Brows by Impressive Brows Permanent Makeup & Microblading

Why should I choose Impressive Brows?

We specialize in brows and have performed over 10,000 clients in 6 locations so you know your brows are in good hands. We have a ton of pictures of previous clients.  Your outcome represents our company so you know you will get our best. 

Can you guarantee results?

Unfortunately, there are no guaranteed results in permanent makeup.  No permanent makeup artists can guarantee results. How skin reacts to PMU is different for everyone and many factors are to be taken into consideration. Skin type, age, scarring, diet, stress levels, facial products used, all play a key role in how the pigment will hold, which is why it is important to know that more than one touch up may be required.  We can guarantee that your face is important to us and that we will act in accordance with our experience and expertise to give you our absolute best. We can guarantee that we will strive to make you satisfied and content every time, but there are no guarantees in this industry.  

What is permanent makeup?

Permanent makeup or cosmetic tattooing is a cosmetic technique which employs tattoos as a means of producing designs that resemble makeup, such as makeup used on brows, lips, and eyeliner.  It is similar to body tattooing, except permanent makeup uses pigment that is designed to fade and is injected at a shallower skin depth than body tattooing.

Is permanent makeup permanent?

No, despite the name, permanent makeup is not permanent.  Perhaps a better name is semi-permanent.   It is not one and done.  There is maintenance and the pigment is designed to fade, but it is better than doing your makeup every day.  You should expect a 6-week touchup and then a refresh touchup every couple years.  

Why do people get permanent makeup? Benefits?

• Save time by getting rid of the makeup routine.
• Fuller thicker shape.
• Look great 24/7.
• Professional look everyday.
• Doesn't rub, sweat, or run off.
• Wake up looking great.
• Correct imperfections or hair loss.
• More youthful look.
• Confidence.
• More compliments.

I'm nervous to get it done. How risky is it?

Most clients new to permanent makeup have genuine concerns about the risk level - after all, it is their face!  Although their concerns are valid, if done properly, permanent makeup is not as risky as people think. And we've done over 8000 brows at 5 locations so you know you are in good hands.  Follow these 3 steps for great results:

• 1) Proper consultation - We will consult with you to find out what brows you want then pre-draw the brows with a pencil for your approval, so you know what they are going to look like before the procedure.  After the procedure, take time make sure you like the brows.  If there is something we need to adjust, let us know. 
• 2) Proper aftercare - Follow our aftercare procedures.  This will insure you have the best results. 
• 3) Expect to come back for your 6-week touchup.  Don't expect your brows to be perfect after the first procedure.  Permanent makeup often heals faded, patchy, or slightly unsymmetrical and clients need a touchup to fine tune their brows. 

What are the advantages to using the pros and masters?

They are faster and more experienced than the students.

Why should I be a model for your students?

We know that permanent makeup can be expensive ($300-$800) and often keeps people from trying permanent makeup.  That's why this is a win win!  You get to try semi-permanent makeup for a highly discounted rate and our students get to build a portfolio with the help of our instructors. 

How much experience do your students have?

It depends.  Our students have a wide variety of experiences, ability, and backgrounds before coming to our academy.   We require our students to master drawing on 3D mannequins before working on live models.  In class, students are paired with experienced instructors to guide and teach them.  As with any of our services, you should expect to get a 6-week touchup to fine tune the brows.  Most clients are happy with their results.

$99 is a great price for the student brows.  What's the catch?

You are right.  $99 is a highly discounted rate compared to the industrial standard pricing of  $300-$800.  We have an academy that trains in permanent makeup so this offer helps our students build their portfolio.  Also, you must give us permission to market the results on our websites, video, social media, and our advertising platforms.  

Is it risky using your students?

