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Prep, Healing & Aftercare

Ombre Powder Brows

Ombré Powder Brows are a form of cosmetic tattooing that heals into a soft, shaded effect, adding natural-looking shape and definition. Results are fully customizable, from soft and subtle to bold and defined.

We design your brows around your facial structure, natural brow growth, and preferences. You’ll review the design and request any adjustments before we begin. The procedure only starts once you and your artist approve the shape.

Your consultation takes place on the day of your appointment, when we’ll review the procedure, healing, and aftercare.

Most clients need two sessions. Color softens during healing, and pigment retention varies depending on skin type, previous brow work, individual healing, and aftercare. Results cannot be guaranteed, and exact symmetry is not always achievable.

Following all pre care and aftercare instructions is essential. Picking, scratching, or otherwise not following these instructions may affect healing and pigment retention, resulting in a need for additional sessions. Cosmetic tattoo pigment can remain in the skin long term, although its color and appearance fade over time.

Initial-session pricing varies by artist experience and demand:

Vanessa — Master Artist, 9+ years of experience: $480
Chanel — Senior Artist, 3+ years of experience: $380
Abby — Senior Artist, 3+ years of experience: $380

Initial Touch-Up — $100

Performed 4–8 weeks after the initial session to assess healed results and refine color and definition. This appointment is priced separately and is not included in the initial service fee.

Maintenance Color Refresh — $275

For returning VAZ clients, beginning six months after the initial session. This appointment refreshes faded color and definition. Timing depends on pigment retention and individual needs; yearly appointments are not always necessary.

Touch up and maintenance pricing applies to existing VAZ work. Brows previously tattooed elsewhere require review and are charged at the initial service rate.

Client Prep

AVOID STIMULANTS

Do not consume coffee, tea, energy drinks, or alcohol 24 hours before the procedure.

These substances thin the blood and may cause excessive bleeding during the procedure, which can affect pigment retention and results.

AVOID BLOOD-THINNING MEDICATIONS

Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, or other blood thinners unless prescribed by a physician 24 hours prior.

These medications can thin the blood and lead to increased bleeding during the procedure, which may affect the final results and pigment retention.

AVOID SUN EXPOSURE AND TANNING

Avoid direct sun exposure, tanning beds, or sunburns for at least 7 days prior to your appointment.

Irritated or sunburned skin should not be tattooed.

AVOID ACTIVE SKINCARE PRODUCTS IN THE AREA

Do not use retinol, acids, exfoliants, or anti-aging creams on the forehead or brow area for at least 7 days before your appointment.

These products thin the skin and can affect proper healing.

DO NOT WAX OR REMOVE HAIR BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT

Avoid waxing, threading, or removing hair from the brow area for at least 7 days before your appointment.

Your artist will shape and clean the brow area on the day of the procedure.

ARRIVE WITH CLEAN SKIN

Please arrive without makeup on the forehead or brow area.

Do not apply oils, creams, or skincare products to the area before your appointment.

WHO SHOULD NOT RECEIVE THIS SERVICE?

Pregnant or breastfeeding clients
Clients with active skin conditions in the treatment area (eczema, dermatitis, open wounds, jaundice, infections)
Clients currently using Accutane (must wait 12 months after completing treatment)
Clients using retinol (must discontinue use at least 2 weeks prior)
Clients who have received Botox in the forehead area recently (must wait 2 weeks)
Minors (clients must be at least 18 years old)

Healing

Aftercare

For 7 days following application of permanent cosmetics:

Apply vitamin A&D ointment every 4 hours
Avoid water contact.
Avoid sweating.
No makeup on your brows or around the area.
Do not touch procedure area(s) with your fingers, they may have bacteria on them and create infection.
Use a clean cotton swab to apply given ointment.
Do not use products that contain AHA’s on the procedure area (Example: Glycolic, Lactic acids. Always check your product labeling) it will fade your pigment color.

For 2 weeks following application of permanent cosmetics:

Avoid chlorine pools, tanning, steam rooms, hot showers, jacuzzi and direct sun exposure.

Lip Blush

Lip Blush is a form of cosmetic tattooing that heals into a soft, natural tint, enhancing your lip shape and creating a more even overall color. It adds definition and a beautiful base, but does not replace lipstick or provide the same coverage.

Lip Blush is a gradual, customizable process. The number of sessions depends on your desired intensity, natural lip undertones, pigment retention, and aftercare. Some clients achieve their desired results in two sessions, while others—especially those requiring dark lip neutralization—may need more sessions.

The color will soften during healing, and retention varies from person to person. Following all pre care and aftercare instructions is essential, and specific healed results or a set number of sessions cannot be guaranteed.

