Frequently asked questions

During the Consultation which is a part of your treatment day visit, we will discuss your requirements, what you want to achieve and the result that will best suit you. We will take into consideration your lifestyle, image, skin tone, hair, and facial features. Then we will select a matching pigment or custom blend pigment colours to match your requirements during this design stage. The actual treatment itself involves gently implanting microscopic particles of pigment into layers of the skin with either a micro or nano blade or shader ( eyebrows) or micro or nano needles ( eyebrows, eyeliners, lips, scalp, nipple & areolas, scars, beauty spots). A second appointment to review the healed result is included in the price and needed in order to complete the treatment with any little adjustments that might be required. This usually takes place after 6 weeks - 3 months after the initial treatment. Beauty spots treatments are 1 visit only and don't require a follow up visit. SMP treatments are packaged into 2 or 3 visits usually.

Anyone and everyone for different reasons, the most common ones being: Microblading & Permanent Makeup - saves precious time every morning, gives the face a ‘younger’ and healthier looking appearance and in contrast to traditional makeup, it stays on 24/7 without smudging or the need to reapply. Scalp Micro Pigmentation (SMP) also known as Hair Tattoo - brings back the lost confidence that hair loss or thinning hair could have caused. Allows for low maintenance of the treated areas where fibres or camouflage makeup is no longer required. Medical Tattoo - restores the appearance of lost features or skin colour. Plasma Fibroblast - tightens the loose skin and creates much healthier appearance of the skin texture and colour. can also remove pigmentation marks from the skin. Removal of skin tags. Non - surgical eyelids lift. Microneedling - reduces and often removes stretch marks, wrinkles/ fine lines, scars and pigmentation marks on the skin.

Yes, the healed result will look very natural. Please take a look at the portfolio images, where you can see that results can be tailored to whatever look, colour tone, or strength best suits you. The healing process takes up to 12 days ( visible healing with scabbing) and 6 weeks of the actual under skin healing, therefore it’s important to remember that your Permanent Makeup or Microblading will look stronger and more dramatic for the first 6-12 days. For SMP 5-9 days visual healing and 2 weeks for the lower layers skin. SMP sessions can be repeated after 2 weeks.

Permanent Cosmetics treatments are far gentler than you might think and topical anaesthetics are applied to the skin before, and during the procedure to assure you of the most comfortable experience possible. The specialist equipment I use is refined, quiet and gentle. Many clients have commented that the treatment is no more painful than having their eyebrows tweezed or plucked, and some have said that a “tingling” feeling was the most they felt. The procedures are much less invasive then traditional tattooing therefore the discomfort is not nearly as uncomfortable. Many clients stated that the threading actually hurts more than the eyebrows treatment. Eyeliners and lips are also pre numbed before procedure to assure most comfort. SMP can feel slightly irritating to start but many of my clients fall asleep during the treatment.

This often varies from person to person due to different factors which can include skin type, products and cosmetics routine, diet, smoking, metabolism, genetics and environmental factors. Sun bed use and sun exposure also have a bearing on pigment retention, but this can be prevented with proper protection. Generally, darker colours remain in your skin for a little longer, whilst lighter colours are often more vulnerable to the effects of factors such as the sun or swimming pools. Your body’s natural responses also breakdown the pigment particles. As a guide, it could be anything between 1 - 3 years for Permanent Makeup / Microblading and 2-5 years for Scalp before a new treatment is required , although refresher colour boosts are recommended for maintenance between 9-12 months from the original treatment, for which I offer a discounted price. Once the colour starts to fade you will know that you are ready for your refresher colour boost. On average eyebrows and lips will start to fade sooner ( 9-12 months); eyeliners ( 1-2 years), SMP (2-5 years).

Treatment times vary depending on how advanced or detailed the required result is. Although some treatments may take as little as one hour, you should set aside about 2 hours 10 minutes for your appointment (including the consultation time on the day of your treatment).

Treated areas will look darker in colour immediately after the initial session and for the next 6-12 days, but it will lighten after that. Lips are likely to have some residual swelling ( 2 days - 1 week) and can chap. There may be some slight swelling after eyeliner treatments but this is usually limited, bigger the eyeliner - more swelling to be expected.. Generally 6 weeks - 3 months after your initial treatment, a follow-up appointment should be made, and any adjustments will be completed.

You can wear ‘mineral’ cosmetics immediately after your treatment near the treated areas and normal makeup about an inch away from the treated areas; however, you need to wait until the treatment area has healed before wearing makeup on the treated areas. If applying traditional cosmetics on other areas of your face, ensure you don’t get any on the treatment area, as this could lead to healing problems. Permanent Cosmetics are typically used to enhance your natural features, therefore after your treatment has healed, you can wear makeup to complement and enhance your Permanent Cosmetics.

The consultation gives you an opportunity to discuss your treatment plan to determine how much of a change you are looking to make and the end result you are looking for.

A full assessment of your medical background will be made prior to the treatment over email pre - screening. While there are some occasions when people are not suitable for Permanent Cosmetics – due to medical matters – this is fairly uncommon.

