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If you're fed up with filling in your brows, re-applying lipstick and eyeliner, or dealing with thinning hair, we have the perfect solution!
Prior to booking your appointment, please read the required information below.
This information will help you prepare for your appointment , guide you on what to expect , and ensure you’re a proper candidate for cosmetic tattooing.
PRIOR TO BOOKING
PRE CARE
POST CARE
FAQ
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"Dina is a master of her craft. She is talented, professional, and knowledgeable."
I had a wonderful experience with her. She knew exactly how to work with my difficult skin and left me with perfect brows, exactly the way that I wanted them. Her office is clean, and she’s so sweet. I won’t go anywhere else for future work. Dina is the best!
"I am so grateful to have stumbled upon Dina through the word of mouth referral process!"
Since I started seeing her a few years ago, Ive had my brows corrected and my lips blushed. I receive compliments on my brows and lips CONSTANTLY! Even men on dating apps will reach out just to tell me how perfect my brows are and how “kissable” my lips look - these are things I have ever heard from others prior to working with Dina. She is the absolute best of the best in her craft. On top of that she is kind, considerate, and beautiful both inside and out in so many ways. She a practitioner you can always count on.
"Dina is a master of her craft. She is talented, professional, and knowledgeable."
I had a wonderful experience with her. She knew exactly how to work with my difficult skin and left me with perfect brows, exactly the way that I wanted them. Her office is clean, and she’s so sweet. I won’t go anywhere else for future work. Dina is the best!
AUTO IMMUNE, ALLERGIES CONCERNS
As someone who is health conscious myself, I am a proud US ambassador of this pigment line. I understand the importance of knowing what’s going into your body and I’m happy to offer full transparency. I pride myself on knowing what’s safe and easy on our bodies especially those who are having a rough go. For those concerned about trace metals and other ingredient found in traditional body ink, you can read everything these pigments are free from under pigments. Color essence is a clean pigment line made in Europe that goes through much more extensive safety screenings than pigments that are made in the US and safe for those with sensitive/ recovering bodies.
We offer patch testing for $50 for anyone who is concerned about an allergy , however, the likelihood of having an allergy to raw materials is incredibly rare. PMU pigments and hair dye have no similarities in composition as one goes on hair, and the other is designed to be implanted in the skin.
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AM I A CANADATE?
If you currently have any of the following contraindications, unfortunately you can not have permanent makeup at this time. Please reach out to us if or when your condition(s) change.
*Pregnant / Nursing*Chemotherapy and Radiation full treatment – prophylactic chemotherapy is generally safe to *proceed*Active dermatologic disorders in treatment area, (i.e. rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, shingles and cold sores)*Sickness (cold, flu, covid, etc.)*Hemophilia*Blood clotting Disorder*Untreated Mental Disorders (OCD,BBD,BPD,SCHITZOPHRENIA)
Medical clearance is to be written on a prescription pad or Doctor’s letter head. Failure to provide documents prior to your appointment will result in a cancellation and you'll forfeit your deposit.
Heart valve, stents, pacemakers, rheumatic fever – medical clearance and pre medicationOrgan transplants –medical clearance and pre-medicationJoint replacement – medical clearance and pre-medicationInsulin dependent diabetic – medical clearance and pre-medicationFever blister history – pre medicationShingles history – medical clearance and pre-medication, even with immunizationSeizure – medical clearanceBlood thinners, steroids – medical clearanceGlaucoma – Medical clearanceLupus / Auto immune disease – medical clearance and pre-medicationGraves’ disease – Medical clearanceBlepharitis – medical clearance
NOT ADHERING TO THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS WILL HINDER OPTIMAL RESULTS
Pre-Care
4 WEEKS
12 WEEKS PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT AVOID THE FOLLOWING:
8 WEEKS
12 weeks
THE DAY OF
2 WEEKS
1 WEEK
48 HOURS
- RETINOL OR ANY VITAMIN A DERIVATIVE
- TRETINOIN
- Brow Lamination
- Henna
- Lasers treatments, IPL, radio frequency
- PRP
4 WEEKS
8 WEEKS PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT AVOID THE FOLLOWING:
8 WEEKS
12 weeks
THE DAY OF
2 WEEKS
1 WEEK
48 HOURS
- Avoid blood-thinning supplements such as Fish oil, flax seed oil, vitamin e (pill form), krill oil, etc.