Your brows will be representing our academy and our graduates to the public so we want you to have great results.  Although there are no guarantees in permanent makeup due to a wide variety of skin types, our students usually get high praise from our models.  To make sure you and our students have the best experience possible, we use a system with multiple checks to insure quality results:

• Pre-practice - Our students must practice on paper and 3D mannequins before they are allowed to work on live models.
• Progressive Mastery - We use a progressive training system that gradually builds up mastery in our students.  They start with easier skills, such as observing the pros and client check-in.  As they progress, we introduce them to more advanced skills such as shading and drawing.  
• Supervised - They are then supervised by our experienced instructors for the live model sessions. 
• Pre-drawn - The design will be pre drawn on your face so you will be able to approve the look before the procedure is actually performed.  We give you the final say.
• 6-Week Touchup - Don't expect perfect brows after 1 session.  Permanent makeup is not a one and done process. Expect to get a 6-week touchup to do any fine tuning and to finalize your look.  Then expect to get a refresh touchup ever couple years. Touchups are not included in our pricing.  

How long is the procedure?

Expect 2 hours.  Students are going to be slower than the pros.  

What colors do you have for brows?

We can blend most colors depending on your needs.  We will consult with you before the procedure to figure out what works best with you.  We use dark brown instead of black pigment since black tends to turn a little greenish over time.  For greying or white hair, we usually  recommend taupe.  

Does it hurt?

Depends.  We use numbing cream, but there still might be a little sting.  Everybody makes it through. 

Will my brows be perfect after the first treatment? 

Permanent makeup is typically not a one time event.  You should expect to get a 6-week touchup for doing the fine tuning and finalizing the look.  After the 6-week touchup, it is standard to get a touchup every couple years.  Also there are no guarantees in permanent makeup.  It works for some and not for others.  Depends on how your skin accepts the pigment. 

If my brows healed light, why should I do a touchup?

With permanent makeup, healing is difficult to predict.   It is different for every person.  Some heal perfectly. Some heal a little light.  Some heal like nothing was done.  We need to be conservative on the first procedure because we don't want your brows to heal too dark.  It is better to heal light then too dark.  At the touchup, we can see how your skin healed then make some adjustments, such as add more pigment if it heals light.  There are no guarantees that your skin will take the pigment better with the adjustments, but we can usually make it better.  If it still heals like nothing was done after the touchup, then your skin probably just kicks out the pigment too easily and permanent makeup won't work for you.

Do I have to book an appointment?  Can I walk-in?

For planning purposes, we require an appointment.  Call/Text 727-213-8801 or book online at https://impressivebrows.setmore.com/services

Can I get a touchup if my brows where done elsewhere?

Yes.  It is regular price for first time guests so $99 with our students or $195 with our pros.  Our touchup price is only for return clients.

Do you do corrective work that was done elsewhere?

Maybe.  We do minor corrections.  You can text a photo to 727-213-8801 so we can decide if you are eligible.   We may need you to come in for a consultation so we can take a look face to face.   Also, we do have brow removal services.   

How long does it last?  Is it permanent?  Will I need a touchup?

• Permanent makeup does require maintenance so you will eventually need a touchup.  A couple reasons for this are that 1) the pigment is designed to fade and 2) your skin naturally pushes out the pigment over time since permanent makeup is injected at a shallower layer than a body tattoo.   (Note: Touchups are not included in our price.)
• 6-Week Touchup: Although you may not need a touchup after the 6-week healing period, it is best to expect to get one for the final look you want.  Everybody's skin is different and heals differently.  Some people need a touchup after 6 weeks and some don't need it for years.
• Refresh Touchup: Long term, you should expect to get a touchup every couple years to refresh the color and define the lines.  

What is the healing time and aftercare?

Takes 6 weeks to heal properly.  Most of the big changes occur in the first 3 weeks. Read more about the aftercare. 

Should I drive afterwards?

Our clients never have any issues with driving afterwards.  It's usually irritated, but not swollen.

Do I need to take time off from work?

No, but some clients prefer to have a couple days off right after.  The brows can be a little irritated and you need to keep them clean for at least a week.

My wedding/big event is next week? Should I get brows before or after?

We generally recommend waiting until after big events to get permanent makeup.  Healing can be light, patchy, or slightly unsymmetrical after the first procedure and you will most likely need to do a 6-week touchup to fine tune them to how you want them.  That being said, you can use makeup after a couple weeks if needed.

Do you have age restrictions?

We require you to be at least 18 years old.  Although tattooing is harder on older skin, there is no upper age limit. 

Who should avoid permanent makeup?

