PERMANENT MAKEUP INFORMATION

Permanent makeup is a cosmetic technique that involves tattooing pigment into the skin to create designs that resemble makeup, such as eyebrows, eyeliner, and lipstick. This can be a great option for those who have allergies to traditional makeup, thin or uneven eyebrows, uneven lips, difficulty applying makeup due to poor eyesight or dexterity issues, or an active lifestyle that causes traditional makeup to sweat off. It can also be a time-saving solution for those with busy schedules. In addition to the cosmetic benefits, permanent makeup can help boost confidence and allow you to feel comfortable and self-assured in your own skin. Other names for permanent makeup include micropigmentation, dermapigmentation, microblading, microshading, and tattoo makeup, all of which refer to the same technique.

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APPT POLICY

At Starry Eyes Studio, LLC, we are always happy to work with our clients to find a convenient appointment time. To help you remember your appointment, we will send you a friendly reminder via text message. However, please keep in mind that it is ultimately your responsibility to remember your appointment. If you need to make any changes to your scheduled appointment, please give us a call (or text us) at least 72 hours in advance and we will do our best to accommodate you. We understand that life can be unpredictable, so if you need to cancel or reschedule, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us. Just a friendly reminder that Facebook, Instagram, and email are not accepted methods for making changes to your appointment. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Children and other guests

Our insurance policies and health and safety guidelines do not allow children, guests, or pets to be present during your appointment. Only the client and technician will be allowed in the procedure room. We hope you understand that this is a necessary part of ensuring a safe and successful appointment. Please note that the appointment may take a few hours, during which you may be unavailable.

Booking Fees

A booking fee is required to secure to your appointment. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please be aware that your booking fee will be forfeited. In order to schedule a new appointment, a new booking fee will be required. We understand that this policy may be inconvenient, but due to the nature of our services, it is necessary in order to ensure the best possible experience for all of our clients.

Cancel/Reschedule/No-Show

We ask that you please provide at least a 72 hour notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. If you are unable to give this notice, your booking fee will be forfeited and you will lose any rights to promotional pricing. In order to schedule a new appointment, you will be required to prepay the full procedure amount. Please note that multiple instances of tardiness, rescheduling, cancellations, or no-shows may result in the loss of all future appointments. We understand that life can be unpredictable, so if you need to make any changes to your schedule, please call or text us directly and leave a message if necessary. Unfortunately, Facebook, Instagram, and email are not accepted methods for cancelling or rescheduling appointments.

Late Arrivals

We kindly request that you arrive on time for your appointment to ensure that you receive the full benefits of your services. If you are traveling to our studio, please allow extra time for potential driving delays. Arriving late may result in a shortened service time and could potentially disrupt the schedules of other clients. If you are more than 15 minutes late for your appointment, it may be necessary to cancel or reschedule your visit. If this occurs, your booking fee will be forfeited and you will be required to prepay the full procedure amount to schedule a new appointment.

Cell Phone Use

In order to create a peaceful and relaxing environment for all of our guests, we ask that you please silence your cell phone wile you are at our studio. We understand that phones can be an important part of our daily lives, but we kindly request that you refrain from using your phone for talking, texting, or taking photos while you are receiving any services at our studio. This will help ensure that all of our clients are able to fully relax and enjoy their time at our studio.

Procedure Instructions

We understand that it is important to follow proper pre and post care instructions to ensure the best possible results from your procedure. These instructions can be found online or provided to you. If you arrive at your appointment and we determine that the procedure cannot be performed due to a failure to follow these instructions, your booking fee will be forfeited and a new booking fee will be required to schedule a new appointment. It is essential that you read and follow the instructions carefully. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to text or call us. We want to make sure that you have all of the information you need to have a successful and enjoyable experience at our studio.

