permanent cosmetics
Corrections
Unfortunately I am not able to take on all cover-ups or corrections and more often than not I will recommend removal (or partial removal) prior to the new treatment, in order to get the best result. This is to ensure the area is not over saturated with pigment, and so that I can give you a flattering PMU enhancement that is the best shape for your face. The type of removal most suitable will depend on several factors. These factors include skin integrity (possible scarring from microblading), the level of pigment saturation, and the tone of pigment remaining in your skin.
Coverups & Corrections
Cover-ups or corrections over old PMU or microblading comes with its limits. There are loads of factors to consider - skin health, tissue damage, shape and asymmetry, pigment migration, client’s expectations.... to name but a few. The biggest factor to consider is colour saturation. The more faded your brows are, the more likely I am to take you on. A cover-up will never look as good as someone who has had their virgin skin tattooed, no matter how faded they are. So it’s important to have realistic expectations.
If you have had a permanent makeup treatment done elsewhere, I need to know when you last had them done, and please send me photos prior to booking in. This is so that I can establish if you are suitable for the treatment. These photos must be taken with your back camera on your mobile phone (not a selfie) and in very good lighting - and they must be in focus! I require a close-up image of each brow (or eyeliner, or lips), and a full face photo so that I can assess symmetry. (Tip - use a mirror so that you can see the screen of your phone. Or ask a friend). If I am still unsure after assessing the photos, I may ask you to come in for a face-to-face consultation so that I can make an informed judgement.
Occasionally it is possible to go ahead with a cover-up/correction, in which case you should book in as a new client appointment choosing the Cover-up/Correction service (not a top-up or colour boost). A top-up session must be booked in 8 to 12 weeks later. A 3rd session may be required at an extra cost.
Previous PMU
If you have had permanent makeup elsewhere and you are happy with the shape and the colour, but they have just faded by at least 50% and need a colour boost, then you will be able to book in under the ‘Top-up of work not done by me’ option. I will also need to confirm, upon receipt of images, that I am in agreement and happy to proceed with the colour boost. During this appointment, I would not make any changes to the shape or style, and would purely boost the colour. This option is for one session only.
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