Frequently Asked Questions
For your convience, we have created a page dedicated to answering the most common questions our BABES have regarding various services. If your question is not answered, feel free to contact us.
- Microblading
- Lashes Pre/Post Care Info
- Body Contouring
- Permanent Pre/Post Care Info
- Payment
- Policies
- Consent Forms
What is microblading?
Microblading, also referred to as "Eyebrow Embroidery" or micro pigmentation, is the process of manually implanting color pigment beneath the epidermal layer of the skin by means of tiny, sterile, disposable needles/blades to produce the appearance of hair strokes, makeup, and to enhance the natural features of the face.
What is the difference between microblading and standard body tattooing?
The purpose of microblading is to enhance the features with what appears to be undetected, natural looking eyebrows. Microblading is softer and more subtle – it is meant to be a natural-looking and a manual hand tool. These pigments are designed to gently fade over time. Fading is desired as it allows the artist to make changes to color and shape over the years as client’s natural coloration and facial changes occur.
Who is microblading for?
If you want to effortlessly look your best anytime, then microblading is for you! If you want to shed off some years and look healthier, younger and fresher permanent makeup does wonders! If you’re a busy mom, business woman or have an active lifestyle you’ll save hours every week not having to stand in front of the mirror applying makeup. Not to mention you won’t have to worry about sweating it off during a workout or vanishing by the end of an evening out. There is no need to settle for temporary measures when microblading renders your eyebrows maintenance free for a longer period of time.
Do my existing eyebrows need to be shaved off?
Most definitely NOT! Please do not tweeze, thread, wax or modify your eyebrows in any way for as long as possible, and no sooner than two weeks. The beginning of your service includes a brief consultation, followed by shaping and finally a discussion about color. Your regular brow maintenance of tweezing, threading, waxing and/or tinting should continue once the brows have healed.
Does it hurt?
Everyone has a different level of sensitivity. An anesthetic is applied for numbing during the procedure to alleviate discomfort. Every effort is made to ensure you remain comfortable for the duration of the procedure. Clients are usually pleased to discover that it is no more painful than having your eyebrows tweezed or threaded.
Having this service performed during your menstrual cycle may increase discomfort during your procedure.
If you are a frequent smoker, the topical anesthetics used during the treatment will not last as long.
If you have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, be aware that this may affect your sensitivity tolerance to the procedure.
How long is the healing process?
It is normal to experience minimal swelling and tenderness following your procedure. It doesn’t take very long for it to disappear. Immediately following your treatment the pigment will appear darker than how it will appear once it has healed. After a few days, the surface color naturally exfoliates to leave a softer color. After about a week, the pigment may appear lighter than you want it to be. That is why a touch up visit 4-6 weeks after your initial appointment is necessary in order to achieve that richness of color and density in the shape.
How old do I have to be to get tattooed?
You must be 18 years or older to receive Microblading at The BABE Spa
Can I get tattooed if I am pregnant or nursing?
As a precaution, we do not perform cosmetic tattooing on pregnant or nursing women.
How long does microblading last?
Microblading is considered permanent makeup and a form of tatooing, however, it will fade over time and we recommend to get a touch up annually to keep them looking fresh. There is no guarantee in how long it lasts as each individual's skin will respond differently. The brow is semi-permanent, so it will begin to noticeably fade after 12-16 months, even though it's only gradual fading. Frequency of touch-ups depends on a number of factors including The pigment color used (lighter colors fade faster), lifestyle (sun exposure), iron deficiency (your body absorbs iron-oxide as a supplement), and if any chemical peels come into contact with treated areas. Please note that final results can NOT be guaranteed as each unique skin type will hold pigments differently and break down at different rates. We will re-evaluate how your skin has received the pigment at your touch-up appointment and make any changes necessary.
How many treatments are needed?
For microblading, two treatments are usually needed, at least 4-6 weeks apart. With most procedures, the color looks dramatically lighter after the first week. Some clients prefer this, while others opt for a bolder look. At the second treatment, we will assess the color retention and make adjustments as necessary. Everyone heals differently and at different rates. If your cosmetic tattoo does not heal perfectly the first time, do not worry! We can always go darker and add more density at your next appointment. 🙂
What factors will affect microblading?