Pricing Policies

It is our goal to provide you with the best possible services and we strive to make our prices as transparent as possible. However, please be aware that prices are subject to change without notice. We have a NO REFUND POLICY due to the nature of the services we offer. We are very selective in our client screening process and reserve the right to refuse service to anyone at our discretion. If you are interested in permanent makeup, we encourage you to carefully read through our F.A.Q. and procedure information to determine if you are a good candidate. You may also schedule a consultation with us to discuss your options in more detail.

Touch-Ups/Maintenance Policy

To achieve the best possible results from your permanent makeup procedure, it is often necessary to schedule multiple appointments. It is generally recommended to schedule a touch-up appointment within 6 to 10 weeks after your initial procedure, but not before 30 days have passed. The pricing for touch-ups can be found below. Please note that the number of appointments required and the length of time between appointments may vary based on individual factors such as skin type, healing process, and desired results. To ensure the best possible results, it is important to follow the recommendations and adhere to any pre and post care instructions. In order to cancel or reschedule your touch-up appointment, we require at least 72 hours notice. If you miss your touch-up appointment without providing adequate notice, you will be charged the full procedure price and will be required to pay this fee before scheduling another appointment. Please note that a new booking fee will also be required to place a new appointment.

Pricing for touch-ups can be found below

1st year: $150 per procedure

1-2 years: 50% off current price of service.

2-4 years: 25% off current price of service.

Color Corrections or Previous Permanent Makeup By Another Technician

If you have had permanent makeup applied before (by another technician), a consultation is required to assess your eligibility for and pricing of the procedure at our studio. A booking fee is required to schedule a consultation, which will be applied towards the balance of the procedure if it is deemed suitable for you.

Please note that if you have received permanent makeup from another technician after a procedure at our studio, Starry Eyes Studio, you will no longer be eligible to make an appointment with us without scheduling a consultation first to determine eligibility and pricing for future procedures.

WE UNDERSTAND THAT ILLNESSES AND EMERGENCIES CAN ARISE UNEXPECTEDLY, HOWEVER, WE CANNOT ACCOMMODATE LAST-MINUTE CANCELLATIONS OR NO-SHOWS. WE ARE UNABLE TO MAEK EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY AND APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING.

REQUIREMENTS

You may be a good candidate if you:
are over the age of 18
not taking blood-thinning supplements/medications
not pregnant or nursing
healthy skin that is not sun damaged or that is recovering from a previous treatment or procedure
You may not be a good candidate if you (any below can cause retention issues):
have any sores, scabs, or wounds near the procedure site
if you have Eczema, Psoriasis, or Dermatitis near the procedure site
have Rosacea
used Accutane or Retin-A in the past year
use Retinol products or Vitamin A (must stop use and wait 30 days)
use Latisse or any other eyelash/eyebrow growth serum (must stop use and wait 90 days)
have severely oily skin near procedure site
have large pores near procedure site
have any moles, raised areas, or piercings near procedure site
have deep wrinkles near the procedure site
had brow hair transplant
had upper or lower eyelid surgery (eyeliner procedure)
have ever had shingles (exempt due to flare up)
have red hair, have fair or translucent like skin
tan regularly (stop and wait 30 days)
have been in the sun or had a sunburn in the last 30 days
pregnant or nursing (exempt)
hemophiliac (exempt due to bleeding)
have a heart condition/pace maker/defibrillator (exempt)
your body runs hot
have a bleeding disorder
have an Auto Immune Disorder
have Trichotillomania
are on Glaucoma eye drops (eyeliner procedure)
have been instructed to avoid tattoos by a medical provider
have ever had MRSA, Herpes, warts, or other infections
KNOWN MEDICATIONS THAT CAUSE CAUSE RETENTION ISSUES
Accutane
Retin-A
Triffusal (Disgren)
Clopidagrel (Plavix)
Prasugrel (Effient)
Ticagrelor (Brilinta)
Ticlopidine (Ticlid)
Cilostazol (Pletal)
Vorapaxar (Zontivity)
Dipyridamole (Persantine)
Coumadin
Failure to disclose of any skin conditions/medical conditions/medications, will result in a poor outcome and further touch-ups to improve the results will be at an additional cost or treatment may be declined by Starry Eyes Studio. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

