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My name is Emily Sartin. I am a Licensed Esthetician, 4x Certified Microblading and Powder Brows Artist, and proud mother of 3. I studied through Tricoci University, Beauty Angels Academy, and still continue that education to provide top quality work to Peoria, IL in the ever evolving world of beauty and skin care. Before PMU, I specialized in body waxing (and still do). Over the years I’ve extensively expanded my education into other services such as faux freckles, lip blushing, piercings, teeth whitening, tooth gems, brow lamination, and lash lifting. Here are some FAQ for PMU brows: What if I don't like my results? Carefully choose your practitioner. Compare the work of various artists before choosing. Discuss your expectations and desired outcome, including the shape, style, and color you wish with the artist. Realize that faces are never perfectly symmetrical. Adjustments may be made during touch-up, such as pigment discoloration and additional strokes. Remember that PMU eyebrows will eventually fade away if touch-ups are not done, and final results are significantly improved when aftercare instructions are followed properly. Do I lose my hair/do you shave the brows/will it damage the skin and cause hair loss? None of the above. Nano and powder brows are not implanted deep enough into the skin to damage any hair follicles. It's been shown to stimulate hair growth in the brow area in some cases. I clean up the hair outside of your desired shape, but your brows are otherwise left intact. How long does the treatment take? Typically, nano and powder brows are done in two sessions. Nano can take up to 4 hours, powder and combination brows takes 2.5 hours. In the first session, the brow is shaped to your bone structure, and pigment is color matched. Ideally 6-8 weeks later, you can return for the second session for touch-up. This takes 1-2 hours. After your second session, I won't need to see you for another 1.5-3 years for your annual touch-up. How long does it take to heal? It takes about 10-15 days for healing. In that time, any redness will fade and the initial darkness of the eyebrows will begin to lighten. The color blooms over the following 6 weeks as it completely sets in to the skin. After care is vital for desired results. Why is it necessary to do a touch-up? Everyone heals differently, therefore the outcome varies. Sometimes it is necessary to adjust the color and brow thickness by adding more strokes. In the touch up session, final adjustments are made to assure client satisfaction and pigment longevity. Is is painful? The level of discomfort is relatively minor. Some liken it to tweezing two to three hairs at the same time. A secondary anesthetic is used to numb the area. The anesthetic I use is safe and may contain lidocaine, tetracaine and epinephrine. Redness and slight swelling in the area is common after the procedure. Some experience the sensation to sneeze, watery eyes, and congestion. Tylenol can be used to deaden any discomfort. How long does it last? This especially depends on skin type [normal, oily, or dry] and environmental factors, & skin care, but generally about 1.5-4 years. Some pigment may still be present even longer but a refresh is recommended within that timeframe if you want to maintain it. It is not permanent like a tattoo, because the pigments are not implanted as deeply into the skin and they are formulated to be metabolized by your lymphatic system. Are there any pre-care instructions? Prior to the start of your session please avoid caffeine, alcohol, aspirin, ibuprofen and any vitamins for 24 hours. Sometimes these have the effect of thinning your blood. Avoid tanning. Are there any post-care instructions? Gently clean brows with a lightly moistened q-tip to remove any lymphatic fluid to avoid large scabbing (this will results in pigment loss) every 2-3 hours. Gently pat brows dry and reapply a very light amount of aftercare ointment. Repeat those steps for days 1-4. Do not immerse brows in water until scabbing has peeled off naturally - do NOT pick, scratch, or peel your brows. Wash your face around your brows. Avoid exercise/excess sweating for 3 days. No swimming, tanning, or saunas for 2 weeks. No face scrubs or chemical peels for 2 weeks. Apply SPF, if you have it, once scabbing is fully healed. Who is NOT a good candidate? Those using Accutane. Anyone with a heart condition or is using heart medications. Anyone with diabetes will need a physician’s approval. Anyone with skin diseases or inflammations. Anyone who had Botox within the last two weeks. Anyone who has gotten a deep tan or chemical peel within the last two weeks. Anyone who requires anesthetic and is allergic to lidocaine, tetracaine, or epinephrine. Anyone with serious medical conditions should consult with their doctors and obtain their approval. Anyone pregnant or nursing. Anyone on blood thinning medications. What are the possible complications? Proper procedures and precautions are used to ensure client safety. Either sterilized tools or disposable tools are used in a highly sanitized environment. When pre- and post-care instructions are followed, the risk of complications are minimal. Allergic reactions to pigments are very rare, but sometimes occur. For this reason, a pigment patch test for those with sensitive skin or allergies to topical makeup products, gold, silver, nickel, or hair dyes should be patch tested in advance of the procedure. FAQ & pre-care for lip blushing: The skin should not be dry, chapped, or irritated on the day of the appointment. I unfortunately reserve the right to refuse service if your lips are not in optimal condition to proceed. It’s not that I don’t want to, it’s that I physically can’t. You may swell; please make sure you don't have anything important for the next 1-2 days after your visit (depends on the person). Do not tan or come with a sunburned face. Do not consume caffeinated products 24 hours before the procedure. Do not consume alcohol 5 days before your procedure and 3 days after. Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, or Ibuprofen 72 hours before the procedure. Avoid Chemical Peels & Laser treatment 2 months before your appointment. Lip Blush should not be performed until 6 weeks before/after having any fillers/injections. VERY IMPORTANT: For clients with an ANY history of cold sores/fever blisters/herpes, please contact your physician and request a prescription for Acyclovir or Valtrex. Take it the day before, on the day of, and the day after your appointment. If you experience frequent outbreaks, please note that Lip Blush can only be done after 4 weeks from your most recent outbreak. The prescription does not guarantee you will not have an outbreak however it will greatly reduce the chances of one occurring. All other questions or concerns should be discussed with a healthcare physician. Week before your appointment: Avoid: Alcohol, excessive caffeine, Lip Sticks, and extreme sun exposure. Drink a minimum of 8 (8oz) glasses of water daily. Vitamin E or A&D should be applied throughout the day. After showering or washing your face in the evening, when lips are soft and supple, gently scrub your lips using a lip scrub, especially the middle, and apply a layer of Vitamin D or A&D. Please do not take any blood thinners such as Ibuprofen and Aspirin 24 hours before. Tylenol can be taken 30 minutes before your treatment without any contraindications. Stop any retinol products in the area of treatment DIY LIP SCRUB: Mix 1 tablespoon of each, apply in a circular motion on lips for 5-10 min to get rid of any chapping. Repeat daily for 5-7 days before your lip blush or neutralization appointment. 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon olive oil TAKING THE PRESCRIPTION FOR COLD SORES/ FEVER BLISTERS/ HERPES DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL NOT HAVE AN OUTBREAK HOWEVER IT WILL GREATLY REDUCE THE CHANCES OF OCCURING. FAQ and pre-care for eyeliner: Pre-care instructions are the same as brows, please refer back to that if you haven’t already. Lash extensions must be removed prior to your appointment unless you plan to not continue with fills. They will all fall out during the service and take your beautiful lashes with it. If you wear contacts, please bring what you need to store & remove them or wear glasses instead. Please come to your appointment without mascara if possible - it will save us some time! If you would like a wing, please send photo examples of your desired inspo via text! 309-219-1511

Business Hours

Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Sunday: 9 AM - 6 PM

Cancellation Policy

I charge a 50% cancellation fee for any no-shows or cancellations within 24 hours. I am very understanding when serious things come up, but please value my time and give me notice.