FAQ

how does brow lamination work?

Brow lamination is essentially a perm for your eyebrow hairs. It relaxes the hairs so that they can be more manageable and easily manipulated. As a result, the natural eyebrow hairs can be lifted and can create the illusion of thicker, fuller and more defined brows. There are many ways to style laminated brows such as the feathery and fluffy (soap brows look), or the clean and sleek look. Regardless of the way you style them, it helps to overall give your brows more fullness, more shape and more life!

how long does brow lami last?

The lifted brow effect can last up to 6-8 weeks before you will notice it start to relax back into its natural state.

Do I have to get the tint with it? How long does the tint last?

The regular tint is optional! The tint is only meant to last for a few days up to a week as it is primarily meant to stain the natural brow hairs. The added tint, however, helps to give some extra definition and shape to the brows for the meantime!

Who is it best suited for?

• Those who:

  • Have uneven brows, cowlicks, straight, and/or unruly brows

  • Wish to have fuller looking brows 

  • Want to easily achieve that fluffy, feathery look 

  • lack shape and definition

who is it not suited for?

• Clients who:

  • Have Alopecia on their brows

  • Have large, troublesome patches where there is no hair growth

  • Don’t wish to add anymore fullness to their brows 

  • Have dry or damaged hairs 

Not sure if brow lamination is for you? Consult with me and I can further assess your brows to see if you are the right fit for the service.

Once my brow artist has styled my brows at the end of my appointment, will they continue to stay that way?

No, the gist of brow lamination is that it relaxes your eyebrow hairs to make them much more manageable. With that said, the brows will not stay stuck up in the way that I’ve styled them after your appointment. It will still require you to style and brush them daily to whichever look you want. However, daily styling is still very minimal and easy - you only need a good brow gel/brow soap to keep those hairs in place and a brow oil to keep them nourished and healthy!

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​I also take some time at the end of the appointment to show you the different ways in which you can style your newly laminated brows.

how often can I get brow lamination done?

You must wait at least 8-12 weeks or until your hair has gone back to its natural state so as to let your brows fully grow and to avoid over-processing your natural brow hairs.

Can I get brow henna and brow lamination done in one appointment?

No, you must wait at least 48 hours after your initial brow lamination procedure to get your brows henna’d, to avoid any possible reactions.

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​Currently I am working on introducing a new service/product which will allow for these two services to combine in one appointment… stay tuned for that!

How can I prepare for my brow lamination appointment to ensure best results?

• My number one tip is to NOT trim your brow hairs for at least 2-4 weeks prior to coming in! This allows us to work with the most amount of hair as possible and avoid working with uneven hair. 

• And of course, please show up to your appointment with CLEAN and product-free brows. 

Can I use brow make-up with them?

After the 24 hour period following your appointment, you can absolutely wear your favourite brow makeup to style and further define them!

How does brow henna work?

Henna comes from an ancient plant known for its colouring properties. When it is properly applied on the brows it leaves behind a beautiful brown stain which closely mimics the filled-in, make-up effect.

Who is brow henna best suited for?

• Clients who 

  • Prefer the filled-in, makeup effect 

  • Have sparse brows

  • Want to improve the overall shape and look for their brows

  • Are not yet ready to commit to eyebrow microblading/tattoos

  • those who have had their brows previously microbladed and want to freshen up their brow shape [brows must be healed!]

how long does brow henna last?

Brow Henna can stain the hairs for 4+ weeks, and can stain the skin anywhere from 1-3 weeks depending on skin type, skin care, and aftercare. Brow Henna typically tends to fade faster on those who have oily skin.

Who is brow henna NOT suited for?

• Those with:

  •  psoriasis and/or eczema 

  • Very oily or very dry skin 

  • Alopecia 

  • Very sensitive skin 

  • Have had recent eye surgery

How often can I get brow henna done?

I always advise to wait at least 4 weeks until you come back for another brow henna session - all of the previous henna must be gone.

I have sensitive skin and am worried about getting a reaction. Do you offer patch tests?

You can get a patch test done 48 hours prior to your initial appointment. A patch test will involve applying a small amount of henna on the inner wrist and behind the ear and seeing if any reactions occur within the first 48 hours following the patch test.  I highly recommend a patch test for clients who have high skin- and/or product- sensitivities.

Why does it look so dark right after the appointment?

The henna may appear as if it's getting darker within the first 12 hours, but that is because it is still oxidizing (reacting with the air.) After the first 24 hours, the henna will complete its oxidizing phase and will lighten thereafter day after day.

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How far in advance should I get my brow henna done prior to an important event?