While there are some similarities between the eyebrow treatments I offer and microblading, they are not the same thing. Machine brows, unlike microblading, use a digital machine to implant pigment into the skin, resulting in more precise and longer-lasting results. This technique allows for a softer, more natural appearance with less trauma to the skin, reducing the risk of scarring and ensuring better colour retention. Additionally, machine brows offer greater customisation and are more suitable for all skin types, providing a superior, low-maintenance solution for sleek, natural looking and low maintenance brows.

Advanced Makeup differs from tattoos in that it uses specially formulated pigments that the body can break down and dissolve over time, whereas tattoos use permanent inks. The Advanced Makeup technique differs from tattooing in that it uses a smaller machine, often with finer needles to implant pigments into just the superficial, or upper layers of the skin, which is at a shallower depth than traditional tattoos.

The first thing to do is to use the online booking platform (by clicking on the “CLICK TO BOOK” button) to book a 30-minute consultation.

This is best done in person at the studio in Hanwell, West London, but can be done remotely.

The cost of your consultation will be deducted from the cost of your procedure if you decide to book.

During the consultation we will discuss shape, colours, your desired outcome as well as verifying your suitability for the procedure.

If you decide to book, we will find a suitable appointment time and you will be advised on how to prepare for your procedure.

The initial treatment will generally take anywhere between 2-4 hours to complete.

The pigment is implanted into the upper layers of the skin using a specially designed tattoo machine.

The colour must be built up gradually, so it will take multiple passes. The process should not be painful but will likely cause come discomfort.

Once the initial procedure has been completed, you will be advised on aftercare, and we will book you a follow-up session in 6-8 weeks. This is an opportunity to review the procedure and add some further pigment, as some of it will have faded during that time.

Some lip treatments may require more than one follow-up, depending on the desired result, but this can be discussed at your initial consultation.

You can wear makeup, so long as it is not in the area that has been treated.

You must wait until the area has fully healed, around two weeks, before applying makeup to the treated area or you risk getting an infection, which can lead to complications.

When you do start using makeup in that area again, it is a good idea to treat yourself to some fresh products, as your old ones may be harbouring bacteria that could contaminate your newly treated skin.

This depends on several factors, including the area treated, the desired effect, your lifestyle, the products you use, your age and of course your skin type and skin tone.

The average recommendation for touch-ups on most procedures is 1.5-2 years.

People with oily skin will usually require more frequent touching up than dry skin.

The more mature your skin, usually the less frequently you’ll require a touch up.

You will be given more detailed and personal advice following your second appointment (review & touch-up treatment included in your price).

The pigments we use are medical grade and produced to very high-quality standards, so the incidences of an allergic reaction are very rare.

However, there’s a very small chance you could have an allergic reaction, so to minimise the risk, you will be provided with a patch test to be completed at least 24 hours before your procedure is due.

The usual side effects are short term and should disappear within a week to ten days. These include redness, itching, swelling, scabbing and peeling of the skin.

These treatments represent a major breakthrough in permanent cosmetics and the results are very natural looking.

Most people won’t be able to tell what the difference is in your appearance, but they may notice how brightened and refreshed you look.

Give yourself time.

It is usual to feel uncertain about the result during the healing stage of the procedure, so please give yourself time to get used to your new look and for the final result to appear.

It is often much lighter than you might initially expect.

If you’re happy with the colour saturation achieved in the first session, you can choose not to return for your 6-8 week touch-up and allow the treatment to fade naturally.

If you’d like to speed up the fading process, you can use products containing retinol, vitamin C or hydroquinone on the area in question, however you should not use these near to your eyes!

If after your skin has fully healed, you are still unhappy, please get in touch so that we can discuss what to do next. This may involve changing the shape or colour or carrying out steps to remove the pigment with saline.

Please note that removal will require several sessions, each followed by healing time.