"WHAT IS PERMANENT MAKEUP??
Permanent makeup is a cosmetic technique which employs tattoos as a means of producing designs that resemble makeup, such as eyeliner, eyebrows, and lips. It is also used to restore or enhance the breast's areola, such as after a mastectomy or another breast surgery. Most commonly called permanent cosmetics, other names include dermapigmentation, micropigmentation, and cosmetic tattooing.
WHERE DID PERMANENT MAKEUP ORIGINATE?
The first documented permanent makeup treatment was done by the famous U.K. tattoo artist Sutherland MacDonald in 1902 at his parlor, in London, "all-year-round delicate pink complexion" on the cheeks. In 1920s this "London fad" crossed the Atlantic, and the "electrically tattooing a permanent complexion or blush on the face" became popular in the USA. The tattooist George Burchett, a major developer of the technique when it became fashionable in the 1930s, described in his memoirs how beauty salons tattooed many women without their knowledge, offering it as a "complexion treatment ... of injecting vegetable dyes under the top layer of the skin."
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MICROBLADING & POWDER BROWS?
Microblading is a cut made into the skin with a hand tool to mimic a hair stroke. Powder brows are much more gentle on the skin as they implant the color with much less trauma due to the in and out motion of the machine.
Microblading long term is not advised as the repeated cutting typically produces scar tissue over time. Microblading needs refreshed annually where powder brows need refreshed every 1-3 years.
DO I NEED A CONSULTATION FIRST?
Your consultation is factored into your new service appointment. The first hour will be your consultation. Occasionally, under special circumstances, a doctor's release will be requested before hand. Sometimes a photo of the area may be requested if it's a cover-up. You can always send a photo beforehand if you have specific questions.
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During the new service appointment, we will go over shape, color, and desired end result. If you are unsure of a service when booking, pick the longer service. This will ensure you have time to do either service if you end up deciding on the longer service.
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
Babe Ink Permanent Makeup Studio is based at The Institute for Beauty, Wellness, & Regenerative Medicine in Tulsa, OK. Visit the LOCATION page for directions.
HOW LONG IS THE HEALING PROCESS?
The healing process is unique to each person. Average Healing for Eyebrows & Eyeliner is 7-10 days. For Lips it is 3-5 days. Once the treatment area has peeled the client will feel that they are healed; However, the skin will be completing the process beneath the skins surface for 8 weeks post procedure. The treatment area will bloom weeks 4-8 due to this.
DO I NEED TO PURCHASE ANYTHING SPECIFIC FOR AFTERCARE?
You are provided all your aftercare at your appointment. There is no need to go to the store and purchase anything.
WILL I NEED A TOUCHUP?
Yes. Becca prefers 8-10 weeks after your first appointment. The skin is not fully healed until this point. You cannot come earlier than 6 weeks for your touch-up. If you wish, you can schedule your first appointment and touch-up all online at once.
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The touch-up appointment is to perfect. It is where we make all minor necessary adjustments. It's the magic appointment, when you will see your desired result because pigment will build. *Touchups are not included in New Service cost.
WHAT IS A COLOR BOOST AND HOW OFTEN WILL I NEED ONE?
A color boost is likely needed every 1-3 years to boost vibrancy and retouch any fading due to the elements and lifestyle.
CAN I BRING A FRIEND?
Unfortunately, no. The treatment room does not have sufficient space to add seating for a guest. We are also located inside a cosmetic surgery practice where patient privacy is very important.
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The friend can be a distraction. It is nearly impossible for someone to sit still and refrain from conversation for 2+ hours. They will unintentionally take attention off the client asking questions and cause your appointment to run longer.
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However, if you and your friend have back-to-back appointments, please let us know. That will be the only exception to the policy. Due to spacing, they will likely have to wait in the waiting room.
WHAT IS A COLOR BOOST AND HOW OFTEN WILL I NEED ONE?
A color boost is likely needed every 1-3 years to boost vibrancy and retouch any fading due to the elements and lifestyle.
WILL I BE FILMED?
That is largely up to you and timing. If you are comfortable with your service being filmed for social media, let us know. We love to film our clients! If you don't want to, we won't. That's fine too! If you have restrictions about identity, we can also accommodate. We want you to be comfortable.