LASH LINE ENHANCEMENT FAQS
What is Lash Line Enhancement?
Lash line enhancement frames the eyes and can make eyelashes appear thicker, darker and fuller. It can also enhance the shape or balance the symmetry of your eyes, create the illusion of larger eyes, or affect how the spacing of the eyes is perceived. Lash line enhancement can also enhance or intensify eye color and make eyes appear brighter.
What if I'm not sure how much eyeliner I’d like permanently?
We customize the design of your lash line or permanent eyeliner based on your individual needs, shape of your eyes, as well as personal style. Your artist will work with you to help choose color and design.
What are the benefits of Lash Line Enhancement?
Define your eyes
No more smudges, smears, or worn-off eyeliner
Great for people with allergies to cosmetic products
Saves time and money
Great for people with unsteady hands or vision problems
Swim, shower or exercise with confidence
Fills in thin or light colored eyelashes
Ideal for total eyelash loss due to trichotillomania or Alopecia
How old do I have to be to get tattooed?
You must be 18 years or older to receive Permanent Makeup.
Can I get tattooed if I am pregnant or nursing?
As a precaution, we do not perform cosmetic tattooing on pregnant or nursing women.
How much does it hurt?
The eyeliner or lash line procedure is more psychologically scary to most clients than anything else. The discomfort is relative as everyone has a different level of sensitivity. An pre-numbing anesthetic is applied to the eyelids for numbing prior and during the procedure. Every effort is made to ensure you remain comfortable for the duration of the procedure.
Pre- Treatment Protocol MUST be strictly followed to limit bleeding and skin sensitivities during the service. Excessive bleeding and sensitivity during the procedure will dilute and expel the pigment color and lead to poor results.
Having this service performed during your menstrual cycle may increase discomfort during your procedure.
If you are a frequent smoker or "sun worshiper" the topical anesthetics used during the treatment may not last as long and also can lead to poor retention and poor lasting results.
What should I do before and after my eyeliner procedure?
Please review our detailed Pre Treatment Protocol & Aftercare Instructions. It is highly beneficial to follow these instructions to ensure a comfortable (and safe) healing process and to achieve the best possible results.
How will I look immediately after?
There will be swelling. The swelling may last up to 48 hours. The color will appear darker the first week. This will gradually lighten during the complete healing process. No need to go into hiding :)
If I am using an eyelash enhancing serum, similar to Lash Boost or Latisse. Can I still have my lash line enhancement done?
Please stop using any and all lash serums for a minimum of 6 weeks prior to your lash line enhancement procedure. The reason is that those types of serums are stimulants. The will make your eyelids too fragile and vascular for cosmetic tattooing. As a result, your eyelids will bleed and bruise. After your eyeliner procedure is completed, you should wait 4 weeks to start your serum usage again.
How long is the healing process?
It is normal to experience minimal swelling and tenderness immediately following your procedure. This usually subsides within a few hours. The first week following your treatment, the pigment will appear much darker than how it will appear once it has healed. Around the 1st or 2nd week post procedure, the skin naturally exfoliates and sheds. During weeks 4-8 when the skin completes healing, you will see the pigment become more visible. A touch up session will follow approximately 6-12 weeks after your first initial appointment is necessary in order to achieve that richness of color, achieve symmetry, and density in the shape.
What factors will affect Lash Line Enhancement?
Bleeding during the procedure: Excessive bleeding during the tattooing procedure will reduce the amount of pigment absorption. Alcohol, certain medications and vitamins, as well as any blood-thinners and should avoided a minimum of 48 hours prior to your appointment. For a full list of what to avoid 48 hours to your appointment click here.
Sun exposure: The sun will extremely soften the look of your tattoo, and may also change the color appearance of the pigment. Whenever possible, we encourage our clients to wear sunglasses and hats to protect their beautiful eyeliner (and eyeballs too)!
Lifestyle: smokers, "sun worshipers", or anyone with skin that is in a state of distress may have less desirable results.
What should I know about long term care?
* The color will fade over time. Fading greatly depends on your skin type (oily skin fades quicker), lifestyle, sun exposure, pigment color used, broken capillaries, iron deficiency.
* Wear protective sunglasses and hats when in the sun also tanning bed goggles over eyes while tanning to prevent premature fading of your eyeliner.
* If you are planning an MRI, please inform the technician that you have had an iron-oxide cosmetic tattoo.
* If you are planning to have laser treatments, tell your laser specialist to avoid the pigmented area and also provide you with necessary eye protection.
How often do I need refreshers?
Refresher appointments are optional. If you want to maintain your lash line enhancement so that it always looks its best, plan on scheduling a touch up once every 3 years.
What can I expect at my appointment?
When you arrive for your appointment you will be asked to fill out paper work. We will then being a consultation. A topical anesthetic will be applied at sit for 10 minutes. I will then begin tattooing. Anesthetics will be applied throughout the process to help keep you as comfortable as possible.
How long does the procedure take?
Initial appointments take approximately 2.5-3 hours. This includes the designing process, numbing the area, and tattooing. Follow-up appointments take approximately 1.5-2 hours.
Do I need a touch-up/follow-up appointment?
Please note that final results cannot 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 second session and make any changes. Two appointments are recommended initially. Each of these appointments being 6-10 weeks apart. At your complimentary touch up session, we will assess the color retention and make any adjustments 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 make necessary adjustments when you return!
How can I book an appointment?
Appointments can be made by clicking the 'BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT' page and filling out an Initial Appointment Request form.
A $100 deposit is required to ensure you are serious about receiving your tattoo. Your deposit is non-refundable, but goes towards the final price of your tattoo. No appointments will be booked without a deposit and the remainder of your balance is due at the time of your appointment. I accept cash, Zelle and credit cards for balances only. Deposits must be paid by credit card .