Frequently Asked Questions

FOR NEW CLIENTS

• Please take the time to confirm that you’re a good candidate for these services! It’s your responsibility to make sure you have no health-related contraindications and that you’re able to follow both pre-care and aftercare instructions. Be sure to read through the service details, contraindications, and policies so you arrive informed for your appointment. If you would like more information kindly send an email to morbrowsstudio@gmail.com. Consultations are also available.
• The initial 6-10 week touchup is included in the price of the first appointment. Additional touchups will be priced accordingly.
• If you've had previous PMU you must get approval before scheduling an appointment. Kindly send an email to morbrowsstudio@gmail.com with clear, not blurry, well-lit photos of your brows without filters or makeup on the brows. I will not accept you as a new client unless I've approved the previous work. If you show up to an appointment with previous eyebrow tattooing/PMU that has not been approved, you will be sent home and your card will be charged.
• Scheduling/ Payment: Please click on "Appointment Request" for your service and fill out the short intake form. Click the pink button at the very bottom to submit, and I'll reach out via your preferred method within 24 hours to complete booking. To successfully schedule and hold your appointment clients are required to have a valid credit card on file. All appointments are booked through Square, and payment is due on the day of service.
  • Cash payments are preferred to avoid additional fees and is appreciated. If you pay with a credit card please be aware a 4% surcharge will be added to the remaining balance. No other forms of payment will be accepted. 

Please review before booking an appointment. You may not be a good candidate if you have any of the conditions below. Please communicate with your doctor and obtain a doctor's note if necessary. For general questions please email morbrowsstudio@gmail.com.

• Previous cosmetic tattoos must be approved
• Pregnant or Breastfeeding
• Under 18 years of age
• Chronically ill
• Allergies: To numbing agents (lidocaine, epinephrine, tetracaine), inks, or pigments
• Must be off chemotherapy, radiation for one year (consult your doctor)
• Have an autoimmune disorder or healing disorders (consult your doctor)- diabetes, lupus, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS
• Blood or Bleeding disorders- sickle cell, hemophilia 
• Currently taking any medications that affect bruising, bleeding, or healing:
  • Antibiotics and Steroids (must be off of them for 2-4 weeks)
  • Blood thinners
  • Immune suppressants
• Any active skin conditions or irritations must be resolved- Acne on or near the brows, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, dermatitis, cold sores, pink eye, vitiligo, shingles, impetigo, etc.
• Accutane- must be off for 12 months
• History of Keloids
• Very thin vascular skin or broken capillaries on or around the brow area
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure
• Major heart conditions or pacemaker
• Noncompliant with precare and aftercare instructions
• Currently taking painkillers, street narcotics, or on controlled substance during the service
• Suntanned or burnt skin
• Epilepsy
• Viral infections or diseases (consult your doctor)
• Actively sick with cold, flu, or fever symptoms
• Unable to lay on back and stay still for long periods of time

Book When Healed:

• Recent surgeries- You must be completely healed and off medications
• Spa | Dermatological procedures- Must be completely healed from any and all recent procedures done on the face
• Botox near the brows or forehead- No botox at least 2 weeks prior and 4-6 weeks after healed.
• Fillers near the brows or forehead- Wait 4 weeks after fillers to schedule your appointment and 4 weeks after healed.
• Skincare- Pause for 4 weeks before booking: Exfoliating or brightening acids and anti aging products. This includes, but is not limited to, Retinol, Retin-A, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C, AHA, BHA, skin lightening or bleaching products, Salicylic and Glycolic acids.

At your first appointment, we’ll discuss your brow goals, preferred shape, color, and style. I’ll map your brows based on your facial features, both sitting and lying down, to ensure symmetry. Once you approve the shape, we’ll move on to color matching and begin the tattooing process.

Appointment time:

• 3–3.5 hours for most brow styles
• 4 hours for machine hair strokes
  (includes consultation, mapping, and tattooing)
   

Before you leave, we’ll go over aftercare instructions, you'll be provided an aftercare kit, and schedule your 8–10 week touch-up.

Healing Process:

• Expect patchiness, fading, and possible missing strokes — this is normal and corrected at your touch-up.
• Brows aren’t considered complete until after your second session.
• While not always necessary, a touch-up is strongly recommended for the best final result.
   

Healing Timeline:

• Initial healing: 2 weeks
• Full skin healing: 4–6 weeks
• Color settles by week 4 and softens by 30–40% to a more natural tone.
• Shape may shrink 1–2mm during healing.
• Touch-up: 8–10 weeks after your first appointment.

Immediately After- Brows will appear slightly irritated and swollen but will subside within 24 hours. 

First 2 weeks- The skin is open and the brows will appear about 40% darker for the first several days due to the pigment oxidizing. Mild soreness, tightness, itching, or stinging for a few days is normal. It's crucial to follow aftercare instructions. No other products should be used on the brows besides the healing balm provided in the aftercare bag. (Please see aftercare instructions).

