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✨Starting September 2024- serving (2) locations!!✨ ➡️Currently seeing clients in Tea & Brandon, SD.⬅️ Update 11/4/24: Online booking option is currently for Brandon location. If looking to book a specific date in Tea location, just message me with desired date! Brandon 📍: Glohouse suites, inside Rise Skin Studio 314 S. Splitrock Blvd, suite 4 Tea📍: Inside Kristi Adams Artistry 760 E. 1st Street Thank you so much for visiting! My name is Laura. I am a registered nurse with over 15 years experience, and a licensed piercing & cosmetic tattoo artist located in southeastern South Dakota. ✨Services Offered: ✨ Needle piercing (ears/nose/navel), microblading, nano brows, powder brow, & permanent jewelry. If you are curious about any of my services, feel free to contact me with any questions! I also offer a no-cost studio or phone consultation to chat and walk through any of my services. Click on the "Book Now" tab to see options for scheduling. My goal when you leave my studio, is for you to feel completely relaxed and confident in your natural beauty! Can't wait to meet you! 💜 ——————————————— PIERCING I offer needle piercing at lola belle studio. This consists of a single use, sterilized, cannula needle (no piercing guns or hand pressure devices). Piercing needles cause less trauma to the skin, are more accurate, reduce the risk of infection, are less painful, and are more versatile for different piercing location options. Piercing options: Ear lobes & cartliage (forward helix, helix, flat, rook, faux rook, conch, daith, tragus) nostril, & navel Jewelry Metal: Implant Grade Titanium (*solid gold available upon request) PRICING: I like to keep it simple and charge a flat rate for piercing. It is not dependent on which site you are doing. (Discount applied for 2 or more piercings!) ‼️PLEASE NOTE: TITANIUM JEWELRY & AFTERCARE SPRAY ARE INCLUDED- this is NOT an additional cost!‼️ (1) Piercing: $90 (2) Piercings/lobes: $170 ($10 OFF) (3) Piercings: $255 ($15 OFF) (4) Piercings: $340 ($20 OFF) Jewelry changeout: $25 + Jewelry (For healed piercings-$25 fee only charged if piercing done at another studio) Post downsize: $10/piercing ✨AGE REQUIREMENT: 5️⃣ years old✨ Legal guardian must be present. Guardian ID and minor birth certificate required. ‼️ CONTRAINDICATIONS ‼️ - Pregnancy or Breastfeeding - Hx of keloid scarring - Hx of psoriasis or skin condition near piercing area - Current cancer treatment or immunotherapy - Accutane use within last year The appointment: 1. Consult- We will discuss the procedure, what piercings your planning, and healing & proper piercing aftercare. 2. Fill out consents & pick out desired earrings. (Up to 4 piercings can be done per appointment). 3. Prep and clean piercing area, mark out desired piercings. 4. Pierce & fall in love with your new ear style! (Aftercare kit with saline piercing spray included) ✨Instructions before your piercing appointment:✨ 1. Eat a nutritious meal or snack within 2 hours of your piercing appointment. 2. Sleep well prior to your appointment 3. No coffee, blood thinning meds, drug or alcohol intake. 4. Try to RELAX, (don’t worry- I’ll help you with this!) PIERCING AFTERCARE: 1. Wash your hands prior to cleaning or touching your piercing for any reason. (But please do your best to leave the piercing alone, unless cleaning!) 2. Saline rinse 1-2 times/day for first few weeks, and then as needed during healing. Certain piercing placements may be easier to clean with a sterile gauze or q-tip soaked in saline. 3. DO NOT TOUCH THE PIERCING! It is NOT necessary to rotate or move the jewlery as its healing. 4. Piercing pillows (or travel pillows), are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for ear piercings, especially cartilage. These will help healing by keeping pressure off the new piercing while your sleeping. 6. Do not submerge the piercing in any body of water for 6-8 weeks. 7. For ear piercings: Keep earbuds, over the ear headphones, etc- off the piercing while healing. 8. For optimal healing- limit stress, get plenty of rest, eat healthy and drink plenty of fluids! 9. Keep piercing dry. Do not sleep with wet hair near piercing, and be sure to clean & dry around area (front & back) after workouts or excessive sweating. ——————————————— MICROBLADING & MACHINE SHADING Microblading is a type of brow tattoo procedure performed with a small handheld tool. I will use a feather stroke technique to produce the appearance of hairstrokes and fuller eyebrows. Machine shading uses a tattoo machine to give a more powdery, makeup type look. These 2 methods can each be done on their own, or as a combination. Cosmetic tattoo procedures involve pigments. These pigments are designed to gently fade over time. Fading is desired as it allows the client and artist to make changes to color and shape over the years. ‼️CONTRAINDICATIONS ‼️ Permanent makeup procedures are not recommended for people with the following: 1. History of autoimmune diseases such as Lupus, Cronh’s, Rheuatoid Athritis, Von Willebrand’s, or Sjogren’s. 2. People with skin irritations such as Rosacea, or Psoriasis near the treated area. 3. History of Keloid scarring. 4. Currently on prescription blood thinners. 5. Currently receiving chemo (or within last 6 months). 6. Current viral infection or on antibiotics. 7. Accutane use within 1 year. 8. Currently pregnant or breastfeeding. *If diabetic, please bring a doctors note stating it is ok to receive a permanent makeup procedure.* HOW LONG IS THE APPOINTMENT? 2 hours on average. During your appointment, I will consult with you the entire time ensuring we are on the same page. Much of the time is spent measuring and drawing on a symmetrical set of brows and agreeing on your perfect shape and color. A touch-up appointment is included with the initial appointment . This is typically done between 8-12 weeks. WHY IS A TOUCH-UP NEEDED? Touch-ups give us the ability to correct any areas that faded, and allows the client to make adjustments with the shape or color. HOW LONG DOES THE TATTOO LAST? The treatment will fade over time. Fading happens differently for each client. Some clients may need a touch-up in 1 year, while others may get several years out of their tattoo. I encourage you to let the tattoo fade at least 50% before repeat touch-ups. This will allow you to have better long term results with shape/color. These are some factors that affect color retention: - Skin type (oily skin fades faster) - Pigment color used (lighter colors fade faster) - Sun exposure (over time can cause fading and discoloration of the pigment) - Use of daily anti-aging products e.g.