Do you find the process of drawing on your brows each day frustrating? Maybe it’s because you struggle with vision loss or another medical condition that makes it difficult for you to do your brows on your own. Or perhaps the whole process simply takes longer than you have time for in the morning. Permanent makeup Dallas, TX and Permanent cosmetics powder brows offered by The Botox Bar & Wellness Shop in Dallas, TX, are an easy way of ensuring your brows look great.
What Are Powder Brows?
Powdered brows, a technique that is also sometimes referred to as micro shading or Ombre powder brows, are a type of semi permanent makeup Dallas, TX that resembles the soft shaded look of an eyebrow pencil.
Using a handheld tool, Erika will apply pigment ink to your brow area. This gives the brows the same type of full and defined look that can be achieved with makeup. If your morning makeup routine involves filling in your brows with an eyebrow pencil or shadow, you may benefit from powder brows.
The brows are one of the most prominent features on the face. They play an important role in shaping the face, framing the eyes, and communicating our expressions. Powder brow treatments ensure that this important feature is defined.
How Does This Differ From Microblading?
The primary difference between powder brows and microblading, another semi-permanent treatment that adds fullness and definition to the brow, is the way the pigment ink is applied. Powder brows involve pin-like dots of ink to create a powdered effect.
With microblading, the ink is applied in hair-like lines beneath the skin to replicate the look of real eyebrow hair. Powder brows replicate the look of a brow that has been “made up” with cosmetics.
How Do Permanent Cosmetics Powder Brows Work?
Erika will begin by measuring your face and mapping out an appropriate brow shape for you. She’ll invite your feedback and ask about how full of a brow you’re hoping to achieve. She’ll also select the right pigment ink color for your complexion.
Erika will apply a topical numbing cream and then use a pen-like instrument to deposit dots of ink beneath your skin. Immediately after treatment, your brows will appear darker, but they’ll lighten over the coming weeks.
Many patients return for a touch-up session about 8 weeks later, where the shape and thickness of the brow can be tweaked and perfected.
Are There Special Steps I Should Take Before and After Treatment?
Before treatment for semi permanent makeup Dallas, we usually recommend that patients refrain from waxing or plucking their eyebrows and stop using retinol or other aggressive skincare treatments.
During the days immediately following your powder brow treatment, it’s a good idea to treat your brows with extra care. Avoid aggressively scrubbing your brow area and instead use a damp cloth to gently wipe the area and let it air dry. You’ll also want to avoid tweezing and plucking for a few days. It’s a good idea to avoid sunbathing and tanning beds on the day of your treatment.
How Long Will My Results Last?
The results you get from a powder brow treatment will last 12 to 18 months, and in some cases, even longer.
What Are Combo Brows?
Combo brow treatments combine both powder brows and microblading. That means your finished brow will include hair-like lines for a natural look as well as a powdered effect that will mimic the presence of eyebrow powder.
Combo brows are a great option for patients who have little or no natural eyebrow hair and who want to achieve the look of a full, natural brow that has also been “made up” with cosmetics.
How Do Combo Brow Treatments Work?
Like powder brow treatments, Erika begins combo brow treatments by taking measurements, evaluating your natural brow line, and making a recommendation about the best brow shape for you. She’ll ask for your input about both the shape of the brow and the color of the pigment ink that will be used.
A topical anesthetic will be applied, and she’ll then etch tiny hair-like lines into your skin using a microblade tool. The next step will be to apply dots of ink beneath the skin, to give the brow a powder-like penciled effect.
As with powder brows, your brows will appear darker and more dramatic during the first days after your treatment, but they’ll eventually fade to a more natural color. Most patients return for a touch-up appointment several weeks later.
Are There Special Steps I Should Take Before and After Treatment?
In the days leading up to treatment, we ask patients to refrain from plucking or waxing their brows. Avoiding aggressive facial treatments like chemical peels, Botox, or retinol is also recommended.
After your treatment, we’ll ask you to avoid heavy sweating, gym workouts, and swimming pools for a period of time. Aggressive anti-acne products and lightening creams should also be avoided. Just like after a powder brow treatment, we suggest that you treat your brow area with care, avoiding aggressive scrubbing and products that could irritate or inflame the area.
How Long Will My Results Last?
The results you get from a combo brown treatment usually last a year or more.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Powder and Combo Brows?
You Have Healthy Skin
Powder brows can be safely and effectively performed on patients with all skin types and tones. Patients with oily skin often see their results fade more quickly after a microblading treatment, so powder brows or combo brows can be a particularly good option for them.
