🔍 Microblading vs PMU
Understanding the difference — so you can choose with confidence.
| Feature | Microblading | PMU (Permanent Makeup) |
|---|---|---|
| Technique | Manual hand tool with fine blade | Electric machine with a needle |
| Depth of pigment | Superficial layer of the epidermis | Upper dermis (slightly deeper) |
| Appearance | Hair-like strokes that mimic real brow hairs | Powdery, shaded, or defined makeup-like finish |
| Ideal for | Sparse brows or very natural look | All skin types, including oily or mature skin |
| Skin type suitability | Best for normal to dry skin | Suitable for all skin types (especially oily) |
| Pain level | Minimal (numbing cream used) | Minimal to moderate (numbing cream used) |
| Longevity | 12–18 months | 1.5–3 years |
| Healing time | 7–14 days | 7–10 days (varies slightly) |
| Touch-up | After 4–6 weeks, then annually | After 4–8 weeks, then every 12–18 months |
| Brows only? | Yes, used exclusively for eyebrows | No — also for lips (lip blush), eyes (eyeliner) |
| Look created | Ultra-natural, individual hair strokes | Soft fill, ombré, powder, or defined look |
✅ Summary:
- Choose Microblading if you want natural, realistic hair strokes and have dry to normal skin.
- Choose PMU if you want more defined, longer-lasting results — or are interested in lips, eyeliner, or powder/ombré brows.
💬 At Beauty&Chic Academy, we help you decide the best method during your personalized consultation — based on your skin type, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals.
“Two techniques, one goal: perfectly enhanced natural beauty.”
🖋️ Microblading
Your perfect brows, effortlessly defined.
✨ What Is Microblading?
Microblading is a semi-permanent cosmetic tattooing technique that enhances and defines the eyebrows by creating ultra-fine, hair-like strokes using a specialized hand tool and pigment.
This treatment is ideal for women seeking natural-looking, fuller brows that last — without daily makeup application.
At Beauty&Chic by Diana Olteanu Smarandache Academy, we blend artistic precision with facial symmetry to create custom brows that elevate your expression and confidence.
🌿 How It Works
Microblading is a 2-session treatment performed by a certified brow artist.
- Consultation & Brow Mapping:
A personalized analysis of face shape, bone structure, and natural brow line to design the ideal brow for your features. - Pigment Matching:
We select the perfect pigment tone to match your skin and hair, ensuring natural harmony. - Microblading Procedure:
Using a sterile manual tool, delicate strokes are implanted into the superficial layer of the skin. - Healing Process:
Brows go through soft peeling and pigment settling over 4–6 weeks. - Perfecting Session:
A follow-up (4–6 weeks later) refines the shape, colour, and fills in any fading.
💎 Benefits of Microblading
- Fills sparse, thin, or overplucked brows
- Restores shape and balance to asymmetrical brows
- Saves time from daily makeup routines
- Waterproof and smudge-proof
- Enhances facial symmetry and overall expression
- Lasts up to 12–18 months, fading naturally over time
- Boosts confidence and elegance
Every brow is customized — no stencils, no clones — only what suits you.
⚠️ Contraindications
Microblading is not recommended if you:
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have diabetes (unless controlled with doctor’s approval)
- Have a history of keloid scarring
- Have active eczema, dermatitis, or psoriasis in the brow area
- Are on blood thinners, Accutane, or strong retinoids
- Have fresh botox or fillers (must wait 2–3 weeks)
- Have immune or bleeding disorders
- Are undergoing chemotherapy (requires written approval from doctor)
📌 A full consultation and consent form will be completed before treatment.