PRE-CARE

1 year (365 days) prior:
Stop Accutane
2 months (60 days) prior:
No surgeries or dental procedures which break the skin
No laser treatments or chemical peels (any types) in or around the treatment area
Stop using any brow/lash growth serums
1 month (30 days) prior:
No tanning/sun exposure on your face
Discontinue use of Vitamin A/Retinol/Retin-A products
No botox injections or fillers
No treatments to the face area
2 weeks (14 days) prior:
Stop taking any non-prescription medications or dietary supplements
Avoid things known to thin the blood (fish oils, omegas, antioxidants, vitamin e)
1 week (7 days) prior:
Do not have hair removed (waxing, threading, tweezing) around area
No lash/brow tinting
No spray tanning
Have lash extensions removed (eyeliner procedure)
2 days (48 hours) prior (only applies to lip procedures):>
Begin anti-viral medication for cold sores/fever blisters (Herpes Simplex Zoster 1)
1 day (24 hours) prior:
No alcoholic beverages
No aspirin or NSAID pain killers
The day of:
No caffeinated drinks (coffee, tea, soda, energy, etc)
No "mood altering" drugs
Remove contact lenses and remember to bring glasses (eyeliner procedure)

POST CARE

Please understand that aftercare and long term aftercare is vital to the longevity of your Permanent Makeup. Lifestyle, medications, smoking, metabolism, facial surgery, and age of skin all contribute to fading of Permanent Makeup. If you are a sun bather, have oily skin, use anti-aging creams, Retin-A/Retinol products, acidic cleansers, regular chemical peels, exercise frequently, your Permanent Makeup will fade prematurely. The better you take care of your Permanent Makeup, the longer it will last.
COLD SORES/FEVER BLISTERS: If you were given an anti-viral medication by your physician, please continue using it for 4 days following your Permanent Lip procedure as your physician advises.
AVOID THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES TO PREVENT FADING OF YOUR PROCEDURE(S).
WATER EXPOSURE: Avoid any water (pool water and saltwater included) directly on procedure area for 2 weeks (14 days), if you do get area wet, please use a clean tissue to blot area dry.
EXERCISING: Avoid sweating or exertion of any kind for 2 weeks (14 days). Sweaty (salt) skin will cause your Permanent Makeup to fade, blur, or cause the pigment to not take at all. Salt is used to remove Permanent Makeup, thus why it causes it to fade quickly. It is recommended not to sweat for the first 2 weeks (14 days) after the procedure(s).
SUN EXPOSURE/TANNING: Avoid sun exposure/tanning (if you must go outside, wear a hat that completely shades your face and large sunglasses). Please understand tanning your face after a Permanent Makeup procedure will darken the pigment and cause it to "ash" out making it appear gray. Avoid tanning on your face for long term aftercare of your Permanent Makeup to help it last longer.
MAKEUP/COSMETICS: Avoid makeup use for 2 weeks (14 days) on or around procedure area. It is advised to purchase new mascara if you had a permanent eyeliner procedure (used mascara bottles tend to have bacteria growth after opening). DO NOT USE an eyelash curler for 2 weeks (14 days) if you had a Permanent Eyeliner procedure. This instrument pulls eyelashes and the tissue containing your eyeliner pigment that surrounds the lashes.
BOTOX/RETINOL/RETIN-A: Please understand that you can not have Botox or Retinols/Retin-A for 3 weeks (21 days) after your procedure.
CHEMICAL PEELS: Avoid chemical peels or lasers for 2 months (60 days) after (avoid the forehead for long term aftercare). If this is done often, it will cause the Permanent Makeup to fade faster due to the chemicals traveling under the skin, even after healed.
SLEEPING ON PROCEDURE AREA: Avoid sleeping on your face during the first 2 weeks (14 days) after the procedure(s).
WAXING/TINTING: It is recommended to wait at least 2 weeks (14 days) to have them waxed and 1 month (30 days) for tinting.