• Women who are pregnant or nursing should not get permanent makeup because of the possibility of some chemicals entering the bloodstream.
• People with epilepsy, pacemakers, major heart problems, Lupus, organ transplants, Eczema, Dermatitis, Rosacea, Psoriasis, allergies to metal/color, keloids, and Accutane.
• You should get a doctors clearance for Chemotherapy, Diabetes, Thyroid, or Glaucoma.
• You might want to reconsider doing permanent makeup if you are allergic to lidocaine or epinephrine, have very oily skin, are prone to cold sores, are prone to hyperpigmentation, or have sun damaged skin.
• If you are on blood thinner, you may not want to get permanent makeup because the pigment will be pushed out quickly.
• Here is a good article on who should avoid permanent makeup with explanations.  

How should I prepare for the appointment?  Dos/Don'ts?

• Don't get a sunburn.  Stay out of the sun for at least a week.
• Don't do any waxing or treatments a week before you come.
• Don't shave your brows.  We integrate the tattooing into the brows you already have.
• Do wear your makeup if you think it will help us understand your style.

I have oily skin.  How does that factor in?

If you have really oily skin and you did hair strokes, the hairs can spread and become less defined.  You might want to consider shading instead.    

What if I've had radiation therapy?

Permanent makeup is growing in popularity for cancer patients that have gone through chemo therapy and lost some or most of their hair.  We recommend checking with your doctor first.  If your doctor gives you the thumbs up, we can do it 6 months after your last treatment.   

Can my friends come with me?

Yes, but with the exceptions of translators or assistants, only clients are allowed in the procedure room.  We have a waiting room they can use.    

Can you cover up scars?

Maybe. We can partially cover up scarring.  We can put pigment over most older scars, but not if it is too new.  We recommend the scar be at least 6 months old.

Do I need to trim/wax my brows before coming?

No. We integrate the tattoo with your current brows. 

What is your cancellation policy?

The deposit is nonrefundable, but we can transfer your deposit to a different day.      

What is the aftercare process like?

No Guarantees:  Most people have great results from permanent makeup, but there are no guarantees.  We cannot predict how your skin will heal.  There is the possibility that your skin just rejects pigment quickly so permanent makeup isn't going to work for you.  You cannot know until you try.

2-Step Process:  Many clients have the expectation that permanent makeup is a one time experience.  Although many clients have great results with just one procedure, you should not expect perfection after the first treatment.  Permanent makeup is less hassle than traditional cosmetics, but it does require maintenance and is at least a 2-step process and you should expect to get the 6-week touchup for correcting and fine tuning of your brows.

Healing Timeline:  Permanent makeup requires a 6-week healing process.  You will not be able to change your brows until the end of the healing :

• Day 1. Brows are swollen and color looks warmer.
• Day 2-5. Brows look obvious dark and reddish. 
• Day 3-14 Exfoliation takes place. Brows may look light, ashy, uneven, or like the pigment didn't take.  Over the next few weeks, the brow color and shape will fill in and set. 
• Day 50 Brows are now fully healed. Color and shape have returned.
• 6-Week Touchup - Get a touchup to fine tune and finalize the your brows.

Brow Care:  The better you care for your brows during the 6 week healing stage, the better they will heal.  Here are some tips for caring for your brows.

• Washing and healing cream-  For the first couple weeks, wash your eyebrows twice a day. Use a mild cleanser on and around the procedure area. DO NOT use any cleansers containing anti-aging/anti acne agents (IE retinal, glycolic, lactic, or AHA). Dial soap or Cetaphil are good choices. Foam up a tiny amount of soap in your hands, then use the foam to gently cleanse your eyebrows. Rinse well. Gently blot dry with clean paper towel. Make sure moisture blotted off before applying your healing cream. Never put ointment on a tattoo. Do not let your brows dry out.  Also, apply a light coat of healing cream after washing. Although it is important to use the cream, using it excessively can discourage the skin of air and can result in pigment loss during the healing period; so, use, but use it sparingly, just enough to moisten the brows.  
• Showering -  For the first few days, do not take steaming hot showers and keep bathroom doors opened as to not cause a steam effect.  Do not let the shower hit you directly in the face. At the very end of your shower, wash your hair and rinse away from your face.
• Exfoliation: The brows will typically shed off during the first week leaving the under brows looking light, patchy, or like it didn't take. Do not panic.  This is normal for permanent makeup.  Once the outer skin peels off, the brows will start to fill back in over the next few weeks.  The color and shape will shift as the brows heal.  The final result will be set by the end of the 6th week.  If needed, touch-ups can only be done after 6 weeks. 

