Please read the list of factors that affect permanent makeup candidacy:

1. Pregnancy / Breastfeeding: Permanent makeup cannot be performed until you are no longer pregnant or breastfeeding. Ideally wait 3-6 months after to allow hormone levels to return to normal.

2. Botox: Wait 2-3 weeks before permanent makeup.

3. Diabetes: Must have doctor’s approval.

4. Cancer: Must have doctor’s approval.

5. Abnormal Heart Condition: Must have doctor’s approval.

6. Facial or eye surgery of any kind: Wait a minimum of 30 days before permanent makeup.

7. Accutane or topical acne treatment: Must wait ONE YEAR after accutane. Topical treatments must be stopped at least 30 days before permanent makeup.

8. Chemical peel, retinoids, glycolic acid, or alpha hydroxyl: Must stop using 30 days before brow procedure, 2 weeks before lip procedure.

9. Prone to keloids: Microblading cannot be performed. Seek a dermatologist’s opinion for other permanent makeup procedures.

10. Waxing/tanning: Avoid for 2 weeks prior to permanent makeup and 3 days after healing process is complete.

11. Brow Tint: Wait 2 weeks before brow procedure.

12. Allergy to Lidocaine, alcohol: Numbing cream may not be used. Permanent makeup can still be performed, but may be more painful.

13. Allergy to metals: Must schedule a patch test before permanent makeup to determine if any allergic reaction occurs.

14. Blood Thinners: Must wait 24 hours after taking any blood thinning medication (aspirin, ibuprofen, alcohol, vitamin E or B5, etc).

If you have had permanent makeup done on your brows in the past, I will need to see pictures to determine if I can work over it. Please email current, clear photos of your brows, in bright lighting, to artis.inkbar@gmail.com, before booking an appointment.

Typically, I require old permanent makeup to be at least 50% faded before I will work over it - however, the existing pigment shape and color also influence the possibility of new permanent makeup. If I don’t think that your desired results can be achieved with your existing work, I will recommend options for removal or fading the ink more quickly.

Permanent makeup fades over time. The rate at which your permanent makeup will fade depends on your skin type, age, lifestyle, metabolism, medications, and sun exposure.

Touch ups are expected and necessary for permanent makeup. Following before and aftercare instructions are essential in achieving the best healed results. As an artist I am very conservative and prefer to touch up as infrequently as possible to maintain a desirable long term result - expect 2-3+ years between appointments.

Please note: results vary and cannot be guaranteed, due to the nature of the skin’s healing process. A touch up is required 8-12 weeks after your initial appointment to assess results, make any necessary adjustments, and perfect your results!

• Oily Skin: Excess oil in the skin can cause permanent makeup to fade or blur more quickly than other skin types, or cause lighter pigment retention. If you have combination or oily skin, a combination brow, machine hairstroke or ombré powder brow is the best option for you.

• Sun: Exposing your permanent makeup to the sun can cause premature fading.
  Purchase Cannasmack Ink Guard on Amazon to apply to your brows and protect your investment! For lips, any lip balm with sunscreen works!

• Excessive Bleeding: If you bleed more than usual during the procedure, this can cause pigment to fade faster and retain less than normal. Some people do bleed more than others, but it is very important to follow proper before care to prevent excess bleeding. This includes avoiding blood thinners, caffeine, and alcohol in the 24 hours before your appointment.

• Improper Before/After Care: Not following the given instructions WILL affect your healed results. I see the best healed results on those who followed before/after care perfectly! 50% of your results are my work, and 50% is how you care for your permanent makeup at home. Please follow before and after care EXACTLY to ensure good results!

Permanent makeup can do amazing things for your brows. However, I like to say that it is LOW maintenance, not NO maintenance! Permanent makeup goes underneath the skin, whereas makeup sits on top. Naturally, it can not do the exact same thing as makeup.

To create a brow with the lowest maintenance possible, I always aim for a shape that does not stray too far outside of where your natural hair grows. The difference between natural hair growth and permanent makeup becomes more obvious with fading. Fading is expected, and your brows will need to fade at least 50% before you see me for a color boost. During this time, you may wish to fill in your brows a bit or use a tinted brow gel.

Your appointment will be booked for 3-4 hours. Usually, about 45 minutes to an hour of this time consists of a consult, pre-drawing the shape and fine tuning it until it’s perfect. The procedure itself takes about 1.5-2.5 hours. Touch-up appointments generally take 1-1.5 hours.

BROWS: The level of discomfort varies from person-to-person, but generally, the pain is minimal. Your skin will be numbed before and during the procedure to minimize any pain. Some people even fall asleep! You can expect redness and mild swelling after your appointment, and it may feel like a sunburn around your brow area. This should only last a few days at most.

LIPS: The level of discomfort varies from person-to-person, but generally, the pain is minimal. To alleviate possible discomfort, a strong topical anesthetic can be applied during the procedure. Part of the session is done without topical anesthetic and preferably the entire session, but if you cannot sit well, topical numbing can be applied to ease discomfort. Over applying numbing hardens the skin and can actually lead to more discomfort and swelling. Please do not take any blood thinners such as Ibuprofen and Aspirin 24 hours before. Tylenol can be taken 30 minutes before your treatment without any contraindications.

I do offer 15 minute consultations for those who are more comfortable meeting me and discussing options in person before booking appointment.

However, a lot of common questions and concerns can be addressed without a consult! When you fill out a new appointment request form, I will have you send me current photos along with inspiration photos, as well as any questions you may have about permanent makeup. I will reach out if your form contains any questions, and I start every initial appointment with a consult to go over your options and make sure we are on the same page!

You very likely will need a touch up. Most people do, and I actually prefer to view permanent makeup as a two-step process because I work conservatively. Within the first two weeks of the initial procedure the color fades as much as 30-40% and the area might look patchy and uneven.

After this period, typically between 8-12 weeks, a follow-up appointment is done. The touch-up procedure takes much less time than the initial appointment. The touch up is also an opportunity to make any adjustments to the shape or color.

That being said- if your brows heal perfectly, there is no need to do a touch up unnecessarily!

All bookings are done through this website. Please fill out the appointment form found under the “Book a Service” button. It is important that you fill out this form entirely! You can then book your appointment through the “Book Now” button found on the “Book Permanent Makeup” page.

5 days before, during, and 5 days after your menstrual cycle you will be more sensitive and experience more discomfort and bleeding during the procedure.

You are also more likely to experience premature color loss because of this, especially with lip blush. Please try to avoid scheduling an appointment during these days if possible, it is highly recommended.

You can still receive lip blush even if you get cold sores / fever blisters. You must take an antiviral medication pre and post procedure to help prevent the outbreak of cold sores. Please read the before care section on this prior to booking an appointment.

If you experience frequent outbreaks, please note that lip blush can only be done after 4 weeks from your most recent outbreak.

I require 48 hour notice for all cancellations/rescheduling requests.

I reserve the right to charge the card on file for any late cancellations / missed appointments, at a rate of 50% of the booked service. Please contact me directly to cancel at 608-571-2968. Not confirming an appointment is not the same as cancelling.

If appointments are not confirmed 24 hours prior to appointment start time and I do not receive a response to attempts to confirm manually, I reserve the right to cancel the appointment.

Cancellation fees may be applied to rescheduled appointments one time. After two late cancellations, I do not allow rebooking. Missed appointments with no communication (no shows) will not be allowed to rebook.