Week 2-3- The epidermis has closed and most permanent makeup appears to look much lighter as it's been "encapsulated" with new skin. Please continue to wear a hat, and at this stage it's safe to apply a little amount of makeup and sunscreen on the brow area.

Week 4- Pigment has settled and neutralized to its natural color towards the end of week 4. Due to natural skin regeneration clients may notice patchiness, which might make the brows look uneven or too light. All skin types handle pigment differently and will be addressed at the touch up. The second appointment consists of reinforcing the shape and fine tuning the color to get that perfect finish.

Permanent Makeup Emotions:

Day 1: OMG! I love my new brows!

Day 2-4: OH NO! They're so dark and thick! *tear*

Day 5-7: My brows are falling off!

Day 8-10: Um... my brows are gone...?

Day 11-34: My brows are coming back! But they look. a little patchy and uneven.

After second session: YAY! I love my new brows even more now!

The procedure can take 2-4 sessions for successful results, in rare cases 5-6. 

During the appointment no numbing is applied as it can disrupt the skin and effect the effectiveness of the treatment. Discomfort can fluctuate depending on the area treated, usually a 4 out of 10. 

After the appointment- It's very important to follow aftercare instructions to ensure proper healing. The skin will go through stages of healing, and sending weekly photos is encouraged to answer questions and supply you with the best plan.

Clients will leave the appointment red and inflamed and specks of blood underneath the surface may be visible. The skin will feel warm and sensitive to the touch. All of this is normal and expected. 

Slight burning and itching in the early days is normal. Do not scratch the area. When the edema is gone, redness may last up to 20-40 days. After redness subsides the stretch marks will appear darker than the surrounding natural skin tone. The final result may occur between 60-90 days, we will asses the need of another session after 60 days. In some cases it can take longer to heal; healing can extend up to 120 days if needed. 

Clients that are very prone to hyperpigmentation, extremely fair skinned clients (Fitz Patrick 1), slower healing clients, and clients over the age of 50 healing can take upwards of 120 days. 

Vegans and vegetarians may experience longer healing, over 120 days.

For specific after care information, please visit "Pre-Care & Aftercare" in the menu bar.

A pre-numbing cream will be applied before the procedure to minimize discomfort. Once the area is numb, the numbing agent is removed and the saline solution is carefully implanted into the skin using a tattoo machine. This process is performed in small sections to ensure even saturation.

After several passes, the brows are coated with additional saline solution, which is left to sit for several minutes before being wiped away. During this time, you may experience mild stinging or a slight burning sensation — this is normal and typically subsides within a couple of minutes. A handheld fan will be provided for your comfort throughout the process.

After Service: The skin may feel tender, with some swelling and irritation possible during the first 48 hours before gradually subsiding. Irritation can appear slightly pink to red, depending on your skin type, so it’s best to avoid scheduling any events immediately after your appointment.

After care instructions and supplies will be provided. 

During this time and for the next 7-10 days it's important to follow aftercare to ensure the saline continues to work after you leave the studio.

Follow up appointments must be scheduled 8 weeks apart.

Previous PMU or work done by other artists/ studios must be faded at least 80% to be accepted.

Color corrections are not offered at MOR, as they’ve proven ineffective long term. Previous PMU is accepted on a case-by-case basis and requires a consultation to determine if lightening is needed before new pigment can be applied. The skin can only hold so much pigment before results look muddy or unnatural, leading to more issues and added costs. No guarantees are made, and additional sessions may be necessary to achieve optimal results, with extra charges applied.

PMU techniques and products are always evolving, and pigment retention varies from person to person. On average, results can last 12–24 months, sometimes up to 3+ years before a touch up is needed. Oily skin types may require more frequent maintenance. For returning clients, brows should be at least 80% faded to qualify for a color boost session.

Different factors affect the longevity of the pigment that are outside of the artist's control: 

• Sun exposure
• Use of anti-aging products near or on the brows
• Use of acids and exfoliants
• Plucking, picking, itching, scratching at the brows (including trichotillomania or dermatillomania)
• Poor aftercare diligence
• Skin type
• Lifestyle
• Medical conditions
• Medications

Protect your investment! Keep those brows looking fresh and vibrant by making sunscreen part of your daily routine. Use a tattoo-specific SPF stick or a broad-spectrum SPF 50 face stick that won’t leave a white cast for easy, mess-free protection. Your future brows will thank you!

Not completely! So don't ditch your brow products just yet! PMU is not meant to be a complete substitute for makeup- IT'S LOW maintenance NOT NO maintenance. There will be times, as your brows gradually fade, that you will touch up certain areas with make up or apply a bolder brow for an event. When you wash your makeup off you will still have fuller brows that passes the natural vibe check. 

As an artist I love the natural, "no makeup" makeup look, and strive to naturally enhance the client's features.