OINTMENT APPLICATION
Upon completion of your procedure(s), you will receive an After Care Kit that will aid you in taking care of your new Permanent Makeup. Please only use the provided aftercare ointment to ensure proper aftercare is being followed.
EYELINER
Days 1-14: Apply a very thin layer of ointment, once a day, sent home in the Aftercare Kit. Use a microbrush or cotton swab to apply a thin layer over procedure area(s). Keep in mind, that this area will be tender and is an open wound, only touch area with clean hands. Feel free to ice the area, the first couple of days, for up to 15 minutes alternating 5 minutes on and 5 minutes off, once a day if swollen. Remember to save some of your ointment for your touch-up visit as you will need to follow the same aftercare instructions. Avoid water and sun.
EYEBROWS
Days 1: Blot gently, every 20 minutes or so, with a clean kleenex/tissue.
Days 2-14: Wash area gently with mild antibacterial soap once a day. Dry area completely with a clean paper towel Once area is completely dry, apply a thin layer of ointment with a microbrush or cotton swab, once a day, over procedure area(s). Keep in mind, that this area will be tender and is an open wound, only touch area with clean hands. Remember to save some of your ointment for your touch-up visit as you will need to follow the same aftercare instructions. Avoid water and sun.
LIPS
Days 1-4: Lips will ooze (plasma) for a couple of days. Apply ointment 3 times a day, sent home in the Aftercare Kit. Use a microbrush or clean hands to apply a thin layer over procedure area(s). Blot and reapply ointment as necessary. Rinse with water or apply more ointment, if there is crusting from sleeping. Use a good lint free paper towel to blot lips. Feel free to ice the area, if needed, for up to 30 minutes a day, alternating five minutes on and five minutes off the area.
Days 4-14: Avoid stretching the lips, moving mouth or puckering (if a smoker) during healing process. Begin applying a thick layer of ointment over chapped lips, you may relieve the area by lightly massaging the area (with clean hands) which will also help exfoliate some of the crusting phase. DO NOT PICK! Allow the area to naturally exfoliate on it's own. Avoid anything on the lips, if possible.
Days 14-30: Lips will feel more chapped than normal and color will return to normal. Keep applying ointment when needed.
LONG TERM INSTRUCTIONS
After this time, you can generally resume your normal activities EXCEPT:
You will always need to avoid UV/Sun exposure which will change your pigment color causing it to "ash" out making it appear gray.
You will need to avoid applying "skin turnover" products in your permanent makeup area (glycolics, retinols, acids, etc).

HEALING GUIDE

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER PERMANENT MAKEUP PROCEDURE(S)

Some residual swelling is normal for all procedure(s). Most swelling occurs on day 2/3. There will be swelling, how much is individualized, some may have minimal swelling and some may have a lot, it depends on your individual skin and health.

The area may appear uneven, dry, itchy, tender, red and irritated. This is all 100% normal. Please DO NOT SCRATCH OR PICK the procedure site. These symptoms will dissipate each day and vary on an individual basis.

Permanent Makeup will appear bolder immediately after the procedure(s). This is common in all Permanent Makeup procedure(s); it will begin to soften up typically within 3-30 days. When choosing a color for eyebrows, it is recommended to go lighter until we see the healed results; if necessary a darker color can be applied upon your touch-up visit. Eyebrow hairstrokes will appear crisp and bold at first, but will soften up in appearance as the tissue heals. The area will shed taking some color with it, this is normal. The area will begin to oxidize and darken over the first month.

