What exactly is Permanent Makeup?

You’ve likely heard of permanent makeup (PMU), semi-permanent makeup or cosmetic tattoos. These are all names for the multiple and trending cosmetic services offered today! So, what are the different services offered and who are they for? Skin type, lifestyle and more all play a role in determining what service is best for your specific beauty goals. Contact us today to answer any and all questions you have and to help you decide which services are best for you. Text or call our business line at 919-410-8770 for more information or to set up a complimentary consultation. See all of our booking policies and FAQ section below. You’re one step closer to your dream brows, lips and lashes!

Microblading is a cutting edge method of permanent makeup designed to enhance the eyebrows. It involves a certified and licensed microblading artist using a hand held tool with a very fine needle grouping to draw individual hairs, creating the illusion of full and perfectly shaped beautiful eyebrows. A four to six week touch up is always recommended. Microblading/Powder Brows is one of the most requested services in beauty today. You’ll wake up with perfect brows everyday. Ideal for normal to dry skin types. $550 + $150 Touch Up


Powder/Ombre Brows result in a super soft, powdery makeup look that lasts anywhere from 1-3 years. This method is performed with a tattoo machine and is compatible with all skin types. This service leaves a lot of room for customizing the look for our clients preferred look and style. Lasts 1-3 years depending on skin type and lifestyle. A six to eight week touch up is always recommended. This technique is ideal for all skin types. Especially, oily with larger pores and more mature skin types. $550 + $150 Touch Up

Combo/Ombre Brows are a hybrid of microblading with crisp hair strokes in the beginning of your brows and the soft, natural shading of powder brows throughout the rest of the brow. A six to eight week touch up is always recommended. This technique is ideal for those with normal skin types. Oily skin might prefer Powder/Ombre for better retention. $600 + $150 Touch Up

Lip Blush is a trending cosmetic tattoo service that will enhance the natural lip shape, symmetry and color. Each guest will receive a customized pigment that is blended to match their specific skin tone, skin type and personal preference. The first day your lips will have a full lipstick appearance that will fade as they heal to a soft, subtle and natural looking lip tint. Apply lip gloss and your lips will look amazing 24/7! Results last 2-5 years or longer with touch ups. $500

PMU Tattoo Removal: The first removal product specifically designed for eyebrows. A non-laser, manual technique, designed to safely remove 99.9% of all tattoo pigments from the skin.

Angel Removal is a chemical method, using active ingredients from acids of antioxidant fruits that help attract pigment to the skin’s surface to be eliminated. This service is great for existing permanent makeup that has changed color, is overly saturated and/or too dark for correction. Is a great option to lighten unwanted work before scheduling a new correction service! $150/Session

Luxury Lash Lift and Tint: Perfect lift, curl, volume, and definition for those who don’t like the maintenance of lash extensions. Results last 6-8 weeks for lift and 4 weeks for tint. Ask about the new ReGEN treatment! It is a vegan, cruelty free, plant based lash and brow protection system, essential for building strength during your lash and brow treatment process. $110

PERMANENT MAKEUP IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CLIENTS WHO ARE OR HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

-PREGNANT OR NURSING

-DIABETIC

-UNDERGOING CHEMOTHERAPY (CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR)

-VIRAL INFECTIONS (DISEASES)

-HAVE CERTAIN AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS

-HAVE ROSACEA

-HAVE A HISTORY OF KELOID SCARRING

- HAVE ANY BLEEDING DISORDERS

-HAD COSMETIC FILLERS WITHIN A 4 WEEK PERIOD OF APPOINTMENT

-HAD AN ORGAN TRANSPLANT

-EPILEPSY

-SICK WITH A COLD OR FLU LIKE VIRUS

-USED ACCUTANE IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS


Please contact us prior to booking if you have any previous permanent makeup, medical condition(s) or are currently on any medication(s). We cannot perform services on anyone pregnant or nursing.

If you are a new client that has ANY previous permanent makeup- kindly email us photos first to KHMICROBLADE@GMAIL.COM for review before booking.

Why Choose Katy Heying Aesthetics

Katy is certified in microblading and shading and powder/ombre brows from the world renowned Beauty Angels Academy. Additionally, she is trained and certified in lip blush cosmetic services by the Shay Danielle Academy Calgary in Alberta, Canada. She only uses top of the line pigments and advanced application techniques. Hygiene and safety procedures will always remain her highest priority. Katy specializes in custom, natural healed results with her feathery look and realistic hair strokes/powdery finish for brows. Also, offering lips a soft, natural and beautifully enhanced appearance. You’ll wake up with perfect brows and lips every day.

