Procedure Contraindications
Please inform us if any of the following applies to you before making a booking to ensure you are a suitable candidate for the procedure.
-Pregnant/ breastfeeding
-Prone to keloid or hypertrophic scarring
-Currently undergoing treatment for cancer
-Have had botox/ filler within the last 2 weeks
-Taking blood thinning medications/ Fish oil/ aspirin
-Diabetic
-Has an existing cosmetic tattoo
-On Roaccutane/ Accutane
-Using retinol
-Allergic to Lidocaine/ Lignocaine/ Epinephrine
-Prone to cold sores (lip tattoo only)
-Blood disorders
You must be over the age of 18 to receive a tattoo
Frequently Asked Questions.
If you feel like you need more clarification or have any concerns please feel free to contact us below.
Does Cosmetic Tattooing Hurt?
Pain thresholds vary for each individual person. Cosmetic tattoo treatments obtained during your menstrual cycle may increase sensitivity and discomfort during your procedure. Every effort is made to ensure you remain comfortable throughout, such as the use of the highest grade and strongest numbing cream compounded especially for the use of clients at Brows By Hannah.
Most clients fall asleep!
How Long Does It Last?
Due to the unique nature of skin types there is no definite answer to this, most clients find that their results last between 1-2 years before finding themselves wanting a refresh of colour to keep the hair strokes looking crisp and fresh.
After your first appointment it is normal to have areas of the eyebrow or lip that has not retained the colour as solid as other areas, this is completely normal and is why a second appointment is always necessary to address any areas like this and to ensure flawless results. As we do not tattoo as deep into the skin as a traditional body tattoo, this means that the tattoo is more semi-permeant but gives us a more hyper realistic hair like effect. Alterations can be made at touch up appointments as of clients like to start very conservative then build upon the brow at each additional appointment as they feel comfortable.
Lifestyle factors such as sun exposure, use of active skincare ingredients, chemical/ laser peel contact, smoking, thyroid medication and oily skin will fade your cosmetic tattoo at a faster rate.
Final results cannot be guaranteed as each unique skin type will retain pigment differently and fade at a different rate. Multiple sessions are completely normal for cosmetic tattoo procedures. Every new procedure requires a minimum of 2 visits.
Can I bring someone to my appointment?
Unfortunately due to health and safety regulations, we cannot accommodate anyone under 18 years old in the salon.
Can I cancel or reschedule my appointment?
All bookings that are made require a deposit to hold that appointment for you. If you need to cancel or reschedule you must give at least 48 hours notice prior to your appointment and we will simply carry your deposit forward to your chosen date. Failure to give the correct amount of notice will result in your deposit being forfeited. If a client is more than 20 minutes late the deposit is automatically forfeited.
Where Can I Find You?
Brows By Hannah is in the stunning salon space working alongside lash legends,
Lash Aesthetica upstairs at;
Level 1, 15 John Street,
Whangarei.
I Have An Existing Cosmetic Tattoo
If you have a pervious cosmetic tattoo and would like this re-worked a photo MUST be emailed prior to booking an appointment to assess if the previous tattoo can be covered up. Results on such cases cannot be guaranteed and additional touch ups maybe necessary at an additional cost.
What should I do before my appointment?
It is important to refrain from taking any blood thinning medications 72 hours prior to your appointment. These generally include medications such as Vitamin E, fish oil, aspirin and ibuprofen. For lip tattooing it is recommended that you come to your appointment with your lips EXFOLIATED and hydrated. If you have a history of cold sores you must take antivirus medication (from pharmacy or GP) 2 days prior to your appointment.
How will I look immediately after?
In the first few days post procedure your eyebrows will appear thicker, darker and may have a reddish tinge to them. During the first and second week they will fade dramatically lighter then the colour will return and settle into the skin.
With Lip tattooing, for 2 days post treatment the colour will be very bold before fading to be lighter in the first and second week.
Appointment Policy.
Please ensure you have read the booking policy prior to booking an appointment with us
-We do our best to provide you with incredible cosmetic tattooing and quality service, there are many factors that can result in a less desired outcome as each individual retains pigment different and results vary from person to person.
-NO guarantee can be made and an additional session may be needed at an extra cost. Some factors can affect the healing that is out of our control such as (how you retain pigment, skin type and how you care for your tattoo)
-No refunds will be given for varied results.
-Rates are subject to change at any time and refresh rates are for existing clients only.
-Your first touch up is offered complimentary ONLY in the timeframe of 4-6 weeks after your initial tattoo.
Cancelation Policy
48 hours notice is required if you need to reschedule your appointment, if less time is given than this or you no show or are more than 20 minutes late you will automatically forfeit your deposit.
Payment
We accept cash, EFT, Credit, direct deposit, AfterPay, Lay-by