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It is preferable that you leave the lashes alone as much as possible, for as long as possible before your cosmetic eyeliner tattoo. This will mean that Kristen can see natural hair growth and how to best blend the tattoo with the existing hairs. Tinting (if necessary) can be done after your tattoo has healed. If you see us regularly, please feel free to have your lashes tinted anytime before your appointment at least 24 hours prior.

When filling out your consultation card, you will write thorough notes as to what shape you do and do not have in mind. Kristen will always guide you as to what is best for you and together you will confirm your new shape which is tailored to suit your desires, face and bone structure measurements.

YES!!! No designer cosmetic tattoo will commence until Kristen and (especially) you are both happy with the proposed shape and color. Please note, Kristen is extremely fussy with shape and symmetry so this process may take a while! (If you are having a basic/classic shape that conforms to your eye shape, we don't pre draw.)

No, phew! Unlike a body tattoo, the idea is to work with the natural hair growth so that the result is as natural looking as possible. The hairs help the area to look more real.

No, lash extensions must be removed at least 24 hours prior to appointment. Kristen can do this for you. Lashes must be removed due to the wiping motion of the ink with cotton pad, if lashes are left on they could be pulled out and this will be painful and damage natural lashes. If you get your lashes done by Kristen prior to getting eyeliner, a discounted rate will be given to have the full set put back on. Lashes can be put back on 3 weeks after touch-up. Brand new (first use after eyeliner tattoo, to prevent infection) mascara can be used after 5 days.

No, phew! Unlike a body tattoo, the idea is to work with the natural hair growth so that the result is as natural looking as possible. The hairs help the area to look more real and less like an artificial brow. In some countries, shaving the eyebrows off does happen but not at My Cosmetique Beauty Pro. The excess stray hairs outside the brow shape are removed with a Brow razor.

It is preferable if you let your brows grow out as much as possible, for as long as possible before your cosmetic brow tattoo. This will mean that Kristen can see natural hair growth and how to best blend the tattoo with the existing hairs. Tidying will be done during your tattoo appointment. On the other hand, if you love the shape that you currently have, you are more than welcome to come in with your Brows shaped and ready. If you choose this option, please ensure you have at least a 24 hour window of downtime between your shaping appointment and your tattoo appointment.

When filling out your consultation paperwork, you will write thorough notes as to what shape you do and do not have in mind. Kristen will always guide you as to what is best for you and together you will confirm your new shape which is tailored to suit your desires, face and bone structure measurements.

Yes. Cosmetic Tattoo colors the skin and does not alleviate the need to color the hairs and remove the excess hair growth/stray hairs. Monthly maintenance appointments are recommended. Clients who continue to have regular eyebrow maintenance sessions are often happier with their brows for longer.

YES!!! No cosmetic tattoo will commence until Kristen and (especially) you are both happy with the proposed shape and color. Please note, Kristen is extremely fussy with shape and symmetry so this process may take a while!

Henna is not recommended once the brows have been tattooed as the skin takes on a new texture and doesn't seem to stain the skin as it may have previously. Also, henna has a high reaction rate once it builds up in your skin so the less exposure the better.

Please wait until healed (a minimum of 4 weeks) after your cosmetic brow tattoo to have your eyebrows tinted and waxed/threaded. Most clients return to their cosmetic tattooist for regular brow color and sculpting maintenance however if you have a local brow specialist who is more accessible, please let them know you have had cosmetic tattoo and the idea is to not wax over the tattooed areas as that is where hairs are wanted.

Yes, probably a lot. You can take ibuprofen after treatment, and apply ice pack wrapped in paper towel to reduce swelling

Yes, therefore it is advisable to take over-the-counter 1000mg L-Lysine vitamins for 4 weeks prior to procedure and obtain an anti-viral prescription from your doctor for minimum 1000mg Valtrex or Acyclovir to be taken for 6 days total beginning the day before (24 hours) your procedure to prevent an outbreak. This does not guarantee an outbreak will not occur but can reduce the severity if one does. If outbreak occurs continue taking anti-viral medications, L-Lysine, and use topical Abreva to treat outbreak.

Yes, as long as it has been 3 weeks since the last injection was done. And please wait at least 4 weeks after the touch up to have them filled.

There may become a time where the skin is too heavily saturated to accept any more pigment, or the skin has scar tissue present which rejects pigment. This is why it is extremely important to choose a FULLY qualified Cosmetic Tattooist who is familiar with removal and correction work. Once lifted or corrected, the skin may be worked upon again.

Cosmetic tattooing is achieved by placing pigment into the top layer of skin, it will fade over time but there will always be some level of pigment remaining and visible. This is somewhat unpredictable and depends on many varying factors including client skin type/condition, client aftercare and tattooist skill, clients lifestyle, medications, and more.

