FAQs
WHY DO I NEED TO SEND A PIC OF MY BROWS?
To confirm that you are eligible for ombre brows, to confirm that I am able to work with your skin type & to confirm that you booked the correct service. Some clients with major acne or other skin problems may not be ideal candidates for certain services (see “DO NOT BOOK IF” section on the OMBRÉ BROWS page for more details).
WHY DO I NEED TO PROVIDE ID?
It is used to verify age, as you have to be 18+ to receive permanent makeup. No information will be shared. View POLICY for more information. ID is also used as a form of signature and to verify identity of persons booking appointment.
DOES COSMETIC TATTOOING HURT?
A topical numbing anesthetic is used to minimize pain. Skin varies, therefore pain tolerances vary, but numbing minimizes pain tremendously and can be reapplied as needed.
ARE OMBRE BROWS PERMANENT? IS LIP BLUSH PERMANENT?
Cosmetic tattooing can lasts 3-5 years depending on skin and healing.
DO YOU GUARANTEE YOUR WORK?
Unfortunately, there are no guarantees with any cosmetic tattoo services. The color(s) & your brows can fade to unintended colors due to the physiological factors of your skin & due to the fact that cosmetic tattooing is an art NOT an exact science.
OMBRE BROWS v.s. MICROBLADING?
Microblading is not offered by Essentials By Elyse as it is done using a blade to manually insert pigment by carving artificial hair strokes into the skin. Ombre Brows is done using an automatic, hand-held machine & pendulum movements to insert pigment into the skin, creating a gradient where it is dark at the tail the lightens towards the front.
DO I NEED A TOUCH UP?
It is preferences, but recommend as all permanent makeup techniques are a two-step process to achieve desired results.
HOW OFTEN DO I NEED A TOUCH-UP?
Skin & preference vary. A touch-up 4-6 weeks after the initial service and annual touch-ups are recommended to ensure quality & definition.
DO YOU HAVE TO SHAVE OFF MY EYEBROWS?
No. Your eyebrows will be cleaned up during the appointment by shaving the excess hair to reveal your natural, “cleaned-up” shape.
I’VE HAD PERMANENT MAKEUP BEFORE BUT ITS FADED, I JUST NEED A TOUCH UP.
It is considered a color correction/cover-up if you have gotten cosmetic tattoo services elsewhere.
CAN OMBRE BROWS FIX UNEVEN BROWS?
Ombré brows does help with symmetry. We will shape & measure you’re brows for accuracy.
WHY DO OMBRE BROWS SCAB?
Cosmetic tattooing scabs or peels like most tattoos. The skin is in the process of healing.