Sun exposure: The sun will extremely soften the look of your tattoo, so sunscreen should be used (once healed) to prolong your enhancement.
The regeneration of skin cells: The longer the regeneration takes, the longer the pigment holds.
The speed at which the skin absorbs the pigment: The slower the absorption, the longer the pigment will hold.
The choice of color: Some colors fade quicker than others, e.g. a blonde pigment may fade quicker than a dark brunette pigment.
Bleeding during the procedure: Any bleeding during the tattooing procedure will reduce the amount of pigment absorption. Caffeine, alcohol, and certain medications act as blood thinners and should avoided 24 hours prior to your appointment.
What should I do before my eyebrow procedure?
If you have an ideal shape and color in mind, please bring a couple reference photos with you to your appointment. You may fill in your eyebrows as you normally would so we may take into consideration the shape you feel most comfortable with. If you regularly get your eyebrows shaped, waxed, threaded or tinted, please refrain from doing so within a week of your appointment. If there are any stray hairs that fall outside of our final shape, we can remove them.
If you plan to go on a vacation, it is recommended to plan your trip a minimum of 14 days after the procedure. We require our clients to avoid any blood thinning medication for a minimum of 72 hours prior to their appointment. This includes Vitamin E, Aspirin, Niacin, fish oil supplements, and Ibuprofen.
Do NOT drink any alcohol or caffeine 24 hours prior to your appointment. If you have been on prescription Accutane in the past, you MUST wait at least one year before considering this procedure.
It is highly recommended that you avoid SUN and TANNING BED exposure for 30 days BEFORE and AFTER your procedure. If you show up for your appointment with a new tan or a sunburn, you will need to reschedule and will forfeit your deposit. As your skin exfoliates from a sunburn, it will take the pigment with it.
How will I look immediately after?
Your brows will appear darker and more intense than expected for the first week or so. This will gradually lighten during the complete healing process. Redness and swelling are minimal. Please view our detailed Before & Aftercare Instructions.
What should I do after the procedure?
Please review our detailed Before & Aftercare Instructions. It is highly beneficial to follow these instructions to ensure a comfortable healing process and to achieve the best possible results. DO NOT rub or pick the healing area as the color will peel off prematurely, avoid bangs (hair) covering your brows and avoid extreme heat and contaminated bodies of water (such as saunas, hot tubs, steam rooms, pools, lakes, and places with hot humidity, etc.).
How will my microblading brows look in the future?
During your appointment, we will analyze your skin tone to anticipate how pigment colors will heal and fade in the future. We will also mix pigments to ensure the color blends well with your existing natural eyebrow and hair color. The majority of our clients' microblading brows stay true to color and lighten naturally over time. There are some cases, however, where the color may fade to different tones according to the individual’s response to the pigments (like lifestyle and iron deficiencies). Many factors affect these changes. At your follow up appointment, we will re-analyze how your body has responded to the initial color. A special formula alteration to correct the color and to prevent further color to change is made at this time. Your eyebrow tattoo will eventually look softer and have more of a "powdered" look. This happens with all clients as the skin ages. To keep your hair strokes looking good, a refresher appointment is suggested every 1 to 1.5 ears. Results vary with each client.
What should I know about long term care?
The color will lighten over time. You may need a touch-up every 1- 1.5 years. The fading speed depends on your skin type, lifestyle, sun exposure, pigment color used, broken capillaries, iron deficiency, and if any chemical peels were done after your procedure.
If you are planning a chemical peel, MRI or other medical procedure, please inform the technician that you have had an iron-oxide cosmetic tattoo. A careful application must be taken to avoid affecting the tattooed area.
If you are planning to have laser treatments, tell your laser specialist to avoid the pigmented area. Laser may cause pigment to turn black.
Will microblading work well for me?