Color will fade/soften anywhere from 10% to 50% or more. At the touch-up appointment, we will "fine tune" any area that has faded too much. Healing is specific to each client. It is important to realize that you will need a touch-up every year or so to maintain its fresh natural appearance. Please understand that fading will happen after each procedure. We do not have control over your bodies healing process and you may need still to powder and/or pencil even after the healed results. Please understand this is an enhancement, not a permanent one. At some point, you will no longer be a good candidate for Permanent Makeup. Each time a procedure is performed, scar tissue is made. This is universal. The pigment will take less and less each time. This is a fact.

Please understand that when you leave your appointment, your Permanent Makeup is intact. There ARE NO GUARANTEES made as to how your body will heal. If they fade, blur or do not take well, that is the result of YOUR skin and YOUR lifestyle; NOT a result of the technique or the professional. No one knows how the clients skin will heal. This is a potential risk all clients take when consenting to this procedure. NOT EVERYONE IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR PERMANENT MAKEUP.

Procedures are conducted in accordance with high sanitation and sterilization in accordance with governing laws. After your procedure, is is important to follow after care instructions to avoid complications. Tenderness to the procedure is expected. This is a wound that must heal. However, as you resume your normal activities, there is always a possibility of environmental bacteria affecting the procedural area. If you observe any conditions that are not consistent with the healing descriptions, contact your physician or optometrist for treatment and advise me as soon as possible.

HEALING SCHEDULE
EYEBROWS
Day 1-3: The eyebrows are approximately 20% to 25% darker and bolder in width than when healed. Your skin is red under the pigment which causes the color of the pigment to appear darker. There is some swelling, although difficult to actually see due to the thickness of the skin in the eyebrow area. This will subside. Exfoliation, which begins in a few days, will cause the excess pigment surrounding the eyebrow procedure to flake away and a narrower appearance will result. New skin will over the pigmented area and result in a softer appearance of your eyebrows. Don't be concerned that your eyebrows initially appear heavier and darker in size than you desire. This is all part of the process. Possible itching from the healing process is normal. DO NOT PICK/SCRATCH area. Exfoliation begins.
Day 4: Exfoliation is in process and small particles of pigment are starting to flake off.
Day 5-7: Color finishes flaking off and you will see a softer, however grayer effect for a few days until the color clarifies.
Day 8-30: Color will go through some changes until it finally settles into the correct color around day 25.
EYELINER
Day 1: Probable slight swelling. This is dependent upon the amount of histamines in each client's body. Normally you will appear as if you have been crying or have allergies. The eyeliner appears darker and thicker than it will in a few days.
Day 2: The morning of day 2 is normally the morning the swelling will peak. Plan on some time in the AM for on again/off again icing of the eye tissue. The darker and thicker appearance continues.
Day 3-4: Less swelling, however the eye tissue feels tight and somewhat drawn. Exfoliation begins. Some feeling of pinching and itching is quite normal. DO NOT PICK/SCRATCH area. The pigment is dehydrating under the eye tissue and exfoliation continues.
Day 5: The color of your eyeliner may appear somewhat grayish; however the color will clarify in a few days.
Day 6: The pigment has dehydrated under the skin and exfoliated. The applied eyeliner appears thinner and lighter than on the first day.
Day 7-30: Eyeliner is still changing in color and will come into the correct color around Day 25.
LIPS
Day 1: Swelling, tender, heavy thick lipstick look with a reddish brick color effect.
Day 2: Slight swelling, reddish and tender with a slight metallic flavor.
Day 3: Less swelling, thicker texture, sore, hot feeling before exfoliation with an orange color effect.
Day 4: Exfoliation begins, very chapped lips.
Day 5: Very chapped, almost finished with first chapping stage.
Day 6: A soft, rich color begins to appear.
Day 7-13: Lip color disappears and the "frosty" (2nd chapping stage) begins as a whitish/grayish haze on the lips.
Day 14: Color "blooms" from within more and more each day until day 21 (3 weeks post procedure).
Day 21-30: Healing is completing its final stage, the color you see is the color you have. Your lips will remain a bit dry for a month or two, use a good lip balm and they will return to normal but with full color.