In addition to cosmetic tattoo services, Katy is an Aveda Trained and Licensed Aesthetician with 16+ years of experience. Additional services offered are Elleebana Lash Lift, Lash and Brow Tinting and Body Waxing with a specialized focus on Brazilian Wax and Precision Brow Shaping. Your comfort and satisfaction will always remain the goal while in her hands! Online booking is available and easy. For inquires please email khmicroblade@gmail.com or you can call or text at 919-410-8770. Please allow up to 24 hours for a response while Katy is attending to existing appointments.

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FAQs

  • Microblading is a form of semi-permanent makeup that creates natural, beautifully defined eyebrows with realistic hair strokes and manual shading for added definition. It’s perfect for people who have tweezed for too long or anyone looking to define, enhance and/or reshape their eyebrows.

    Technically, microblading is a form of eyebrow tattooing. However, unlike traditional tattooing, which uses a machine, microblading artists apply each hair stroke with a handheld microblade. This produces a very fine line that resembles real hair. Each individual hair stroke is hand drawn by the artist and blended in with the client’s existing eyebrow hair. With a professionally and thoroughly trained brow artist, the results can be beautiful, natural and very lifelike.

    Microblading typically takes two appointments to complete. In the first appointment, the client is profiled and the eyebrows are drawn on with a brow pencil, so the artist and client can agree on the look. The artist then microblades the eyebrows and the client is ready to go back into the world. There are some pre-care and aftercare required, but your microblading should be completely healed in 30 days.

    The second appointment is a touch up at least 30 days after the first session, but we prefer to do it at 6 weeks. This allows enough time for the ink in the epidermis to naturally slough off, and the color to settle into your skin. In the touch up appointment, the artist can see how your skin has received the ink and make any necessary corrections.

  • The level of discomfort is relatively minor. Most people would rate the discomfort as a 2-3 on a scale of 1-10. Usually, a topical anesthetic is used to numb the area. Topical anesthetics are safe and may contain lidocaine, tetracaine and epinephrine.

    Redness and slight swelling in the area is common after the procedure. The feeling can be compared to the experience of a slight sunburn. Tylenol is used to address any discomfort.

  • Generally Microblading lasts six to eighteen months, depending on skin type…normal, oily or dry, as well as the age of the client…young or mature. It is not permanent like a tattoo, because the pigments are not implanted so deeply into the skin. Skincare is also a big factor in the duration of the results. It is very important to follow after care instructions. To maintain the brows, touch up appointments may be done every six to eighteen months.

  • A touch up is necessary because everyone heals differently and therefore results may vary. Sometimes it is necessary to adjust the color and brow thickness by adding more strokes. In the touch up session, the final adjustments are made to assure the client’s satisfaction.

  • All PMU appointments require a non refundable deposit at time of booking to confirm the appointment.

    Please read “More Info” when selecting appointment to book.

    Please read booking instructions carefully. Please check your email on file for salon access and new client information/contradictions prior to your scheduled appointment.

    Anyone who fails to disclose information that would prevent services from being performed safely, will forfeit deposit and possibly be charged a cancelation fee of up to 50%. This is for your skin health and safety if we are not able to perform the service scheduled. All this information is in the new client information email sent to the email used at time of booking. Be sure to check your spam/junk folders.

    Until the deposit is received, your appointment is not confirmed.

    All deposits are non refundable even in the event that a client cancels. This reserves your spot and ensures that no one else can book at that requested time. The amount will be applied to your service when it is received at the original appointment date and time.

    Cancelling and rescheduling will require a new deposit and possibly payment in full to hold the requested appointment time.

    Booking instructions are provided in detail in the service descriptions within the booking app on our website and social media pages.

    We ask that you cancel with 72 hours notice to avoid a cancelation fee of up to 50% of your scheduled service. In the event of cancellation, even with the requested 72 hours notice, the deposit remains non refundable.

    No call/no shows will be charged 100% of the scheduled service(s).

    Due to the long nature of our services, anyone arriving later than 15 minutes for their scheduled appointment will be cancelled and charged a cancellation fee of up to 50%.

    Thank you for your compliance and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Location 

3105 Shannon Rd Bldg 20O

Durham, NC 27707

Located inside Wanderlux Salon Suites -UHill Suite 126. We are upstairs around the side of the building from Aperitif and across the parking lot from O2 Fitness. Please check your email or phone number (if this receives texts) on file after booking for salon access and new client information prior to your scheduled appointment.