A few things that affect candidacy:

• Pregnancy / Breastfeeding — Permanent makeup cannot be performed until you are no longer pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Under 18 — Not eligible for permanent makeup services.

• Cancer / Chemo or Radiation — Cannot be accepted within 6 months of chemo or radiation treatment; otherwise, doctor's approval is required.

• Diabetes / Abnormal Heart Condition — Requires doctor's approval.

• Accutane — Must wait one full year after your last dose.

• Prone to Keloids — Microblading isn't suitable, but Nano Brow, Powder Brow, Hybrid Brow, Lip Blush, and eyeliner are all great options.

For everything you'll need to plan around before your appointment — timing, products to pause, day-of prep — see your full Pre + Post Care guide →

Yes! If your brow or lip permanent makeup was done by another artist, we offer a New Client Color Boost / Correction to assess and refresh your existing work. Since every case is different, we just need to see a few photos first before getting you on the books.

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Permanent makeup fades over time. The rate depends on your skin type, age, lifestyle, metabolism, medications, and sun exposure. Touch-ups are expected and necessary to maintain your results — following your before and aftercare instructions closely makes a real difference in how well your results heal. Results vary and can't be guaranteed, due to the nature of the skin's healing process.

• Oily Skin: Excess oil in the skin can cause microblading to fade or blur, or not stick at all. If you have combination or oily skin, Hybrid Brow, Nano Brow, or Powder Brow are better options for you.

• Sun: Exposing your permanent makeup to the sun can cause premature fading. Apply SPF to your brows to protect your investment. For lips, any lip balm with sunscreen works!

• Excessive Bleeding: If you bleed more than usual during the procedure, this can cause pigment to fade faster and retain less than normal. Some people do bleed more than others, but it's very important to follow proper before care to prevent excess bleeding — this includes avoiding blood thinners, caffeine, and alcohol in the 24 hours before your appointment.

• Improper Before/After Care: Not following the given instructions WILL affect your healed results. I see the best healed results on those who followed before/after care perfectly! Your healed result comes down to four things: 25% pre-care, 25% artist skill, 25% skin reaction, and 25% after-care — please follow your before and after care instructions EXACTLY to ensure good results!

Permanent makeup can do amazing things for your brows. However, I like to say that it is LOW maintenance, not NO maintenance! Permanent makeup goes underneath the skin, whereas makeup sits on top. Naturally, it can not do the exact same thing as makeup.

To create a brow with the lowest maintenance possible, I always aim for a shape that does not stray too far outside of where your natural hair grows. The difference between natural hair growth and permanent makeup becomes more obvious with fading. Fading is expected, and your brows will need to fade at least 50% before you see more for an annual touch up. During this time, you may wish to fill in your brows a bit or use a tinted brow gel.

Your appointment will be booked for 2-3 hours. Usually, about 45 minutes to an hour of this time consists of a mini consult, pre-drawing the shape and fine tuning it until it’s perfect. The procedure itself takes about 1-1.5 hours. Touch-up appointments generally take 1-1.5 hours.

BROWS: The level of discomfort varies from person-to-person, but generally, the pain is minimal. Your skin will be numbed before and during the procedure to minimize any pain. Some people even fall asleep! You can expect redness and mild swelling after your appointment, and it may feel like a sunburn around your brow area. This should only last a few days at most.

LIPS: The level of discomfort varies from person-to-person, but generally, the pain is minimal. To alleviate possible discomfort, a strong topical anesthetic will be applied during the procedure. Part of the session is done without topical anesthetic, but if you are in pain, topical numbing can be applied to ease discomfort. Over applying numbing hardens the skin and can actually lead to more discomfort and swelling. Please do not take any blood thinners such as Ibuprofen and Aspirin 24 hours before. Tylenol can be taken 30 minutes before your treatment without any contraindications.

You can still receive lip blush even if you get cold sores / fever blisters. You must take an antiviral medication pre and post procedure to help prevent the outbreak of cold sores. Please read the before care section on this prior to booking an appointment.

If you experience frequent outbreaks, please note that lip blush can only be done after 4 weeks from your most recent outbreak.

Most clients benefit from a 6–12 week touch-up to refine and perfect the results. After that, many clients choose to return for a color refresh every 1-4 years to maintain their brows/lips at their best.

Permanent cosmetics isn't as "expensive" as what people think… especially when you look at the LONG TERM costs. Here's a comparison chart to put things into perspective:

• Hair – $200 every 6 weeks = $1,720 per year

• Nails – $65 every 2 weeks = $1,690 per year

• Botox – $400 every 3 months = $1,600 per year

• Coffee – $6, 3x a week = $1,014 per year

• Night out – $60, 1x every 2 weeks = $1,560 per year

• Permanent Cosmetics – 1x first year = $650–$750

• Maintenance – 1x every 1–4 years = $375

Most standard beauty appointments end up costing more than permanent cosmetics over time, and take more of your time along the way. Yes, it's a lump sum upfront — but financing is available, and it's an investment that saves you time and money every morning. Maintenance is only needed every 1–4 years, at roughly half the cost of your first appointment.

It's also worth investing in an artist who's highly trained and experienced. Permanent cosmetics does fade over time, but it lasts far longer than the other services above — all of which disappear completely if you stop paying for them.

This isn't knocking any other service — I invest in plenty of them myself! It's just worth looking at the real numbers before deciding permanent cosmetics is "too expensive.

Yes, for over 3 years Maris worked alongside the team at Highbrow. Although she enjoyed her time working at another studio, in 2023 Maris realized she was ready to own her own studio again and founded Wild Violet.

If I was a client at Highbrow, can I book a color boost? Yes! You may book a color boost with Maris. Once a client, always a client!

Yes! Consultations are completely free, with no obligation to book. Fill out a quick form and share a few photos of your brows or lips, and we'll follow up within about a day with a personalized recommendation.

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You can book directly through our website!
All our brow and lip sessions start with a detailed consultation where we discuss your unique needs based on style preference, skin type, current brow hair growth pattern (for brows), and your maintenance preferences.

We will then pre-draw your design for your approval — brows using makeup or pencil, lips using a custom color and shape preview — so you can see what to expect before we begin. Once we're both happy with the design, Maris will create your custom result with the desired technique.

We like to ensure a collaborative process throughout all our sessions, and Maris' philosophy is that less is always more, especially at the initial session.

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