- If you take supplements please research to see if they are considered a blood thinner.
- Make sure your skin is well hydrated. Drink lots of water
- Moisturize the area being treated (brows included) constantly day and night.
4 WEEKS
1 WEEK PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT AVOID THE FOLLOWING:
8 WEEKS
12 weeks
THE DAY OF
2 WEEKS
1 WEEK
48 HOURS
Limit caffeine consumption to one small cup of coffee or tea & wait until after your appointment to take stimulants.
If you’re having eyeliner done we strongly advise you skip the caffeine altogether.
4 WEEKS
THE DAY OF YOUR APPOINTMENT AVOID THE FOLLOWING
8 WEEKS
12 weeks
THE DAY OF
2 WEEKS
1 WEEK
48 HOURS
Post-Care
Lip Blush
Brows
Eyeliner
Brows
Scalp
Freckles
Failure to ADHERE TO POST-CARE INSTRUCTIONS WILL HINDER RESULTS
Lip Blush
Eyeliner
Eyeliner
Brows
Scalp
Freckles
lip blush
Lip Blush
eyeliner
Brows
scalp
freckles
2. Day 2-14 : Gently rinse the area with cool/wam water once per day.
Exercising is acceptable however, you want to keep your heart rate down: avoid the cardio zone. Sweat will lighten your tattoo.
Avoid all hair care products, sprays, shampoo, conditioner, active skin care products , acne medication, oils, serums , exfoliation on or near your scalp, steam, direct sunlight, tanning, chlorine, sauna, and steam rooms.
Wear a clean hat in the first week if outside for prolonged periods of time. Sleep on a clean pillow case until healed.
lip blush
Scalp
eyeliner
brows
scalp
Freckles
2. Day 2-14 : Gently cleanse the area morning & night for 10-14 days.
Your freks have completed the initial healing phase when al flaking has NATURALLY exfoliated.
Exercising is acceptable however, you want to keep your heart rate down: avoid the cardio zone. Sweat will lighten your tattoo.
Avoid makeup on the area, active skin care products , acne medication, oils, serums , exfoliation on or near your freks, peels, steam, direct sunlight, tanning, chlorine, sauna, and steam rooms.
Once healed, use SPF daily.Tint / Henna / Lamination/ Wax/ Tweeze Avoid water, makeup on the brows, sweating, steam rooms, exfoliation, facials, harsh sunlight, and tanning for 24 hours. After 24 hours: gently wash the area, less is more. We recommend using baby shampoo. Tint/henna without lamination: avoid oils and active ingredients near the brows as it shortens longevity of the stain. Tint + lamination: Keep them well moisturized with the provided oil. Gently cleanse as needed but avoid harsh exfoliants & active ingredients.
lip blush
Freckles
eyeliner
brows
scalp
freckles
Invasive facial aesthetic procedures such as threads, Blephioplasty, or intense chemical peels s should be done about 3 months before your appointment . Always check with your doctor or aesthetic nurse for the recommended waiting periods.
LASH OR BROW & LASH SERUEMS. These contain prostaglandins that will cause pigment rejection due to hormone imbalance.
4 WEEKS
12 WEEKS PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT AVOID THE FOLLOWING:
8 WEEKS
12 weeks
ANY AND ALL ACNE MEDICATIONS
RETINOL OR ANY VITAMIN A DERIVATIVE
TRETINOIN
Brow Lamination
Henna
Lasers treatments, IPL, radio frequency
PRP
Hyaluronic acid is safe to use, it is hydrating and doesn't contain lightning properties
4 weeks
8 WEEKS PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT AVOID THE FOLLOWING:
12 weeks
8 weeks
• Botox or Disport
• Direct sun exposure to the area being treated (including lips). Wear SPF 30+ and/or a hat while outdoors.
• Brow tinting
• Self tanner( on the face)
48 hours
2 WEEKS PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT AVOID THE FOLLOWING:
1 week
2 weeks
the day of
Avoid blood-thinning supplements such as Fish oil, flax seed oil, vitamin e (pill form), krill oil, etc.
If you take supplements please research to see if they are considered a blood thinner.
Make sure your skin is well hydrated. Drink lots of water
Moisturize the area being treated (brows included) constantly day and night.
48 hours
1 WEEK PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT AVOID THE FOLLOWING:
1 week
2 weeks
the day of
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Nyquil or any cold medicines. If you are sick please reschedule your appointment.
