What is ombré powder brows?

Numbing cream is used for your comfort. Some clients find the procedure a little uncomfortable, while others report no discomfort at all — it depends on your pain tolerance. On average, our clients rate the pain level a 3 out of 10.

No. We don't perform this procedure during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, as the chemicals in the anesthetic and pigments are not recommended.

You may not be a candidate if you:

• Are under 18, pregnant, or breastfeeding
• Get keloid scars
• Have been on Accutane within 1 year of the procedure
• Are diabetic, or have HIV, Hepatitis, or other viral infections
• Are undergoing chemotherapy, have epilepsy, a pacemaker or major heart problems
• Have had an organ transplant
• Are sick (cold/flu affects healing — please reschedule)
• Have skin irritation on the area (blemishes, rash, psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, sunburn)
• Are on acne medication (be off 7 days before and avoid 30 days after)
• Generally don't heal well or develop infections easily

For the best results, please follow these steps before your appointment:

• No alcohol or caffeine before the procedure (at least 24 hrs for alcohol)
• No Advil or blood thinners (Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, Ibuprofen) 48–72 hrs prior unless medically necessary — extra-strength Tylenol is okay for low pain tolerance
• Recent tanning affects the healed color
• Schedule injectables 2 weeks before or 2 weeks after
• Avoid exercising the day of the procedure (it opens the pores)
• You'll be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle
• No waxing or tinting 3 days before
• It usually takes 2 appointments for desired results — the first builds structure and shape; the touch-up refines symmetry and color

Following aftercare is very crucial to the success of your brows. Don't let water touch your brows for a long period (a quick rinse 30 minutes after is okay), and keep lotion, soap, and makeup off the brow area for the first 7 days.

Immediately after, the area will be extremely dark and get darker over the next 2 days as a scab forms — 30–50% of the pigment is in the scabs. Over 7–14 days the scabs flake off bit by bit. Do not pick at the scabs.

Once scabbing is over, the color appears foggy and muted as a layer of skin seals in the pigment, then becomes more vibrant over the following weeks. Complete healing takes at least 6 weeks, when the true color shows.

• 30 minutes after treatment, rinse with neutral (children's) soap or cold water, remove any lymph, then apply a thin layer of PhiShield aftercare cream
• Repeat 3–5 times during the day (cover with plastic foil overnight if you can't)
• For the next 7 days, maintain facial hygiene and apply the cream after washing your face or showering — PhiShield suits all skin types