Permanent makeup (also called cosmetic tattooing or micro-pigmentation) deposits pigment into the skin to enhance features like brows and lips. Despite the name, results are semi-permanent — they soften and fade over 1–3 years depending on the service, your skin and your lifestyle.
A topical numbing cream is applied before every procedure and reapplied throughout, so most clients describe the feeling as light scratching rather than pain. Sensitivity varies from person to person, but comfort is actively managed through the whole appointment.
Lip blush lasts 1–3 years; nano brows up to 2 years; ombre powder brows up to 3 years; combination brows 2–3 years; freckles up to 2 years. Most clients book an annual refresh around the 1–1.5 year mark to keep colour fresh.
Yes — every brow and lip service includes one 6–8 week touch-up appointment. It’s a required part of the process: the first session builds the shape and colour, and the touch-up perfects the healed result. Later annual refreshes are priced separately.
Most people are great candidates, but people with certain medical conditions may be excluded from receiving these services or may require consent from their doctor first. Pregnancy, certain skin conditions and some medications also affect eligibility — mention anything relevant when you book and we’ll confirm before your appointment.
Come with clean skin and no makeup on the treatment area, skip caffeine and alcohol for 24 hours before (they increase sensitivity and bleeding), and avoid blood-thinning supplements where your doctor allows. Full pre-care instructions are sent with your booking confirmation.
Bonafide Beauty is at 104–1020 Mainland Street in Yaletown, Vancouver, BC — a private studio, by appointment only. Call or text 778-919-9277, or email [email protected].
Send the booking request on the contact page with the service you’re interested in and your preferred timing, or call or text 778-919-9277. We confirm your appointment, answer any questions, and send preparation instructions before your visit.