-A nonrefundable booking fee is required to book and secure every new permanent makeup appointment. This booking fee will be deducted from the total cost of your final session.

-A minimum of 48 hours (2 Days) notice is required if you need to reschedule your appointment. If your appointment is canceled within 48 hours or you do not show, you will automatically forfeit your deposit and a new one will be required to reschedule.

-You will be allowed 1 reschedule with proper 48+ hours notice. If there is a second reschedule, your deposit will be forfeited.

-Prickly Pear Studio offers no refunds on services provided, gift cards, or products. Thank you for understanding.

• Pregnant or breastfeeding

• On antibiotics- must be off for 2 weeks. Medicine will reject ink- healing and retention will be affected

• Active cold sore on the face- must wait until completely inactive due to low immune system

• Prone to keloid scarring

• Sunburnt skin

• HIV or Hepatitis

• Skin disease or irritation in the brow area.

• If you have been on prescription Accutane in the past, you must wait at least one year.

NEED DOCTOR'S CLEARANCE:

• Diabetes

• High blood pressure

• Cancer

• Epilepsy

• Bleeding disorder

• Circulatory disorder

• Plan trips / events a minimum of 14 days after the procedure. It is highly recommended that you avoid sun and tanning bed exposure for 14 days before and after your procedure.

• No botox 3 weeks before the appointment

• No retinols / Retin-A or other anti-aging / acne creams or serums containing acids will cause quicker fading. If any of the listed items are taken / used every day it must stop being taken 6 weeks before appointment and 6 weeks after touch up. Accutane must be off for 1 year.

• No chemical peels, dermabrasions, mesotherapy, or any other intense treatments which will cause faster skin cell rejuvenation and cause skin irritation 6 weeks before or after the procedure.

• Do not work out or sweat heavily the day of the procedure or 7-10 days after

• Do not tan or have a sunburned face the day of

• Do not take any blood thinners 48 hours before

• No alcohol or caffeinated drinks 24 hours before

• No waxing or tinting 3 days before

• Smoking before the procedure can cause excess bleeding, may lead to slower healing of wounds.

• Always wash hands before touching brows.

• On the day of the procedure cleanse brows every 2 hours as soon as you get home until bedtime.

• Wash hands, wet q-tip in water, wipe brows, dip q-tip in soap, swipe brows 3 times, rinse off the soap with water, pat completely dry with a clean paper towel.

• Starting the day of the procedure use balm when brows feel dry, tight or itchy & every night before bed until flaking is complete. Continue using when they feel dry.

• Starting day 2: cleanse morning & night with q-tip until flaking is done, then go back to normal routine

• No water on brows, no direct sun, no sweating, until flaking is complete (7-14 days)

• No steamy showers, humidity like sauna, hot tub, facials, until flaking is complete.

• If the area starts to flake, leave it. DO NOT PICK

• No eyebrow hair removal for at least 2 weeks

• No makeup, lotion, or skin products on brows until flaking is complete

• During the 40-day healing process, it is best to not use creams that contain acids or ingredients that lighten and exfoliate the skin

You can begin getting brows wet, applying sunscreen, makeup, moisturizer, ohn brows once flaking is complete.

NOT FOR CLIENTS WHO ARE:

• Pregnant or nursing

• Diabetic (due to slow healing and color may or may not retain well)

• Undergoing chemotherapy

• Diseases or infections

• If you are a smoker (pigment may not retain properly, colors may distort)

• If you have a history of MRSA

• Auto- immune disease

• Thyroid/ Graves Disease (Medication may cause pigment to not retain properly)

• Anemia (pigment may not retain properly)

• No Accutane within a year

• Prone to cold sores— MUST TAKE ANTIVIRALS PRIOR TO & POST PROCEDURE

• History of keloid or hypertrophic scarring

** IF YOU ARE UNDER A DOCTROS CARE AND HAVE QUESTIONS AT ALL ABOUT BEING ABLE TO HAVE THIS PROCEDURE, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MEET WITH YOUR DOCTOR AND GET WRITTEN APPROVAL.

• Exfoliate lips once a day for a week with sugar & honey scrub. Keep lips moisturized throughout the day as much as possible for a week.

• No drinking excessive alcohol, caffeine, or blood thinners as it may increase pain sensitivity and bleeding.

• Stop use of retinoids or vitamin-A near procedure area 1 month prior to the procedure as it can increase skin natural exfoliation and compromise final results.

• No fillers in the procedure area 2 weeks before & after lip blush.

• Plan trips / events a minimum of 14 days after the procedure. It is highly recommended that you avoid sun and tanning bed exposure for 14 days before and after your procedure.

• If you have been on prescription Accutane in the past you must wait at least one year before considering this procedure.

• If you are prone to cold sores, lip tattooing can cause outbreaks, which can result in loss of pigment. I ask that clients take their prescribed antiviral medication starting 48 hours prior to their appointment and after the procedure to prevent an outbreak. You can still have lip blushing done! I want to ensure you get the best results possible. If you have an outbreak or any other type of scratch/acne I ask that you reschedule your appointment as soon as possible.

• After the procedure (Day 1): Every 30 min dab lips with a paper towel moistened with warm water. Pat lips dry. Apply Aquaphor ointment continuously. NEVER LET LIPS GET DRY.

DO NOT PICK OR PULL AT PEELING LIP SKIN.

• Day After (Day 2): Continue to clean lips every 2 hours. Continue to moisturize constantly. NEVER LET LIPS GET DRY.

• Days 3-5: Clean lips 2-3 times a day. Continue to moisturize constantly. NEVER LET LIPS GET DRY.

NO MAKEUP, LOTION, OR SKIN PRODUCTS ON LIPS UNTIL FLAKING IS COMPLETE

USE SPF LIP BALM TO PROTECT & LENGTHEN THE LIFE OF LIP BLUSH

During the 6-week healing process, it is best not to use creams on/ around lips that contain acids or ingredients that will lighten or exfoliate the skin.

No exercise for 5 days to prevent excess swelling & bruising.

Minimal blood flow allows damaged capillaries to repaid faster.

• Avoid water(other than cleansing), No makeup, excessive sweating, saunas, steam, pools, sunbathing, spicy food, kissing- until peeling is complete.

All permanent makeup services total to $500.

- A $100 nonrefundable booking fee is required to book and secure every new appointment. This booking fee will be deducted from the total cost of your final session (touch up)

Brows - $300 is due at the first session. $100 is due at 6-12 week touchup. Two sessions are required for them to be complete.

Lips -$300 is due at the first session. $100 is due at 6-12 week touchup. Two sessions are required for them to be complete.

*Additional sessions may be required to achieve the desired look, this is not included with pricing *