Natalia has always enjoyed helping women to feel beautiful and look at their best. She loves creating both natural and bold looks depending on the client's preference whether it be microblading eyebrows or make-up application. She always aims to create "you, but a better you". Her only goal is nothing but a happy satisfied client.
Natalia holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of British Columbia. She has always been passionate about beauty ever since she was still an undergraduate student. Upon graduating from the University of British Columbia, she continued to pursue her passion in the beauty industry and enrolled at Evergreen Beauty College to become a licensed esthetician. She also recently became a certified microblading technician.
Ombré or Microblading; a 4-hour procedure, including one free touch-up appointment 6-8 weeks after initial procedure.
Add more drama to your eyelashes! Application will last for up to 8 weeks.
Glam yourself up for that special occasion! Hairdo is extra.
Microblading (also known as eyebrow embroidery or feathering) originated in Far East Asia. This method is the finest form of eyebrow tattooing, using a pen-like device with a disposable microblade attached to stroke very thin lines of pigment into the skin. These thin lines flow in the same direction as your own hairs, and create the most natural results. This method is different than the traditional tattoo done by machine. If you get keloid scarring, this treatment will NOT be suitable for you.
Microblading works BEST on these types of skin:
Please note the following information for healing time and aftercare must be followed.
You may NOT have this procedure if:
For both initial procedure and touch-up:
For initial Eyebrow Microblading procedure:
For initial Eyebrow Microblading procedure, I book a 3 hour appointment. The consultation takes up most of this time. Numbing the area takes 30min. The procedure itself is only around 30-45 min.
For touchup, It is a 2 hour appointment.
I use a strong topical anaesthetic cream and gel with 5% Lidocain for numbing before and throughout the procedure for maximum comfort as pain tolerance will vary from person to person. Some say it feels like threading or dull scratching, while others feel more sensitive.
If you require something stronger, you may ask your doctor for a prescription of 10% Lidocain numbing cream (please make sure the consistency is cream-like NOT vaseline-like as the greasiness will alter my markings for your brow shape).
You may bring 1-2 Extra-Strength Tylenol to take after our consultation for additional comfort if you have low pain tolerance.
Immediately after, the area will be EXTREMELY dark and get darker over the next 2 days as a scab forms in the area. 30-50% of your pigment will be in the scabs. Over the next 7-14 days your scabs should flake off bit by bit. Some people scab in light flakes and some develop a thick scab. Everybody is different, but whatever you do, do NOT pick at the scabs and make sure you read through and follow the AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS properly to obtain the best results.
If the scabbing phase is not over by 14 days, please continue your Aftercare instructions until scabs are completely gone.
After the scabbing phase is over, you will see that the color of your pigment appears foggy and muted in color because a layer of skin has grown over the pigment to seal it in. Not to worry, over the next several weeks your skin will regenerate and the pigment will be more vibrant in color. The complete healing process takes at least 6 weeks which is when the true orientation of the pigment will show.
For most people, there shouldn’t be too much of a problem going to work or being out in public, as long as you’re good at following aftercare instructions. However, some people may develop thicker scabs and have minor swelling. You may take an Advil or apply an icepack after your treatment to reduce swelling and discomfort.
Getting them wet for prolonged periods of time may cause premature lifting of your scabs and increase the chance of infections and loss of pigment. If you get them wet, you must blot them dry immediately to avoid complications and undesired results such as smudgy blurred lines, scar tissue, and uneven pigment.
You also must avoid sweating in that area for at least 10 days. Salt draws out pigment and you will be left with undesirable results.
Chemicals found in make-up and cleansers may alter the color of the pigment and affect the healing process so it would be best to wash around it.
No make-up on the brows for at least two weeks but everywhere else is fine.
The first appointment is about structure, design, and building hair strokes. The touch-up is about seeing how the skin heals and retains pigment, as well as making any necessary adjustments to achieve better symmetry, definition, or volume.
In most cases, only a minor touch-up is necessary to fill in any sparse areas for a very natural look and some do choose to skip the touch-up appointment to keep the look more natural.
If you are opting for a fuller, more defined look, then the touch-up is recommended to achieve desired results.
Some may need a 3rd session to complete the process. Especially if you have little to no hair to begin with, have scar tissue, oily skin type, or we are trying to cover up an old tattoo.
It is recommended that after 2 sessions of microblading, you should wait until after one year to go over the area again. Even if it has faded before one year, you can fill in with make-up and wait at least a full year before coming back. You do not want to be microblading too often too soon as it would be damaging your skin in the long run.
They fade over time and should be refreshed every 1 to 1.5 years for maintenance. Fading is desired as your skin and facial structure will change as aging occurs. However, this does not mean that your semi-permanent makeup will completely disappear. Depending on your skin and health, overtime your semi-permanent makeup may leave a soft haze of residual pigment behind. It is recommended to refresh them before 2 years and no sooner than 1 year. If they have faded before a year, you may fill them in with makeup and wait after 1 year to come back for additional touch-ups to avoid too much trauma to your skin.
These factors will cause your semi-permanent tattoo to fade faster:
I use iron-oxide pigments; made in USA only. These pigments fade over time as your body will naturally absorb it. They are considered the safest semi-permanent pigments to use for skin.