It is a technique that gives a subtle “MAKE-UP” look to the brows instead of individual hair strokes. Powder brows are better for clients with mature skin or/and oily skin.
This technique is also called: ombre eyebrows, shadow eyebrows, airbrushed eyebrows. THEY ARE ALL THE SAME!
Please see the following contraindications for this procedure and when it is NOT advised!
- Eczema
- Chronic acne / rosacea
- Under Accutane medication (IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS)
- Prone to forming keloid scars (tetch past can be done)
- Undergoing chemotherapy (consult with your doctor)
- Pregnant or nursing
- Diabetic
- Viral infections (diseases)
- Had botox the last 2 weeks of appointment
- Epilepsy
DOES IT HURT?
This technique is not painful!
We use numbing cream that it is applied before starting the procedure. Clients might feel discomfort during the treatment due to the sound of the needle in the skin.
WHAT TO AVOID BEFORE MY APPOINTMENT?
48 hours before:
Avoid alcoholic drinks, tobacco, caffeine.
Avoid any blood thinners (Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Niacin).
7 days before:
Avoid Vitamin A
Avoid facial exfoliation, microdermabrasion in the eyebrows area
Avoid Chemical peels in the eyebrows area
Avoid laser treatments in the eyebrows area
Avoid tinting your eyebrows.
Avoid waxing or brow shaping 3 days before your appointment.
14 days before:
Avoid botox and/or fillers.
WHAT TO AVOID AFTER MY APPOINTMENT?
7 days after:
Avoid all creams in the eyebrows area (except the protective ones provided by the artist)
Avoid wearing makeup in the eyebrow area
Avoid excessive sweating. (Moderate exercise is allowed after 2 days)/
Avoid facials, exfoliants, microdermabrasion in the eyebrows area.
14 days after:
Avoid botox and fillers.
Avoid sauna, steam rooms, beach, pool, etc.
30 days after:
Direct sun exposure in the eyebrows.
Avoid tanning beds
Laser treatments and IPL
Chemical peel.
NOTE: “always avoid laser treatments over the eyebrows area (fraxell laser, IPL). The pigment can be DESTROYED and cause inflammation. A faster fading of eyebrows can happen if using antibiotics or hormonal therapy. Always protect your eyebrows from the sun by using a high SPF”
HOW LONG POWDER BROWS LAST?
POWDER BROWS lasts around 12-24 months.
POWDER BROWS will last less or longer depending on skin type, skin condition and after care protocol followed by the client.
NOTE: for oily skin the pigment could last less than a year. The oilier the skin, the shorter pigment retention is.
DO I NEED A TOUCH-UP AFTER MY FIRST SESSION?
Yes, a touch up is needed 30-60 after the first session.
WHAT ARE THE AFTER CARE INSTRUCTIONS?
After care instructions are provided by the artist the day of the appointment.
Post-treatment care makes 70% of total treatment success! Conscientiously follow all the given advice and instructions by the artist, otherwise, you can lose up to 80% of the work.
