FAQs
1. Do I need a hair consultation?
If you will be booking any hair extension services the answer is YES! A consultation is required in order to color match your hair, discuss your desired look, and decide the best extension method for your hair.
2. Will extensions damage my hair?
Hair extensions when properly installed and maintained should not cause damage to your hair. However, hair with hair extensions requires more care than usual. At R&B Collection we recommend daily care, along with a little extra care on a weekly basis. We also recommend that you thoroughly inspect your attachments every Four to Eight weeks, in order to enjoy your extensions as long as possible, but also to avoid tangling and unnecessary wear on both the extensions and your natural hair. We also recommend using salon quality hair care products daily and deep conditioning weekly to maintain hair/extension health.
3. How should I care for my extensions?
Make sure you brush from the ends to the roots so you do not pull out the hair extensions. You also do not want to use oily and heavy styling products as they may make the extensions slip or come out. Wash your hair a maximum of 3 times a week with a sodium sulfate free shampoo. If you are using a hair dryer or heat irons always use a heat protectant product.
4.What method should I choose?
Choosing the right method might sometimes seem difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. Before you get your hair extensions, make sure you come in for a free consultation. We will discuss with you the best methods that will work with your lifestyle. At The R&B Collection we only offer the best quality hair extensions and do a number of methods so you can choose the one that suits you. We offer I-Tips, Tape in's, Sew-Ins and the Beaded Weft method.
5. Why should I get extensions?
There are many reasons for getting hair extensions.
Special Events
Alopecia causes loss of hair.
Menopause , change of life.
Stress can lead to hair loss.
Adding color for fun or so you don’t damage your hair by over processing.
Adding volume to your hair.
Adding length to your hair
6. How should I care for my loc & style?
We recommend sleeping on a satin pillow case as well as wrapping your hair nightly with a silk bonnet or durag. Oil your scalp daily and do not wash for at least two weeks following your retwist.
7. How long does microblading take?
For the first Microblading session, the entire procedure should take about 2-2.5 hours. During this session, the brow technician will shape and style the client’s brows for client approval. We then follow with pigment color selection. Once the client is satisfied with the choices, we begin the procedure.
The client is to come in for a follow up visit in order to have any minor necessary touch ups. The second Microblading session takes place 4-6 weeks after the initial session. This session will take approximately 1.5-2 hours to complete.
8. How long does microblading take to heal?
The eyebrow area will be slightly red after the procedure and color will appear very dark. This is normal for the procedure and part of the healing process. The color will fade by up to 40% as it heals. In the following days, the eyebrows will continue to be dark and you will notice slight scabbing. Do not pick at the scabs as this may damage the skin and the outcome of the microbladed area. The eyebrows will lighten up in color as it heals. No down time is required after microblading procedure. It takes approximately 7-14 days for the brows to heal over, and about 1 month for the color to fully set in. You'll notice the color is very light right after the two weeks after healing; the skin will have an opaque milky looking quality to it. This is known as the milk skin and is common in tattooing. This is due to the the tissue still healing from the inside out even though the surface of the skin is healed. True color will reveal itself once healed.
9. Is the microblading touch-up session necessary?
Yes! A touch up session after 4-6 weeks is necessary as everyone heals differently and outcome will vary. Certain areas may not pick up during first session and will need to be refilled. Pigment color may need to be adjusted, brow thickness and more strokes can be added. Individuals with oily skin often require a deeper shade during the touch up session as the oils tend to lighten the pigment. Most importantly, your touch up session is when we refine your brows to ensure it looks perfect and retains the color for the whole year!
10. Can I get my microblading touch-up sooner than 4 weeks?
Touch up sessions should not be done earlier than 4 weeks after initial microblading session as pigment color has not fully settled into the skin. Most importantly, this is to prevent scar damage as the tissue requires time to completely heal.
11. Is microblading painful?
The pain level for the procedure is considered mild to none. Prior to the procedure your brow technician will apply a topical anesthetic to numb the area, and also reapplied during the procedure. Everyone responds differently to anesthetic; depending on the client, the feeling of the procedure has been described as light cat scratches to not feeling anything. Topical anesthetics used may contain lidocaine, prilocaine, benzocaine, tetracaine and epinephrine.
After the procedure, redness and slight swelling in the area is normal. Clients describe the area feeling similar to a light sunburn. Clients can take Tylenol but not aspirin or ibuprofen.
12. How long will microblading last?
Since microblading pigments are not implanted into the skin as deep as traditional tattoos, the area will naturally fade overtime. Microblading typically lasts 1-3 years, depending on skin type (normal, oily, dry), age (youthful/mature). Skincare routine will also affect the lasting effect of the pigment: patients who tan, uses products with AHA or Glycolic Acid with fade faster as your skin will resurface faster. Each individual's color retention within the skin will vary. To maintain the brows looking fresh, a touch up is suggested every 12-18 months. Clients can let the microbladed area fade over time, but please note a slight shadow may remain.
Additional Questions? Please contact us!