Regardless of your skin type, it’s important that your skin be healthy and free of inflammation on the day of treatment. Avoiding sunbathing and tanning beds before treatment is a good idea.
You’re in Good Physical Health
Ideal candidates for permanent cosmetics powder brows are in good overall health and don’t have cancer, diabetes, bleeding disorders, epilepsy, or uncontrolled high blood pressure. Brow treatments are also not recommended for patients who are pregnant or who are taking blood-thinning medications. If you don’t have any problem like these, you may try permanent makeup Dallas, TX.
Your Eyebrows Are Thin or Non-Existent
If your eyebrows have thinned with age or as a result of over-plucking, a semi-permanent brow treatment can help restore the appearance of your brow. Powder brows are a great option for those who still have some eyebrow hair, but who still need to fill in their brow with an eyebrow pencil.
Combo brows are a nice option for those who have lost almost all of their eyebrow hair and want to restore the look of a natural brow, while also adding a penciled effect.
You Want to Simplify Your Morning Makeup Routine
If you like the look of a made-up brow, but you don’t have time to work with an eyebrow pencil each morning, a semi-permanent brow treatment may be something to consider. Not having to work with an eyebrow pencil can save you 10 minutes or more in the morning.
Semi permanent makeup is also popular among swimmers and athletes, who want to look their best but find that actual cosmetics can get messy when sweating or spending time in a pool.
You’re Having Difficulty Applying Your Own Makeup
Some of our clients seek out this type of semi permanent makeup Dallas, TX because they’re having trouble applying cosmetics to themselves. Individuals with arthritis, vision problems, or impaired motor skills sometimes find that it’s difficult to effectively use an eyebrow pencil.
A powder brow or combo brow treatment ensures that they’re able to continue wearing makeup without needing to worry about applying it themselves.
Powder Brow and Combo Brow Q&A
Are These Brow Treatments for Both Men and Women?
Yes, both men and women take advantage of these brow treatments. Men, like women, sometimes struggle with thinning brows and want to take steps to add fullness and definition.
What Do These Treatments Feel Like?
Because a topical anesthetic is applied before treatment, most patients find brow treatments to be comfortable. You may feel a slight prick as the powder brow treatment is performed. And during the microblading portion of a combo brow treatment, you may feel a scraping sensation on the surface of your skin.
How Can I Maintain My Results?
One of the most important steps you can do to preserve your results is to steer clear of abrasive eyebrow treatments, including chemical peels and facial scrubs, during the first week after treatment.
It’s also important that you not pick at your brows during that initial period, while the ink is still settling. After that initial post-treatment period, be sure to adhere to a regular skincare regimen that includes applying sunscreen daily, including to your brows.
Why Have My Eyebrows Started to Thin?
There are a number of reasons why your eyebrows can start to thin or stop growing altogether. Hormonal changes, nutrient deficiencies, medical conditions, and even the aging process can influence the eyebrows.
Thyroid disease, for example, can disrupt hormonal production and influence a number of bodily processes, including hair growth. Consistently over-plucking the brows can also lead to minor trauma in the brow area, which can cause hair to stop growing.
How Do These Treatments Differ From Normal Eyebrow Tattoos?
Eyebrow tattoos have been around for a while, but they have traditionally had a harsh, strong appearance. Powder brows are a softer and more natural option. If you’re looking for a treatment that offers subtle results, powder brows are for you.
Is This Treatment Safe?
Permanent cosmetics powder brows are very safe. Regardless of whether you opt for powder brows or combo brows, the needles and equipment used will be pre-sterilized and disposable, and there will be no risk of cross-contamination.
How Long Do Treatments Take?
It’s a good idea to set aside at least 2 hours for your appointment. It can take some time to map out the shape of your brows and allow the topical numbing ointment to take effect. It’s also important that Erika take her time with this detailed treatment so that you get the results you are hoping for.
What if I’m Not Sure Whether I Need Powder Brows or Combo Brows?
You don’t have to decide on your own which treatment is best for you. If you’re unsure about which treatment will be best for you, the best step is to schedule an initial consultation with Erika. She’ll evaluate your brow and talk with you about what you are hoping to achieve and how much fullness and definition you want in a brow. She can help determine which treatment will be the most effective for you.
It’s Time to Put Your Best Face Forward
If you’re tired of dealing with thin or non-existent brows, or if you simply the convenience of not having to worry about applying eyebrow cosmetics every morning, it may be time to explore a powder or combo brow treatment with Erika. Permanent makeup Dallas, TX are just a consultation away, so contact us at The Botox Bar & Wellness Shop in Dallas, TX.