If you have extremely oily skin, the microblading technique may NOT work well for you. The constant production of oil will cause the hair strokes to heal with a diffused, softer look. Your end result will look more powdered than you would expect. If you are a frequent smoker, your pigment will fade sooner. If you are iron deficient or Anemic, your pigment will fade sooner and bleeding/bruising may occur during and after the procedure.
How do I book an appointment?
Appointments may be made via our online booking system ONLY!
Appointments are NOT made in person, over the phone, or via email. Please note that a 50% deposit is
required to schedule and secure your appointment and is deducted from the total price of your service.
This deposit is to ensure that you are serious about your appointment and is non-refundable. If you
cancel or miss your appointment, you will simply forfeit your deposit.
What methods of payment do you accept?
We accept CREDIT CARD (VISA/Mastercard/Discover) payments only. Cash for the remaining balance. Unfortunately, we no longer accept personal checks.
Lash Pre-Care:
Please arrive eye makeup and mascara free. Any makeup on your natural lashes can interfere with the adhesive bond and shorten your eyelash extension lifespan. It is extremely important your lashes be as clean as possible.
Lash Post-Care:
- Do not get lashes wet the first 24 hours and avoid swimming, saunas, and steam rooms for the first 48 hours as this will affect your adhesive bond.
- Do not pull, rub or sleep on lashes.
- Avoid waterproof eye makeup and mascara.
- Avoid all oil based products and makeup remover around your eye area.
- Brush your lashes daily with a clean mascara wand.
- Do not use an eyelash curler, perm, or tint your lash extensions.
- Washing your lashes will make them last longer! Be sure to gently cleanse daily to remove oils.
- Book your fill every 2-3 weeks to keep your lashes looking full and and to receive more bang from your buck. 😉
What is Body Contouring?
-Body Contouring is shaping the body to look leaner and more toned.
-Body Contouring technology can target and can destroy fat cells safely in just 25 minutes
without affecting the skin surface.
-There is no recovery time following treatment, so you can resume your daily activities
immediately.
-Most patients need multiple treatments to achieve optimal results. Cycles of 6-12 sessions
-Non-surgical body contouring procedures are not intended to be weight loss solutions. However,
with proper diet body contouring can -help with molding and toning your body.
-Ideal candidates are close to their desired weight and want to eliminate stubborn pockets of fat
that are resistant to diet and exercise.
What is Ultrasonic Lipo Cavitation?
- Is a non-invasive, non-surgical fat removal technique
- Allows your body to break down and reduce fat cells in targeted areas of the body.
- These cells are then metabolized through your body via your body natural removal process
(sweat, urine, and feces)
- Body need to be hydrated with at least 1 liter of water an hour before treatment. (If not, the
body will reabsorb the fat)
- FDA Approved
-Treatments can be performed every 72 hours for the first 3 sessions afterwards then once per
week.
-Results can be long lasting provided the client follow a healthy diet and exercise program.
(Ultimately the results may vary depending on the individual's different tissue structure,
treatment area, age metabolism and medications.
- Can receive multiple treatments in one day BUT ONLY one treatment per area within 72 hrs.
-Can be performed on abdomen, thighs, back of arms, hips and buttocks
What is Skin Tightening Radio Frequency?
-RF energy t heat tissue and stimulate sub dermal collagen production in order to reduce the
appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and loose and flabby skin.
-This technique helps tissue production of new collagen and elasticity.
- You can treat all areas where there is skin
- Treatments can be very 3 days or twice per week
- Maximum treatment is 20 for the body and 6 for the face
-Can NOT receive treatment if you have medal inside of your body.
What is Cellulite reduction/Vacuum Treatment?
-This is a mechanical lymphatic drainage treatment. It stimulates the lymphatic system and
aids the removal of waste products draining lymph from the tissues, improving the color and appearance of the skin.
-Body Vacuum massage skin and muscles with the special negative pressure suction head,
which can effectively improve body fluid flow and increase cell activity to achieve effects like
improving skin elasticity, accelerating blood circulation of capillary blood vessels, clearing out
toxins through lymphatic drainage, and improving and lowering the occurrence of dark spots,
Hyper pigmentation and blood stasis.
