Ombre Brows

What are Ombre brows  and how does it work? 

Ombre eyebrows are a semi-permanent makeup technique that gives the look of wearing makeup. It is done by inserting specialised pigment into the surface layers of the skin using a semi-permanent makeup cosmetic tattooing machine.

The result is a shadowy effect underneath the brow hairs, which can be done in a gradient effect for the look of powder ombre brows.

​

The benefits: 

Wake up with perfect brows without applying make up. It gives those who have alopecia or sparse brow hairs their confidence back and doesn’t smudge or wear off with exercise unlike make up. Ombre brows are more suitable for those who have oily or combination skin.

 

Prior to the treatment: 

You’ll need to have a patch test at least 48 hours before your appointment. 

 

Ombre brow procedure: 

You can pre-numb topically before you arrive and it’s advisable to eat something before. The room will be sanitized before you arrive. When you arrive, we will go through the procedure, the desired outcome and health and safety which would have been discussed with you beforehand. You can ask as many questions as you wish before the treatment takes place. Age identification will be checked then before photos will be taken. You’ll be asked to wear a hair net and then your brow area will be cleansed and then sanitised. A topical numbing cream will be applied to your brow area for approximately 20 to 30 minutes..

 

Your brows will be precisely measured and designed, then you’ll be sat up to see if you’re happy. We can alter the shape until you’re happy at this stage. The pigment will be chosen and when you’re happy, the brow hair around the chosen brow shape will be removed with a disposable razor (Waxing, plucking or threading can’t be done due to the possibility of ink sitting in the skin where hair has been removed). The outline of your new brows will be defined first and then the tails will be shaded in and then the brows will be alternatively worked on gradually filling in the brows towards the centre where the shading will be less intense in colour. 

You’ll be sat up to see your beautiful freshly Ombred brows. An after photo will be taken and all aftercare advice will be reiterated to you and your aftercare pack will be provided to you. Please ask any questions you have. 

​

Treatment frequency: 

You’ll need a top up in 6 to 8 weeks' time. The reason why a top up is required is because the skin will heal and may leave some patchy gaps.  

 

Possible side effects:  

Common:  

• Soreness  

• Redness  

• Irritation  

• Swelling 

 

Infrequent:  

• Bruising  

• Activation of acne  

​

Rare:  

• Hyperpigmentation (patches of skin darker than your skin tone)  

• Hypopigmentation (patches of skin lighter skin than your skin tone)  

• Activation of herpes simplex  

• Scarring  

​

Unfortunately, those with the following can’t have the Ombre Brows treatment:  

• Skin cancer  

• Undergoing or having had within the last 18 months chemotherapy or radiotherapy  

• History of Keloid scarring  

• Pregnant or breast feeding  

• Haemophiliac  

• Psoriasis within 15cm or 6 inches of the desired area for the treatment  

• Eczema within 15cm or 6 inches of the desired area for the treatment  

• Are or within the last 6 months been taking Roaccutane  

• Using, or within the last 6 weeks have been using steroid cream within the desired area for the treatment  

• Pustular or Nodular rosacea  

• Fungal infections  

• Cold sores  

• Any contagious skin conditions  

• If you are taking any Anti-coagulant medication  

• If you are taking any medication which can cause photosensitivity  

• Under the age of 18 (identification in the means of a passport or driving licence will need to be shown if you’re lucky enough to look younger)  

​

If you’ve recently had cosmetic treatment please allow the time guides below before booking your appointment for Ombre Brows:  

​

Botulinum toxin (Botox) - 2 weeks before and after

​

Dermal fillers: 

• Hyaluronic Acid (HA) - Wait at least 2 weeks after to have your Ombre Brows treatment.

• Vital / Hydrate - Wait at least 2 weeks after to have your Ombre Brows treatment.

• Scalptra - Wait at least 6 weeks after to have your Ombre Brows treatment.

• Radiesse - Wait at least 6 weeks after to have your Ombre Brows treatment.

​

Peels & Exfoliation: 

• Microdermabrasion - Wait at least 1 week after to have your Ombre Brows treatment.

• Superficial peel - Wait at least 1 week after to have your Ombre Brows treatment.

• Medium / deep peel - Wait at least 6 weeks after to have your Ombre Brows treatment.

​

Laser, light and RF 

• IPL - Wait at least 2 weeks after to have your Ombre Brows treatment.

• Laser Hair removal - Wait at least 2 weeks after to have your Ombre Brows treatment.

• Resurfacing / Ablative - Wait at least 6 weeks after to have your Ombre Brows treatment.

• Radio frequency - Wait at least 6 weeks after to have your Ombre Brows treatment.

  

Aftercare: 

The healing process is around 30 days but most clients will see the final results within a couple of weeks. The after care is incredibly important! 

​

Key points: 

• Change your pillow case the day of your microblading and try not to sleep on your brows 

• Don’t touch your brows to avoid infection 

• Don’t pick your brows because it will lead to infection and scarring 

• Keep your brows dry for at least 10 days – this means don’t wash your brows (lean back while washing your hair), don’t go swimming, use saunas or steam rooms, don’t do activity that will break a sweat. 

• Don’t use products around and definitely not on, the brow area containing glycolic acid, lactic acid or AHA or any exfoliants. 

• You will be given an aftercare ointment, which only use if your brows are beyond itchy. Only apply the ointment with a clean cotton swab and only apply by dabbing a minimal amount to not leave a noticeable shine or film on the eyebrows. 

​

The recovery process, which you may have all or none of or anywhere in-between: 

Day 1: Your brows will look perfect 

Day 2 to 5: They may look too dark and thick but this is normal 

Day 5 to 10: The brows may look like they’re changing shape and there may be flaking, but this is normal and please let the skin do it’s healing process and don’t pick it. 

Day 10 to 15: The brows may look like they’ve faded but this is normal 

Day 15 to 30. The brows starts to come back with their bold colour and beautiful shape. 

6 to 8 weeks: Touch up day: The final hair stroke will be added for the ultimate Ombre brows