Things to avoid -  Immediately after the procedure, your brows will be a little reddish and irritated.  Most likely you will experience a little itchiness.  This will typically last for 1-3 days.   It is part of the healing process.

• Makeup - No topical make up on the healing procedure for a few days or until flaking has ended. Topical makeup may have bacteria and your new procedure needs adequate time to heal.
• Brow hair removal: No tweezing or waxing the eyebrows for 10 full days .
• Facials - No facials or peels for two full weeks. 
• Lasers - Avoid laser treatments in the brows area in the future.
• Pet Grooming/Dust - No pet grooming, gardening or anything that causes dust or dirt for a minimum of 72 hours. Waiting 7 full days is best.
• Excessive sweating - Sweating is not good for the healing process.  We recommend not exercising for 7 days or any activity that would induce excessive sweat  or cause your face to heat up and turn red.  Salt from the sweat can lighten the brow.
• Steaming showers - Do not take steaming hot showers and keep bathroom doors opened so as to not cause a steam effect.  Keep your face from being directly hit by the shower. At the very end of your shower, wash your hair and rinse away from your face.
• Sun/Beach/Tanning Beds - Avoid the sun and tanning beds as much as possible for a couple weeks.  Too much sun can burn the skin and cause a darker color.
• Swimming - Avoid swimming for the first couple weeks.  Saltwater and chemical in pools can affect the healing color. DO NOT expose your new procedure to chemicals, hot tubs, saunas, salt water, chlorinated pools, lakes, or ponds.

Touchups - Permanent makeup is not a one-and-done experience.  You should expect to follow up the initial procedure with a 6-week touchup and then occasionally a refresh touchup.

• 6-Week Touchup - This is the 2nd part of a 2-step procedure.  While many clients are satisfied with their results after the initial procedure, you should expect to get a 6-week touchup to fine tune and finalize your look.   Some clients want a touchup immediately after the procedure, but they need to wait 6 weeks in order for the skin to heal and the color, shape, and pigment to set.   Doing a touchup before the 6 weeks of healing is finished can damage the skin.
• Refresh Touchups -  Permanent makeup, or sometimes called semi-permanent makeup, fades slowly over time so expect to get a refresh touchup every couple years.  How often you get a refresh touchup varies from person-to-person depending on your skin type. 
• Touchup Pricing -  Touchups are not included in the original price, but touchups for returning clients cost less.  Typically $50 for return Student clients and $75 for return Pro clients. 

Common Concerns:

