FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Permanent makeup is sometimes called semi-permanent make up or micropigmentation. They are all forms of cosmetic tattooing but there is a major difference between this treatment and a traditional tattoo. Permanent make up treatments are performed using a digital machine that implants PMU pigments into the top layer of the skin. Fine lines are drawn that look like hairs and these can be micro-weaved into your own natural hairs to restore a full natural brow, or a complete brow can be created using multiple ‘hair’ strokes. A traditional tattoo goes much deeper and uses different pigments - tattoo ink is unsuitable for the sensitive skin of the facial features. Permanent make up pigments are made from mineral and organic material and are designed to fade over time, lasting between 12-18 months after which you can top up your permanent make up with a maintenance treatment called a colour boost to refresh colour, shape and definition.

When it comes to differentiating permanent makeup versus semi- permanent makeup, Sep believes it's important to know that many artists use different names for the same procedures due to cultural differences, artistic expression, and marketing. This can get confusing. "Cosmetic tattoo" regulations vary from country to country, technically all treatments are considered permanent from a health department standpoint. Either way, whether it's a permanent or semi-permanent procedure the treatments can't be washed off. this can be confusing for the client. Some may think they want something semipermanent for a fear of commitment and some may think they want something to last forever so they never need to worry about it again. All of these treatments require opening the skin, correct sterilisation and sanitation. Since the skin is a living breathing organ it's desirable to have pigments that fade over time. Our skin and appearance can change over time, so the fading process allows us to make tweaks as the years goon to adapt to a look that's current and flattering.

In years past, traditional carbon-based tattoo ink was used for permanent makeup. It lasted much longer and usually aged to a very unflattering colour. Pigments have advanced a great deal in recent years. Now pigments are made specially for the permanent makeup industry and specifically for the face. The skin on the face is very different than the rest of the body. The combination of advancements in pigments and the fading process allows for a beautiful cosmetic solution that won't simply be washed off but can be tweaked as years go on.

Microblading involves using a hand held tool with a row or configuration of tiny needles which look like a blade. This is used to implant pigment into the skin in tiny hair like strokes. I use the machine method. It has a tiny single needle which is attached to a hand piece (pen like device) driven by a digital permanent make-up machine to implant pigment into the skin in tiny hair like strokes. Generally micro-blading treatments will require more frequent re-touches as a smaller amount of pigment is implanted (tattooed) into the skin as compared with the machine method. Until recently micro-blading could produce much finer strokes than the machine method but with advances in technology and new 'nano' needles it is now possible to create super fine natural strokes with a digital machine. I perform all procedures using the most advanced device in the world.

Although permanent cosmetics and medical tattooing are a form of tattooing, the pain factor is considered to be less pronounced as these treatments are gentler and less invasive. A numbing cream is applied at the beginning of your treatment which is absorbed into the skin within a 10-20 minutes. Once the cream is absorbed very little feeling remains. You will only feel a scratching feeling while I am doing my first pass and marking the shape and design of the brow/lips/eyes with the fine needles.

Healing period is one week. As long as you're good at following aftercare instructions, there shouldn't be a problem going to work or being out in public straight after the treatment.

Yes, I have a range of colours from blondes to brunette. I will choose a tone to suit your natural hair & skin.

Please inform us if you are taking any medication, or have suffered from any illness or virus within the last 6 months. You cannot receive permanent cosmetics if you are pregnant. Please let us know if you have or are on any medication/ creams to treat acne in the last 6 months.

Roughly about 2-2.5 hours (including consultation) with most of the time spent going over colours and drawing in shapes. Please note drawing in the shape is imperative. won't start on you until you agree with the colour selected and shape.

Yes, the consultation is normally done as part of your initial treatment.

No, not for at least 5-7 days keep the treated area dry to reduce the risk of complications or infection and to retain the maximum amount of pigment implanted. After 5-7 days no direct running water on the tattooed area this means do not have the shower running onto your face. After 5-7 days, when you start washing your brows use a soft face washer to wash your face and only dab at the tattooed area gently, no rubbing for at least two weeks.

A second appointment is very important 4-12 weeks after your first treatment. This is because as the area is healing, some parts may not 'hold' as well as others and you may have a few patches that need more colour. This is completely normal and everyone heals differently. Whatever the case, we advise you to always come back for your retouch. Occasionally a third visit is necessary for certain clients with resistance skin.

This varies from person to person because skin type, diet, genetics and environmental factors can all contribute to how long the pigments will be retained. As a guide, it could be anything between one to five years before they fully fade, although refresher colour boost is recommended every 12-18months for maintenance during this time. Once the colour starts to fade you will know that you are ready for your refresher colour boost. It is important to remember that permanent make-up is a "low", not a "no" maintenance treatment.

