Ombré Powder Brows

PMU is not recommended in case of:

• Chronic skin conditions.
• Cardiovascular diseases or abnormalities.
• Haemophilia (a blood disorder in which small wounds keep bleeding for longer).
• Immune disorders (e.g. a weakened immune system due to illness or medication).
• Allergies to pigment substances or other materials used during the treatment.
• Diabetes (with diabetes, wound healing can be poorer, which can lead to colour differences in the pigment. This does not apply to all diabetics; in many cases PMU is safe, provided the aftercare is followed properly).

Do not have PMU applied in the following situations:

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• If you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• On scars that are less than a year old.
• On areas where a laser wound has not yet healed.
• On an area where permanent make-up or a tattoo was lasered less than 3 months ago.
• On an area where PMU was applied less than 6 weeks ago.
• On irritated skin (such as bumps, dark moles or swellings). The specialist will avoid these areas and work around them.
• On an area that has undergone plastic surgery or radiation in the past year.

By following the guidelines above, together we ensure a safe treatment and the best result. Not sure whether PMU is suitable in your situation? Feel free to contact us for advice.

Follow the advice below carefully for a smooth treatment and to get the best result from your PMU treatment:

• Botulinum toxin treatment in the forehead: Wait at least 3 weeks.
• Eyelid correction: Wait at least 3 months for PMU around the eyes.
• Use of isotretinoin-based acne medication: Wait at least 6 months before a PMU treatment.
• 3 weeks beforehand: Do not pluck your eyebrows. This allows us to make optimal use of your natural eyebrow shape during the pre-drawing.
• On the day of your appointment: Come wearing your everyday make-up look and with your eyebrows made up. This lets us see where you place the emphasis in your face and take that into account when pre-drawing.
• The evening before the treatment: Gently scrub your eyebrows with a mild scrub.
• Before the treatment: Make sure you have eaten enough and are well rested.

Specific situations

By following these guidelines, you maximise the chance of a beautiful result. If you have any questions about the preparation, feel free to contact us!

New permanent make-up is comparable to a small graze. Incorrect care or poor hygiene can lead to infections and scarring, which can affect the end result. You obviously do not want this, so we advise you to follow the advice below carefully. This reduces the chance of side effects and ensures a more beautiful end result.

What can you expect?

Cleaning and care in the first week

What should you avoid?

Important: Even after healing, the skin remains sensitive to UV radiation. So always use a sunscreen with a high SPF / UV filter to protect the PMU.

Permanent make-up is semi-permanent and fades gradually due to natural cell renewal and UV light. This is unlike tattoos, which stay in the skin permanently. How long PMU stays in the skin differs per person and skin type. Thicker and oilier skin sheds pigment sooner, while thinner and drier skin holds on to pigment for longer.

A big advantage of Powder Brows is that they fade gradually. This means you will not see sudden bare patches; instead, the result naturally becomes less intense over time. By following the right aftercare, the pigment stays beautiful for longer and you enjoy your eyebrows for as long as possible.

We recommend having a touch-up treatment after about 1 to 2 years to keep the colour of your brows fresh and the shape sharp.

Correcting or covering permanent make-up that was previously applied at another salon is only possible if the old PMU has almost completely faded and is barely visible. If the skin is still too saturated, we may advise having the old permanent make-up lasered first before we can proceed.

This advice also applies to cases where there are deep or larger scars in the area to be treated. To make a good assessment, we ask you to send a clear, sharp photo in advance. Make sure the photo is taken in bright daylight and email it to info@izzi-beauty.com. Based on the photo, we assess your situation and explain the options.

Costs for covering or correcting: For covering or correcting old permanent make-up that was not applied by us, we charge the rate for a new treatment.

Permanent make-up is a cosmetic treatment applied directly to your skin. Because skin is living tissue and every skin is unique, the end result cannot always be predicted with 100% certainty.

How intense the pigmentation will be and how long it lasts depends on various factors, such as your skin type, immune system, medication use and your general health.

Why does pigment retention differ per person? There are rare cases in which the pigment stays in the skin less well than expected. This is also known as low pigment retention. Don't worry: in such situations an extra touch-up treatment is possible to improve the result.

Touch-up treatment: what are the details?

• 24 hours beforehand and on the day itself: Avoid caffeinated drinks such as coffee, tea (theine) and energy drinks.
• 48 hours beforehand: No alcohol, drugs, aspirin, ibuprofen or blood-thinning supplements such as Vitamin E. Paracetamol is allowed.
• 2 days beforehand: No blood-thinning medication, unless your doctor advises otherwise.
• 2 weeks beforehand: Avoid sunbathing, sunbeds, peels, exfoliating treatments, fruit acid creams or Vitamin A acids on the skin to be treated.
• 1 week beforehand: Do not have your eyebrows tinted (and do not use hybrid brow tint either)
• 4 weeks beforehand: Do not use brow henna.
• 6 months beforehand: Do not use eyebrow growth serum.
• Botox in the forehead area: Wait at least 2 weeks.
• Eyelid correction: Wait at least 3 months.
• Use of Roaccutane: Wait at least 6 months.
• If breastfeeding: Only schedule the treatment once you have stopped.
• Menstruation: If possible, avoid an appointment during your period. Your skin may be more sensitive during this time.
• In the first week the pigmentation is a lot darker than the final result, comparable to henna brows or slightly more heavily made-up eyebrows. However, you can simply go to work and look presentable.
• After a few days, scabs and flakes form. These have usually disappeared within 7 days.
• Once the scabs are gone, the skin has shed about 50% of the pigment.
• During the touch-up treatment the pigment is filled in again. Eventually the skin loses another 30% of the pigment, after which you have soft, natural powder brows.
• Once a day: Gently clean the skin with water and unperfumed soap.
• At least 3 times a day: Use a cotton bud to apply the aftercare butter, which you can buy from us in the salon.
• Touch the skin as little as possible and make sure your hands are washed when applying the aftercare butter.
• Do not use plasters, bandages or wound sprays to cover the PMU.
• Avoid perfumed soap, creams, lotions, alcohol and cosmetics on the treated skin for 7 days.
• Avoid intensive sweating during exercise for the first 3 days; sweat can push out pigment.
• We advise against using Vaseline after a PMU treatment. Vaseline seals off the skin, which slightly hinders healing and traps bacteria.
• Do not use saunas, steam rooms, swimming pools or hot tubs for 7 days.
• Let scabs and flakes come off by themselves; do not pull or pick at them.
• Do not expose the skin to the sun or sunbeds during the first week. After a week, you must always protect the treated area with a high SPF.
• Very oily skin: Up to 6 months.
• Oily to normal skin: 6 – 18 months.
• Dry to very dry skin: 18 – 36 months.
• The touch-up must take place within 6 to 8 weeks after the first treatment.
• During this additional session we can further perfect the result and ensure a longer-lasting effect.