• OTC blood thinners such as Aspirin/Motrin
48 hours
48 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT AVOID THE FOLLOWING:
1 week
2 weeks
the day of
Limit caffeine consumption to one small cup of coffee or tea & wait until after your appointment to take stimulants.
If you’re having eyeliner done we strongly advise you skip the caffeine altogether.
48 hours
THE DAY OF YOUR APPOINTMENT AVOID THE FOLLOWING:
1 week
2 weeks
the day of
1. Immediately after: blot your brows with a clean paper towel every 15 - 20 minutes for 3 hours following your appointment. Cleanse the area after 6 hours.
2. Day 2-14 : Gently cleanse your brows morning & night for 10-14 days. Your brows have completed the initial healing phase when al flaking has NATURALLY exfoliated.
Exercising is acceptable however, you want to keep your heart rate down: avoid the cardio zone. Sweat will lighten your tattoo.
Avoid makeup on the brows, active skin care products , acne medication, oils, serums , exfoliation on or near your brows, peels, steam, direct sunlight, tanning, chlorine, sauna, and steam rooms.
Once healed, use SPF ON the brows daily.
lip blush
Brows
eyeliner
brows
1. Immediately after: blot your eyelids with a clean tissue every 15 - 20 minutes for 3 hours following your appointment. Cleanse the area after 6 hours.
2. Day 2-14 : Gently cleanse your liner morning & night for 10-14 days.
Your eyelids have completed the initial healing phase when al flaking has NATURALLY exfoliated.
Exercising is acceptable however, you want to keep your heart rate down: avoid the cardio zone. Sweat will lighten your tattoo.
Avoid eye makeup, active skin care products, acne medication, oils, serums , exfoliation on or near your eyes, peels, steam, direct sunlight, tanning, chlorine, sauna, and steam rooms.
lip blush
Eyeliner
brows
eyeliner
Lip Blush
brows
eyeliner
lip blush
1. Immediately after: blot the area with a clean paper towel every 15 - 20 minutes for 3 hours following your appointment.
2. Day 2-14 : Gently rinse the area with cool/wam water once per day.
Exercising is acceptable however, you want to keep your heart rate down: avoid the cardio zone. Sweat will lighten your tattoo.
Avoid all hair care products, sprays, shampoo, conditioner, active skin care products , acne medication, oils, serums , exfoliation on or near your scalp, steam, direct sunlight, tanning, chlorine, sauna, and steam rooms.
Wear a clean hat in the first week if outside for prolonged periods of time. Sleep on a clean pillow case until healed.
Scalp
Freckles
sclap
1. Immediately after: blot the area with a clean paper towel every 15 - 20 minutes for 3 hours following your appointment. Cleanse the area before bed and apply a thin layer of ointment; less is more.
2. Day 2-14 : Gently cleanse the area morning & night for 10-14 days.
Your freks have completed the initial healing phase when al flaking has NATURALLY exfoliated.
Exercising is acceptable however, you want to keep your heart rate down: avoid the cardio zone. Sweat will lighten your tattoo.
Avoid makeup on the area, active skin care products , acne medication, oils, serums , exfoliation on or near your freks, peels, steam, direct sunlight, tanning, chlorine, sauna, and steam rooms.
Once healed, use SPF daily.
Tint / Henna / Lamination/ Wax/ Tweeze
Avoid water, makeup on the brows, sweating, steam rooms, exfoliation, facials, harsh sunlight, and tanning for 24 hours.
After 24 hours: gently wash the area, less is more. We recommend using baby shampoo.
Tint/henna without lamination: avoid oils and active ingredients near the brows as it shortens longevity of the stain.
Tint + lamination: Keep them well moisturized with the provided oil. Gently cleanse as needed but avoid harsh exfoliants & active ingredients.
Freckles
scalp
freckles
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR APPOINTMENT
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO BOOK?
HOW DO I PREPARE FOR MY APPOINTMENT?
FAQ'S
IS COSMETIC TATTOOING THE SAME AS MICROBLADING?
WHEN WILL I NEED A COLOR BOOST?
DO I GET TO PICK MY COLOR?
DOES IT HURT?
WILL I NEED MAINTENANCE?
