• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding
• Under the age of 18 (need parental consent)
• Botox (wait at least 3 weeks before booking an appointment)
• Fillers (wait at least 6 weeks before booking an appointment)
• Have taken alcohol 2 days before procedure
• Have taken blood thinning medication
• Hepatitis/Jaundice
• On Accutane within one year
• Eczema on the area of procedure
• Epilepsy
• HIV
Must advise physician and provide a DRs note before booking
• Undergoing chemotherapy
• Diabetic
• On any heart medication
• On any medication that causes higher risk of bleeding/bruising

*If you are unsure the medication you are taking may affect our procedure, please email us prior to booking your appointment for approval*

*If you are unsure, please send a clear photo of your current lips for approval prior to booking.

Note:
• The deposit will be forfeited if you show up to the appointment with anything listed above.
• An additional $100 will be added on top of the artist's base rate for cover up work that requires colour correction.
• Any touch ups which were missed during the lockdown (March 2020 - June 2020) will no longer be valid. The touch up price will be applied to the time of your initial appointment

Exceptions:
The above touch up policy after 2 years does not apply to clients that paid $250 or LESS at their initial appointment as these are introductory artist prices.
If you paid $250 or LESS at your initial appointment, the touch up price for after 2 years will be the same price as your initial appointment. There will not be a complimentary touch up included.

TRAVELLING
As Meraki Beauty Bar has customers in multiple cities, be advised that we will be travelling to different locations throughout the year. Rates vary in each city due to travelling expenses. Kindly note that while we will make every effort to make ourselves available for your 6th week touch ups however, we cannot guarantee an appointment in your city. However, all customers can make an appointment with our primary location in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

DEPOSITS, CANCELLATION, RESCHEDULING
Please be ON TIME for your appointment. Should you be late 15 minutes or more, your deposit will be forfeited and you will need to book a new appointment with a new deposit.
All appointments require a NON-REFUNDABLE $105 deposit towards the full procedure. If you wish to reschedule your appointment, you must notify us 72 hours prior to your initial appointment. Failure to do so will result in the forfeiture of your deposit. If you reschedule more than once, another $105 deposit is required. If you wish to cancel your appointment, your deposit remains non-refundable.
Deposits made cannot be transferred to other services.
If your artist is unable to achieve the requested technique due to your pre-existing work, they may offer an alternative technique. If you and your artist cannot come to an agreement, we have the right to refuse service and the deposit will be non-refundable.

Meraki Beauty Bar is fully licensed and insured. This includes Permanent Cosmetics Technician license, Eyelash Extensions license, Tattoo Removal license, Laser Tattoo Removal license,  Burnaby Health Inspection license, and the City of Burnaby Business license.  All licenses are passed.
The highest level of sanitation standards must be used when it comes to permanent cosmetics, eyelash extensions, and laser removal. This is important especially when open skin is involved for permanent cosmetics.

● Cavicide and PreEmpt CS20 are used to disinfect the working area, procedure chair, and countertops.

● All tools, needles, utensils are all brand new and disposed of after each client.

● Each disposable needle is opened in front of you.

● A paper bed lining is used and disposed of after each client

Consultation is preferably the same day as procedure. 30 minute consultation, 30-40 minutes of lip mapping and 1 to 2 hours of the actual procedure. For a total of 2-4 hours for the entire appointment depending on your desired shape and thickness.

A section in our consent form covers photo consent used for social media and training purposes.  If you wish to not have your face on any of these platforms it is encouraged to not sign that section of the consent form.  The photo your artist takes before the procedure will always be taken and strictly used for reference and will not be used for social media and training purposes if this section of the consent form is not signed.

•  Garlic – Contains allicin, which may have antiplatelet effects.
•  Ginger – Has salicylate content (like aspirin) that can reduce clotting.
•  Turmeric – Contains curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory and blood-thinning potential.
•  Cayenne Pepper – High in salicylates; can improve blood flow and prevent clotting.
•  Cinnamon – Contains coumarin, which may have anticoagulant effects in large amounts.
•  Vitamin E–rich foods (e.g., almonds, sunflower seeds, spinach) – May interfere with clotting in high doses.
•  Omega-3 fatty acids – Found in fatty fish (salmon, sardines), chia seeds, and flaxseeds; can reduce platelet aggregation.
•  Ginkgo Biloba – A common herbal supplement that may inhibit platelet activity.
•  Green tea – Contains natural compounds that may mildly thin blood.
•  Berries – Some (like blueberries, cranberries) are high in salicylates.