All permanent makeup treatments require two sessions to sufficiently provide enough pigment into the skin to last. This is NOT body art tattoo ink but a pharmaceutical, medical grade pigment made from glycerine and water with a powder compound designed to work its way out of your system over a period of time. Please note just like a regular tattoo, every skin takes to the pigment differently, this is rare but some people at times have a resistance skin type, where the ink doesn't like to take and may need more than two treatments to achieve the desired result. The First session/treatment looks great; you will be overwhelmed with renewed confidence as you get used to your newly enhanced shape which forms the foundation for your amazing new look. The Second treatment, called the top up, reinforces the colour and creates depth, thus providing a longer lasting result. Ideally the top up appointment is scheduled at a minimum of 1 month to a maximum of 3-4 months after your first visit.

This treatment is a great time saver and a confidence booster if you want to look polished at all times. It is a godsend when you wake up late
 and have to rush your make-up or
have no time at all to apply it. Or perhaps vour vision is not as good as it was, or you simply feel that you're not great at make-up application. After suffering brow hair loss or
 thinning, re-define your brows and regain your pre loss look Clients who have lost their brows due 
to age or illness Poor eyesight or shaky hands can mean make up application is far from
 easy or straightforward "There are two things my clients tell me this treatment has given them, one is it's given them their confidence back and the other it has saved them time in the morning! Those two things are worth a lot..

Avoid exposure to Sun, Salt Chlorine &
Chemicals if you've just had your cosmetic tattoo done Exposure to the sun over time can cause fading and colour change Wear a sun block, or products containing UVA/UVB blocks, and wear sunglasses to protect your eyeliner Salt or chlorinated water can cause
bleaching effect Chemicals of any kind could interfere with the healing and the colour Glycolic Acid and face peel products must be kept completely away from the Tattoo as continued use could 
lighten colour If you are having laser resurfacing or laser hair removal after your Cosmetic Tattoo, please inform that laser operator of your Cosmetic Tattoo procedure Hitting the tattoo with the laser beam
 could darken it, or it may turn grey or black

- You must be 18 years of age and can provide a valid driver's license or ID card. - You must NOT be pregnant. - If you have keloids, or are prone to keloid scarring. - If you are on Accutane, or have used Accutane in the past year. - If you have any skin conditions such as Rosacea, Psoriasis, Eczema, or Seborrheic, Dermatitis on or around the treated area or excessive sweating, it may affect the your healing process. - Must wait for a minimum of 2 weeks after Botox injections around the treated site. - If you are heavily on medications, specifically any blood thinning medications - If you are currently undergoing any cancer treatment. You must be off of Chemo/Radiation for 6 months prior. - If you have cardiac valve disease or suffer from any heart conditions. - If you have epilepsy, diabetes, allergic reaction to latex or antibiotics, hemophilia, or other bleeding disorders.

Our goal is to always make sure you receive optimal results however, due to different skin types and outside factors outside of our control that could affect the final product, there are no guarantees. We do require a deposit of $100 in order to book and confirm your appointment. Please note that all deposits are non-refundable. The deposit will be deducted from your overall cost.

A minimum of 7days notice is required to reschedule your appointment without losing your deposit. Less than 72 hours notice will result in the forfeit of your deposit and 50% of your treatment price. A new deposit will be required to reschedule your appointment. If any rescheduling or cancellation is done after 24 hours or you do not show up for your appointment, Full payment for the service will be automatically forfeited. Please arrive at your appointment on time. If you are more than 20 minutes late, Lashkani reserves the right to cancel your appointment and deposit will be forfeited.

Failure to show up to your appointment without notice will result in a charge of the full cost of the service to the card on file. Please contact us if you are going to be late for your appointment. Being more than 20 minutes late may result in a forfeit of your deposit and the cancellation of your appointment. A new deposit will be required for rebooking a new appointment.

A minimum of 2 appointments are recommended to achieve the most consistent outcome. Additional appointments may be necessary to achieve a desired results and will be charged accordingly. Prices are subject to change at any time and may increase or vary in the case of traveling and/or special circumstances.