The treatments involve implanting pigment into the skin, so these are invasive procedures; there are risks as well as benefits. As with any invasive procedures risks can include allergic reactions, undesired results, misplaced colour, infection or scarring. Any risks are minimised due to full adherence to all Health & Safety guidelines, highest quality training received as well as many years of experience.

Everyone is different, but as a general rule the surface skin heals between 4-7 days after the treatment, and 10-14 days below the surface. After the initial 4 -7 days, the healing skin will begin to gently flake off and the treated area will lighten. For best possible results for you, it’s advised to attend the re-touch appointment (free of charge) to refine and perfect each treatment area. Many people will return to work the same day after a treatment, however, its advised not to drive after an eyeliner / lash enhancement, in case your eyes are a little swollen or watery immediately after the treatment.

Aftercare instructions will be provided together with a special aftercare balm. All you will need to do is follow our simple steps.

Not unless you choose to do so. You should be able to get straight back to work immediately after your treatment. Your return to work might be affected following the Lash Enhancement or Eyeliner treatment if your work requires you to drive immediately after treatment. Driving immediately after eye procedures is not advised; therefore you should make alternative travel arrangements.

It’s recommended not to apply traditional makeup, expose the skin to extreme heat, cold or moisture, kiss, or apply certain petroleum-based ointments immediately after your treatment. Also it’s advised not to drive immediately following eye procedures. The lip area will be sensitive and to avoid the risk of infection I wouldn’t recommend any food or drink, touching the area immediately post the procedure. I would advise not to “bite” on your food but rather to use a fork. I will also provide you with sterile straws for your drinks to avoid anything touching your lips. These requirements are explained in full in your aftercare advice; you will receive a printed copy post treatment.

No. It is required that you do not drink alcohol at least 48h before your treatment and 24h after. This can affect pigment retention.

This depends on the treatment you are considering and it’s location. You will need to take advice from your therapist or surgeon. It is important to remember that some of these procedures can alter the shape of your lips and eyebrows.

Current guidelines from the National Blood Service require anyone with Permanent Cosmetics to wait for 4 months after their treatment before giving blood.

If you have an MRI scan after having Permanent Cosmetics or a medical tattoo, you should inform the practitioner prior to the scan about your treatment, providing the details of when you had it and the location on the face or body. This will not prevent you from being able to have an MRI scan, but is information the practitioner will need to be aware of to adjust scan settings.

No problem. The procedures are done conservatively, respecting the natural lines and features of the face.

You must inform your laser technician that you are wearing Permanent Cosmetics prior to the treatment and they will act accordingly to accommodate for this. Laser hair removal can fade and change the shade of your lip and brow treatment if conducted around the same area.

Strong sun will impact on the success of the result during the immediate healing phase. 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after the treatment heavy sun exposure is not permitted.

Yes! There are colours to complement every skin tone, any look can be created completely naturally and the results are truly amazing.

The Government has recently amended the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 by means of the Local Government Act, 2003 (Section 120), to give LAs new specific powers to regulate businesses providing semi-permanent skin-colouring (e.g. micropigmentation, semi-permanent makeup and temporary tattooing) and cosmetic piercing (body piercing and ear piercing). This change in the law came into force on the 1 April 2004. This extends the powers that local authorities already had in relation to tattooing, ear piercing, electrolysis and acupuncture. The Department of Health has published guidance about the change in the law: Local Government Act 2003: Regulation of cosmetic piercing and skin-colouring businesses – guidance on section `120 and Schedule 6. The document can be down loaded from The Department of Health website[2].http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsLegislation/DH_4076283Besides the premises for special treatment having to be licensed, the therapist who provides the treatment also has to be registered with the council.In accordance with Standard Condition 9(a) for special treatment licences issued under Part II of the London Local Authorities Act 1991, Any person working in an establishment licensed for the provision of special treatments must themselves be registered with the City Council for the provision of those treatments.A further useful publication by Salford Council entitled advise and safe practice can be downloaded from the Salford Council Website http://www.salford.gov.uk/micropigmentation.pdf

I perform Microblading and Permanent Makeup procedures for people of all ethnicities and all walks of life, understanding that different skin types and skin colour accept colours differently. It’s important to select the appropriate colour and design which is critical to a successful outcome for each individual client. Please refer to the Portfolio page for examples.

Micropigmentation full time specialist since 2014. For Microblading, Permanent Makeup & Medical Tattoo procedures I have been trained at the highest available level - Elite @ Nouveau Contour Academy, part of the Nouveau Beauty Group and I’m a holder of the Foundation, Experienced, Advanced and Elite Qualifications and LEVEL 4 in all face areas and scalp micropigmentation. Qualified and Certified in all types of Medical Micropigmentation. I am also Internationally Accredited Certified Permanent Cosmetics Professional - CPCP by Society of Permanent Cosmetics Professionals - SPCP. I am also a member of SPCP and Royal Society of Medicine. I continue to update and upgrade my personal knowledge, education and qualification by attending workshops and seminars. I also have First Aid training. Since early 2016 I became a Trainer and Educator at Nouveau Contour for all things Permanent Cosmetics related.