT TAKE any blood thinners such as Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, B6, Omega 3, Gingko Biloba, St. Johns Wort, evening Primrose unless medically necessary - you may resume immediately after the procedure 
• Avoid booking during your menstrual cycle as it can increase pain sensitivity
• No waxing, tanning or tinting the eyebrow area 3 days before your appointment
• No anti-aging treatments such as microdermabrasion, chemical peels, laser, facials 2 weeks before your appointment
• No facial injections 1 month prior to procedure 
• On the day of your appointment avoid caffeine/exercise and wash your hair since hot showers are not recommended, baths are ideal
• Do not drink alcohol, coffee, strong tea, blood thinning medicines at least one day before the treatment ;
• Do not eat heavy and spicy food on the day of treatment;
• Do not use soliarium and do not sunbath at least 7 days before the treatment;
• Do not perform mesotherapy, biorevitalisation, acid facial peeling, facial cleansers, facial laser hair removal, laser removal of capillaries at least 1 month before the treatment;
• Do not tint eyebrows and come as possible as natural look (no waxing recommended to see full shape; also avoid skin irritation);
• Do not take Aspirin, Vitamin E, Niacin, Ibuprofen 1 day before the treatment;
• If you got botox injections, you should wait at least 1 month before the treatment;
• Make sure you checked all CONTRAINDICATIONS list in previous section.

OMBRÉ BROW AFTERCARE 

• It is normal to experience some swelling and soreness, this will subside within a few days  
• Apply the ointment given 3 times a day, for the next 3 days post procedure always using clean fingers/cotton swab
• Do not touch the healing area with your fingers- they may contain bacteria
• Do not touch, scratch, rub, pick or peel at the healing skin and allow it to flake off on its own
• Gently cleanse the area with a mild antibacterial soap - do not scrub
• You may rinse with water and lightly pat the area dry
• Before bathing gently apply a light coating of ointment on the procedure area, continue this regimen until the procedure area is healed
• No makeup, facials, sweating, sun, tanning, sauna, jacuzzi, swimming until the area is completely healed post procedure and after all touch-ups
• Avoid immersing the eyebrow area in water 
• Do not use anti-aging products that contain Lactic acids or Glycolic acids it will fade your pigment area
• Use a total sun block after the procedure area has healed to prevent future fading of pigment colour
• You may resume regular activities once you have completed the peeling phase 

Failure to follow these instructions may result in pigment colour loss!

Touch-up visits should be scheduled between 4-86weeks post procedure.

After 12 weeks, colour changes, or changing your mind on thickness will cost $ 50% off

Contraindications

• Old permanent makeup in eyebrows are. Only if the old permanent makeup is faded.
• Pregnancy;
• Nursing;
• Drugs/ Alcohol;
• Allergies (nickel, anesthetics, latex, iron oxide);
• Retain A within last 2 weeks;
• Anemia;
• Heart / blood problems;
• Prolonged bleeding;
• Low/ high blood pressure;
• Diabetes;
• Haemophilia;
• Liver disease;
• Epilepsy;
• HIV;
• Hepatitis;
• Cancer in the past 6 months;
• Chemotherapy or radiotherapy
• Local infection
• Skin conditions in the area of application (local dermatitis, bruising, skin ulcers etc)
• Infections bacterial, fungal or viral
• Chemical or laser peel within  6 weeks;
• AHA preparations in the past 2 weeks;
• All types injections (1 month before and after treatment);
• Hypertrophic scars;
• Keloid scars;
• Moles in brows area;
• Birthmarks in brows area;
• Healing problems;
• Eczema,
• Psoriasis,
• Severe acne,
• Minor skin conditions in brow area;
• Serious heart disorders,
• Blood infections;
• Waxing in brows area;
• Autoimmune disease;
• Hyper-pigmentation;
• Using Accutane or other retinoids past 6 months;
• Sunburn;
• The area is already damaged or the irritations are visible.
• Healing process

• The result of the treatment is determined by the following: medication, skin characteristics (dry, oily, sun-damaged, thick or thin skin type), Personal pH balance of your skin, alcohol intake and smoking, post procedure aftercare. Upon completion of the procedure there may be swelling and redness of the skin, which will subside within 1-4 days depending organism. Immediately after the procedure the enhancement can be 30 to 50% darker than the desired result and it can take between 4-10 days to lighten. The true colour will be visible 1 month after each application, and the color may vary according to skin tones, skin type, age and skin conditions. Some skins accept color more readily than others and no guarantee of an exact effect or color can be given.

  It is very important to wipe the pigmented area with sterile water, cotton pad and then apply thin layer of ointment on the first day if the lymph appears. The reason is to remove the lymph otherwise your eyebrows will be covered with big scabs. If the client follows the aftercare, she/he will get small scabs – thin layer of crust that will be peeling of itself. It is very important not to scratch eyebrows  (client can feel itching) as you can easily loose the pigment together with scratching. If this happen, mostly there is no pigment left and skin can be white or even reddish because of irritation. The iritation will disappear within a few days. Sometimes the client can see redness the same day after the treatment. This is also normal and it disappears in the next few days.  

• Touch up

  The touch up is recommended no earlier than 30 days. Usually, we recommend to come for touchup up to 3 months. During the touch up, the client can add more strokes (some can disappear during healing), choose warmer/darker colour, correct the shape.