DO I NEED TO COME BACK FOR A 2ND SESSION
CAN I BOOK IN FOR A COLOR BOOST IF I HAVE EXISTING PERMANENT MAKEUP DONE ELSEWHERE?
How do I prepare for my appointment?
As instructed in the introductory, you should have read all the required forms including the pre-care instructions which explain exactly what to do!
You may bring snack , blanket, air pods, etc. We can not provide these comfort items due to blood Bourne pathogen protocols.
Please do not chew gum during your appointment. I prefer to have quiet appointments to reduce facial movement since I am (gently ) leaning on your face for support but we can certainly chat during a break!
Please show up on time, but not too early! Since our appointments average 2 hours, we typically have clients back to back which is why we have a strict 15 minute grace period. You’re welcome to have one adult guest wait in the waiting room if they are driving you. For safety reasons, children are not permitted in the studio at anytime.
What to expect at your appointment?
We are located inside of Barnaby’s Plaza where there is ample, free parking!
We suggest getting to your appointment on time or a tad early, but not too early as our appointments run back to back. We have a strict 15 minute grace period. First time appointments average 2.5 hours from start to finish with the exception of Eyeliner which is 1-1.5 hours.
You’ll be welcomed with refreshments & given directions to the rest room.
We then apply numbing cream and let that soak in as we talk about your design goals: shape, style, color, density, etc. , It’s a collaborative process; we want your input, after all, it’s your face!
Before and after pictures are required by our insurance providers. You may opt in or decline photo consent for use on socials but as stated, these will need to be put on your file and will be kept confidential should you decline consent.
We sanitize the area we’re working on and then take “before” pictures . Once style details sorted out, we will map the tattoo using several measuring modalities along with our artistic eye to create the perfect shape. Once you approve the design, we move forward with tattooing! Topical anesthetics are used throughout the procedure to keep clients comfortable. Towards the end of the appointment, we hand the client a mirror to see if there are any final adjustments they’d like to make. When the tattoo is completed, we will take “after” pictures, educate clients on aftercare, then schedule the follow up appointment during checkout
IS cosmetic tattooing the same as microblading?
NO! Microblading is an outdated technique that causes excessive damage to the skin by slicing it open VS Cosmetic tattooing which is created by a dotting technique: think sewing machine VS a scalpel. Cosmetic tattooing is an alternative to Microblading that is much gentler on the skin, gives softer, more natural, and longer lasting results. Doctors and Oncologists typically do not sign off on Microbalding due to it’s barbaric technique.
DOES IT HURT?
The consensus is no! We have client’s who take naps during their appointments. Others say it was slightly annoying at most almost like a light scratchy feeling but not painful.
Those with fair skin, light eyes, red hair , or those who’s hormones are unstable may feel the tattoo a little more than others.This is typically caused by resistance to the topical anesthetics that we use. All in all my clients say it’s no big deal and well worth it!
When will I need a color boost?
longevity will vary based off of many factors. Pigment breaks down at different rates due to how much it’s exposed to oil, sweat, UVA + UVB, active skin care ingredients, certain medications, and auto immune diseases. The average time frame is as followed:
- Brows: 1-2 years
- Lip Blush - 2-5 years
- Eyeliner 2-5 years
- Freckles 1-2 years
- Scalp 2-5 years
Will I need maintenance?
A color boost is one , 2.5 hour appointment booked 12-24 months for brows, 2-4 years for eyeliner and lips . The cost is $465.00. We repeat all steps at your very first appointment such as mapping and color matching.
If you wait too long and your tattoo fades significantly, you may have to book in as new client since you’ll need two sessions.
About 5% of clients with sensitive skin, excessive oil, autoimmune diseases, or don’t follow pre + post care instructions may need a third session. The cost is $185.00 for a 1.5 hour block.
Can I book in for a color boost if I have existing permanent makeup done elsewhere?
Only with reapproval before booking in. You must book an in person consultation where I will assess the opacity, color, shape, etc. If you book book in without pre-approval, we will not be able to service you. & your deposit will be forfeited.
meet the artist
Dina Marie
Dina Marie is well known for her excellence in the field of cosmetic tattooing. She has been performing cosmetic tattooing alongside esthetics since 2016. Currently holding the title of "Best of Bucks" for 2023 and 2024, she also serves as an international ambassador and has earned recognition from some of the areas top medical professionals. Dinas expertise, love for the arts, and dedication to her craft sets her part as a leader in the industry.
