RICO MAKEUP - PMU & MAKEUP SERVICES
NOTE: prior to booking a PMU service you must submit pictures of the area we will be working on. For brow services make sure the pictures are in daylight and you have no makeup on. In addition send over examples of how you do your makeup or pics of people’s brows you like to get a better idea of your style. SMP clients submit pictures of front, top, back, left and right side of your head in daylight. Eyeliner clients please show your eye area with and without makeup. Thank You.
PERMANENT BROWS
NANO BROWS VS MICROBLADING
Both nano brows and microblading are a way to enhance the brow and give them volume by drawing on extra hairs. Both create hairlike strokes by implementing permanent makeup pigments into the skin. With Nano brows you use a tattoo machine vs microblading is done with a blade. With this blade you actually are “slicing the skin” in return you can’t keep cutting into the same strokes every touch up which are needed more frequently. Resulting in more trauma to the skin. Eventually your brows won’t have hair strokes they will look like you pencilled them in. Nano Brows are not the same as MICROBLADING in fact Nano Brows can be done on any kin type, whereas MICROBLADING shouldn’t be done on oily skin. Why? This I because the hairlike strokes tend to blur when healed.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- You have diabetes
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have glaucoma or taking blood thinning medicines (e.g., aspirin, warfarin)
- You have skin diseases such as psoriasis or eczema
- You have transmittable blood conditions like HIV or Hepatitis
- You have a haemophilia
- You have healing disorders or uncontrolled high blood pressure
- You are on any skin medication such as Accutane or steroids
- You have active skin cancer. You had Botox in the past one month
- You undergoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy (consult your doctor)
- You have epilepsy
- You have a pacemaker or major heart problems.
PMU PRECARE
- Do not work out 24 hours before procedure.
- NO alcohol or caffeine 48 hours before procedure (Yes, there is caffeine in decaf coffee and tea!).
- Avoid sun and tanning one week prior to procedure.
- Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Advil/Ibuprofen 48 hours before procedure.
- Avoid Fish Oil, Prenatal Vitamins, Nutritional Shakes (Shakeology, etc), “Hair, Skin, Nail” supplements 48 hours prior to procedure.
- Discontinue Retin-A at least 4 weeks prior (and avoid on eyebrow area after procedure).
- Refrain from use of any Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) products close to the eyebrow area 2 weeks prior (and avoid on eyebrow area after procedure).
- Botox and filler on the forehead, temple, and eye area should be avoided 1 month prior to procedure for those who do not regularly receive injectables.
- No brow waxing, tinting, or threading one week prior (the more natural hair growth you have, the better!
- Avoid Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion or facials for 4-weeks prior pro
LEARN THE DIFFERENCE IN TECHNIQUES
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NANO BROWS
WHAT ARE NANO BROWS?
Super thin hairlike strokes that resemble brow hair by utilizing a tattoo machine.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NANO BROWS AND MICROBLADING?
Both nano brows and microblading are a way to enhance the brow and give them volume by drawing on extra hairs. Both create hairlike strokes by implementing permanent makeup pigments into the skin. With Nano brows you use a tattoo machine vs microblading is done with a blade. With this blade you actually are “slicing the skin” in return you can’t keep cutting into the same strokes every touch up which are needed more frequently. Resulting in more trauma to the skin. Eventually your brows won’t have hair strokes they will look like you pencilled them in.
Nano Brows are not the same as MICROBLADING, in fact Nano brows can be done on any skin type, whereas MICROBLADING can’t.
Nano brows last longer too! IMAGINE THAT!
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POWDER BROWS
Powder brow effect fills in thin brows with small dots rather than natural hair strokes, which is safer for sensitive or oily skin. This technique gives the eyebrows a powdered effect. Very similar to what they look like if you pencilled them in. There are several colors that I mix to suit your specific skin tone and style. They definitely last longer because they are more saturated and completely filled in giving you a “makeup look”.
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COMBO BROWS
This is a combination of NANO STROKES and SHADING for a bolder look for those who like density. There are hair-like strokes from the beginning to the middle of the brow to give it a natural look, which then transitions into a powdered effect body and tail to give more density and fullness.
COLOR CORRECTION
This service is for those who have had permanent brows that have faded to a cool or warm undertone. Many artists fail to modify colors to fit the clients skin undertone and the brows heal with a blue/green or pink hue. Often poor aftercare can lead to unwanted healed results. This can be corrected with proper technique and pigment mixture. However, it can take multiple sessions before one can achieve the proper shade and then add target color such as brown, taupe, auburn, etc. In some extreme cases, I may recommend the client to opt for tattoo removal.
HEALING STAGES
DAY 1: Swelling will appear and eyebrows will be 50% darker and intense.
DAY 2-3: Scabbing will occur and you may experience itching.
DAY 4-7: Scabbing will start to flake off and it will appear that there is little color retention due to the masking by the epidermis. THIS IS COMPLETELY NORMAL.
DAY 8-40: The pigment will now solidify and will come to the surface!
At the 4 week mark a touch up session is done to perfect the brows. NEVER before 4 weeks.
MAKEUP FOR ALL OCCASIONS
BRIDAL $175 + Travel Fee
I offer bridal makeup with lashes and airbrush. Price does not include travel fee. A deposit will be required to secure the date and is non refundable. If you would like to schedule a consultation before your special day hit the button below.
FULL GLAM starting at $115+Travel Fee
Full Glam starts at $115 includes lashes. For airbrush foundation $135. Group discounts available for parties of 5+.
BODY PAINTING
Body painting using chroma cake paint and airbrush. The price varies based on design and embellishments. Travel fee is additional. Deposit required and is non refundable.