FOR EYELINER Do not wear contact lens during the procedure or for 24 hrs after Bring sunglasses to wear home. Eyes may be light sensitive Do not dye or perm lashes for 2 days prior Do not wear any eye makeup or have eyelash extensions on if getting top eyeliner tattooed If you have had any type of eye surgery, consult with the physician about how long you should wait before having a permanent eyeliner procedure. Most physicians are giving a 2 month ok after cataract, lasik, and blepharoplasty. FOR EYEBROWS Do not tweeze, wax, or dye brows for 2 days prior Electrolysis should not be done for a week prior No Botox around the eyebrow area
2weeks prior FOR LIPS • If you are prone to getting cold sores, you must get an antiviral prescription from your GP and follow the directions of taking the drugs. If you have had any type of lip surgery, consult with the physician about how long you should wait before having a permanent makeup procedure on the lips. If the lip surgery involves an incision (like a lip implant), the incision needs to mature about 6 months before tattooing on top of it. Fillers: most physicians are giving a 2 week ok after lip filler injections like collagen or Restylane. Oral prosthesis dentures/ partials/ braces and tongue piercing bars may increase risk of getting bacterial and/or fungal infection from the mouth to the lips. Denture wearers generally carry a higher candida/ yeast count. Frequent or recent sinus infection
puts lips at risk of infection. Recent antibiotic therapy can be responsible for a high candida count. Steroid medications and antacid drugs can. Frequent or recent sinus infection puts lips at risk of infection. Recent antibiotic therapy can be responsible for a high candida count. Steroid medications and antacid drugs can allow candida to overpopulate. Smokers tend to have a high count also.

Your permanent cosmetic procedure was performed using sterile, single-use needle and high quality pigments. The end result of your procedure depends greatly on following this aftercare protocol. Please follow the instructions below to achieve the best healed result. Immediately after the procedure your eyebrows will appear to be dark, thick and will have an unnatural appearance. Relax!:) And don't worry, within one to two weeks the colour will fade and they will become more natural looking. It is only after healing is complete that you will be able to fully appreciate your new eyebrows. At that time you may even think they are too light; if that is the case we can correct it during the "second treatment". On average you will lose 40% to 60% of the initial colour. Brows may oxidise and actually get slightly darker before the colour softens in the healing process. Don't worry, this is normal, they will lighten! You may wax or tweeze brow area before a brow tattoo to help clean up and design your brow placement, but do not resume any method of hair removal for at least 2 weeks after your new brows have been tattooed. Every night, use baby wipes (alcohol free) to softly wipe/clean the surface of your eyebrows. Use a fresh Q-tip to apply the ointment given to you, flip it and wipe off excess. You only need a light coat of ointment as a barrier so the skin can also breathe. (This will help accelerates the healing process and prevent the risk of infection). For the next 7 to 10 days: DO NOT get water on your eyebrows - it is absolutely imperative that you do not let the brow area get wet, as this will stop your skin from retaining the colour, resulting in the loss of colour and shading. It is best to apply the ointment approximately 1-3 times a day for 7 to 10 days. Always use a fresh Q-tip with each application of ointment; this will reduce the risk of a secondary infection. Be sure to put ointment on right before you go to bed at night, first thing when you wake up and in the afternoon. Itching is also common but do not rub your eyebrow area or pick at it if it starts to peel and flake, if you notice a little lifting of colour, apply ointment again and let it fall off naturally. Some swelling, redness, tenderness and itching is normal and is to be expected. Do not wear any makeup for at least 5 days on or around your brow area. Do not take hot showers or baths and avoid heavy exercise, saunas, and hot tubs, as this can cause the colour to sweat out of the skin. Avoid tanning beds, sun, direct water pressure and all creams around the brows. Do not pick or rub the area. Don't touch with fingers. Stay away from dirt (gardening or sport activities) to prevent possible infections. Do not use Retin A, Retinol A, Renova or products that contain AHA's, or similar lightening products on the procedure area (Glycolic, Lactic Acids etc). These products will fade your pigment colour prematurely. After skin has healed, always wear a powerful sunscreen when in the sun, use a SPF30 or higher, on your brows. Hair strokes and lighter colours will fade faster than a solid brow fill. Fading is also dependent on your aftercare, your skin's age and its ability to retain colour. Although it is permanent, your colour will fade over time. You must do your part to ensure long lasting results by proper follow up and care.

