Cosmetic tattooing, also referred to as semi-permanent makeup or micropigmentation, is the process of implanting colour pigment beneath the surface of the skin by means of tiny, sterile, disposable needles to produce the appearance of hair strokes, or makeup, or to enhance the natural features of the face.

cosmetic tattooing can also be called permanent makeup, semi-permanent makeup, micropigmentation and nanoneedling.

Microblading is performed manually with a hand tool and a small blade consisting of tiny micro needles. Pigment (Tattoo ink) is absorbed into the bladed incisions creating strokes to mimic brow hair. Nano brows are done with a permanent makeup machine and a needle cartridge similar to a tattoo. The needle is dipped into the pigment and the vibration pulls the pigment into the cartridge, then dispenses it gradually down the needle as it penetrates into the skin.

Because microblading is performed with a blade it is only suited for dry and youthful skin. The result will last up to 16 months depending on the skins retention. Nano needling is a non-invasive treatment suitable for all skin type and has longer lasting results (up to 3-5 years).

Cosmetic tattooing is meant to enhance the natural features of a clients face. Body tattoos use ink while cosmetic tattoo procedures involves synthetic organic or hybrid pigments. These pigments are designed to gently fade over time. Fading is desired, as it allows the artist to make changes to colour and shape over the years, as changes in a client’s natural facial features occur.

A highly effective, topical anesthetic cream and gel are used for numbing before and during your procedure. Pain threshold levels may vary from a person to another and every effort is made to ensure you remain comfortable for the complete procedure. Also semi-permanent makeup procedures such as lips or eyeliner tend to be more painful, as they affect the most sensitive areas of the face.

Having this procedure performed during your menstrual cycle may increase discomfort. If you are a frequent smoker, the effects of the topical anesthetics used for the procedure will be reduced. If you have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, be aware that this may also affect your tolerance to pain.

If you have any of the listed contraindications or conditions below, you are NOT a good candidate.

If you have extremely oily skin, microblading will NOT work well for you. The constant production of oil will cause the hair strokes to heal with a diffused, softer look. Your end result will look more powdered than you would expect. If it is the case for you, you might want shading (powder brows) or nano hair strokes. Oily skin types clients will require touch ups more often than the clients with normal to dry skin.

If you are iron deficient or anemic, your pigment may fade sooner and bleeding/bruising may occur during and after the procedure. You can take iron supplements prior to the procedure for better retention.

If you have ever suffered from coldsores you must take antiviral medication like Valtrex to get the lip blush treatment done.

You cannot get these treatments done if you have diabetes, a heart disease or infection, an auto-immune disease, eczema or psoriasis on the region, and if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.

Cosmetic tattoo treatments are considered semi-permanent and will not wash off. However, they will fade over time. These procedures are a two-step process requiring a touch up every 6 to 8 weeks following the initial treatment.

At your touch up appointment, we will re-evaluate how your skin has received the pigment and make any necessary changes. As your brows will fade overtime, they will need to be refreshed every 1–2 years, in order to keep the vibrancy and definition.

The frequency of sessions depends on a number of factors including: the pigment colour used (lighter colours fade faster), lifestyle (sun exposure), and if any chemical peels come into contact with treated areas. Please note that final results CAN’T be guaranteed, as each client’s unique skin type will hold pigments differently and will break down at different rates (skin retention). Multiple sessions are normal for cosmetic tattoo procedures, with each new procedure requiring a minimum of 2 visits.

For microblading: results last 9 to 16 months.

For nano and combo brows: results last 1 to 3 years.

For lash enhancement and eyeliner: results last 1 to 5 years.

Lip pigmentation: results last 1 to 5 years