A powder brow (also known as an ombre brow) has no hair strokes and is made up entirely of machine shading. It is ideal for someone who may fill their brows in daily and are looking for less maintenance. These can look as soft or defined as the client desires.

A combination brow combines microblading or machine strokes with machine shading to achieve a natural yet defined brow.

If you have naturally sparse brow hair or uneven brow growth, a combination brow is perfect for you! Soft machine shading mixed with hair-like strokes gives a 3D affect and in some cases can look more natural than microblading on its own. Every brow is customized per client so we can add as much or as little shading to give a variety of different looks!

This is a beautiful look for all skin types (including oily/aging skin) and heals very soft and beautiful.

Results will last 1-3 years!

If you are unsure of what service to book, a combination brow is the safest choice!

A consultation is not required before booking your appointment. All new clients are required to read all pre-care instructions before booking. A mini consultation is done at the beginning of the initial appointment where we will go over the different brow styles and see what is the best option for your lifestyle, age, skin type and brow goals! Also, it is best to come in with an idea of what you want and showing me pictures of work you like is highly encouraged!

Permanent makeup is designed to fade over time, but it’s still considered a tattoo. Factors such as skin type, lifestyle, sun exposure, age, metabolism, medications and pigment color affect the longevity of the tattoo. Yearly touch ups are normal and expected for permanent cosmetics. Picking the proper service for your skin type and following the proper aftercare will lead to beautiful results for years to come!

Unfortunately, not everyone is a good candidate for permanent makeup. The following list disqualifies you from currently receiving permanent makeup. Any further questions please email torrie@browlouie.com.

You are NOT a candidate if you are….

• Pregnant or breastfeeding
• Currently using or have been on Accutane within the last 12 months
• Have a freshly tanned or sunburned face
• Rosacea
• Taking blood thinning medications (you may be a candidate for powder brows, please email torrie@browlouie.com)
• Currently undergoing treatment for cancer
• Chemotherapy or radiation treatment within the last 12 months
• Under 18 years old

Most clients report little to no pain throughout their procedure. While every clients pain tolerance is different, a topical numbing agent is used throughout your session to make sure you are comfortable.

Preparing for your appointment is just as important for good, healed results as post care. Failure to follow pre-care may result in you being sent home the day of your appointment. Please read the following carefully!

2 weeks before

• BOTOX: Botox or Dysport must be done at least 14 days prior to your appointment.
• WAXING/THREADING: I recommend coming to your appointment with your brows grown out. I prefer to see how they grow out naturally and will clean them up at your appointment. If you tint your brows please do so at least 7 days before your appointment.
• RETIN-A: Please refrain from using any retin-a products in the brow area for 2 weeks leading up to your appointment.

24 HOURS BEFORE

• To minimize bleeding during the procedure, please avoid alcohol, caffeine and blood thinning medications such as Ibuprofen and Advil.
• Map out directions to the studio and plan for traffic.

DAY OF YOUR APPOINTMENT

• Wash your hair! You won’t be able to get your brows wet for the next 10-14 days. This will give you a few extra days before your next wash!
• Avoid exercise/sweating: Exercising increases blood flow and will cause excessive bleeding, leading to poor healed results.
• Makeup: You are welcome to come to your appointment with or without makeup on. We will be taking a lot of photos, so come however you will feel the most comfortable! Also, coming in with how you fill in your brows helps me see what you like and what you’re used to.
• RELAX! Feeling nervous is normal. We are going to work together to create your dream brows! Take a deep breath and get excited!

Immediately after getting your brows done, you may experience minor redness or swelling which will typically subside within 24 hours. Over the next few hours, the pigment in the skin will oxidize, making the brows look darker and warmer (red) than they were initially. This is normal and expected. Pigment typically fades anywhere from 20-40% once fully healed.

Around day 3-4, you may notice light scabbing and flaking on the treated area. This is normal! Please refrain from picking at the brows. Doing so will result in loss of pigment in those areas and can cause scarring. Brows may appear spotty or patchy until the entire brow has finished healing. Once all the flaking is complete (usually around day 10), the brows will appear much lighter. The pigment will darken over the next 4-6 weeks and the pigment will return to the skin in it healed color.

Whatever pigment that does not return will be addressed at your touch up appointment. At this appointment, we will assess your retention, touch up the spots that didn’t stick and adjust minor details to give you your perfect brows!

It is crucial to follow the aftercare instructions exactly to get the best healed results! All aftercare products will be provided by your artists and further instructions will be made at your appointment.

• Keep your new brows dry until all flaking has stopped. This means keeping them dry in the shower, avoid sweating, saunas and steam for the next 10-14 days.
• Keep the brows clean!
• Apply a thin layer of provided aftercare cream 1-2x daily for the next 10 days
• No makeup in the brow area for the next 10-14 days to prevent infection
• Avoid sun exposure/tanning beds for 2 weeks. Please plan vacations and outings accordingly (Ask about our tattoo spf stick)
• Do not pick or scratching the brows while healing! This will remove the pigment and lead to patchiness and scarring.

No acne or anti-aging products on the brows ever

PMU is a 2-step process and a touch up is highly recommended to get the best results. Also known as the “perfecting session”, a touch up is done 6-8 weeks after your initial appointment, this is where we assess your retention, perfect the shape and color and add details. Touch ups are especially important and add to the longevity of your PMU.