-Lifts the Cellulite away from the muscle, thus encouraging blood flow, stimulating lymphatic
drainage and amplifying the effects of massage or exercise. It offers an effective solution to
fight Cellulite in all stages, reduces localized fat and reshapes the body.
-Vacuum therapy helps restore skin natural elasticity to smooth appearance
-Painless, safe and highly effective.
What is Infrared Detox Sauna?
-Infrared saunas use light to generate controlled heat.
-the heat from infrared detox sauna heat travels 2-3 inches deep into the body to improve
circulation and repair damaged tissue. Unlike traditional sauna heat travels only 1/2 inch into the
body and doesn't reach most of the muscles and tissues, traditional saunas heat the air to warm
the body.
-Benefits are weight loss, muscle tension relief, detoxification, increased metabolism, and
stronger immune system.
-Burn from 500-900 calories in just one 45 minute treatment
-Rid heavy metal and toxins which speeds up metabolism
What is Laser Lipo?
- Lipo Laser emits low levels of laser energy. Create a chemical signal in the fat cells breaking
down the stored fat.
- Releasing the fat through channels in the cell membrane via lymphatic system
-Advanced slimming technology to help naturally slim, shape and tone areas including
- waist, hips, thighs, arms, buttocks and Cellulite.
- It also use infrared to increase collagen and elasticity formation while
- contouring the body and creating a slimmer appearance.
In order for your new brows to heal properly (and look their best) these Pre & Post Care. Instructions found below are of the UTMOST IMPORTANCE.
Microblading (All Permanent Makeup Procedures) Pre-Care:
- Do not work out 24 hours before procedure.
- No alcohol or caffeine 24 hours before procedure.
- Avoid sun and tanning two weeks prior to procedure.
- Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Advil/Ibuprofen 24 hours before procedure.
- No brow waxing or tinting one week before.
- Discontinue Retin-A 4 Weeks Prior
- Please Note: You will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle.
Microblading (All Permanent Makeup Procedures) Post-Care
- NO makeup or skincare products on treated area for two weeks.
- Keep your brow area clean by using a fragrance-free cleanser gentle gel cleanser, and let air
- DO NOT rub, pick or scratch the treated area. Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate
- off. Picking can cause scarring and pigment loss.
- Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning for a minimum of 4 weeks after the procedure.
- Avoid sweating for 10 days.
- NO facials, chemical treatments and microdermabrasion for 4 weeks.
- Avoid sleeping on your face for the first 10 days.
- Avoid Retin-A Close to Brow Area
- Please note: Eyebrows will appear darker and bolder due to natural scabbing and healing for the first two weeks. This is very common for all permanent cosmetic procedures.
Permanent makeup is NOT recommended for any clients who are or have:
- Pregnant or Nursing
- Diabetic
- Viral infections and/or diseases
- Epilepsy
- A Pacemaker or major heart problems
- Had an Organ transplant
- Skin irritations or Psoriasis near the treated area (rashes, sunburn, acne, etc.)
- Sick (cold, flu, etc.)
- Had Botox in the past 2 weeks.
- Have upcoming vacations or special occasions planned.
- Used Accutane in the past year
Attention Please: We strongly advise prospective new clients to book their Microblading appointments at least 3-4 months in advance of Vacations, Weddings, and special occasions. This allows adequate time for healing of both your Initial Microblading Appointment as well as a Touch-Up Appointment 6-8 weeks prior.
***There are no implied or written guarantees if you do not follow the above pre and post care instructions!***
Deposits are Required to secure your appointment. All deposits are NON-Refundable. The deposits go towards the total amount due and remaining balance is due upon completion of service. If you are 15 minutes or more late you will need to reschedule, no show, and canceled in less than 48 hours you forfeit your deposit.
LATENESS:
We strongly encourage our guests to arrive 10 minutes prior to their scheduled appointments to allow time to fill out paperwork and get settled in. Please familiarize yourself with our location. For appointments that are longer than an hour, arriving 15 minutes or more past the scheduled appointment time, the appointment is subject to being cancelled deposits will be forfeited.
