If you are an existing client we will always hold you as priority, email us at info@merakibeautybar.ca to see if we can squeeze you in! .  If you are a new client, each artist opens their bookings on an average of 1 to 2 months in advance.  Please see their Instagram handles for updated open bookings.

It all comes down to how dark and thin your brows are at the moment. Depending on the method you would like (microblading, powder ombre, combination, or nano), it may or may not work. Please always send a photo of your bare brows, preferably facing a window with natural lighting, to info@merakibeautybar.ca for approval before booking an appointment.

Yes, we are fully licensed.  This includes my Permanent Cosmetics Technician license, Burnaby Health Inspection License, and the City of Burnaby Business license.  All licenses are passed.

In the past, pigments that were used on the facial area such as the eyebrows were from the same pigments that were used on the body.  Black ink was the main choice of pigment and as black is not an actual color (it is made of many colors), your body will slowly absorb the low-volume colors and can leave your brows with one shade (blue/green).  Sun exposure can also turn this black pigment into a blue/green color as you are unable to block your face at all times (unlike your leg or arms with clothes).  With the combination of black & body pigments, sun exposure, it may change the hue.

Here at Meraki Beauty Bar, all pigments used are organic inks and stay true to its color.  We use Permablend Pigments which are high quality products and have been tested numerous times.  Once the permanent cosmetic fades, it will fade to a lighter shade of the desired color.

No black pigments are used. Different shades of brown are chosen to match your skin undertone and hair color. Black pigments are generally used for body tattoos.

Depending on the method you are choosing, the inks are made of a mix of organic and inorganic inks.

Consultation is generally on the same day as the procedure. 1 hour of consultation and brow perfecting and 1 hour of the initial procedure. It will be a total of 2-3 hours for the entire appointment depending on your desired shape, thickness, and artist.

Your one free touch up appointment should be booked immediately after your initial appointment.  The booking should be at the 6 to 8 week mark from the initial appointment. If you book before then, please be advised there may be a higher chance that your brows will still be healing and will still be very sensitive. As a result, it may be more painful. It is your job to book the touch up appointment as many people cancel, reschedule, and your artist may be fully booked. Your free touch up will only have a period of 3 months from the initial appointment.  If you surpass your 3-month time, your touch up cost will automatically be $100.  Additional touch ups will be at a certain cost depending on the time from the initial appointment.

Healing time consists of 7-10 days but this solely depends on your body and its’ healing. There are some who heal in 4 days, but some in 3 weeks. Please try to schedule your events accordingly.

Please see Healing & Aftercare section on the Brows Page.

Depending on your body, skin type, and lifestyle, your permanent makeup can last anywhere from 1 to 3 years.  Oilier skin types generally fade quicker than drier skin types.  This also depends on the type of method chosen.  It is common for Microblading clients to come in more frequently (1-1.5 years) while Powder Ombré clients come back infrequently (anywhere from 1-4 years).

After the initial touch up there are many factors as to why your brows may not last long. This includes not following aftercare instructions, lots of sun exposure (not wearing sunscreen), your lifestyle (ie you spend most of your time outdoors), skin type (dry, flakey skin), being iron deficient/anemic, using chemical peels/exfoliants frequently on the area etc.

We are able to touch up another artist’s work however, it will be at full price as the original brow was not done by us at Meraki and may be even more difficult to correct.

It is NOT recommended to workout, sweat, go swimming, hot yoga, sauna, or anything that can cause your skin to sweat and/ or become oily.  This is to be avoided until your eyebrows are fully peeled. If any of this is done, it can cause your scabs to peel earlier and can even lose pigment.  This is very important for Microblading in particular as the excessive oil can cause the strokes to heal blurry.

Your one free touch up appointment should be booked immediately after your initial appointment.  The booking should be at the 6-week mark from the initial appointment. If you book before then, please be advised there may be a higher chance that your brows will still be healing and will still be very sensitive. As a result, it may be more painful. It is your responsibility to book the touch up appointment as many people cancel & reschedule. There is a 3 month time span for your free touch up from the initial appointment.  If you surpass your 3 month time span, your touch up cost will automatically be $105.  Additional touch ups will be at a certain cost depending on the time from the initial appointment (please see touch up tier for breakdown).

If you are from out of town, we allow a 6-month period for you to receive your free touch up.  Please email info@merakibeautybar.ca and note when your initial appointment date was and list dates that you will be in Vancouver, BC so that we can book you accordingly.

While everyone’s pain tolerance is different, we numb our clients with topical numbing cream to make the procedure as pain-free as possible. (‘numbing cream’ - Zensa Numbing Cream)

Before you book, you are unable to continue with the procedure if you have any of the following:
• 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 brows for approval prior to booking.

Note:
• The deposit will be forfeited if you show up to the appointment with anything listed above.
• Should you become pregnant in between your initial appointment and your complimentary touch up, the complimentary touch up will be voided.
• An additional $100 will be added on top of the artist's base rate for cover up work that requires colour correction.
• An additional $5 Covid fee charge is automatically applied to all services due to the increase in prices for PPE and cleaning supplies
• 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.
If you have the flexibility of coming in earlier on the day of your appointment, please inform us. If your artist is available, we will make the necessary arrangements.
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.