FLOWY BROW: FAQ
WHAT IS FLOWY BROW?
Flowy Brow, is PMU hair stroke procedure also known as luxury nano stroking.
BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
⁃ Avoid alcohol and caffeine 24hrs before appointment
- Avoid extreme sun exposure for 1 week before appointment
⁃ Drink a minimum of 8 (8oz) glasses of water daily for 1 week before appointment
- Ladies, keep in mind that you more sensitive during your menstrual cycle.
⁃ Hydrate brow and forehead area with a deep moisturizer or hyaluronic acid for 1 week before appointment
⁃ Avoid any blood thinners such as Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Vitamin E, Fish Oil or any blood thinning medication 2 weeks before appointment (Tylenol is ok)
⁃ Stop any retinoid products around the forehead area 2 weeks before appointment.
The forehead area should not be dry, chapped, or irritated on the day of the appointment. Skin should not be in process of healing before PMU is performed. Do not come in with a tanned or sunburnt face.
- Avoid chemical peels and laser treatments for 2 weeks before your appointment. Chemical Peels and Laser Treatments must be done 15 days before appointment.
-Botox, Juvéderm, or other fillers in the forehead area should be done at least 15 days prior to your appointment.
- Avoid working out right before the procedure. Body heat will expand the pores.
- It is suggested to wash your hair before your appointment and arrive with a clean face.
HOW LONG WILL THE APPOINTMENT TAKE?
Flowy Brow appointments are scheduled in studio for about 2.5-3hrs. Appointments vary based on detail which may take as little as one hour but please set aside 2-3 hours for your appointment. (Retouch appointments require the same amount of time)
SHOULD I HAVE MY BROWS SHAPED BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT?
No. Please avoid all hair removal and let your eyebrows fill in as much as possible prior to your initial Flowy Brow appointment. DLD + artists customize each hair pattern design based on the clients natural brow shape, hair growth pattern, and skin undertones. The fuller your natural brows, the better!
SHOULD I ARRIVE WITH MY EYEBROWS DRAWN ON?
Sure. This helps to get an idea of how the client is used to envisioning themselves every day but that being said, just because we are used to seeing ourselves a certain way that does not mean that design is correct. Sometimes the shape we are used to is totally wrong and it is an adjustment to see ourselves with a new eyebrow shape. Please trust the process. DLD won’t steer you wrong.
GENERAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION
After care is key to the final appearance and longevity of your new brows. Improper care may result in fading of the eyebrows.
Please be aware that medications, health and skin conditions may affect your healed results. Different skin types, routines, metabolism, alcohol intake, and not following the aftercare instructions may also affect healed results.
Keep in mind: Different artist use different techniques and advise different after care. Please follow the aftercare instructions advised by your personal Micropigmentation Artist.
- Pigment will appear natural immediately after.
- Your new eyebrows will go through several phases during the healing cycle. Depending on your body and age the entire healing process will take 21-45 days.
- The final look of your eyebrows will be apparent approximately 30 days after your procedure.
- If you have any unexpected problems with the healing of the skin such as swelling, fever, or green/yellow discharge contact your doctor immediately for further instructions.
THINGS TO AVOID AFTER
Avoid cardio and sweating for the first 24hrs (this means no hot saunas/steam room).
No swimming. This includes hot baths, pools, the ocean, and Jacuzzis.
Avoid driving in open air vehicles such as convertibles, boats, bicycles, or motorcycles.
Avoid drinking alcohol in excess, as it may lead to slow healing of wounds and increases risks of infection.
Avoid exposure to UV/UVA rays or chemicals as they have been known to cause a shift in color and premature fading. This includes sun tanning or artificial salon tanning and products.
Avoid tasks related to heavy household cleaning such as garage or basement cleaning until eyebrows are completely healed. This is because of airborne debris.
No lasers, chemical treatments, peelings, and/or any creams containing Retin-A or Glycolic acid on the face or neck (7-14 days).
CAN I FILL IN MY BROWS WHEN THEYRE PEELING?
Technically speaking yes. After 7 days from your initial appointment you can fill in your eyebrows. However, @DLDbrows suggests waiting until they are finished peeling before applying any product to the area.
WHEN SHOULD I COME BACK FOR MY TOUCH UP?
Retouch appointment is scheduled about 30-45 days after the initial appointment. Aftercare is crucial to the longevity and results of your new eyebrows. Improper care may result in fading of the eyebrows.
ADDITONAL INFORMATION
Please be aware that the result of the procedure is depending the following: Medication and health conditions, Skin Conditions – i.e. oily and poor skin, very dry/flaky skin, sun-damaged skin, lose or laxed skin, Natural skin undertones, Alcohol intake and smoking, general stress, immune system, poor diet and not following the aftercare instructions, may affect your healed results.
Antacids, thyroid and anxiety medications have been reported as interfering with permanent makeup either by affecting retention or shifting the pigment to an undesirable tone.
Remember, everything we eat, and drink has its own chemical structure and the electron ends that are unattached or free, may get attached to other compounds inside the body forming a new molecule that may show a different color spectrum. With that info, an educated client may have better expectations and know that she / he may need more frequent adjustments that others. The better condition your skin is in, the better the final result will be. Mature clients may need an additional one to two weeks healing for the final results to appear. The better you take care of your skin and protect it from UV rays, the better the outcome and lifespan of the micropigmentation procedures.
DOES IT HURT
Pretty hurts. LOL JK., clients claim little to no pain during the first pass. Second and third pass are completed after a topical anesthetic has been applied.
WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS OF THE PIGMENTS?
DLD mainly uses Tina Davies I♥️INK Pigments.
The ingredients are a combination of pigments, glycerin, witch hazel, aqua, rosin, benzyl alcohol, and isopropyl alcohol. It is gamma-ray sterilized, vegan and cruelty-free. Please see our Pigment MSDS for Tina Davies I♥️INK full ingredient listings.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MICROBLADING AND FLOWY BROW?
Micro-blading best for normal to dry skin types is done using a handheld blade made up of multiple tiny needles to scratch the skin with pigment. Over time the skin compresses to the “scratch” and gets smaller and smaller until it fades away. Lasting 6-12 months.
Flowy Brow is a universal technique which injects pigment into the skin using a tiny nano needle. Strokes are sparser and more natural in comparison to the hair stroke pattern of Micro-blading. Machine hair strokes (nano stroking) is less invasive and causes less trauma to the skin. Less trauma to the skin results with longer lasting results. (for most skin types)
WILL MY BROWS FADE RED, ORANGE, OR PURPLE OVERTIME?
NO, because they are high-quality ingredients, have high lightfastness and concentration. They will only become a lighter version of the original color(s). -https://tinadavies.com/pages/faq
CAN I COVER OLD MICROBLADING OR PMU WITH FLOWY BROW?
DLD Brows suggests that old pigment should be faded by a minimum of 50% to hide or cover up the original pigment successfully.