Microblading in Tarzana

Microblading places individual hair-like strokes rather than a block of solid colour, and Mahsa draws each stroke by hand to follow the direction your own brow hair grows. The shape is measured and drawn on your face first and adjusted with you until you approve it, so you see the direction before any pigment is placed.

Permanent makeup fades and needs maintenance, and how it heals depends on skin type, pigment, technique, aftercare and sun exposure, so results vary from person to person.

That is a common way to feel, and nothing permanent happens until you have seen the plan. The appointment starts with a conversation about how natural you want the result. Mahsa then measures and draws the proposed shape and adjusts it with you until you approve it, and you can take that as far as you need before deciding to go ahead.

If you would rather talk it through before booking a treatment, request a consultation and say what you are unsure about.

Mahsa works with professional hypoallergenic permanent makeup pigments, and she offers patch-test guidance if you have sensitive skin or allergy concerns. No cosmetic pigment can guarantee zero reaction, so tell her about any known allergies before you book.

The initial microblading session is $600. The complete package, which also covers your perfecting visit four to six weeks later, is from $800. Mahsa confirms your price at consultation, because it depends on the technique that suits your skin and how much shaping the brows need.

The studio runs by appointment, Sunday through Friday, so text or call for the next opening. If you are working toward a wedding or event, plan several months ahead: colour settles over several weeks and the follow-up visit is four to six weeks after the first appointment.

Avoid Botox, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and facial laser treatments for four weeks beforehand, and stop retinoids near the brows. Bring photo ID, and expect a health questionnaire and a consent form at the studio, as California requires.

Microblading fades gradually and can last up to about two years without touch-ups. Mahsa recommends a color refresh every eight months to a year to keep brows looking fresh.

Skin type, sun exposure, skincare products, and pigment color all affect longevity. Oily skin tends to fade strokes faster.

Yes. Mahsa Gerami offers microblading at The Brow Doctor | Makeup By Mahsa G., 18321 Ventura Blvd, Suite 680, Tarzana. Permanent makeup services start at $600.

Yes. Mahsa creates each strand by hand with a fine microblading tool, placing every stroke to follow your natural hair direction so your brows look natural and full.

Sometimes. Mahsa offers correction of previous permanent makeup when appropriate, after assessing your brows in person.

Most people feel some discomfort, often described as scratching, and it varies from person to person. Mahsa checks in with you throughout the appointment.

The surface usually heals within about 7 to 10 days, but the color keeps settling for several weeks. That is why the follow-up is scheduled four to six weeks after your first appointment.

Yes. A follow-up four to six weeks after the first session perfects the shape and fills any strokes that faded while healing. It is covered by the complete package, from $800; booked on its own after the $600 initial session it is priced separately. After that, a refresh every eight to twelve months maintains the colour.

Microblading draws individual hair-like strokes by hand for a natural, feathery look. Powder brows use a machine to create soft shading for a fuller, makeup-like finish, and they are often recommended for oily skin.

Combination brows blend both. Mahsa recommends the right technique at your consultation.

Keep your brows dry for the first 24 hours. After that, follow your written aftercare: gently blot for the first few days, then cleanse the area with a mild soap for the rest of the first ten days.

Avoid heavy exercise, swimming, direct sun, and brow makeup for about ten days while the brows heal.

Microblading can create the look of more balanced brows by adding strokes where brows are sparse or uneven. Brows are mapped to your facial proportions and approved by you before any pigment is placed.

Permanent makeup is not performed on anyone under 18, during pregnancy, over an active infection or open wound, or during chemotherapy or radiation. People with keloid history, certain skin conditions, or medical questions should consult their physician first.

Like any cosmetic tattoo, microblading carries risks, including infection, allergic reaction, and results you may not love, which is why technique, hygiene, and aftercare matter. The FDA notes that no tattoo or permanent makeup pigments are FDA-approved for injection into the skin.

Ask any artist how they handle sterile, single-use supplies, informed consent, and aftercare before you book.