Microblading is a cosmetic tattoo procedure, which should be performed by a professional artist, and is a technique that involves applying individual hair strokes to a mapped area of the eyebrow, using a handheld tool.

Microbalding is a semi-permanent procedure, designed to gradually soften and age over time. When properly done, Microbalding blends seamlessly with your existing eyebrows to give you fuller, more defined brows while maintaining a natural look and feel.

When properly performed, mircobladed strokes will sit beautifully in the upper layers of your skin and the pigment will fade gradually overtime. Typically, 2 to 3 years depending on your skin type and lifestyle factors. This approach to Microblading will allow for soft, natural looking brows.

It is important to remember that Microblading is a cosmetic tattoo procedure. As with any cosmetic tattoo procedure they are potential risks involved. It is extremely important to do your research prior to booking your appointment. Taking the time to read this information is part of the research phase, so good job. You are one step closer to your dream brows!

Microblading is a fully customized service, and our brow artist can help you achieve dream brows that compliment your face perfectly!

We recommend that you base your decision on the artist’s level of skill and experience, in addition to their style of work. It is important that you find an artist whose style and attitude resonate well with you. Ask for examples of their healed work, and ask them about their client service policies.

We appreciate that the price of Microblading can play a role in your decision making process, but we encourage you to not shop for Microblading services based on price alone.

Microblading is a luxury beauty service. You deserve to work with an artist that is highly skilled and that uses top-grade pigments and materials to perform their services.

If you have concerns about the price of our services, please enquire about our Microblading Payment Plans options.

A poorly done microblading service is not worth the small amount of money you might save up front, especially when you will pay more later down the road to fix them. Cosmetic tattoo removal procedures are often time consuming and expensive.

Allison is a 2x certified PMU Artist, and has trained alongside some of Montreal’s top PMU artists. Book a free consultation with her today to learn more.

Microblading is a bespoke eyebrow service that is personalized to each individual client.

Eyebrow shape, thickness, hair stroke pattern and colour of pigment are all determined in accordance to your unique qualities.

Although microblading is entirely customizable and based on your individual needs and beauty goals; it is important to note that microbalding should be be avoided if any of the following medical or lifestyle situations apply:

• Use of Accutane. It is recommended that clients stop their use of medication 6 months prior to their appointment.

• Psoriasis or Eczema near the brow area. It is also important to avoid microblading if the skin has an active rash/sunburn/acne etc.

• Diabetic

• Actively receiving or history of chemotherapy

• History of viral infections and/or diseases

• Epilepsy

• Under 18 years old

• Botox within 3 weeks of your appointment

• Chemical peel within 2 weeks of your appointment

• Autoimmune discorders, since the immune system is compromised and prolonged healing times of the treated area might make you an poor candidate for a micropigmentation procedure.

For a full list of contraindications, please see below FAQ sections.

You are always welcome to book a complimentary consultation with us to learn more about the benefits and limitations of microblading services.

The short answer is no. While semi-permanent make-up services as safe and suitable for most people, there are certain reasons that we can’t treat everyone.

Before undergoing treatment, clients are always made aware that certain contraindications can prevent us from proceeding.

These include:

• High blood pressure or heart conditions

• Taking blood-thinners such as aspirin or similar medication

• Diabetes

• Pregnant or nursing

• Glaucoma

• Herpes simplex

• Certain skin conditions e.g. rashes, blisters, psoriasis, or eczema

• Taking steroids such as cortisone, Accutane, Retin-A or Renova

• Allergy to makeup (we offer complimentary Sensitivity Testing if you are concerned that you may be allergic to semi-permanent cosmetic pigments, please contact us for more details on how to schedule an appointment for sensitivity testing)

• Acute acne in the treatment area

• Susceptibility to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

• Hypertrophic scarring or keloids

• Spider veins or a birthmark in the area they want to be treated

• Blood disorder e.g. sickle cell anemia, haemophilia, or a platelet disorder

For some of the above, we may also ask that you provide written authorization from your doctor before we can proceed.

If any of these apply to you, please book in for a complimentary consultation so we can discus your specific contraindication, and determine the best way to move forward.

Every client has an individual pain tolerance, so we cannot make general statements about pain levels - but we are confident in saying that Microblading, when properly done, should be a relatively comfortable, and painless procedure.

We use topical anesthetic prior to and during your procedure to numb the brow area, and keep you feeling comfortable.

Some clients report feeling slight but manageable discomfort. On average pain level is said to be 3-4 out of 10.

We have experience working with clients of all ethnicities, and age groups.