Your permanent cosmetic procedure was performed using a sterile single-use needle and high-quality pigments. The end result of your procedure depends greatly on following this aftercare protocol. If you allow your eyeliner to dry out during the first few days you stand the chance of losing all or much of your eyeliner colour. Please follow the instructions below unless otherwise instructed by a physician. Don't be alarmed at how dark the colour looks right after the application. The final result will be lighter than it first appears. During the first two weeks some pigment may drop out or appear like it is flaking off, you will lose about 20% of your colour. This is normal and can be filled in on the second visit in about 4-12 weeks. Some people may lose more colour than others. This is normal and means that the colour will need to be adjusted to a darker colour. Do not wear contact lenses for at least 48 hours following the procedure. You can use baby wipes (alcohol free) to softly wipe/clean your eyes. Use a fresh Q-tip to apply the ointment given to you. You only need a light coat of ointment as a barrier so the skin can also breathe. (This will help accelerates the healing process and prevent the risk of infection). Eyes may be swollen and tender, this can last for a few days. Don't worry about the swelling, your eyes will become much less swollen within a couple of hours with normal activity. You can apply ice pack to help with swelling. ** In the morning, after cleaning, apply 10-minute ice pack. They will be the the most swollen and crusty the morning after the procedure. For the next 5-7 days: It's very important to keep your eyes moist at all times with the ointment given to you. It is absolutely imperative that you do not let the eyeliner area get wet, as this can result in the loss of colour and shading. It is best to apply the ointment approximately 1-3 times a day. Always use a fresh Q-tip with each application of ointment; this will reduce the risk of a secondary infection. (Remember to wipe off excess.) Be sure to put ointment on right before you go to bed at night, first thing when you wake up in the morning and in the afternoon. Itching is also common but do not rub your eyes or pick at the eyeliner, if you notice a little lifting of colour, let it fall off naturally. Please do not wear eye makeup for 3-7 days. **if you must wear make for an occasion, all makeup used AROUND NOT ON the eyeliner must be NEW and bacteria free!! Old makeup can cause an infection. Make sure you have a thin coat of ointment or Vaseline on before you apply ANY makeup to create a barrier. Do wear sunglasses when in the sun in order to protect the fresh colour for the first two weeks. Avoid tanning beds, the sun, pools, hot tubs, and any bodies of water, direct water pressure and all creams around the eye for two weeks. Do not dye, perm, or use an eyelash curler for 2 weeks. Do not take hot showers or baths and avoid heavy exercise, saunas, and hot tubs, as this will cause the colour to sweat out of the skin. Don't touch with fingers (if hands are not washed). Stay away from dirt (gardening or sport activities) to prevent possible infections.

Your permanent cosmetic procedure was performed using a sterile single-use needle and high-quality pigments. The end result of your procedure depends greatly on following this aftercare protocol. Please follow the instructions below unless otherwise instructed by a physician. Pigment will look very dark and bright right after the procedure. Colour will fade and soften 50%-75% in about 1week. There may be some swelling in the area and it will subside within 48 to 72 hours or less. Ice the area if necessary. You will experience redness, tenderness, itchiness and/or burning, which will subside over time. Some pigment may drop out all together or look like it is flaking off; this can be filled in on the second visit in about 4-12 weeks. Touch up done before 4 weeks can cause the skin to be overworked and scarring may develop. Everyone's skin is different. Some people may lose more colour than others. This is normal and means that the colour will need to be adjusted to a darker colour. Do keep lips clean and moist, use a clean cool wet washcloth to wipe lips. Apply a generous amount of Vaseline or the ointment given to you as many times as necessary during the day to keep lips moist. Apply only with a Q-tip or fingers if hands are clean. Don't rub, scratch or pick the area and try and keep makeup away from the lips for about a week after the procedure. Do Use baby wipes to gently clean your lips every few hours. If you are prone to getting cold sores, it's highly recommended to take a prescription leading up to the appointment to prevent an outbreak. It's recommended to get 500mg Valtrex. Keep your lips moist for 4 Weeks with Vaseline or the ointment given to you they will feel dry at first but, this will pass. The colour will come and go as the collagen fibres come to heal the lips and the natural exfoliating process has occurred. It is normal not to see how much colour was achieved until 4 weeks have passed. Avoid spicy, hot and salty foods. Be careful to keep lips sealed when washing your face or brushing your teeth. Avoid the sun as much as you can especially the first week. The sun fades permanent makeup. After a week a sun protection moisturiser, balm or chap stick can be worn to protect the colour. Don't take hot showers or baths and avoid heavy exercise, saunas, and hot tubs for 10 days because this will cause the colour to sweat out of the skin. Apply an extra coat of Vaseline before washing the face, bathing or showering. This will protect the healing area from bacteria, soap and other debris or particles. Always try and wash around treated area. Don't pick or peel off any scabbing or flaking, let it gently come off on its own. Don't use any acidic or exfoliating products. Keep away from the area at all times (Retin-A, Glycolic, or hyaluronic acid, etc). This may lighten and slowly remove the colour. Stay away from dirt (gardening or sport activities) to prevent possible infections.