Frequently asked questions

Skink Art Studio is known for providing high-quality permanent makeup services using only the best pigments and products in the industry.

Microblading creates hair-like strokes on the eyebrows, while ombre brows create a soft shaded effect. Both techniques create a natural-looking eyebrow. However??????

Permanent makeup is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, as well as those with certain medical conditions. We recommend that you consult with your doctor before getting permanent makeup.

Skink Art Studio WILL NOT PERFORM PERMANENT MAKEUP ON ANYONE THAT IS NOT                                               SUITABLE CANDIDATE. COSMETIC TATTOO IS NOT SUITABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:

• Using Accutane
• Have heart conditions or using heart medications
• Have diabetes (will require a physician's clearance)
• Have skin disease, irritations, or are prone to keloids.
• Taking antibiotics for active infection.
• Have had botox in the last 2 weeks
• Have gotten a real tan in the last week
• Have had a chemical peels in the last 3 weeks
• Allergic to lidocaine, prilocaine, benzocaine, tetracaine or epinephrine
• Anyone who has any serious medical conditions may require a physician's note.
• Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Anyone using an eyelash, brow growth serum an area to be treated . You may still get the procedure if you stop using the serum 3 weeks before your procedure.

Even though it is called Permanent Makeup we encourage clients to think of the procedure as a Semi-permanent Procedure, it is designed to fade over time and will need a touch up every 1-3 years. Your face rapidly exfoliates faster than anywhere else on your body and is exposed to the most sunlight. We also tend to use more chemical ingredients on our faces with cleansers, exfoliators, and moisturizers.There are many factors that can cause the procedure to fade over time which is why we encourage Skink Art Studio clients to return timely for their maintenance sessions in order to maintain their desired color an shape. Touch ups are normal for cosmetic tattoo procedures, with each new procedure followed by a touch  up procedure 6-8 weeks later.

Two-three treatments are usually needed, at least 6-8 weeks apart. Sometimes just one treatment is sufficient, but a touch-up appointment is recommended just in case. With most procedures, the color looks dramatically lighter after the first week. Some clients prefer this, while others opt for a bolder look. At the second treatment, we will assess the color retention and make adjustments as necessary. Everyone heals differently and at different rates. If your cosmetic tattoo does not heal perfectly the first time, do not worry! We can always go darker and add more density at your next appointment.

Cosmetic Tattooing, also called Semi-Permanent Makeup or Micropigmentation, is the process of implanting color pigment beneath the surface of the skin by means of a tiny, sterile, disposable needle to produce the appearance of cosmetic makeup or to enhance the natural features of the face.

During your appointment, we will analyze your skin's undertone to anticipate how pigment colors will fade in the future. We will also mix pigments to ensure color remains in the same tone. The majority of our clients' cosmetic tattoos stay true to color. There are some cases, however, where colors may fade to different tones according to the individual’s response to the pigments (like lifestyle and iron deficiencies). Many factors affect these changes. At your follow up appointment, we will re-analyze how your body has responded to the initial color. Special formula alteration to correct the color and to prevent further color change is made at this time. 

The treatment is considered semi-permanent and will not wash off, however, it will fade over time and may need a touch-up every 6-18 months. Frequency of touch-ups depends on a number of factors including: the pigment color used (lighter colors fade faster), lifestyle (sun exposure), iron deficiency (your body absorbs iron-oxide as a supplement), and if any chemical peels come into contact with treated areas. Please note that final results can not be guaranteed as each unique skin type will hold pigments differently and break down at different rates. We will re-evaluate how your skin has received the pigment at your touch-up appointment and make any changes necessary. Touch-ups are normal for cosmetic tattoo procedures, with each new procedure requiring 2 visits. The initial procedure followed by a touch-up procedure about 2 months later. Previously tattooed eyebrows may require one or two additional appointments and rarely achieve similar results to those who have no previous tattoo work.

A highly-effective, topical anesthetic cream and gel are used for numbing before and during your procedure. Pain threshold levels vary from person to person and every effort is made to ensure you remain comfortable for the entirety of the procedure.

The purpose of Cosmetic Tattooing is to enhance the natural features of a client. Cosmetic Tattooing is softer and more subtle – it is meant to be a natural-looking beauty enhancement. Body tattoos use ink while cosmetic tattoo procedures involve only iron-oxide based pigments. These pigments are designed to gently fade over time. Fading is desired as it allows the technician to make changes to color and shape over the years as client’s natural coloration and facial changes occur.