What Makes You a Good Candidate for Ombre Brows?

Most people with normal skin types are prime candidates for brow tattooing Chicago treatments. For those with oily skin, large pores, or alopecia it is not advised to have microblading treatments. For these skin types especially, our semi-permanent ombre powder brows Chicago treatments are a better solution.

Microblading strokes tend to fade unevenly due to sunlight. Our powder ombre brows Chicago are great for those sun-loving residents. The ombre dotting technique makes fading far less obvious.

Who Shouldn’t Get Ombre Brows?

Powder ombre brows are the perfect option for most people, but there are a few details that make this treatment not advisable. If you have pre-existing health conditions like diabetes, active cancer, pregnancy, a history of keloids, or hypertrophic scarring then you might need to investigate further before getting powder ombre brows Chicago! Please contact us for more information on the restrictions.

Can I Wear Makeup After Ombre Brows Treatment?

It is absolutely best not to wear make-up on the treated area. This area is very prone to infections directly after treatment as it is very sensitive. You can wear make-up on the other areas of your face.

Make-up can however easily be transferred to the treated area so it is best to try and not wear any make-up during the healing period of at least two weeks after the treatment. Allow for the healing of your powder eyebrows Chicago!

What Causes Ombre Brows to Fade Prematurely?

The lifespan of ombre powder brows is lengthy but certain factors can speed up their deterioration just like most tattooed eyebrows Chicago!

Sunlight exposure and tanning beds are two of the main accelerators of fading so keep them shielded. The ombre powder brows Chicago also fade faster on oily skin types and on those with certain medical conditions. You can also enhance fading with exfoliation activities such as scrubs and chemical peels on the treated area. This can cause mechanical damage to the treated areas.

When do Ombre Brows Need to Be Touched Up?

Your first touch-up treatment should be about 6 to 8 weeks after your initial treatment once the pigment has set into the skin and is part of the treatment process.

In this session additional pigment is added where required, shading corrections to the pigment are made, and the shape is corrected if required. A quick touch-up will fix any areas where your skin did not take the pigmentation.

Although additional touch-ups are not mandatory it is recommended to have them touched up every 6 months or more often to avoid fading.

Can I Remove Ombre Powder Brows?

In the unlikely event that you are not happy with the look of the ombre powder brows Chicago, you can remove them. It will however take time and money for the most effective ways to remove them such as laser, saline removal, and glycolic acid removal.

You can also wait for them to fade naturally and accelerate the fading process through sunlight exposure, sunbathing, washing and exfoliating your face often, visiting saunas, etc.