FAQ's
Does waxing hurt?
I am very quick and gentle, a little bit of tingling afterward is completely normal. If you come in during your cycle, make sure to take an ibuprofen at least one hour before your appointment.
Do you offer threading?
I don't offer threading, however I can tweeze if you have a sensitivity to waxing.
Will I be red afterward?
How red your skin may get is completely based differently for each client, however I use a soothing after wax cream and concealer.
I have had a bad brow waxing experience, will my brows end up too thin?
I will assure you that your will not leave with overly waxed or tweezed eyebrows. My philosophy is "the fuller, the better". I will give you a consultation before I remove one hair from your face.
What if I can't be waxed?
If you are using any Retin A products or Accutane, you will need to be tweezed. If you are sensitive or allergic to wax, please notify me ahead of our appointment.
My skin in sensitive, will waxing make me break out?
Waxing can cause hives or breakout, you may purchase a hydrocotisone to use for after care if you get hives. If you tend to break out from waxing, I will use high frequency to help kill bacteria in the area.
How often will I need to come in?
On average, hair grows back in 21 days, so every 3-4 weeks would be ideal.
How do I get an appointment?
Please visit my homepage and click on the link that says "book now". I cannot accommodate walk-in appointments.
What is a brow lift?
A brow lift is also called brow lamination. Brow lamination is a treatment for eyebrows that helps to smooth, stretch and set the brow hairs in place. During the treatment the chemical reaction involves the use of a mild, usually alkaline solution to break down the disulfide bonds in the hair. These bonds are responsible for the hair's natural structure and rigidity. By breaking these bonds, the hair becomes more flexible and can be manipulated into the desired shape. The brow hairs are then brushed into the desired shape and set in place. This process helps to give the eyebrows a fuller, more defined look, and can also help to cover any sparse areas. The effects of brow lamination can last for several weeks. Also, to be noted; This treatment isn't for everyone. People with very sparse and wirey hairs may not have the results they desire after this treatment. I have also observed that a lamination with tattooed or microbladed brows may also not like the way the brows lay over the top of the tattoo post lamination treatment. That being said, I can always consult with you prior to booking an appointment.
What do I need to know prior to booking a brow lift appointment?
Brow hairs need to be fully grown out and untrimmed. Retin A needs to be discontinued in the brow area for at least 2 weeks prior to your appointment. There are also contraindications for brow lamination. This includes:
-Excessive dry or flaky skin in and around brow area.
-Psoriasis or eczema in or around brow area.
-Pregnancy
-Undergoing chemotherapy
-Recent botox, filler, chemical peels, laser peels.
-Recent brow tattoo or microblading.
-Recent previous brow lamination.
How do I take care of my new lifted brows at home?
Home care is paramount for the health of your brows and results of your brow lamination. Your brows CANNOT get wet for the first 24 hours after your lamination appointment (including sweat). No makeup for 12 hours.
You will get a little aftercare kit to take home with you which includes a couple of brow spoolies and a tube of castor oil.
The castor oil needs to be applied 1-2 times a day.
Brows should be brushed directly after showering or washing your face. You can also apply hair conditioner in the shower on your brows.
Please refrain from rubbing or touching your brows too much.
Direct sunlight and chlorine can shorten the effects of your brow lamination.
How often can I get my brows laminated?
Every 8-12 weeks is what I recommend. I prefer the lamination be completely grown out from the brow. I don't want to laminate over lamination, resulting in over-processing the hair. I also recommend you schedule a brow lamination maintenance appointment in between your brow lift appointment. This service includes an inspection of your hair and a deep conditioning treatment of your brows to help maintain the health of your hair.
What if I'm sensitive?
You may opt to come in and have a patch test performed to test your skin sensitivity. You'll just need to let me know ahead of time.