Dry to combination skin is often considered the most suitable skin for microblading, but our artists have experience working with combination to oily skin types and have achieved incredible results!

We encourage you to book in for a complimentary brow consultation so that we can asses your skin and be able to provide you with an expert recommendation on what brow service and technique will provide you with the best results - today, and for years to come!

The longevity of microblading depends on a number of different factors, such as: skin types, skin maturity, lifestyle and genetics. Typically, our clients have results that last between 1 to 3 years.

It is important that you return for your complimentary touch-up session 4 to 6 weeks following your initial microblading session. The touch-up session will allow your artist to perfection the fullness and colour of your new brows, which will improve your overall retention of pigment in the skin over time.

You can expect the microblading to gradually soften over the years. Annual touch-up services are available and encouraged in order to maintain your desired results for years to come.

Pre-care is very important is ensuring healed results that you are proud to show off!

Here is a list of things to avoid prior to your Mircoblading procedure:

• Avoid alcohol 24hours prior to your appointment.

• Avoid caffeine 24hours prior to your appointment.

• Avoid Advil (or other blood thinners such as Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Niacin) for 48 hours prior to your appointment.

• Avoid waxing, tweezing, tinting and tanning beds 72 hours before your appointment.

• No electrolysis treatments 10 days before your appointment.

• Avoid AHA preparations 2 weeks prior to your appointment.

• No Botox, collagen, or derma injections 4 weeks prior to your appointment.

• No chemical or laser treatments 4 weeks prior to your appointment.

• Do not use Retin-A or products containing retinols 4 weeks prior to your appointment.

Following your microblading procedure it is very important that you follow the post-care requirements outlined by your artist. Failure to follow post-care routine can results in improper healing & poor pigment retention.

Here is a list of our post-care requirements:

FOR THE FIRST 10 DAYS:

• Keep the brow area dry.

• Avoid activities that cause excessive sweating.

• When showering; keep shower time short, and avoid direct contact with brows. If contact occurs, don’t panic - but, proceed to gently pat brow area dry with a clean tissue once you are finished showering.

• Avoid saunas, steam rooms, tanning beds, exposure to prolonged periods of direct sunlight.

• Apply aftercare ointment to the brow area 2-3 times per day.. A thin layer of ointment should be applied with a clean cotton swab, in the direction of the hair growth.

• If you need to clean the brow area, you may use fragrance-free- baby wipes. Gently wipe the area to remove previously applied aftercare ointment, and the re apply a new, thin layer of ointment to the brow area.

• Avoid touching the brows unnecessarily; DO NOT scratch, rub, or or pick at the small scabs that will form around Day 3-5.

  
  

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• It is normal for the brows to appear dark in colour for the first few days, followed by a softening in colour as the scabs form and the brows begin to heal.

• The colour of your brows will continue to develop over the next 2 to 3 weeks.

REMINDER TO:

• Make you you schedule, and attend your 6-Week Touch-Up appointment, as it is necessary in order to achieve the most desirable results.

Once brows are fully healed, we recommend:

• Apply a face cream containing SPF daily, especially during the summer months as sun and any type of tanning will prematurely fade or alter the colour of your cosmetic tattoo.

• Avoid using skin manual exfoliants, chemical peels, laser treatments and serums or moisturizers containing retinols, glycolic acid, salicylic acid or lactic acids (BHA’s and AHA’s) on microbladed area as this will encourage the pigment to fade faster.

• It is safe to apply make-up to the eyebrows once they are completely healed.

• If you are unsure, or have any concerns, please reach out to Allison. We’re here to help you preserve the look and longevity of your new brows :)

We prefer to answer this question on a case by case basis, as it depends on a number of factors.

Our artist has a number of advanced techniques that make correction/restorative brow work possible.

If your brows currently have a high level of saturation from your previous tattoo service, you may require tattoo removal service in order to soften the level of saturation prior to receiving a cover-up service. These are discussions that we can have, and options that we can help guide you through.

We encourage you to book in for a complimentary, obligation-free brow consultation so that we can determine if you are a good candidate for cover-up work.

Our elite beauty house, located in Griffintown, Montreal, offers some of the best training opportunities in the city.

We have programs for Beginners, who are interested in learning the foundational knowledge and skills required to offer high-quality microblading services.

We also offer Perfection trainings, for experienced artists interested in elevating the skillset and their craft.

If you are interested in the exciting world of permanent make-up, and the many opportunities it can afford you, please visit our ACADEMY section on our website to learn more, or to enroll in one of our upcoming trainings.