Powder Brows
Powder Brows
Powder brows, also known as “ombre brows”, is the quintessential, “I woke up like this” in permanent make up services. Expect lived in, seamless gradient blends and effortless results. It is a semi permanent make up process of implanting pigment beneath the surface of the skin with a machine. Similar to traditional tattooing, a pixelated effect is used to build up layers. As the pigment is only deposited into the first 2 dermal layers of skin, it will naturally fade with time.
Who is powder brows best suited for?
All skin types work with powder brows. It is a better alternative to microblading for those with oily skin, which tends to heal more diffused. Normal to dry skin will always heal more crisp with longer lasting results.
All hair types and density is suitable, as the shading can fill sparse areas to enhance your natural brow shape, especially for those who suffer from hair loss causes (think alopecia, chemotherapy, over tweezing, etc.) or who enjoy a more defined and manicured look.
Powder brows is for all genders and all skin types, unless your skin is extremely thin (think type 1 fitzpatrick scale, mature, accutane, anemia, rosacea, retinol use) as it bleeds very easily, contributing to weak results.
Combination brows (or micro shading) is an optional add on for believably natural hair strokes and shading for density.
It’s time to simplify your brow routine for that “I woke up like this” lifestyle
What is the powder brows process?
Scout Signature Mapping (30 minutes) | Each client receives a brow design appointment prior to their initial session. We ensure there is a meticulous consult to craft the shape that is best suited to your goals, existing brow hair and bone structure. This is a collaborative process. We will discuss pigment that is best suited with your skin type, tone and your natural hair.
Outline (10 minutes) | Using the machine, we gently outline the shape we crafted. Please note, this step does not have any topical anesthetic.
Topical Anesthetic (20 Minutes) | We generously apply a 5% lidocaine cream prior to the service. During the service, we reapply with a secondary numbing cream for punctured skin to maximize your comfort.
Tattoo (90 - 120 minutes) | Using a machine similar to a traditional tattoo, your artist will blend pixelated layers into the skin with the chosen pigment while working within the guidelines of your brow design. The sensation is a subtle vibration as we blend multiple layers for a soft gradient. Keep in mind that each client metabolizes the cream at different rates, has a unique pain threshold and other circumstances can affect your comfort like your menstrual cycle and stress levels.
Are there any restrictions?
Accutane within one year + thin / mature skin
Health conditions (Autoimmune Disorder, Diabetes, Chemotherapy, Hepatitis, HIV, Virus or infection)
Hormone Imbalance + Thyroid complications
Keloid scars
Nursing or Pregnant
Prescription blood thinners
Skin Conditions (Psoarsis, Excema, Burn, etc.)
Under 18 years old
What is the healing process?
Within 24 hours | Red, swollen, feels like a sunburn
Within the first days | As the open wound oxidizes, the color will deepen + the exaggerated line work will feel big + dark.
Within a week | Flaking or scabbing may begin, feeling quite itchy. As the top layer of skin rejuvenates, the color may start to feel like it is disappearing - the wound is closing, therefore diffusing the color and shrinking the strokes.
Within two weeks | Top layer of skin should be healed, strokes are looking softer.
Within six weeks | Under layers of skin where the pigment has been implanted will have been healed and color will have deepened to its final results.
What is the aftercare like?
Keep them dry for 48 hours Please do not shower, bathe, sweat, or exercise within that time period for the most defined results. Feel free to shower after the 48 hours.
Cleanse the treated area with a clean, damp cotton pad and pat to dry.
Apply our aftercare cream with a clean cotton swab 1-2 times a day. This will act as a barrier to protect the open skin and to soothe any itchiness.
It is perfectly normal for the treated area to flake or scab. These scabs will fall off. Please do not pick at them as it will pull out the pigment that is healing, creating holes in the brows.
Be mindful of sleeping on your face to ensure they do not prematurely rub off for lighter results. We recommend using a silk pillow case.
Protect your brows with big sunglasses, hat or using sunscreen once they are fully healed.
Avoid Intensive exercising, swimming and / or sweating during the first week.
Avoid make up, soaps, cleansers, creams or around the tattooed area. Wait until the superficial wound is healed before any facial treatments.
Brows for the bare faced and free
Before your appointment, for best results we recommend :
Brow Design (new clients) or Brow Wax + Tint (refresh) a week prior to your session.
Avoiding blood thinners (alcohol, caffeine, omega-3, Advil, ibuprofen, etc.) for 24 hours before
Avoiding the following facial services 2 weeks before: botox, fillers, chemical peels, laser facials, retinol products
Arriving with freshly washed hair as you cannot shower for 48 hours after
Prepared for being obsessed with yourself