Semi permanent makeup gives you the look of professionally applied makeup everyday, with natural-looking results that can be as subtle or as dramatic as you want.

The effect is achieved by carefully using a specialised tattoo machine to draw individual hair strokes into your brow line. Often referred to as “microblading, brow tattoos and many more” the techniques used by Charmaine to hone her signature hair stroke style have been honed over many years and extensive training as well as her own unique methods.

The results do fade gradually over 2-3 years, however a colour boost is recommended around 12-18 months after the initial application, to maintain a fresh look and keep those brows looking sharp and fresh.

Naturally, everyone wants to look their best at all times, this gives you this everyday! Waking up with perfectly shaped brows and beautiful lips without having to apply makeup, no smudging either.

We use the highest quality sterile needles, which are disposed of immediately after the treatment is completed.

We follow a code of practice that ensures a safe treatment. We choose to work only with top quality pigments that meet European medical standards.

We want you to be relaxed during the treatment and in as little discomfort as possible, so we use anaesthetic before and during the treatment.

This is why it is VERY IMPORTANT you remember to arrive 30 MINUTES before your appointment time so we can ge the numbing cream on you before we start.

Semi permanent makeup treatment sessions take up to two hours.

The treatment is carried out in two stages, spaced between four to six weeks apart, giving you a safe, comfortable and gradual process. The first appointment is the main one then the top-up appointment 4-6 weeks later is the refining and perfecting stage. Both are included in the price for the brows.

Normally the colour will be darker for the first few days. You may experience light to moderate swelling, and scabbing – THIS IS NORMAL and it is VITAL you DO NOT pick the scabs and keep the brows dry!

After the initial few days, the skin will heal and will begin to gently flake off and the treated area will lighten. This is a two-step procedure! 

It may be too light for you initially, but the top-up appointment 4-6 weeks after is when we perfect and refine in order to achieve the best results for you.

It lasts for many years but we recommend having a colour boost around 12 months after the initial treatment allowing you to maintain a fresh look.

We recommend a colour boost approximately every 1-2 years to maintain the clarity and definition of your Semi Permanent Makeup to keep it looking really fresh.

All treatments are carried out in our luxurious salon in Ashford Kent.

If you have had your brows done elsewhere but want to come to Beau Boutique for a colour boost please contact us with a photo pf your brows before booking in online so we can advise the best option for you.

You may have specific requirements for semi-permanent makeup such as scars, alopecia, chemotherapy, vitiligo, loss of sight or other health related concerns.

Semi-permanent makeup is an extremely beneficial and very successful for these types of medical concerns.

• Avoid the gym, sauna, jacuzzi or swim for 24 hours.
• Avoid taking ibuprofen, aspirin (unless medically advised) and alcohol the night before treatment.
• Any tweezing, waxing, facial hair tinting, eyelash curling should be done 48 hours prior to treatment and 1 week after.
• You should preferably not wear eyelash extensions, please remove them before arriving at the salon.
• If you are on ANY medication at all or have had BOTOX within THREE WEEKS prior to your appointment please contact us immediately to discuss whether or not you are able to have the treatment you require as failure to do so may result in loss of deposit.

• You must be in good health on the day of your treatment.
• Please eat before you visit the salon as this will help with your blood sugar levels.
• Please ensure you arrive 30 minutes before your appointment time (including top-up appointments) to have numbing cream applied in preparation for your treatment.
• Arrivals more than ten minutes late without prior arrangement may result in the procedure not being able to be carried out due to time constraints of other appointments.
• Photographs of before and after the treatment will also be taken for reference and comparison.

• Your retouch will be booked on the day of your initial treatment for 4-12 weeks after. This second appointment IS included in the price you pay for your brows.
• If you cancel and it cannot be rebooked within a period of up to 12 weeks after the initial treatment, it may deemed a re-touch and you may be charged accordingly for the extra time/work involved.

• If you can keep the area clean and DON’T PICK, your procedures will heal quickly and look beautiful. You may notice whiteness or blanching around the area, this is quite normal and will subside in a few hours.
• Do not allow water to go directly onto the treated area – if it does, please blot dry with clean gauze – DO NOT WIPE!
• The area may be slightly swollen; the numbing will subside within a couple of hours. The swelling should subside within 2 days. In some cases there may be bruising. This should last no longer than 1 week.
• If the area weeps, you can gently blot the area with tissue to remove the moisture. DO NOT RUB!
• If you are given some aftercare ointment, use sparingly. Apply 1 – 3 times a day with clean hands and a clean cotton bud. Overuse may affect pigment retention.

Do not pick or pull at the area – it may result in infections or pigment loss and incur a further charge at your top-up appointment.

Your treatment will follow these healing phases:

1.) Heal: as soon as your procedure is finished your body will start to heal. The skin will close and you may see a thin scab which protects the area whilst healing.

2.) Peel: after a few days the scab will fall away and you will see pigment.

3.) Fade: you will see a lighter hue of implanted colour. This colour will change over 4/6 weeks.

Tips for keeping your procedure looking beautiful:

• Consider using a waterproof, total sunblock.
• Sun exposure will fade your procedure and the colour may change.
• Strong chemical or glycolic/acid peels of any kind may cause pigment to lighten.
• To keep your procedure looking its best, be sure to book a colour boost for 12/18 months following the second visit. Most clients book this when they come for the second stage of the initial treatment.