ISN'T PMU FOR EVERYONE?
As much as we wish that to be true, it isn't! Permanent makeup requires a healthy candidate and canvas to ensure the best outcome. We consider everything from lifestyle to skincare, as well as possible health contraindications when screening our guests.
If any of the following apply to you, unfortunately, you may not be a candidate. Click each square for more info!
AUTO IMMUNE DISORDERS
Autoimmune disorders can cause challenges to permanent makeup results due to a compromised immune system. We want to ensure you can heal safely. Results can be unpredictable depending on the type of disorder.
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TAN / SUNBURN
UV rays are your skin’s worst enemy! We absolutely will not work on guests who are tan or sunburned. Why? Not only is the skin in a damaged state, but we simply cannot read your true skin tone. Your results will appear blurry under the skin, change in color, fade prematurely, or not retain at all.
KELOIDS / HYPERTROPIC SCARRING
If you are prone to developing keloids / hypertrophic scars, we must avoid permanent cosmetics. We would never want to run the risk of creating a raised scar on your face!
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ANTI- AGING / ANTI- ACNE PRODUCT USE
The use of these products causes increased cell renewal and leaves the skin sensitive. Stopping use at least one month prior to your service is required. Please note, the use of these products after tattooing will cause lightening and potential color change.
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OILY / EXTREMELY OILY SKIN
Oily to severely oily skin does not retain well in permanent makeup procedures. Microblading looks are not an option, however, fully shaded techniques such as ombre powder brows are possible! Oily skin will always fade faster, so this is also important to note if you choose to move forward.
THIN / MATURE SKIN
Thin or mature skin runs a greater risk of increased bleeding, blurred results or poor retention. A fully shaded technique such as a powder brow is recommended!
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LASER TREATMENTS / RESURFACING / FACIALS
Similar to anti-aging ingredients, facial resurfacing of any kind will thin the skin. Laser treatments, chemical peels, and resurfacing treatments have the potential to prevent pigment from retaining at all, or cause blurred, cool results.
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WE WILL REQUIRE A DOCTOR'S NOTE IF...
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You are recently in remission of cancer
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You have any history of melanoma
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You suffer from auto immune diseases (understanding your results cannot be guaranteed) and want to proceed with the service
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You are under a physicians care for your heart, seizures, any other medical conditions requiring medications that cannot be stopped
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If you are Diabetic, have Thyroid issues, regularly tan, have Trichotillomania, use retinol/anti-aging products or the like, have oily skin and/or large pores, or visit the gym 4+ days a week and still wish to proceed:
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You may be required to sign an addendum to your waiver agreeing you understand these situations may cause your results to appear blurry under the skin, change in color, fade prematurely, or not retain at all.
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