Eyeliner in Atlanta — $450

What it is

Permanent eyeliner places pigment along the lash line to create definition that reads as a denser lash base rather than drawn-on liner. Thickness, length and whether there is any wing are mapped with you before anything starts. It is one of the fastest-healing pigment treatments because the area is small.

Is it right for you?

A good fit if

You apply eyeliner daily and want that time back
Unsteady hands, or glasses that make application difficult
Sparse-looking lash lines
Active lifestyles where makeup does not survive the day

Not right if

Recent eye surgery or an active eye infection
Lash extensions in place — these must be removed first
Glaucoma medication or chronic dry eye without checking with your doctor
Pregnancy or breastfeeding

Your skin, specifically

Skin tone: Works across all skin tones, but the approach changes. On deeper skin (Fitzpatrick IV–VI) the risk is post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and pigment healing ashy or grey, so we choose warmer pigment bases, work shallower and build in more than one session rather than forcing saturation in a single sitting. On very fair skin the opposite applies — cool-based pigments can heal grey, so warmth is added deliberately. A patch test is available for anyone who wants one.
Skin type: Oily skin pushes out crisp detail: hair strokes blur and soften faster, so powder, ombre and combo techniques hold much better and are what we normally recommend. Dry and normal skin holds fine individual strokes beautifully. Combination skin usually does well with a combo approach — strokes at the front, shading through the body.
Age & skin maturity: Younger skin is firmer and holds pigment crisply, but also regenerates fast, so colour can fade sooner than expected. Mature skin is thinner and more delicate — we work with a lighter hand, softer shapes and expect a gentler result, which is usually what suits the face anyway. Skin that has had a lot of sun over the years tends to hold pigment less predictably regardless of age.

Before & after care

Before your appointment

Skip alcohol and caffeine for 24 hours — both thin the blood and increase bleeding, which pushes pigment back out during the appointment.
Stop retinol, glycolic and other actives on the area for 7 days.
No waxing, threading, tinting or lamination for 7 days beforehand.
Avoid sun exposure and tanning for 2 weeks — pigment cannot be matched accurately to burnt or freshly tanned skin.
If you take blood thinners or have a medical condition affecting healing, tell us before booking so we can plan around it.
Come with your brows or lips as they normally are. Seeing your everyday shape helps the mapping.

Aftercare

Keep the area dry for 7–10 days. No swimming, sauna, steam rooms or long hot showers.
Do not pick, scratch or peel the flaking — lifting a scab early lifts the pigment with it and leaves a patch.
Blot, do not rub. Apply the aftercare balm in a thin layer exactly as directed; too much suffocates the skin.
No makeup, sunscreen or skincare directly on the area until it has finished flaking.
Sleep on your back if you can for the first few nights.
No exercise that makes you sweat heavily for 7 days — salt in sweat fades fresh pigment.
Once healed, wear SPF on the area daily. Sun is the single biggest cause of premature fading.

Common questions

Is it safe near the eye?

Yes, when done properly. The pigment sits in the lash line, not on the inner rim. Some swelling for 24–48 hours is normal and settles quickly.

Can I have a wing?

Yes, though we recommend keeping it modest. Eye shape and skin change over time, and a subtle line ages far better than a dramatic wing.

What about lash extensions?

They must be removed before your appointment and not reapplied for at least two weeks afterwards while the area heals.

Limited spots available!

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