Touch ups are $100 per session and are not included in the initial price. They are generally scheduled 4–6 weeks later, depending on healing and your artist’s recommendation.

LIP BLUSH

Initial-session pricing varies by artist experience and demand:

Vanessa — Master Artist, 9+ years of experience: $400
Chanel — Senior Artist, 3+ years of experience: $350
Abby — Senior Artist, 3+ years of experience: $350

DARK LIP NEUTRALIZATION — $300

Initial Touch-Up — $100

Performed 4–8 weeks after the initial session to assess healed results and refine color and definition. This appointment is priced separately and is not included in the initial service fee.

Maintenance Color Refresh — $275

Touch up and maintenance pricing applies to existing VAZ work. Lips previously tattooed elsewhere require review and are charged at the initial service rate.

Client Prep

AVOID STIMULANTS

Do not consume coffee, tea, energy drinks, or alcohol 24 hours before the procedure.

These substances thin the blood and may cause excessive bleeding during the procedure, which can affect pigment retention and results.

AVOID BLOOD-THINNING MEDICATIONS

Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, or other blood thinners unless prescribed by a physician 24 hours prior.

These medications can thin the blood and lead to increased bleeding during the procedure, which may affect the final results and pigment retention.

AVOID SUN EXPOSURE AND TANNING

Avoid direct sun exposure, tanning beds, or sunburns for at least 7 days prior to your appointment.

Irritated or sunburned skin should not be tattooed.

AVOID ACTIVE SKINCARE PRODUCTS IN THE AREA

Do not use retinol, acids, exfoliants, or anti-aging creams near the area for at least 7 days before your appointment.

These products thin the skin and can affect proper healing.

DO NOT WAX OR REMOVE HAIR BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT

Avoid waxing, threading, or removing hair around the lip area for at least 7 days before your appointment.

ARRIVE WITH CLEAN SKIN

Please arrive without makeup.

Do not apply oils, creams, or skincare products to the area before your appointment.

HISTORY OF COLD SORES?

Lip procedures may trigger an outbreak. Tell your artist and contact your healthcare provider before your appointment to discuss preventive antiviral medication, including before touch ups.
Take any prescribed antiviral medication exactly as directed. Do not proceed with treatment if you have an active cold sore or early symptoms.
If tingling, burning, or blisters develop after your procedure, contact your healthcare provider promptly and notify your artist. Early treatment may help. Do not pick blisters or apply cold sore products to freshly treated lips without medical guidance.
Cold sore outbreaks during healing may cause uneven pigment retention or color loss. VAZ Permanent Makeup Studio & Academy is not responsible for pigment changes resulting from a cold sore outbreak. Additional sessions may be needed to restore color and will be charged separately.

WHO SHOULD NOT RECEIVE THIS SERVICE?

Pregnant or breastfeeding clients
Clients with active skin conditions in the treatment area (eczema, dermatitis, open wounds, jaundice, infections)
Clients currently using Accutane (must wait 12 months after completing treatment)
Clients using retinol (must discontinue use at least 2 weeks prior)
Clients who have received Botox in the forehead area recently (must wait 2 weeks)
Minors (clients must be at least 18 years old)

Healing

Aftercare

For 3 days following your lip blush procedure:

Avoid citrus, spicy, and salty foods, as these may irritate healing lips.
Avoid very hot foods and beverages. Choose cool or lukewarm options.

For 7 days following your lip blush procedure, or until peeling has finished:

Apply a thin layer of the recommended lip aftercare balm as directed and whenever lips feel dry. Use a clean cotton swab each time.
Keep lips clean. Gently rinse with clean water after eating and pat dry with a clean disposable tissue. Do not rub or soak.
Do not pick, peel, bite, or scrub flaking skin. Allow it to shed naturally.
Avoid lipstick, lip gloss, lip liner, plumping products, and any lip products other than your recommended aftercare.
Avoid touching or licking your lips. Always wash your hands before caring for the area.
Avoid kissing, oral contact, and sharing cups, utensils, or lip products.
Avoid heavy sweating and strenuous exercise.
Keep exfoliating acids, retinoids, scrubs, and whitening toothpaste away from the treated area. Continue brushing your teeth gently.

For 2 weeks following your lip blush procedure, and longer if lips have not fully healed:

Avoid swimming pools, hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, tanning, and prolonged direct sun exposure.

EYELINER

VAZ offers two cosmetic eyeliner tattoo options for the upper eyelids only:

Lash Line Enhancement

This technique adds subtle definition along the lash line, creating the appearance of fuller, denser lashes. The line is typically thin, with thickness customized to complement your eye shape and preferences. Your artist will assess your suitability during the consultation.

