Does It Hurt? What to Expect During Your Semi-Permanent Treatment
The #1 Question We Always Get
Whether you're booking eyebrow embroidery, lip blush, or even a soft eyeliner treatment, there's one question almost every client asks:
“Will it hurt?”
The honest answer? It depends on the area, your skin sensitivity, and your own comfort levels. But at The Brow & Beauty Boutique, we go out of our way to make every treatment feel gentle, manageable, and stress-free.
What Sensations Should You Expect?
All our semi-permanent makeup treatments involve depositing pigment just under the surface of your skin—not deep into muscle layers like traditional tattoos. That means less pain, shorter healing, and more precision.
Here’s what most clients report for each service:
Eyebrow Embroidery – Mild scratching or pressure; most clients say it’s less painful than tweezing
Lip Embroidery – A buzzing, ticklish sensation; some numbness and slight vibration
Eyeliner Embroidery – Tingling and light tapping along the lashline; numbing cream makes it very manageable
Hairline Embroidery – Slight stinging at first; becomes relaxing once numbing sets in
We use professional-grade numbing cream for every session, and it’s reapplied as needed. Most clients are surprised by how comfortable the process actually is.
🔗 Eyebrow Embroidery services
🔗 Lip Embroidery Blush
🔗 Eyeliner Embroidery options
🔗 Hairline Embroidery explained
Tips to Reduce Discomfort
If you're nervous, here’s what we recommend:
Avoid caffeine and alcohol 24 hours before your appointment
Get a full night’s sleep beforehand
Let us know if you're anxious—we'll talk you through it
Consider pairing your treatment with a calming facial beforehand
Remember: we adjust our pace and tools to suit you. You’re always in control.
🌿 La Dermalogique’s Comfort-Focused Treatments
To prepare or recover from any semi-permanent procedure, these La Dermalogique facials work wonders in calming the skin and reducing sensitivity:
🔹 Signature Skin Treatment – perfect for pre-treatment hydration and skin balance
🔹 Glow-Up Contouring – great for post-treatment circulation and recovery
🔹 Marine Spicules Skin Renewal – gently resurfaces skin for smooth healing
When your skin is calm, your mind is too—and your results last longer.
💬 It’s Less About Pain—and More About Trust
You don’t need to be fearless. You just need a team you can trust. From the moment you step in, we’ll walk you through every step of your treatment, answer every question, and ensure you’re fully comfortable throughout.
👉 Contact us to talk about your comfort concerns
📅 Book your appointment when you're ready—we’ll take it from there
🧊 Start with Eyebrow Embroidery—our most beginner-friendly option
