MICROBLADING

❕MUST KNOW BEFORE SCHEDULING ❕

• Must be between 18 and 70.

• Not pregnant or nursing.

• Skin must be in good health:

  (psoriasis, eczema, allergies to pigment/lidocaine, uncontrolled diabetes, keloid scars, AIDS/HIV or ANY hepatitis.)

• Not on daily Aspirin or blood thinners.

• Minimum 1 year free of taking Accutane, receiving chemo/radiation, or having had any laser tattoo removal on your brows.

• If you use Botox, It should be preformed at least 6 weeks prior to your appointment.

• Sun exposure, swimming, sauna and sweating must be postponed at least 2 weeks after your appointment.

• Our studio is located on a second-floor suite only accessible by stairs. If there is any way we can assist in helping you up the stairs, please let us know in advance.

  I UNDERSTAND

• Results are not guaranteed. Many factors affect healing, including after care, skin type (oily fades fastest), medications, sun exposure, anti-aging products and body chemistry.

• If you're currently taking antibiotics you must wait 6 weeks once you've finished before getting a procedure.

• Avoid coffee, alcohol/energy drinks for 24 hours prior to your appointment.

• Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Ibuprofen 24 hours prior.

• Do not tan/intense sun exposure 5 days before treatment.

• Waxing/tinting should be done 2 weeks before your appointment.

• No chemical peels, dermabrasion, laser or any other intense treatments 2 weeks before treatment.

• If you are a frequent smoker the topical anesthetic will not last as long.

• Come to your appointment with brows done the way you like them (optional.)

• If I have any previous Microblading or Brow Tattoo, my artist will do their best to balance and neutralize color and shape but results with color, shape, and ink retention may vary.

• If I have any previous Microblading from another Artist~ I must first email 2-3 clear photos of my brows in good lighting with no brow makeup to SwiftwaterAesthetics@gmail.com before scheduling for prior booking approval. You will be notified immediately if we are not able to accommodate your appointment.

• If you are currently under a doctor’s care, you MUST clear it with a doctor and get a doctor’s note before booking.

  AFTERCARE

  • Don’t get brows wet for 48 hours.

  • After 48 hours: with clean hands- carefully wash brows w/ gentle foam cleanser and pat dry. No scratching or picking. Apply rice grain size amount of provided aftercare to brows with a clean q-tip.

  • Continue to apply ointment to brows with clean q-tip 2-3 times per day until scabbing fully dissipates.

  • Normal bathing may be resumed but avoid any soaps or cleansers on brows for the first week and creating a steamy space where sweating may occur.

  AVOID THE FOLLOWING FOR 2 WEEKS AFTER MICROBLADING:

  • Touching the microbladed area except when applying aftercare ointment.

  • Sleeping on brows.

  • Scratching, picking or peeling the microbladed area, as it can cause scarring and/or color loss.

  • Applying any makeup, moisturizer, lotion, or sunscreen to your eyebrows.

  • Sun exposure: sun tanning - tanning beds

  • Laser, chemical peels and any other form of exfoliation.

  • Exercise that produces sweat.

  • Long, hot baths or showers - jacuzzis - saunas - swimming {no steam/sweating.}

  • Agressive cleansers and exfoliants~ especially those with acids like: retinol/retin-a, glycolic, lactic, mandelic.

  • Deep household cleaning where airborne debris can become prevalent.

  • Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol, as it can cause wounds to heal slower.

  • Transportation in open-air-vehicles where strong wind is likely, for example; driving in cars with windows down, convertibles, motorcycles, bicycles, and boats.

  AFTER 2 WEEKS:

  Resume your normal activities but be very cautious with sun exposure.

  Continue to avoid laser or chemical peels and forms of exfoliation, and any creams containing retinal or glycolic acid until after the completion of your Microblading touch up appointment, and its healing process as well.

  Any areas that need further attention will be adjusted at your 4-6 week complimentary touch up if you are a new client.

  HEALING TIMELINE:

  DAY 1:

  Eyebrows look great immediately after Microblading appointment. Redness is normal.

  Pigment gradually gets darker through out the day.

  WEEK 1: 

  Pigment reaches darkest level on day two.

  Light scabbing develops where Microblading strokes occurred.

  WEEK 2:

  Scabbing from Microblading strokes begin to peel and flake off, sometimes revealing no definite, visible color in skin.

  WEEKS 3-4: 

  Pigment in skin continues to oxidize and Microbladed strokes begin to reappear in color intended from the beginning, but some strokes may come back looking patchy.

  WEEK 6:

  Brows are fully healed and ready for the complimentary 4-6 week touch up appointment.

  Brow transformation is complete after the touch-up has healed.

CANCELATIONS / RESCHEDULING / NO SHOW POLICY

We understand that life happens, and we do our best to support our clients when changes arise. If you need to modify or cancel your appointment, please contact us as soon as possible.

All appointments at Swiftwater are reserved through our booking platform, Acuity. Once your time slot is secured, we kindly ask for MORE THAN 48 hours’ notice for any cancellations or rescheduling.

Cancellations or changes made less than 48 hours before your appointment will be charged the full service amount. If a deposit was made, it will be refunded only if the cancellation is made outside of the 48-hour window. Rescheduled appointments within the allowed window will have the deposit transferred to the new booking.

You’ll receive a confirmation email/text at the time of booking, along with a reminder 48 hours prior to your appointment.

Clients who fail to show up for their appointments are responsible for the FULL service amount, charged to the card on file.

We send reminder texts + emails to keep you in the loop, so make sure your contact info is good to go when you book. Sometimes we’ll check in with a few quick questions to get everything prepped for your service.

If the no-show fee is not paid or incorrect payment information is intentionally used, you will not be able to book with us again. After 3 no shows you will no longer be able to book with us.

F A Q

Microblading is a semi permanent cosmetic tattoo that is applied with a very fine bundle of needles, a hand tool and cosmetic pigment, mimicking the natural hair of an eyebrow. This method can be used to fill in gaps, cover scars, or create a more flattering shape. Microblading makes it possible to transform any eyebrows into the closest thing to naturally perfect.

When done properly and following aftercare, it creates a soft and natural illusion of a real brow. The pigments used in this method have been formulated to match your original eyebrow color, and if the eyebrows are still present, blend perfectly into the existing hairs. 

The results are a natural, flawless, fuller looking brow. Initially, the brow appears darker, but fade significantly over a two week period. It is crucial to have a touch up done, as it is very difficult to predict how well the skin will retain the pigment. 

The results can last anywhere from 1 to 3 years, depending on different factors such as clients skin type, sun exposure and chemicals contained in creams and beauty products applied to the skin which could fade and break down the pigment sooner. A retouch once a year is recommended to retain the shape and freshen the color.