• Dark brows  - Be prepared for the initial color intensity of your procedure to be significantly sharper, brighter, or darker than what is expected for the final outcome.  At the end of your healing process, your brows will be lighter and softer.
• Irritation/Soreness - You will most likely experience irritation or soreness for a few days.  The brows are irritated and take a few days to settle back to normal. 
• Peeling brows - During the first 3-14 days, expect the outer layer of your brows to peel/exfoliate, leaving a lighter and possibly patchy look.  Don't freak out.  This is normal.  Also, do not pick the brows off.  Let them fall off naturally.  Once the brows peel, the color will come back from under the skin and darken over the next 6 weeks.  After the first week, you may use a little makeup to make the brows look even.  Avoid makeup the first week so that bacteria doesn't enter the skin.
• Pigment is light/patchy/gone - Once the brows peel, the under layer of the brow will likely look light, patchy, or like nothing was even done.  Don't worry.  The pigment from under the skin will come up to the surface and set over the 6-week healing process.  Note: For some clients, permanent makeup just doesn't work for them because the pigment is pushed out quickly.  There are no guarantees in permanent makeup.
• Looks unnatural - Clients that get the combo are sometimes worried that the shading is too dark in the beginning.  Wait out the healing process because the shading will lighten over time.
• Imperfect healing - While many brows heal perfectly after the initial procedure, many do not.  You should expect to get a 6-week touchup to fill in light spots and finalize your look.  
• Shape and symmetry:  The initial look of your brows will not be the final look.  The shape and symmetry of the brows will change as the pigment comes up and sets from under the skin.  Also even the best artists can be a little off.  Don't worry if the initial look isn't perfect.  If at the end of the 6-week healing process, the brows still look a little off, the 6-week touchup is used to correct the shape,  symmetry and color. 
• Out of healing cream - We give a weeks supply of healing cream which is typically enough.  If your brows are still dry and/or cracking, you can order more of the cream, After Inked, from Amazon or if you need it right away you can buy Cetaphil or Aquaphor at most stores.
• First-timer concerns - It isn't uncommon for permanent makeup first-timers to have concerns during the first couple weeks because they didn't anticipate the healing process.  We understand your concerns because your looks are very important.  Don't worry.  Update yourself on the healing process and follow all the instructions for aftercare.  Keep in mind that the 2-step process isn't complete until after the 6-week touchup.
• Touchup timeline - Plan on getting your 6-week touchup at the end of the healing process which is 6 weeks after your initial procedure.  Touchups are not included in the price of the initial treatment.
• Don't like them - If you don't like the way they look initially, wait out the 6-week healing process.  The color and shape you see in the beginning will change during the healing.  Also, don't worry because you can make adjustments at the 6-week touchup. Most clients are very satisfied with their brows once they finish the process.  If after the process you still don't like them, which is rare, there are removal techniques, but they are often costly and involve many sessions.  

FAQ - Brow Aftercare

I just did my brows a week ago and it looks like it didn't take?

Don't worry.  It is a normal part of the healing process.  Your brows will usually lighten or exfoliate (peel off) during the first couple weeks.  They could look light, patchy, or as if nothing was done.  The color will typically come back over the next few weeks.

It has been 4 weeks and the color hasn't returned?

This happens occasionally.  Everybody's skin heals differently.  Don't get discouraged.  Stick to the process.  Come in for the 6-week touchup so we can see how your brows healed and make adjustments.  That is why permanent makeup is at least a 2-step process.

Why are my brows healing different than my friends?

Everybody's skin heals differently.   It's impossible to know how your tattoo will heal.  Don't get discouraged because your tattoo isn't healing like others.

I have body tattoos and they didn't heal like this?

Permanent makeup is slightly different than body tattooing.  It uses different pigments and is injected at a shallower depth.  It may heal lighter than your body tattoo healed.

What if the shape is a little off?

If the shape is a little off or you want to make some changes, it is best to wait for the 6-week touchup and then we can do the fine tuning.  We need to see the shape and color after it has healed in order to be more accurate with the adjustments.  Also, it isn't good for your skin to work on it again until the 6 weeks are over.  Of course, if you have concerns, you are always welcome to stop by the spa for us to take a look.

Can I use a little makeup until my 6-week touchup?

Don't use makeup for at least a week, preferably two.  Makeup contains bacteria that may increase the chance of infection.  Wait until a few days after the brows are done exfoliating before adding makeup.

What is the healing cream for?

Healing cream is used to improve the appearance of the tattoo, maintains a brand new look, stop scabs from forming, seal incisions to keep bacteria from spreading, provide nutrients and vitamins that assist the healing, and reduce itchiness and irritation.

When should I start washing and using the healing cream?

Start the process right away.  Wash with soap and water (Dab only. No scrubbing.) and use the healing cream twice a day for a week.  You need to keep it very clean for a week.

I've run out of the healing cream you gave me. What should I do?

The healing cream we give you should last a week.  Don't put too much on because you want the oxygen to get to the skin.  The portion we give you is usually enough for most clients, but if your skin is still dry or peeling, you should get more.  It is important not to let the tattoo get too dry.  You can stop by the spa to get more or get some Aquaphor or Cetaphil at your local pharmacy. 

Can I go to the beach?

We recommend not going to the beach for at least a week.  You need to keep the tattoo clean and out of the sun/saltwater for the first week or two.

More questions?  Call or text 727-213-8801.