PERMANENT MAKEUP
Permanent makeup is a cosmetic technique involving a very fine needle to insert colored natural pigments into the dermal layer of the skin. It produces designs that resemble makeup which is commonly done on lips, eyelids, and eyebrows.
There are many ways to enhance your eyes, eyebrows, and lips. First, take a look at the options available to you at Gulf Coast Beauty. Then, please contact us for any questions you may have and schedule an appointment. Together, we can find the look that works best for you.
Eyebrow Wax & Tint
Eyebrow waxing shapes the perfect brow before applying a semi-permanent dye that tints the eyebrows. Tinting produces more defined, dramatic, and structured eyebrows to help your brows appear thicker. Waxing and tinting usually last from 2 – 4 weeks.
Eyebrow wax $15
Eyebrow tint $25
Eyebrow wax & tint $40
Lamination
Eyebrow lamination involves using a special type of keratin solution formulated for eyebrows only that provides a painless solution for eyebrows that don't have symmetry or where the hairs follow a different growth pattern. Lamination will straighten the brow hairs. Lamination usually lasts between
6 – 8 weeks.
Lamination & tint $90
Microshading
Unlike microblading, microshading (aka powder brows) does not tattoo full strokes along the browline; instead, small points “shade” in sparse areas. Instead of creating the illusion of individual hairs, microshading fills the entire brow, giving a soft powdery look. This procedure requires an initial session followed by a touch-up session 6 – 8 weeks later.
Initial session $350
Touch-up (6 -8 weeks) $150
Annual Touch-up $250
Microblading
Microblading is a cosmetic tattooing procedure that fills in thin eyebrow areas to make them look fuller and mimic eyebrow hair. This procedure requires an initial session followed by a touch-up session 6 – 8 weeks later. Unlike a traditional tattoo, which is permanent, the coloring from microblading may last up to 2 years. After that, a yearly touch-up is recommended.
Initial session $350
Touch-up (6 -8 weeks) $150
Annual Touch-up $250
Eyeliner
Permanent eyeliner is a treatment performed to replace the need to wear eyeliner daily. Permanent eyeliner is a method of placing pigment along the lash line (under the skin), similar to tattooing. This procedure requires an initial session followed by a touch-up at 6 – 8 weeks.
Initial session $350
Touch-up (6 -8 weeks) $150
Annual Touch-up $250
Lips
Semi-permanent lip blushing infuses lips with tiny dots of pigment for natural-looking color that never smudges or budges. By implanting the correct color into the lip tissue, the lips emerge more beautiful and more symmetrical, with better color and shape. This procedure requires an initial session followed by a touch-up at 6 – 8 weeks.
Initial session $350
Touch-up (6 -8 weeks) $150
Annual Touch-up $250
Permanent Makeup Pre-care:
3 weeks before the procedure:
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Do not have any Botox treatment 3 weeks before the procedure.
2 weeks before the procedure:
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Do not have any type of facial 2 weeks before treatment.
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Do not tan two weeks prior or have sunburned face/skin.
1 week before the procedure:
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Do not take Fish Oil or Vitamin E one week before the procedure (these supplements are natural blood thinners).
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Do not pick/tweeze/wax/perform electrolysis one week before the procedure.
3 days before the procedure:
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Do not wax or tint your eyebrows 3 days before the procedure.
24 hours – 48 hours before the procedure:
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To avoid excessive bleeding and poor color deposit, do not drink alcohol 24 - 48 hours before your procedure
Day of the procedure:
To avoid excessive bleeding and poor color deposit:
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Do not consume coffee or any caffeine on the day of your procedure.
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Do not take aspirin or Ibuprofen for pain relief on the day of your procedure (these medications thin the blood).
Permanent Makeup Aftercare:
On the day of the treatment: Absorb
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Gently blot the area with a clean tissue to absorb excess lymph fluid.
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Do this every 5 minutes for the entire day until the oozing has stopped. Removing this fluid prevents the hardening of the lymph.
Days 1-7: Wash
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Wash daily to remove bacteria and dead skin. Don't worry! This DOES NOT remove the pigment!
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Gently wash your procedure area each morning and night with water and an antibacterial soap like Dial Soap, Cetaphil, or Neutrogena.
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Do NOT use any cleansing products containing acids (glycolic, lactic, or AHA) or any exfoliants.
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With a very light touch, use your fingertips to gently cleanse the affected area, rubbing the area in a smooth motion for about 10 seconds.
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Rinse with cool to lukewarm water only, ensuring you have rinsed away all the soap.
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To dry, gently pat with a clean tissue.
Days 1-7: Moisturize
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Apply a rice grain amount of Aftercare ointment with a cotton swab and spread it across the treated area.
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Be sure not to over-apply, as this will suffocate your skin and delay healing. The ointment should be barely noticeable on the skin.
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Never put the ointment on a wet or damp tattoo.