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Permanent make-up / cosmetic tattooing info

Welcome to the PMU/cosmetic tattooing Information page

by symmetry brow bar & skin studio in austin, Texas

 

SYMMETRY BROW BAR & SKIN STUDIO is located at the MARQ on Burnet, in beautiful Austin, Texas. 

Symmetry is owned and operated by nicola deck. nicola has been keeping austin beautiful with her esthetic services since 2004. Her newest love and passion is cosmetic tattooing. This page will have all the information you need to know before making your PMU appointment. Read thoroughly and please make sure to ask all questions prior to booking your appointment. 

Nicola is fully licensed/certified/and insured.

Licensed esthetician in Texas since 2004.

Symmetry is a licensed tattoo studio.

Certified in Microblading by Deluxe Brows.

Certified in Permanent Make-up by Kristi's Luxury Advanced Training - 5 Star Academy.

Certified in Ombre Powder Brows by Unique Microblading & Color Mai World.

Certified in Lavish Nano Brows by Moore Beauty Love.

Certified in Nano Brows by Permanent Beauty by Lili.

Certified in Advanced Nano Brows by Olya Van Patten.

Nicola has received 11 (and counting!) advanced pmu certifications.

Current Blood-borne Pathogen Safety Certification.

 

Phone/text

(512)571-7788

 

Location

AT THE MARQ on Burnet

6701 Burnet Rd, #161

Austin, TX 78757

 

Hours

by appointment only

 

BOOKING

ONLINE ONLY

 
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permanent make-up/cosmetic

tattooing services

Advanced Artistry Nano Brows

 
 

-This is the newest and most advanced technique of brow cosmetic tattooing. The results are an extreme hyper-realistic effect on the brows. Soft hair-strokes are created using a single nano needle and a permanent make-up machine (no microblade! no cuts in the skin!) The hair-strokes are placed organically throughout your brows based on your existing hairs and hair growth pattern to ENHANCE your brows - does not provide a filled, defined look. THIS TECHNIQUE IS BEST FOR A VERY NATURAL, FLUFFY, and ORGANIC look. Best for those who wear very little to no make-up on a daily basis and those who embrace a very natural look. Can last 1-2 years. Regular touch-ups are needed to maintain your Nano Brows.

Nicola’s Custom Combo Brows

 
 

-This cosmetic tattooing technique combines soft shading and NANO hair strokes (no microblade=no cutting of the skin!). Your brows will be enhanced with shading in the tail and body area and hair strokes will be added to the front (head) of the brow. **Hair strokes are always best for dry smooth skin types. (If you have oily, porous skin, be aware that you will only be able to have a small amount of hair strokes if you choose combo brows & they may fade at a faster rate or blend into the shading because of your oils. Can last 1-3 years. Regular touch-ups are needed to maintain your combo brows.

Nicola’s Soft Ombre Powder Brows

 
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-Nicola’s soft ombre powder brows is a cosmetic tattooing shading technique created using a permanent make-up machine with the newest techniques to provide a soft, beautifully filled brow.  Ombre brows heal to a soft powdery effect on the brows - like you are wearing a powder make-up on your brows that doesn't wash off! Ombre powder brows can be customized to look very soft, like a permanent tint on your skin, to a more bold look, depending on your preference. Powder brow technique is minimally invasive and is good for all skin types. Can last 1-3 years. In order to maintain your ombre powder brow, regular touch-ups are needed. Suited to all skin types.

 
 

Corrective/Cover

 
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-If you have received previous microblading or other brow permanent make-up, this is considered a correction or cover. Working over old permanent make-up is difficult and Nicola takes corrective cases ONLY if she believes that she is able to help you. Your previous work MUST be mostly faded. More saturated brows, brows that have been done more than 5 times, darker brows will most likely need removal before I can work on them. And even after, your brows are more difficult to work over than virgin brows. Please schedule a complimentary 15 minute consult for us to discuss the best plan of action for you and your brows. PLEASE BE AWARE: NOT ALL WORK CAN BE WORKED OVER.

 
 

Not sure what brow technique is right for you? refer to the chart below for a little guidance. if you have alopecia or a lot of missing brow hair, just choose the technique of the look you like most!

Still not sure? Book a complimentary eyebrow consultation.

What is the best brow pmu for you?

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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY. 

MY WEBSITE ACTS AS A PRE-CONSULTATION - IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AT ALL, FEEL FREE TO BOOK A COMPLIMENTARY 15 MINUTE CONSULT BEFORE BOOKING YOUR PMU APPOINTMENT.

**ALL PMU IS A 2 STEP PROCESS AND REQUIRES A 6-12 WEEK TOUCH-UP.

***IF YOU HAVE EVER HAD YOUR BROWS MICROBLADED, OR PERMANENT MAKE-UP ON YOUR BROWS or EYES, YOU MUST GET MY APPROVAL BEFORE BOOKING. ( YOUR SERVICE MAY BE CONSIDERED A CORRECTION AND WILL BE CHARGED ACCORDINGLY.)

