Frequently Asked Questions

I work from two locations:

• Sola Salon Studios, 415 East Taylor Street, Studio 21, San Jose, California 95112

• Oakland Hills near Skyline Blvd & Redwood Rd. 

Please contact me to schedule an appointment and I will provide more details regarding the address in Oakland. 

Please send your full name, age, and availability for the next couple of weeks to vanessa@permamakeupbeautique.com , call/text me at (415) 580-2264, or submit the form on my homepage.

Permanent makeup is not recommended for anyone who has any of these conditions: 

• Pregnant or breastfeeding
• Viral infections or diseases
• Diabetic or autoimmune diseases (must obtain doctor's approval prior to treatment)
• Undergoing or scheduled for chemotherapy
• Epilepsy or major heart problems
• Sick (Covid, cold, flu, etc)
• Accutane or any Retinol treatments (must wait 6 months after treatment ends)
• Skin irritations near treated area, including psoriasis, rashes, sunburn, acne, warts, etc. 
• Botox, Fillers, or Chemical Peels (must wait 2 weeks after treatment)
• Prior brow tattoos that have not yet faded at least 50%. If you have ever had brow tattoos, you MUST send photos of your current brows without makeup to be considered for my services at vanessa@permamakeupbeautique.com

No. At this time, I only take cash, Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, and Google Pay.

• Please give me 48 hours notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment.
• No-Shows or less than 48 hours notice will result in forfeited deposits.
• A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to secure all appointments. Deposits will be applied towards the total cost of your service. 
• In order to stay on schedule for all of our clients, I have a 15 minute grace period. 

• 24 hrs before your appointment, do not have caffeine, alcohol, NSAIDs (ibuprofens), vitamin E and fish oil. These products will affect the way your skin reacts during and after the procedure.
• Please wash your hair the morning of your appointment because you will not be able to for 2 nights after the procedure.
• You are welcome to arrive with your brows filled in the way you like and/or bring photos of how you would like them done.
• Avoid botox, fillers, or chemical peels for at least 2 weeks prior to your appointment.

• Do not wet your brows for 10 days. Wash your face with cleaning wipes or a wet towel. Keep brows clean. 
• Use the sterile water I gave you to clean brows 1 hour after your procedure. Gently pat dry with gauze or cotton pad.
• Apply a very thin layer (amount equal to a grain of rice) of the ointment I gave you twice a day. 
• Avoid sun and UV exposure for 10+ days. Wear a hat when going outside.
• Avoid touching your brows for 10+ days. Try sleeping on your back.
• Do not sweat, swim, or do challenging physical activity for 10 days.
• Do not put makeup on your brows for 14 days.
• Do not have botox, fillers, or facials for at least 14 days.
• Avoid skin care products that contain glycolic acid, salicylic acid, AHAs, or retinol which can cause your brows to fade or change color.

We will discuss your desired outcome once more then I will map out and draw in your brows. After you approve the outline, I will numb your skin and proceed with microblading and/or micro-shading your brows. The session usually take about 3 hours. I will take before and after photos of your brows. Please do not bring any guests. 

Microblading creates hair-like strokes on the eyebrows, while ombre brows create a soft shaded effect. Both techniques create a natural-looking eyebrow.