R U N W A Y B R O W S
COSMETIC TATTOO STUDIO
consultation Guide
BROWS | lips | EYELINER | REMOVAL
studio guidelines
We thank you for respecting our space and keeping it a clean and comfortable environment for all of our guests!
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Please do not bring outside food or drinks to your appointment. (Water jugs permitted)
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We kindly request that clients do not bring guests to their appointments unless necessary.
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Children and animals are not permitted in the studio.
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We are located on the 2nd floor with no elevator access. We greatly apologize for any inconvenience in regards to accessing our studio.
BROWS
TA T T O O T E C H N I Q U E S
BROW COLOR & INTENSITY
Creating your color: We can select from a small range of colors close to your natural brow color. Fairer skin tones will need to work with lighter color.
Intensity: Intensity is how MUCH of the color we put in the skin. We can create a light intensity or medium intensity. We only recommend a bold intensity for clients who have naturally dense/dark brows.
We prefer a natural technique and do not attempt to create a bold makeup brow effect.
*Same color, different intensities. Intensity drives results!
FRESH VS. HEALED
Fresh work will look bold and vibrant. Once healed, it will soften and light up to 50%.
There are times where it will lighten more than 50% and this is typically do to poor aftercare or not enough pigment in the skin.
FUTURE MAINTENANCE
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Brows will fade and shift tones over the years. We recommend touch ups between 2-5 years.
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Hairstrokes will all eventually blur over many years and will need to switch to shading (Ombre)
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As a returning client, your touch up pricing will be 50% of the going rate!
WHITE HAIR MAINTENANCE
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Since ink sits under the skin, unfortunately those pesky whites will still be visible.
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The darker the color ink, the more contrast there will be which makes these hairs more noticeable.
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We recommend tinting to minimize the appearance of whites. You can do this at home (recommended product in the link below) or come in for us to tint them for you!
DURING THE APPOINTMENT
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Brows will be shaped depending on your natural brow shape, bone structure and personal preference. Not all personal preferences can be accommodated!
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We do not pre-numb the brows. We will use numbing after initial layer. This creates the best skin condition for tattooing and comfort for you.
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You will receive aftercare instructions before your appointment.
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We will schedule your follow up appointment at the end of your procedure.
PRE-CARE
Avoid any of the following treatments, medications or substances before your appointment with the recommended time frame.
2 Months
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Any major surgery
4 Weeks
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Botox
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Chemical Peels
2 Weeks
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Stop blood thinners (please clear this with your doctor)
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Brow Tint
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Brow Lamination
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Tanning
1 week
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Avoid all pain medications except acetaminophen (tylenol)
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Stop taking any fish oil supplements
24 Hours
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No Alcohol
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Minimize caffeine intake
SKIN CONDITIONS
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The skin on and surrounding your brows must be in good health for this procedure. We cannot work on or near any open sores or damaged skin.
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Skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and sebboreic dermatitis must be cleared at the time of your appointment.
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Please reach out if you have concerns regarding your skin.
AT YOUR APPOINTMENT
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Please refrain from wearing heavy makeup to your appointment (Foundation, lipstick and GLITTERY EYESHADOW!)
lips
HISTORY OF COLD SORES
The biggest side effect of Lip Blush is a cold sore outbreak. If you have a history of cold sores, we require you get an anti-viral from your PCP before your procedure.
Anti-virals will not compleltey eliminate the risk of a cold sore outbreak, but will greatly reduce your chances.
If you have never had a cold sore, there is still a small possibility that you are still able to get a cold sore outbreak.
PRE-CARE
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Pre-care for lips is extremely important because dry lips do not take color well. Please review the pre-care prior to booking!
DURING THE APPOINTMENT
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Lip shape is based on natural lip shape. We cannot go outside of the natural curvature and border of lips.
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Lips will be pre-numbed and will continuously receive numbing throughout the procedure.
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You will receive aftercare instructions before your appointment.
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We will schedule your follow up appointment at the end of your procedure.
eyeliner
Natural Liner
Classic Eyeliner
Smokey Liner
TECHNIQUES
Natural Liner: Thin liner that goes between the lashes. No wing, ideal for clients who wear little to no make up. Everyday look that ages perfectly.
Classic Liner: Crisp eyeliner that is thicker than the lash line and comes to either a wing or a wedge. Ideal for clients who wear eyeliner consistently.
Smokey Liner: Smudge eyeliner effect that creates a sultry eye. Typically has a subtle wing and is ideal for clients who wear eye shadow across their lash line or smudge their eyeliner.
DURING THE APPOINTMENT
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Liner thickness and length is based on natural eye shape. We cannot go past the creasing of the eyelid.
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Eyes will be pre-numbed and will continuously receive numbing throughout the procedure.
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You will receive aftercare instructions before your appointment.
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We will schedule your follow up appointment at the end of your procedure.
PRE-CARE
Avoid the following treatments or substances before your appointment with the recommended time frame. Please disclose any medicated eye drops during your consult.
2 Months
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Any major surgery
8 Weeks
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Latisse or R+F Lash Boost
4 Weeks
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All other lash serums
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Lash Extensions must be removed prior to procedure
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24 Hours
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No Alcohol
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Minimize caffeine intake