Eyeliner with Wing

This option adds a winged extension for a more defined look. The thickness and wing length are tailored to your eye shape and desired style. Winged eyeliner may not be suitable for hooded eyelids or certain eye shapes.

On the day of your appointment, your artist will evaluate your eyelids, discuss your goals, and recommend the most suitable technique. You’ll review and approve the design before the procedure begins.

Initial-session pricing — $300

Initial Touch-Up — $100

Performed 4–8 weeks after the initial session to assess healed results and refine color and definition. This appointment is priced separately and is not included in the initial service fee.

Maintenance Color Refresh — $175

Touch up and maintenance pricing applies to existing VAZ work. Eyeliner previously tattooed elsewhere requires review and is charged at the initial service rate.

Client Prep

4 weeks before your appointment

Stop applying lash growth serums
Some formulas can cause redness or irritation along the lash line, where your artist will be working. If you use a prescription lash treatment such as Latisse, check with your prescriber before pausing it.

1 week before your appointment

Have all lash extensions professionally removed
Extensions and leftover adhesive can make it harder for your artist to see and work along your natural lash line. Please wait to get a new set until your artist clears you to do so.

24 hours before your appointment
Avoid caffeine
Including caffeinated coffee, tea, energy drinks, and pre-workout. Caffeine can trigger eyelid twitching in some people. Even small movements can make it harder for your artist to work precisely along the lash line.

On the day of your appointment

Arrive with clean, makeup-free eyelids and lashes. No mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow, strip lashes, clusters, or lash glue.
Skip skincare serums, creams, and oils on your eyelids and along your lash line.
If you wear contact lenses, arrive in glasses.
Contact us before coming in if you have a stye, eye infection, or new redness or irritation around your eyes.

Aftercare

For the first 7 days after your permanent eyeliner appointment

Avoid mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow, and eyelash curlers. Wait until your lash line has healed before using eye makeup again.
Avoid rubbing your eyes or picking at flakes or scabs. Let them come off on their own.
Keep direct shower spray off your eyelids and avoid workouts that cause heavy sweating.
Wear glasses while your eyelids are swollen or your eyes feel irritated (if you use contacts)

For the first 2 weeks after your permanent eyeliner appointment

Avoid swimming pools, hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, tanning beds, and prolonged direct sun exposure.
Avoid lash extensions, strip lashes, lash lifts, lash tinting, and lash growth serums. Wait until the lash line is fully healed before resuming them.
Keep retinoids, exfoliating acids, and scrubs away from the treated area while it heals.

Mild puffiness and light flaking can happen during healing. Seek urgent medical care if you develop eye pain, vision changes, or worsening eyelid redness or swelling.

SCALP MICROPIGMENTATION

Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) is a form of cosmetic tattooing that uses small pigment impressions to create the appearance of hair follicles. It can give thinning areas the appearance of greater density or create the look of a closely shaved scalp. SMP does not grow hair or prevent further hair loss.

Treatment is completed gradually over multiple sessions. Most clients require approximately three sessions, though additional sessions may be needed. The treatment plan depends on the area covered, skin condition, pigment retention, individual healing, and desired results.

The artist will assess suitability and discuss the recommended treatment plan and pricing during the consultation. Session estimates are not guarantees, and additional sessions or future maintenance may involve separate fees. Healed color, retention, and overall results vary, so a specific outcome cannot be guaranteed. Following all pre-care and aftercare instructions is essential.

Client Prep

During the week before your appointment

Protect your scalp from sunburn
Avoid tanning beds and prolonged direct sun exposure. If your scalp becomes sunburned, starts peeling, or develops a rash, contact us before your appointment.

Avoid blood thinning medications

Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, or other blood thinners unless prescribed by a physician 24 hours prior.

These medications can thin the blood and lead to increased bleeding during the procedure, which may affect the final results and pigment retention.

Keep scalp care gentle

Use a mild shampoo you already tolerate. Avoid harsh scrubs, exfoliating treatments, and new products that could irritate your scalp. Check with your artist before coloring, bleaching, or chemically treating your hair.

Let us know about scalp irritation or skin conditions

Contact us if you have open cuts, sores, signs of infection, or an active flare-up of psoriasis, eczema, or dermatitis in the treatment area. We may need to wait until your scalp has healed or the flare-up has settled.