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE A COMPLIMENTARY 15 MINUTE CONSULT.***

YOU CANNOT HAVE PMU IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO YOU (NO EXCEPTIONS)...

you are under 18

you are pregnant or breastfeeding

you have a history of MRSA

you are on blood thinners (and cannot stop them for 2 weeks at a time)

your immune system is compromised

you are prone to keloid scars

you are on accutane (must be off of accutane for at least 1 year)

you are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation (must wait at least 2 months after)

IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO YOU, PMU may not heal well for you...

you are diabetic

you have very oily skin

you are a smoker

you have an auto-immune disorder/disease

you have anemia

you have rosacea

(If you are under a doctors care for ANY disease or disorder, I recommend getting their approval before moving ahead with PMU).

**If you have previous permanent make-up/cosmetic tattooing, you must get Nicola's approval BEFORE booking your session - NO EXCEPTIONS!

PLEASE NOTE: EVEN IF NONE OF THE ABOVE APPLY TO YOU, YOU STILL MAY NOT BE A CANDIDATE FOR PMU. PMU CAN BE UNPREDICTABLE, NO PMU SERVICE CAN BE GUARANTEED.

 

BEFORE YOUR PMU APPOINTMENT
to ensure the best possible result, follow these instructions carefully

No blood thinners for at least 48 hours before your appointment
**That means NO aspirin, ibuprofen, niacin, omega-3, fish oils, vitamin e, rx blood thinners (get dr. approval before stopping any prescribed medication!) tylenol is ok

Do not consume alcohol 24-48 hours prior

No prolonged sun exposure (sun or tanning bed) 4 weeks before - if you come in with a new tan or burn you will be turned away, lose your booking fee and need to pay a $100 late cancellation fee.

Limit caffeine right before your appointment

No retin-a/retinol use 2 weeks prior

No chemical peels, laser, mesotherapy, dermabrasions, microneedling, botox, fillers, etc 4 weeks prior

No lash serum use for 4 weeks prior (for lash enhancement/eyeliner)

Lash extensions must be removed at least 2 weeks before (for lash enhancement/eyeliner)

AFTER YOUR PMU APPOINTMENT

(You will receive a detailed aftercare form. There will be slight differences of aftercare depending on area of PMU. )

FOR 10-14 DAYS AFTER YOUR PMU SESSION...

Keep the PMU area CLEAN and DRY.

Avoid getting the PMU area wet - no sweating, no long steamy showers, no sauna, no excessive exercise, no pools. 

Use common sense, no activities that could compromise your new fresh open wounds on your face! No yard work. No cleaning out your garage. No riding in convertibles. No horseback riding. ETC!

Don't plan trips or special occasions within 2 weeks of your PMU, allow time to heal.

No sun exposure or salon tanning.

No facials or facial treatments. No acids or retinols.

No picking, scratching, or peeling any scabs that may form. You WILL cause scar tissue and the pigment to disappear.

Do not drink excess alcohol - it will slow healing.

No cleansers, facial products, ointments, lotions etc on the PMU area (unless otherwise stated on your detailed aftercare form).

PLEASE NOTE:

*PLEASE BE AWARE, YOU WILL BE SWOLLEN/TENDER AFTER YOUR PMU SESSION. YOUR EYES MAY BRUISE. THE COLOR WILL BE DARKER DURING THE HEALING PROCESS.

*ALL PMU IS A 2-STEP PROCESS AND REQUIRES A TOUCH-UP SESSION 6-12 WEEKS AFTER YOUR INITIAL SESSION.

*I WILL NOT TATTOO YOUR WATERLINE - IT IS NOT SAFE.

*THE SKIN IS AN UNPREDICTABLE ORGAN, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PREDICT HOW YOU WILL HEAL AND HOW LONG YOUR PMU WILL LAST. EVERYONE HEALS DIFFERENTLY.  YOU MAY NEED MORE THAN 1 TOUCH-UP TO ACHIEVE YOUR DESIRED LOOK. TO MAINTAIN YOUR PMU, YOU WILL NEED TO GET REGULAR TOUCH-UPS. RESULTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED.

*IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUS PERMANENT MAKE-UP/MICROBLADING/COSMETIC TATTOOING YOU MUST GET MY APPROVAL BEFORE BOOKING YOUR APPOINTMENT. IT CAN BE VERY DIFFICULT TO COVER OLD PMU! BOOK A CONSULT AND LET'S SEE IF YOU ARE A GOOD CANDIDATE.

*A $100 NONREFUNDABLE BOOKING FEE IS REQUIRED TO BOOK INITIAL SESSIONS. PLEASE READ BOOKING POLICIES BEFORE BOOKING YOUR SERVICE.

