FAQS

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Where can I see healed results of your work and why is it important?

 

One of the best ways to evaluate an artist is by looking at their healed results. An extensive healed portfolio will give you a clearer idea of the quality and consistency you can expect after your brows have fully healed.

 

Don’t be persuaded by beautiful fresh brows, popularity, follower count, impressive credentials, a professional-looking website, or captions that make an artist sound highly knowledgeable. Any artist can tell you how skilled or experienced they are. Their healed work is where those claims are put to the test.

 

Because when it comes to permanent makeup, beautiful fresh brows may get your attention — but beautiful healed brows are the result you actually have to live with.

 

At Yely Beauty, I believe every client deserves to see how my work heals before making a decision. That’s why I proudly showcase a dedicated portfolio of healed results, giving you confidence that your investment is backed by proven, long-term outcomes—not just beautiful results on day one.

 

View my healed results portfolio by visiting my Instagram @yelybeauty, where I consistently post healed work and I also have a story highlight dedicated exclusively to healed results alone.

 

Which brow technique is better: microblading, nano brows, powder brows, or combo brows?

 

Microblading and Nano Brows are both designed to mimic the appearance of natural eyebrow hairs through individual hairstrokes. The primary difference lies in how those strokes are created.

 

• Microblading uses a blade to cut the skin. This technique is more invasive and creates more scarring than nano brows.

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• Nano Brows use a tattoo machine and needle to implant the pigment. The strokes are tattooed in a pixelated soft manner which creates less trauma and scarring on the skin.

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Although both techniques can produce beautiful results, they are not suitable for everyone. The ideal candidate has virgin, healthy, relatively dry skin with minimal pore size and an even flow of eyebrow hair.

 

Powder Brows

Powder brows (also known as ombré brows) are created with a tattoo machine and needle using soft layers of pixel shading rather than individual hairstrokes.

 

This is the most versatile PMU technique as it's suitable for the vast majority of clients, including many with oily skin, mature skin, previous brow work, or those requiring color correction.​

 

Combo Brows

This procedure is a combination of Microblading (or nano brows) with machine shading. Typically, hairstrokes are placed throughout the front areas of the brow, while soft pixel shading adds density and depth through the body and tail.

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Combo brows are an excellent option for many clients who want hairstrokes but desire additional definition. However, because hairstrokes are still part of the procedure, the client still has to qualify for it.

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If you're not sure which procedure would be best for you, please read: Who Is Actually a Good Candidate for Hairstrokes. That article will help you understand if you qualify for a hairstroke procedure or if it would be a good option for you.

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On the day of your appointment, I will help you decide, but ultimately it will be your decision.

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How long will my eyebrows last and will I need a touch up?

 

Permanent makeup is commonly known as a two-step process: the initial session followed by a touch-up after 2 months. However, not everyone will need a touch-up at the 2-month mark. It all depends on the technique chosen, your lifestyle, and how well your skin retains the color. Healed results can last 1–3 years. This doesn’t mean the color will completely disappear after 3 years; it simply means the brows may no longer look as saturated and may begin to fade, but the pigment may never fade completely.

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To learn more about how long microblading/pmu last, I wrote a detailed article that goes more into depth on why some brows seem to disappear before 3 years and why some last much more longer. You can read it here:

→How Long Does Microblading Really Last?

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Who does not qualify to get permanent makeup?​

 

Clients who are or have:

 

• Under the age of 18

• Pregnant or nursing

• Those with allergies to makeup, colors or hair dye

 

Consult with your doctor if you have severe allergies or multiple allergies.

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What if I have previous work done?

 

If you have previous work, please send me a picture of your brows for approval prior to booking.

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What is the healing process like?

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Days 1–5:

Your brows will appear darker and more defined

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Days 5–14:

You may experience itching, light flaking, or scabbing.

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Days 14-30

Your brows may appear lighter compared to how they looked immediately after your appointment.

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After 2 Months

Your brows will be fully healed. This is when you'll be able to analyze your eyebrows and decide if you need a touch up. At a touch up appointment, I will be able to touch up any spots that didn’t take, adjust the pigment color and/or shape as necessary.

 

Many clients achieve their best healed results after the touch-up appointment.​​​

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Do I need to take days off work?

 

No, you do not. The brows will appear darker initially, but nothing too crazy. In fact, many of my clients love their brows the most during this phase. And while the scabbing/flaking period may sound or look scary especially if you've seen pictures or heard stories from other places, many of my clients report little to no scabbing at all.

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Precare and Aftercare:

 

No Botox treatments, Juvederm or other fillers 2 weeks before the procedure.

 

No chemical peels, accutane or retin-A 30 days before or after procedure

 

You will need to avoid water for 7 -14 days after! This includes excessive sweating, pools, lakes, salt water, and extreme sun exposure so plan your vacations accordingly!

 

For the full, detailed aftercare article, please click here.​​​​​​​

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How long is the appointment?

 

For new clients: around 2 hours

For returning clients/touch ups: around 1.5 hours​

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Helpful articles to read before getting your brows done:

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→ How to Choose a PMU Brow Artist: Don't Be Misled by Photoshop

 

→ Who Is Actually a Good Candidate for Microblading or Nano Brows?

 

→ Why Powder Brows is the Most Versatile PMU Brow Technique

 

→ Why Do Some Powder Brows Look Like They Were Drawn On With a Sharpie?

 

→ Why You Can’t Judge a PMU Brow Technique by Someone Else’s Healed Results

 

→ Which Inspiration Photos Should I Show My PMU Brow Artist?

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If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. I look forward to helping you achieve beautiful brows you’ll love long after they’ve healed.

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To learn more about me, click here.

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