A specially formulated pigment is implanted into the skin using a cosmetic tattoo machine to create a powder look finish to the brow.

All pigments used are excellent quality and highly safe.

Most pigments are Iron Oxide and Titanium Dioxide based, a safe non-reactive substance and suspended in distilled water, alcohol and glycerine.

The pigments are specifically designed for implantation into human skin.

I have a selection of colours to choose from so that we can match your exact brow colour, or go darker if you wish.

It is completely up to you!

A topical anaesthetic is applied both before and during the treatment. Most clients have a pain-free experience; however, some may feel small discomfort. Every person is different.

You can expect your Brow Tattoo to last anywhere from 1 to 3 years. The result varies between individuals and depending what intensity of colour/depth result you would like.

Some skins hold colour longer and stronger than others, while others fade leaving a light residue in the skin.

Pigment may fade or change according to metabolism, lifestyle, skin type, medications, age, smoking, alcohol, sun exposure, and use of active skincare products such as Retin-A and Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHA's).

This is dependent on what intensity of colour/depth you choose and wish to maintain.

You can envisage needing colour boosts approximately every 1.5-2 years.

Nicole will advise you at your appointment.

The colour is always at its darkest straight after your appointment. It softens as it heals.

Using my experience, we select a colour that you feel comfortable with and that I also believe will heal the best to suit your expectations.

That is entirely up to you! If you know what shape you like your eyebrows, then feel free to have your brows shaped prior to the appointment.

However, if you aren't really sure what shape would suit you best then I am more than happy to shape them for you during our consultation as we are designing your brows.

The Brow design is done collaboratively between you and I.

To begin I will go ahead and create brows with pencil to suit your face using facial measurements.

From there we then work together until we have a final design that you like and suits your face.

However, if you know exactly how you like your brows and are experienced with filling them in, please feel free to come with them draw them on.

In order for me to be able to tattoo you, and to get the best results, I need your skin to be in tip top condition. Please avoid any of the following in the lead up to your appointment:

• Facial treatments that involve chemical peels, microdermabrasion, skin needling or anything that intensely removes layers of skin or is invasive. When your skin undergoes these treatments, there is a healing period afterwards as it rejuvenates itself, I can only tattoo and will only tattoo on perfectly healed skin. Please avoid the above in the 30 days prior to your appointment.

• Active Skin Products: Please ensure that you have stopped using any Retinol or Vitamin A products on and around the Brow area for at least 30 days prior to your appointment.

• Botox: Botox must be performed either a full 2 weeks before or 2 weeks after your cosmetic tattoo procedure.

• Sun baking or tanning beds, as above I need to your skin to be in tip top condition, and if you are freshly tanned, sun burnt, or have been burnt on the face in the days leading up to then I will not be able to guarantee your results. If you are planning on being out in the sun in the weeks prior, please wear a strong SPF and a hat to protect your face.

• Acne Medication: Please note that you must have been off Roaccutane for 6 months before being able to have your Brows tattooed.

• If you take Fish Oil supplements, please stop at least 7 days prior to your appointment. This is because Fish Oil tablets thin the blood.

• Please do not take pain relief prior to your appointment – they can cause excessive bleeding which effects your retention. You can take pain relief immediately after if you feel you need to do so.

• The final result is achieved over 2 sessions. After your initial appointment, a perfection visit is required 6-8 weeks later to touch up and perfect the brow shape. Occasionally some clients may require a third visit to finish the Brow. This is often down to the client's skin type, but can also be affected by lifestyle or aftercare factors.

• You will need to avoid any strenuous activity for the first 7 days of healing; this is to ensure the area is kept free from perspiration. Please do not book an appointment the week of any important social plans.

• You will need to avoid any kind of facial treatments around the area for 7 days; this includes facials or laser etc.

• You will need to avoid swimming for 10 days.

• You will not be able to donate blood for 6 months following treatment.

• You must be over 18 years of age or have written consent from your legal guardian.

Please note that due to the nature of the services provided in the studio, it is not appropriate to bring children to your appointment.

Only the client receiving the procedure is permitted in the room with Nicole whilst the procedure is being performed. Nicole requires complete concentration to ensure the best result is achieved for you. Nicole is very approachable and easy to talk to which makes the design process pressure free and easy — we want our clients to love the brows as much as we do!

Please inform Nicole prior to your appointment if:

• You have had your eyebrows tattooed previously

• You are taking medication of any kind

• You have any serious allergies

• You have any keloid scarring on the area

• You have any known medical conditions

• You believe there may be any other factors that could affect the Tattoo.description

Please note that a $100 deposit is required to secure your appointment with Nicole. Until the deposit is received, the appointment is not confirmed. All deposits are non-refundable. If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment for any reason, Nicole requires a minimum of 72 hours’ notice. Your deposit will be used as credit towards your rescheduled appointment, or used as a cancellation fee if you do not give the required notice. Please note that Nicole offers limited appointment times, and clients who cancel on short notice or do not show up not only cost the business, but also prevent other clients from having the opportunity to have an appointment.