You love your new brows, know to expect that they will initially look quite bold, then patchy as the scabs and old skin cells naturally peel away. But with a lot to remember, understandably most people forget what happens next! After a few days of getting used to your new brows, it is no wonder why we panic when they seem to have disappeared. Stay calm, this is normal, as the healing is not yet complete! After a clotting and scab formation stage to protect itself from bacterial harm, the skin will enter a reconstruction phase approximately 2-3 weeks after microblading. Skin cells renew and co ..read more

Hey everyone Can you believe we are at the end of January 2022?! It has been lovely to catch up with clients after the Christmas holidays and New Year festivities, and thankfully many could spend it with family and friends. I have had the honour to create some beautiful brows for lots of clients including a bride-to-be, and I have finished the month with a client who has newly microbladed brows in time for Chinese New Year! Many ladies have come to my microblading clinic in London, having spent on average, 2 years, thinking about having microblading to enhance the eyebrows. And all have said ..read more

You want to enhance your lips, but with the plethora of aesthetic treatments available, you're not sure which treatment to go for? There are several differences between lip filler and lip blush to consider when thinking about enhancing your lips. Lip filler is typically injecting a form of hyaluronic acid into the lips to give them a FULLNESS. A skilled aesthetics practitioner may also be able to augment the shape of your lips to make them look more symmetrical. It is very common to have one side of the lip shaped slightly differently to the other side. Conversely, a lip blush predominantly e ..read more

2022 has seen the rise of brow treatments sought after within beauty salons and the emphasis on eyebrow grooming looks set to stay as we realise the positive impact a full brow can have on beautifully framing our eyes. Aside from the more simple brow treatments such as waxing, threading and tinting, the two biggest contenders of treatments dominating the brow industry are lamination and microblading. Not sure which to go for? Read on to find out more! What is brow lamination? Brow lamination is the process in realigning your eyebrow hairs and setting them upwards to give a 'brushed up' look ..read more

You've heard of microblading but not microshading? With many beauty treatments and techniques, it is very easy to get lost and unsure of what to ask for. In this post we cover the following: Intro to permanent makeup The techniques Who can have microshading? Benefits of microshading How do I know if I need microblading or microshading? Intro to permanent makeup Permanent makeup is a good way to keep your eyebrows looking shapely and full, without the need to apply normal makeup every day and getting frustrated when it takes so long in the mornings to draw them on evenly! It is also a permanen ..read more

You've just invested in newly microbladed eyebrows and the last thing you want is poor results. To best preserve the pigment implanted into the skin, you must not get your eyebrows soaking wet or use any products other than the aftercare balm provided by your microblading artist. For this reason, I always recommend my clients to wash their hair on the morning of their appointment, and stock up on some dry shampoo for the next few days after microblading. I personally am a fan of french plaits as this keeps my hair tidy and hides my roots as they start to get oily. When it's time to wash your ..read more

Here are some simple tips to remember before, during and after your microblading appointment: Before DO pick a microblading artist who's work you like the look of DON'T always be tempted by a low cost DO ask your microblading artist as many questions as you need to understand the treatment DON'T use exfoliating products, BHA's or AHA's at least two weeks prior to microblading (e.g. retinol, glycolic acid) DO carry out your sensitivity patch test prior to microblading, and let your artist know if you have any sensitivities DON'T drink caffeine or alcohol for 24 hours before your microblading a ..read more

(Microblading @ The Face Frame) Every client I meet comes with their own story for wanting microblading. I had the pleasure of meeting a lovely young lady yesterday who loves her makeup just as much as I do, if not more! She already has the know-how to apply her own makeup perfectly, and she has her brow makeup down to a tee! But being a pro at doing your own makeup does not automatically take away a wish to have your brows microbladed. She came to my microblading London clinic with a full face of glamour - brows made up with an eyebrow pencil, in a very pigmented ombré style. I was a little ..read more

The aftercare for a semi-permanent eyeliner procedure is crucial to ensuring that the results are long-lasting and that the healing process is as smooth as possible. Here are some do's and don'ts of the aftercare for a semi-permanent eyeliner procedure: DO's Keep the area clean. Clean the area with a damp cotton bud in the morning to remove sleep from the eyes Apply a healing balm as directed by your permanent makeup artist Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from sunlight and wind to prevent irritation Avoid getting water on your face for at least 24 hours after the procedure Follow the in ..read more

Lip blush tattooing, also known as lip tint or semi-permanent lip color, is a cosmetic tattoo procedure that adds a natural flush of colour to the lips. One of the most common questions people have before getting a lip blush tattoo is whether or not the procedure is painful. The answer to this question can vary depending on the individual and their pain tolerance, but in general, the procedure is considered to be relatively painless. The process of lip blush tattooing involves the use of a tattoo machine to deposit pigment into the skin. A numbing cream or gel is usually applied to the lips p ..read more