Pause topical Rogaine or minoxidil 7 days before scalp micropigmentation

If you’ve used it within that window, contact us before your visit. If your topical minoxidil was prescribed, check with your prescriber before pausing it. Wait until the treated scalp has healed and any redness or irritation has resolved before restarting.

24 hours before your appointment

For a shaved head look, follow the clipper length discussed at your consultation. If your artist recommends a trim, use clippers the day before and avoid a close razor shave within 24 hours of your session. This helps your artist see your natural growth pattern and blend the pigment with your existing hair.
For added density, keep your hair at the length you normally wear it unless your artist gives you specific instructions.
Avoid alcohol, drink water, and get a good night’s sleep.

On the day of your appointment

Arrive with clean, dry hair and scalp. Wash the night before or the morning of your visit. Skip hair fibers, root cover up sprays, dry shampoo, gels, oils, and styling products.
Eat a meal beforehand and bring water or a snack if you’d like. Wear comfortable clothing.

Fine Line Tattoos

Fine line tattoos feature thin, delicate lines for a subtle, refined look. Our studio specializes in minimalist designs, including lettering, florals, silhouettes, and simple outlines. We do not offer realism tattoos.

To request an appointment, please complete the inquiry form linked in our website. Include all required information, such as reference images, approximate size, and desired placement. These details allow our artists to assess your design, provide a personalized pricing estimate, and guide you through the booking process.

Client Prep

EAT & HYDRATE

Eat a balanced meal before your appointment and drink water throughout the day. Bring a small snack and water if you’re booked for a longer session. Let your artist know if you start to feel lightheaded.

AVOID STIMULANTS

Do not consume coffee, tea, energy drinks, or alcohol 24 hours before the procedure.

These substances thin the blood and may cause excessive bleeding during the procedure, which can affect pigment retention and results.

AVOID BLOOD-THINNING MEDICATIONS

Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, or other blood thinners unless prescribed by a physician 24 hours prior.

These medications can thin the blood and lead to increased bleeding during the procedure, which may affect the final results and pigment retention.

PREP YOUR SKIN

Arrive with clean skin and skip lotion, oils, and self tanner on the area being tattooed that day. If you have a sunburn, rash, cut, or irritation in that area, contact us ahead of time so we can determine whether to reschedule.

DRESS FOR YOUR PLACEMENT

Wear clean, loose fitting clothing that gives your artist easy access to the area and won’t rub against your fresh tattoo on the way home. A button up shirt works well for rib or back tattoos, and loose shorts are helpful for thigh pieces.

BRING YOUR ID

Please bring a valid government issued photo ID to your appointment.

Healing

Immediately after your tattoo, the surrounding skin may appear red and slightly swollen. This is completely normal and varies depending on individual skin sensitivity.

You may notice clear fluid (plasma) and a small amount of excess ink releasing from the skin. This is part of the natural healing process. When covered with Tegaderm, this fluid can make the tattoo appear blurry or smudged; this is temporary. Once the bandage is removed and the tattoo is gently washed, it will look normal.

Redness should subside within a few hours. If redness, swelling, or irritation lasts longer than 1–3 days, please contact your physician, as this could indicate infection.

Aftercare

Tegaderm Care

Leave Tegaderm on for 5 days.
It protects the tattoo from bacteria, water, and external irritation while sealing in natural healing fluids.
If you are allergic to adhesives, remove within 4 hours and begin traditional aftercare.
If irritation develops under the bandage, remove immediately and begin washing and moisturizing.

After Removing Tegaderm

1. Gently wash the area with antibacterial soap and water.

2. Pat dry with a clean towel (do not rub).

3. Apply a thin layer of balm 3–5 times daily for 2 weeks.

Recommended ointments: Vitamin A&D.

Avoid Neosporin or Polysporin, as they may cause fading or irritation.

What to Avoid During Healing (2 Weeks)

No direct sun exposure
No scratching or picking scabs
No swimming, hot tubs, or baths
Do not submerge the tattoo in water

Mild itching and light scabbing are normal. Do not scratch; picking scabs can pull ink from the skin and affect retention.

Understanding Healing

Fine line tattoos are created with very small needles, and even with proper aftercare, some lines may heal lighter or look slightly uneven. This is normal, especially in areas that experience frequent friction from clothing or everyday movement. If needed, a complimentary touch up can refine the lines and fill in spots where the ink has faded.

Please wait at least 30 days after your appointment and until the skin has fully healed before contacting your artist for a touch up.

No two people heal the same.
Fine line tattoos do not heal jet black.
Once healed, lines will soften slightly and may appear a bit lighter.
Depending on skin tone, black ink may heal slightly cooler (blue/green undertone).
Placement on the body will affect retention.