- (Tretinoin (Retin-A) & Alpha Hydroxy). These products increase your cell turnover rate and will shorten the life of your cosmetic tattoo. DOES IT HURT? Before we begin, a topical anesthetic is applied to the area to minimize discomfort, followed by a liquid anesthetic during the procedure. Some clients may feel a slight discomfort, but it’s relatively pain free for most. (PLEASE NOTE that if you are a frequent smoker, or have your appointment during your menstrual cycle, the pain level may be slightly increased) CAN I WORKOUT AFTER? Light exercise is ok, (minimal sweating). High intensity workouts, or hot yoga, are not recommended for 2 weeks as extra sweating can cause poor pigment retention. COMESTIC TATOOING AND PREGNANCY As a precaution to avoid any complications, I do NOT perform cosmetic tattooing on pregnant or nursing women. ————————————————————————— PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT If you have an ideal shape and color in mind, feel free to bring reference photos with you to your appointment. You may fill in your eyebrows as you normally would so I can take into consideration the shape you are used to seeing. If you regularly get your eyebrows shaped, waxed, threaded or tinted, please do so at least 3 days before your appointment. If you have been on prescription Accutane in the past, you must wait at least one year before considering this procedure. You must stop using Retinol or Retin-A for 2 weeks prior to your appointment and avoid using it for the 2 weeks following your appointment. If you get Botox regularly, please get that done no later than 2 weeks before your appointment. This is to ensure we can make your brows as symmetrical as possible. Avoid chemical peels, laser treatments or facials at least 4 weeks prior to your appointment. Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning for 2 weeks before and after your procedure. Please do not come to your appointment with a sunburn. In this case, contact me at least 24 hours prior to your appointment to reschedule. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E, or any blood thinning medication 24 hours prior to your appointment. *If you plan to go on a vacation, it is recommended to plan your trip a minimum of 14 days after the procedure due to the aftercare maintenance. WHAT TO EXPECT Immediately following your procedure, the tattooed area will appear to be darker and bolder in color and more sharply defined. This will last 3-5 days. DO NOT PANIC!! It is normal. Swelling and redness is minimal with most clients, and will disappear within a few days. In some cases, it may last around the area for up to 3 days, but will not prevent working or socializing. The treated area may feel a bit like a sunburn afterwards but there should only be minimal discomfort. The complete healing process takes about 4-8 weeks, at which time the true color of the tattoo is evident. During this process, your tattoo will soften and lighten. Be patient, even if you think too much color has been lost, as your skin is still regenerating and naturally exfoliating. Wait at least 6 weeks to see the true color. Keep in mind that your brows heal up to 30%-40% softer than the initial color. Please note that final results can not be guaranteed as each unique skin type will hold pigments differently and break down at different rates. The tattooed hair strokes tend to have a more crisp look once healed on dry skin , compared to more blurry strokes on oily skin. We will re-evaluate how your skin has received the pigment at your touch-up appointment and make any changes necessary. Healed results will vary with each individual client. Using a pencil or powder may still be needed. Additional sessions (charged accordingly) may be required to obtain optimal results. **AFTERCARE ** - Wash your hands thoroughly before touching the tattooed area. - Keep the tattooed area clean by rinsing with lukewarm water and patting dry with a disposable paper towel 2 times a day, then apply thin layer of the after care cream provided. - You may shower or bathe normally, but avoid using any soaps or cleansers on the treated area for the first 2 weeks, as they can cause poor pigment retention. - Do NOT pick or scratch at the dry skin/flakiness; let the skin fall off naturally. Picking can cause scarring and premature loss of pigment. * IMPORTANT: Once the flakes have fallen off, a shiny layer of healing skin will completely cover the hair strokes. It will appear as though the eyebrows are gone. Within 1-2 weeks, the hair strokes will slowly reappear at a lighter shade as your skin regenerates. - Avoid direct sun exposure for the first 2 weeks. - Do NOT apply make-up to the tattooed area for the first 2 weeks. Chemicals of any kind may interfere with the healing and color of your tattoo. - No swimming pools, jacuzzis or other bodies of water for two weeks. - Do NOT soak your face underwater in a bathtub or allow the shower to spray directly in your face for 2 weeks. MAINTENANCE - Exposure to the sun over time can cause fading and discoloration of the pigment. Once completely healed, you may apply sunscreen on the treated area. Wear large sunglasses and a hat for further protection. Rinse and dry the area thoroughly when in contact with chlorine. - Glycolic Acid, Retin-A, face peels and exfoliation must be kept away from the tattooed area as continued use could lighten the pigment. - If you are having laser resurfacing or laser hair removal after your tattoo has healed, please inform the laser technician. Laser procedures may darken, lighten, or discolor the tattooed area.Business Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Cancellation Policy
For any cancellations within 24 hrs of your scheduled appointment, please note that any booking deposit will not be refunded. Also, a new booking deposit will be required for future appointments.
For any NO-SHOWS, 30% of the service amount will be applied to the card on file. The deposit will also not be refunded, and a new booking deposit will be required for future appointments.