Frequently asked
The questions people actually ask
Does it hurt, how long does it last, who is it not suitable for. Honest answers, including where they are inconvenient.
The treatment
- Does it hurt?
- Noticeable, but bearable. Numbing cream works before and during. Most describe it as scratching; lips are more intense than brows. We take breaks if you want them.
- Will it look artificial?
- Not if the colour and shape suit you. I work in powder and shading rather than hard lines, and the colour is matched to your undertone. Mapping continues until you agree.
Suitability and longevity
- How long does permanent makeup last?
- One to three years, depending on skin, sun, care and metabolism. Oily skin breaks pigment down faster, so does a lot of sun. It does not vanish suddenly — it fades slowly.
- Who is it not suitable for?
- During pregnancy and breastfeeding, on blood thinners, with unmanaged diabetes, a tendency to keloids, acute skin conditions in the area, recent chemotherapy, or under 18. If in doubt, ask first — an honest no beats a repair afterwards.
- Can old permanent makeup be reworked?
- Sometimes. It depends how dark, how deep and what shade the old pigment is. Send me a daylight photo first and I will tell you honestly whether it works or whether removal has to come first.
Price, travel and cancellation
- What does the touch-up cost?
- Nothing. The touch-up four to six weeks later is included in the price of the first treatment. Only a refresh after one to two years is charged again.
- What does a refresh cost?
- From €149. After one to two years the pigment has faded, and how much work a refresh takes depends on how much is left. This is separate from the follow-up four to six weeks after treatment, which is included in the price of the first appointment.
- Is there a travel charge on top of the treatment?
- Not up to 60 minutes' drive. From 60 minutes it is €29, from 90 minutes €49. The amount appears in your booking request before you send it — there is no surprise on the day.
- Do you really come to my home?
- Yes, that is the whole point. I bring the couch, the lighting and everything sterile. You need a table, a socket and quiet. Which areas I am in on which days shows up from your postcode when you request an appointment.
- What happens if I need to cancel?
- Free up to 48 hours beforehand, an email is enough. After that, or if nobody is there when I arrive, 50% of the treatment price is charged. The appointment runs for several hours and involves a drive — at short notice it cannot be filled again.