Tardiness is not acceptable for appointments that take less than an hour to complete. If you are late, you must reschedule and you will be subject to a cancellation/rescheduling fee that is 50% of your schedule service
CANCELLATIONS:
We ask that you please reschedule or cancel at least 48 hours before the beginning of your appointment. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT: to charge 50% of the scheduled service price and cancel your appointment if you are more than 15 minutes late to an hour-long appointment. Tardiness will not be accepted for appointments that are less than 1 hour. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT: to charge 50% of the scheduled service price when canceling or rescheduling less than 48 hours prior to your appointment. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT: to charge 100% of the scheduled service(s) on No-Shows.
NO GUESTS:
Due to the nature of our detailed services, we kindly request that you arrive unaccompanied to your appointment. Please, no friends, boyfriends, girlfriends, significant others, children, and pets allowed. If you accompanied by a guest, we will ask them to leave. If you must leave with them, you will incur an inconvenience fee totaling half the amount of the service or your deposit will be forfeited.
MICROBLADING DEPOSITS:
A 50% Deposit is required to book and confirm all Microblading appointments. This deposit is to ensure that you are serious about booking your MICROBLADING appointment and will be deducted from the total cost of your initial visit.
MICROBLADING BALANCE:
Remaining 50% balance is due immediately upon service completion.
MICROBLADING TOUCH-UPS:
Your first touch-up appointment is complimentary. This can be scheduled no sooner than 4 weeks and no later than 6 weeks following your first session. This touch-up appointment is crucial for the best results. Additional touch-up appointments may be needed for oily, problematic skin, and people who do not follow aftercare instructions properly.
LASH FILL IN APPOINTMENT
All Lash Extension fill in appointments should be made within 2-3 weeks after the full set visit is done to keep your full BABELICIOUS look. If you have 75% of lashes shredded you will need to book accordingly, you will need a full set due to the time that is allotted for fill-ins. If you have existing lashes from another lash professional we will not do the fill in. You will need to have them removed or wait until your lashes have fully shredded.
TOUCH UPS FOR RETURN CLIENTS:
Priority booking will always be given to our return clients over new clients. Meaning, you will never need to worry about being on a wait list or not getting an appointment. If you are a return client and you need a touch-up, simply email or call 410-701-9008
WAITLIST:
Those who sign up for our wait/cancellation list will only be contacted in the event of a cancellation. It is not necessary to sign up more than once. Our appointments are first come first serve through online booking.
EXISTING BROW TATTOOS:
We are extremely selective when working over other tattoo artist's work. If you have had your eyebrows previously tattooed, we request that you email us clear photos of your brows for approval (contact@thebabespa.com) BEFORE your appointment booking.
IMPORTANT FOR MICROBLADING CLIENTS:
Healed results will vary with each individual client. NO guarantees will be made. additional sessions (at a minimum charge) may be required to obtain optimal results. Additional charges will apply. Although we give our best efforts to provide you with quality service, many factors can result in a less than the desired outcome as each client will heal differently. Please refer to our FAQ section to see if the services we offer may be beneficial to you and whether or not the Before & Aftercare Directions are a good fit for your lifestyle.
IMPORTANT FOR LASH CLIENTS:
Results vary with each individual client. NO guarantees will be made. In the event of an adverse reaction, NO refunds will be given. It is strongly advised that clients with eye and/or skin sensitivity request an "Adhesive Patch Test" from their Lash Artist prior to receiving a "Full Set". Professional Removal Service of Lash Extensions by Lash Artist is recommended for anyone experiencing an adverse reaction and Removal Fees may apply.
Before a service can be performed, the consent form relative to the service must be completed. Clients can email signed copies of their consent form to: contact@thebabespa.com with the Client's Name and the Name of the Consent form in the subject. Example subject line: Mary Jane Skincare Consent Form.
Please note: If the consent form is not completed electronically before the scheduled appointment or if the client refuses to sign any consent forms provided, the appointment will be canceled and a refund will not be issued.