A tattoo procedure is causing an open wound to the skin therefore sensation can be felt. A numbing cream/liquid is used before and during treatment so pain is minimal if felt at all. Some clients describe it as pressure only, some clients feel the sharpness of the needles. Occasionally clients fall asleep during the procedure.

We suggest you should: -avoid stimulants such as sugars and caffeines on the day in the lead up to your appointment -pain threshold is always at its highest first thing in the morning -avoid when possible having your appointment in the lead up to and during menstruation -educate yourself before the appointment so you are relaxed, a relaxed client always feels less -don't run late or arrive flustered, an organized calm client is always able to handle more sensation -practice deep breathing techniques -allow enough time for your appointment in your calendar to prevent feeling rushed -consult with your Doctor as to whether you are able to take pain killers beforehand (please note you are unable to take any blood thinning pain killers prior to your appointment e.g ibuprofen)

Absolutely, some clients attend their appointment highly nervous but also very excited. Try and ask yourself what is causing your nerves (the commitment, the unknown of the procedure, the "what if" it doesn't turn out how I want, the pain/sensation). Once you have identified the cause of your nerves, you can then research and get prepared, this is one of the best techniques to calm your nerves!

There is no exact answer. There are far too many varying factors to be able to pinpoint an exact timeframe (i.e. skin type, client aftercare, tattooist skill, activities including sweat/exercise/swimming, method of cosmetic tattoo used, pigment color chosen, quality of the brand of pigment line used). Aim to have annual refreshers between 12-18months.

Unfortunately not, you will need to wait until your baby has arrived to have Cosmetic Tattoo treatments. There is no known reasons or reports of adverse reactions, it is more a preventative measure. As you can imagine and understandably, no one has been willing to risk being a test model during pregnancy! Insurance policies DO NOT cover Cosmetic Tattoo during pregnancy.

Yes, you can. However if you are breastfeeding you need to be aware of the potential risks that cosmetic tattoo can cause. In particular, you will need to present a Drs note to clear you to have treatments.

It can be very easy to choose a Cosmetic Tattooist, when you know what to look for. Here are some good questions to ask and guidelines to follow; -are they a fully qualified Cosmetic Tattooist able to provide machine work such as brows, lips, eyeliner AND microblading. -are they trained in removal in case their work needs to be corrected? -have you seen unedited before and after photos of their work? -have you seen unedited photos of their healed work? -do you like their style? -do they specialize in Cosmetic Tattoo or just do it on the side? -are they a current member of Cosmetic Tattoo organizations such as Association of Cosmetic Tattoo and Advanced Practitioner Advisory Network? -do they continue to upgrade their training/ education and skills (i.e. attend seminars at least twice per year)? -do they use a reputable pigment brand and are they trained in colour theory? -are they county or state approved/licensed following local council guidelines? -do they have insurance? -do they wear PPE (glasses, gloves, disposable masks, etc.)? -do they run through a full consult and consent form before commencing the tattoo procedure? -and most importantly, what does your gut say?

Yes, you can wear makeup on all areas of the face except the Cosmetic Tattoo site itself. You will need to wait a minimum of 7 days before applying makeup on the tattoo site. It is best to get a new lipstick post lip tattoo and a new mascara post eyeliner tattoo to prevent infecting the area. Please ask for recommendations of brow, lip and eye makeup.

-come in (alone and relaxed!) and fill out paperwork thoroughly -read through your copy of the aftercare advice information -thorough consultation including answering any questions -clean the Brows and take before photos (and lots of them, sorry!) -numb the Brows -measure facial features -draw new shape with pencil, and agree on shape or make changes -trim the excess hairs around the new Brow shape -mark the new shape with surgical marker -apply swatch of pigment/color to forehead and agree on color or make changes -start tattooing the Brows (up to 5 passes) -confirm you are happy with the finished tattoo -clean face/apply makeup if requested -take after photos (lots, again!)

Yes, be sure to request this at time of appointment. They will be sent via text unless otherwise requested to be sent to email. If you supplied your Social Media accounts, and consent to use photos, you will be tagged in marketing photos as well.

*Any Cosmetic Tattoo procedure requires a FREE consultation. A non-refundable, non-transferable $100 deposit/booking fee is due to schedule procedure, this reserves your appointment time and is applied towards total due, remaining balance is due at time of initial procedure. 6-8 week touch up is mandatory and included. If you need to re-schedule or cancel, booking fee is forfeited and will need to be paid again when rescheduling. ​ *For Lash Extensions a 24 hour notice is required for cancelations, any cancelation after that will be charged a cancelation fee of $30 at next appointment. ​ *No Call, No Show will be charged full amount of service and be blocked from booking future services.