Skin and Tonique

Begin a prescription strength Anti-Viral medication 2 days prior to procedure. Do not work out 48 hours before procedure. NO alcohol, caffeine or stimulants 48 hours before procedure (Yes, there is caffeine in decaf coffee and tea!). Avoid sun and tanning one week prior to procedure. Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Advil/Ibuprofen 48 hours before procedure. Avoid Fish Oil, Primrose Oil, Prenatal Vitamins, Nutritional Shakes (Shakeology, etc), "Hair, Skin, Nail" supplements for a minimum of 48 hours prior to procedure. Discontinue Retin-A, and Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) at least 6 weeks prior Must wait a minimum 6 months after lip fillers and 6 weeks after touch-up. It is possible to have poor color retention in lips that have had injections within 6-12 weeks.

Make sure not to get them wet for the first 24-48 hours. This includes steam, tears, showering, swimming, and eye makeup remover. Do not use any oil based products on your lashes Do not touch, play with, or pick at your lashes. Do not use a lash curler on them. Try not to sleep on your side or stomach.

Lash extensions will last 2-4 weeks, depending on several variables including your natural lash growth cycle; if your hair grows fast, then so will your extensions, and fills will be needed more often.

The lash extension application can take anywhere from 2 to 3 hours, depending on the fullness of your natural lashes. The normal human eye has 150-200 lashes per eye. Volume lashes take twice as long to apply the lashes. The more lashes that you have, the more extensions we can apply! This is a meticulous procedure that requires patience and concentration. Therefore, it is important not to rush the process so that you can leave with a perfect set of lashes! You will be relaxing with your eyes closed, and you will feel no pain as this is a non-invasive procedure. Many of our clients are so relaxed that they often fall asleep! For more information on our lash extensions, check out our eyelash page at https://www.skinandtonique.com/lashes

Eyelash extensions are individual synthetic lashes of different lengths, curls and weight (thickness) cut in the shape of a natural lash and applied one-by-one to each individual natural lash as an ‘extension’ of your natural lash. Lash extensions are not strip lashes, clusters or flares. Lash extensions are meant to lengthen, thicken and enhance the natural lash line without causing any pain, discomfort or lash loss when applied properly. For more information on our lash extensions, check out our webpage at https://www.skinandtonique.com/lashes

Results will always vary from person to person, after your initial session and the touch up, your results should last between 2-5 years. Additional touch ups may be required depending on the person and look desired. To ensure the best retention of color, it is advisable to exfoliate the lips during the week prior to procedure by using a soft toothbrush, a washcloth or wet paper towel. After exfoliating, apply Vaseline or a lip moisturizer to lips. Do not wax above lips or use any bleaching products within a week of procedure. For more information, and to schedule an appointment, check our Lip Blush Tattoo webpage. https://www.skinandtonique.com/lip-blush-tattoo

A lip blush tattoo is a semi-permanent makeup procedure that enhances the beauty of the natural lip color, improves the shape of the lips, and gives definition and the illusion of fullness. Lip Blush is great for anyone who desires a more defined or symmetrical shape for their lips. We will create the perfect color to suit your style and skin tone. Our method of shading and blending will bring youth and definition to your lips, while also creating a plumper appearance. Lip Blush gives your lips 30% more volume that will last, unlike fillers. It is an extremely popular semi-permanent make up treatment providing a flush of color as well as defining the lip contours. It is a very effective way of dressing the lips as naturally pale lips can instantly be given a dramatic new appearance.

While microblading is commonly referred to as "permanent makeup" it is not entirely permanent. Microblading does not go as deep into the skin as a traditional tattoo, and will beging to fade over time, based on your skin type and age. I recommend an Annual Color Boost every 12-18 months, although some microblading lasts up to 3 years before a touch-up is needed.

The initial healing process takes 10-14 days. During this time your new brows will go through several stages. At first, they will look very dark. Between day 2-4 they will look very dark and thick. Between day 5-10 they will start scabbing and flaking off. Day 8-10 they will look light and uneven. After 10-14 days they will look much better, with maybe a few spots that need to be touched up. This is why every microblading appointment at Skin and Tonique includes a free 6-8 week touch-up appointment so we can make sure your brows are perfect!

We ask our microblading clients to plan for 3 hours. The first hour or so is mapping out the brows and letting the numbing cream take effect. The actual micorblading procedure itself normally takes about an hour to an hour and a half. In less than a morning or afternoon, you will have beautiful new brows!