We are all just different kinds of beautiful. When we believe we are beautiful, that is when we truly shine. Our amazing job is to add to that confidence that ignites your own amazing beauty, both inside and out.
It is our honor and joy to contribute to our clients in this unique way and we’d love to share it with you through the microblading and permanent makeup services we provide.
Metamorphosis Collective is a beautiful Microblading and Permanent Makeup Studio in the heart of Santa Cruz County, on Portola. Our artists are personally selected and trained by Master Artist and Owner. Their goal is to give you your Best Brows Ever and five-star service. They all work with our signature “browmorphosis style” while adding their unique touch.
Our studio is modern, open, and clean. We are certified by the Department of Environmental Health and OSHA, meaning that our space and practice meet the highest standards to assure your health and safety. A clean studio and sterile one-time-use materials are essential for a beautiful and successful procedure.
We open our calendars on the 1st and the 24th of every month. Bookings will be based on a first come first served basis.
Usually, Microblading is done in two sessions. The first takes two to three hours. In the first session, the brow is shaped and styled to the client’s preference, and the pigment is applied.
Six to eight weeks later, the client returns for the second session for a touch-up. A touch-up can take anywhere from one to two hours.
A touch-up is necessary because everyone heals differently and therefore results vary. Sometimes it is necessary to adjust the color and brow thickness by adding more strokes.
In the touch-up session, the final adjustments are made to assure the client’s satisfaction.
The level of discomfort is relatively minor. Some people have reported the experience to be similar in pain to tweezing two to three hairs at the same time.
Usually, a topical anesthetic or numbing cream is applied to numb the area. Topical anesthetics are safe and may contain lidocaine, tetracaine, and epinephrine.
Redness and slight swelling in the area are common after the procedure. The feeling can be compared to the experience of a slight sunburn.
Selecting your microblading artist is an important decision, so choose wisely. Compare the work of various artists before booking. Consider the artist’s trainings, credentials, previous work and reviews. Once you have selected an artist, discuss your expectations and desired outcome, including, the shape, style, and color you wish.
Also, remember that faces are never perfectly symmetrical. Adjustments may be made during touch up, such as pigment discoloration and color correction. And finally, remember that Microbladed brows will eventually fade away if touch-ups are not done annually.
Generally, Microblading lasts six to eighteen months, depending on skin type… Normal, oily, or dry, as well as the age of the client… Young or mature.
Microblading is not permanent like a tattoo, because the pigments are not implanted so deeply into the skin. Skincare is also a big factor in the duration of the results. It is very important to follow aftercare instructions to maintain the brows. An annual touch-up appointment may be done every six to eighteen months.
We highly recommend booking an Online Consultation first with our Master Artist if you have an existing cosmetic tattoo to determine if you are a good candidate for Brow Restoration Treatment or a complete Tattoo Removal.
People that are pregnant, nursing or breastfeeding, prone to keloids, or have health conditions such as epilepsy, diabetes, allergic reaction to latex or antibiotics, hemophilia or other bleeding disorder, cardiac valve disease, or heart problems are not allowed and restricted for the treatment.
People with an organ transplant should avoid microblading altogether. The client should also be cautious if they have a compromised liver or a viral condition such as hepatitis.
The Metamorphosis Beauty Academy Microblading and manual shading course is an intense 6 day course with the opportunity to shadow after the course. The course includes a kit and ongoing support directly from Master Marily to ensure you learn permanent makeup and how to run a successful business. This microblading course is in Santa Cruz CA.
