Facial Assessment and Brow Mapping
The consultation begins with a focused conversation about your aesthetic goals and a facial assessment. We evaluate skin type, scar tissue, existing pigment and overall suitability. The appointment lasts 30 minutes and costs $30. If you disclose prior work in the treatment area, your artist will factor that into the plan and note any limitations.
During mapping your artist uses brow, eye, or lip mapping to create proportions that suit your facial structure. A cosmetic pencil preview lets you see the proposed shape and symmetry before any pigment is used. This hands-on preview helps refine density and placement so the permanent makeup appears balanced and fitting for your features.
Technique Options and Suitability
Your artist will explain technique options appropriate for your skin and daily routine, highlighting trade-offs like pigment visibility versus subtlety. They consider lifestyle—active schedules, time outdoors, and commuter routines—to recommend approaches that suit humid Columbia summers and spring pollen. Many clients time consults in April, May, October and November to plan healing around peak seasons.
If prior permanent makeup or tattooing exists in the treatment area, the consultation assesses color, placement, and skin response to determine whether correction, touch-up, or removal may be needed. We discuss realistic healing timelines and long-term maintenance so you can choose whether to proceed now or schedule treatments around work, travel, or seasonal commitments.
Planning Healing and Maintenance
We use mapping, shape customization, and conservative color discussions to support a natural, balanced outcome that complements your facial proportions. Your artist explains how pigment can change over time, suggested touch-up intervals, and the day-to-day care recommended after treatment. The goal is a plan that fits your lifestyle rather than one that demands heavy upkeep.
Columbia’s humid summers and seasonal pollen can affect comfort and timing during healing, so we consider climate when scheduling. Our Forest Acres location near North Beltline Boulevard and I-77 provides convenient access for commuters, and evening and weekend appointment options help busy families and professionals fit consultations into their routines.
