Ombré Brows FAQ

You may not be a good candidate for permanent makeup if…

Permanent makeup is a tattoo and creates an open wound in the skin. Certain medical conditions, medications, skin conditions and treatments can affect bleeding, healing or your risk of complications. Please disclose all medical conditions and medications on your medical forms. When necessary, we may require medical clearance before proceeding.

Please DO NOT book if:

You are pregnant or breastfeeding. As a studio policy, we require clients to wait 6 months after they have finished breastfeeding.

You have a history of keloid scarring.

You are currently sick with a cold, flu, viral infection or other active illness. Please rest and reschedule!

You currently have a sunburn, significant tan, rash, infection, irritation or compromised skin in the treatment area.

You have uncontrolled high blood pressure.

Please contact us BEFORE booking if any of the following apply to you:

Diabetes

Autoimmune disease or a condition/medication that affects your immune system

Recent chemotherapy, radiation or other cancer treatment

Hepatitis B or C

Epilepsy

Pacemaker or other implanted medical device

Heart condition

Blood-thinning or anticoagulant medication

History of hypertrophic scarring

Psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, vitiligo, keratosis pilaris, chronic acne, rosacea, broken capillaries or another skin condition affecting or surrounding the brow area

Current or recent isotretinoin (Accutane) use

Prescription retinoids, retinol, AHAs or other active/exfoliating skincare products

Any other medical condition, medication or treatment that may affect your skin, bleeding, immune system or ability to heal

You have EVER had microblading or permanent makeup performed by another artist — even if it has faded or undergone tattoo removal.

Some of the above may simply require an adjustment to timing or skincare, while others may require written clearance from your treating healthcare professional before we can safely proceed.

Never discontinue or alter a prescribed medication for a permanent makeup appointment unless your prescribing healthcare professional has specifically instructed you to do so.

If you’re unsure whether something applies to you, please contact us at Aniekanvas@gmail.com or 647-901-8817 before booking . We would always rather review your individual circumstances first and make sure permanent makeup is appropriate for you.

Ombré brows are a form of semi-permanent makeup where pigment is implanted into the skin to create a soft, shaded brow effect.

Unlike traditional tattooed brows, ombré brows are designed with a gradient: lighter and softer toward the front of the brow and more defined toward the arch and tail.

The finished result can range from very natural and soft to more defined and makeup-like, depending on your preferences.

Your initial ombré brow appointment takes approximately 2.5 hours.

This includes consultation, brow mapping and design, preparation, numbing, pigment selection and the actual procedure.

I do not rush the mapping process. Your brow shape is an important part of the final result, so we take the time to make sure the shape is balanced and suited to your facial features before beginning.

Everyone experiences the procedure differently, but most clients describe the sensation as mild discomfort rather than significant pain.

A topical numbing product is used to help make the appointment as comfortable as possible.

You may feel some pressure, vibration or scratching sensations during the procedure. Sensitivity can vary depending on your individual pain tolerance, skin condition and menstrual cycle.

Ombré brows are considered semi-permanent and generally last approximately 2–3 years, although longevity varies from person to person.

Factors that can affect retention include:

• ● Skin type

• ● Oil production

• ● Sun exposure

• ● Skincare products

• ● Exfoliation

• ● Lifestyle

• ● Medications and individual skin characteristics

• ● How well aftercare instructions are followed

Your brows will gradually soften and fade over time rather than disappearing all at once.

Yes. Immediately after the procedure, your brows will typically appear darker and more defined than the healed result.

This is completely normal.

As the skin heals, the pigment will soften and the colour will gradually settle. The healed result is significantly softer than what you see immediately after the appointment.

Do not judge your final colour during the first few days of healing.

Please see “What to expect after my appointment/aftercare”

Healing generally takes up to 6 weeks.

The first 7-14 days is the physical healing.

During the first few days, your brows may appear darker, slightly swollen or more defined than expected. As the skin continues to heal, the brows may become flaky and appear temporarily lighter or patchy.

This can be part of the normal healing process.

Your brows will continue to settle and develop their final appearance as the skin fully heals.

Important: Do not pick, scratch or peel the brows during healing.

Please see “Important Precare Section” and should be read prior to booking an appointment to ensure everything can be followed.

They may.

Some clients experience visible flaking or peeling while others experience very little. Everyone heals differently.

Allow the skin to naturally shed. Picking or pulling at the skin can interfere with pigment retention and may increase the risk of irritation or scarring.