*Today’s permanent make-up is very low maintenance, but not NO maintenance. To keep your brows and liner looking great, you must return for periodic touch-ups/color boosts. The estimated time is between 1-3 years.

**WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE TO ANYONE AT ANYTIME. PMU IS AN ART, PLEASE HAVE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS. SYMMETRY EMPLOYS A NO REFUND POLICY.

PRICES

***ALL INITIAL SESSIONS INCLUDE A DELUXE AFTERCARE GIFT BAG ***

pmu ARTIST-NICOLA:

BROW PMU INITIAL SESSION PRICING

$625 OMBRE POWDER BROWS — New brows ONLY

$650 COMBO BROWS — New brows ONLY

$700 — NANO BROWS — New brows ONLY

$700+ — CORRECTIVE BROW PERMANENT MAKE-UP (Cover up work/color corrections/corrective powder brows) — In-person consultation required before booking - more than 1 touch-up may be needed for desired result.

BROW TOUCH-UP PRICING FOR RETURNING SYMMETRY CLIENTS ONLY

$150 — 6-12 week touch-up

$225 — 3-6 month touch-up (ONLY if 6-12 week touch-up was missed)

$425 — 1-2 year touch-up

$475 — 3-4 year touch-up

5+ years book as initial session

LINER PMU INITIAL SESSION PRICING - NEW WORK ONLY - NO COVERS

$475 top onlyEYELASH ENHANCEMENT LINER

LINER TOUCH-UP PRICING FOR RETURNING SYMMETRY CLIENTS ONLY

$150 — 6-12 week touch-up

$200 — 3-6 month touch-up

$325 — 1-2 year touch-up

$400 — 3-4 year touch-up

5+ years book as initial session

BOOKING POLICIES

BOOKING FEE

A $100 non-refundable booking fee is required to book your PMU appointment. The fee is 100% NON-refundable and is credited towards your appointment. Please be aware that you will forfeit the fee if you cancel your appointment, no exceptions. An additional $100 fee will be required to make a new appointment. IF two appointments are missed or cancelled, you will not be able to book a third appointment unless the service is pre-paid in full. 

RESCHEDULING

We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise that could force you to reschedule your procedure. Please understand that such changes affect not only Nicola, but other clients as well. If you choose to reschedule your appointment, we REQUIRE 48 hours notice, otherwise you will lose your booking fee. You may reschedule within these parameters 2 times without penalty. More than 2 times and you will need to pay an additional $100 booking fee.

If you choose to NOT reschedule, you will lose your booking fee and any other future appointments will require another $100 fee to secure your appointment.

LATE ARRIVALS

To avoid unfair delays to other clients, if you are more than 15 minutes late to your scheduled appointment, your procedure will need to be rescheduled and you will lose your booking fee- NO EXCEPTIONS. 

NO-CALL NO-SHOWS

NO-CALL/NO-SHOWS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. If you "no-show" your appointment, you will lose your booking fee, need to pay 50%-100% OF YOUR SERVICE PRICE, AND ANY/ALL OF YOUR FUTURE BOOKINGS WILL BE POLITELY DECLINED.

**NO CHILDREN OR PETS ARE ALLOWED AT YOUR APPOINTMENT. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you show up with children or a pet, your appointment will be cancelled and you will be charged a late cancellation fee of $100.  

**IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUS COSMETIC TATTOOING OF ANY KIND, YOU MUST GET MY APPROVAL BEFORE BOOKING!! IF YOU SHOW UP TO YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH COSMETIC TATTOO THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED, I HAVE THE RIGHT TO TURN YOU AWAY AND CHARGE A LATE CANCELLATION FEE OF $100.**

**DUE TO THE NATURE OF PERMANENT MAKE-UP, NO GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES CAN BE MADE TO THE OUTCOME OF YOUR PMU PROCEDURE. SYMMETRY EMPLOYS A NO REFUND POLICY. NO EXCEPTIONS.


FORMS

PLEASE READ THE REQUIRED FORMS FOR THE SERVICE THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RECEIVING.

If possible, PRINT and complete them to save time the day of your session.


READY TO BOOK!!!

THANK YOU FOR READING THROUGH THIS WEBSITE! THIS WEBSITE AND ALL IT’S CONTENTS ACTS AS A CONSULTATION. READ “ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW” BEFORE BOOKING AN APPOINTMENT.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS NOT COVERED IN THIS WEBSITE, PLEASE ASK PRIOR TO BOOKING - EMAIL ME: NICOLA@SYMMETRYBROWSAUSTIN.COM -

OR TEXT ME: 512-571-7788

**Please book a complimentary 15 minute consult if you have previous microblading or PMU cosmetic tattooing. You will need my approval BEFORE booking your appointment.

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