Your brows will continue changing throughout the healing process.

The colour may initially appear very dark, then become significantly lighter before gradually settling.

The final healed result is typically assessed after the skin has had adequate time to recover.

This is also why a 6–8 week touch-up, when recommended, is important.

A touch-up may be recommended depending on how your brows heal and retain pigment.

The first touch-up is generally scheduled around 6–8 weeks after the initial procedure, once the skin has fully healed enough to properly assess the result.

The purpose of the touch-up is not to completely redo your brows. It allows us to refine areas where pigment may have healed lighter, strengthen certain areas and make small adjustments where appropriate.

The initial ombré brow service and the 6–8 week touch-up are priced separately.

Initial Ombré Brows: $500+ tax

6–8 Week Touch-Up: $120 + tax

A touch-up is recommended when needed based on your healed results.

Absolutely.

Ombré brows do not have to look heavy or overly makeup-like.

The intensity can be customized based on your existing brows, skin, personal preference and desired outcome.

If you prefer a softer, more natural appearance, communicate this during your consultation so your desired look can be taken into consideration during the design process.

Yes, within the limits of what is appropriate for your skin and desired long-term result.

The beauty of ombré brows is that the saturation and intensity can be customized.

However, I will always prioritize a result that is appropriate for your features and skin rather than simply making the brows as dark as possible.

Your brows are designed collaboratively.

I will assess your facial structure, natural brow pattern and existing asymmetries before creating the proposed shape.

The brows are mapped before pigment is implanted, and you will have an opportunity to review the shape.

The goal is to create brows that complement your face—not simply follow a trend.

Brows are sisters, not identical twins.

Natural facial asymmetry is extremely common. Bone structure, muscle movement and the natural growth pattern of your brows can all contribute to differences between the two sides.

The goal is balanced and flattering brows, not artificial mathematical symmetry.

In many cases, yes.

Ombré brows can be particularly helpful for clients with sparse brows, over-plucked brows or areas with little natural hair.

However, suitability depends on your skin, previous procedures and overall brow condition.

Yes, but oily skin can affect how pigment heals and retains.

Clients with oilier skin may experience softer or less crisp healed results and may require different expectations regarding longevity and touch-ups.

During your consultation, your skin characteristics will be assessed so we can determine the most appropriate approach.

Sensitivity does not automatically mean you cannot receive the service.

However, your skin needs to be in an appropriate condition for the procedure.

If your skin is currently irritated, compromised, sunburned, actively inflamed or experiencing another condition around the brow area, your appointment may need to be postponed.

Not automatically.

Existing brow work must be assessed before booking.

If you have previous microblading, powder brows, ombré brows, nano brows or another form of permanent makeup, please send clear photos of your brows before booking.

If the existing pigment is too dark, saturated, discoloured or significantly outside the desired shape, a new procedure may not be appropriate.

In some cases, removal or lightening may be recommended before new work can be performed.

Please do not book a new brow procedure without disclosing previous work.

Sometimes, but it depends entirely on the condition of the existing pigment.

If the old work is sufficiently faded and there is enough room to create the desired shape, a new treatment may be possible.

If the previous pigment is too saturated, dark, grey, red, orange or outside the desired shape, attempting to cover it may create an undesirable result.

A photo assessment is required before determining whether you are a suitable candidate.

For safety and policy reasons, appointments may need to be postponed during pregnancy and certain stages of breastfeeding.

If you are pregnant, recently postpartum or breastfeeding, please contact the studio before booking so your individual circumstances can be reviewed.

Yes, but arriving with clean skin around the brow area is preferred.

If you have a specific brow shape you normally create with makeup, you may bring a photo or reference so we can understand your preferences.

The procedure is performed on the skin rather than removing your natural eyebrow hair\.

Your natural brow hairs can continue to grow normally\.

During the appointment, unnecessary hair removal is avoided whenever possible so your natural brow structure can be preserved\.

Yes, once the brows have completely healed.

However, I recommend maintaining the shape carefully and avoiding unnecessary removal of natural brow hairs.

If you are unsure where to clean up your brows, professional brow maintenance is recommended.

Yes, but removal is not always simple and should never be treated as an easy reversal.

Depending on the pigment, depth, age of the work and your skin, removal or lightening may require specialized treatments and multiple sessions.

This is why choosing an experienced artist and an appropriate brow design is so important.