🗓 Recommended Protocol
- Session 1: Initial microblading (90–120 minutes)
- Healing Time: 7–14 days (visible), full pigment settling: ~4 weeks
- Session 2: Perfecting touch-up at 4–6 weeks
- Longevity: 12–18 months, depending on skin type & lifestyle
- Maintenance Touch-Up: Every 9–12 months recommended
🧴 Post-Treatment Care
Caring for your brows ensures the best, long-lasting results:
- Keep brows dry and untouched for 7–10 days
- Avoid makeup on brow area for 10 days
- Do not pick, scratch, or peel the healing skin
- Avoid sweating, swimming, saunas, and direct sun
- Apply healing balm (if instructed) as recommended
- Use SPF daily once brows are healed
Healing may involve slight flaking, itching, or pigment fading — all normal and expected.
🌟 Why Choose Beauty&Chic for Microblading?
At Beauty&Chic by Diana Olteanu Smarandache Academy, your brows are in the hands of a certified artist with a keen eye for symmetry, color theory, and feminine beauty.
✔️ Artistic brow mapping tailored to your face
✔️ Premium-quality vegan pigments
✔️ Sterile, safe, and fully licensed environment
✔️ Personalized results, never generic
✔️ Elegant atmosphere, luxury care
Whether you want to redefine your brows or restore what nature faded, we offer you beauty that lasts.
💬 Ready for Flawless Brows?
Let your brows speak elegance — every single day.
📞 Contact us at +1 514 700 8105
📍 Visit Beauty&Chic Academy — where your brows become a signature.
“Perfect brows are not just a detail. They’re a statement.”
💄 Permanent Makeup (PMU)
Effortless beauty. All day. Every day.
✨ What Is Permanent Makeup (PMU)?
Permanent Makeup (PMU) — also known as micropigmentation or dermopigmentation — is a semi-permanent cosmetic tattooing procedure that enhances facial features using advanced pigmentation techniques.
Unlike traditional tattoos, PMU uses ultra-fine needles and mineral-based pigments, carefully implanted into the upper dermal layer of the skin using an electric device. The results are soft, elegant, and tailored to each client’s facial anatomy and personal style.
🌿 Types of PMU Treatments Offered
At Beauty&Chic Academy, we specialize in:
1. Eyebrows
- Ombré Brows
A soft-shaded brow that fades from light to dark — perfect for a powdered makeup look. - Powder Brows
A pixelated fill effect for full, defined brows. Ideal for oily skin types. - Combo Brows
A hybrid of microblading (hair strokes) and powder for both structure and realism.
2. Lips – Lip Blush
- Enhances natural lip shape and color
- Corrects asymmetry or pale lips
- Creates a fresh, healthy tint that lasts 1–3 years
3. Eyes – Eyeliner PMU
- Lash Enhancement: A subtle line in the lash line for depth and definition
- Classic Eyeliner: More defined line for a natural makeup effect
- No smudging, no fading — just perfect eyes every morning
💎 Benefits of PMU
- Saves time on daily makeup
- Waterproof and smudge-proof
- Custom pigment shades for each skin tone
- Restores faded features (aging, overplucking, scarring)
- Creates harmony and balance in facial features
- Long-lasting: 1–3 years depending on skin type and lifestyle
Perfect for busy women, brides, professionals, and anyone who wants to wake up looking effortlessly beautiful.
⚠️ Who Should Avoid PMU?
PMU is not recommended if you:
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have uncontrolled diabetes or blood disorders
- Are prone to keloids or hypertrophic scarring
- Have active skin infections, eczema, or dermatitis in the treatment area
- Have had recent Botox or filler in the area (wait 2–3 weeks)
- Are taking blood thinners or strong retinoids
- Have undergone chemotherapy recently (doctor approval required)
📌 A medical and aesthetic consultation is always done before starting treatment.
🗓 Treatment Process
What to Expect:
- Consultation: Color theory, facial symmetry, and client preferences discussed
- Design & Mapping: Precise brow/lip/eye shape outlined and approved
- Pigment Application: Gentle, controlled pigmentation using a sterile device
- Healing Time: 5–10 days of surface healing, full pigment settling in 4–6 weeks
- Touch-Up Session: Perfecting session required 4–8 weeks after first visit
Longevity:
- Results last 12 to 36 months
- Touch-ups recommended annually for maintenance
🧴 Aftercare Guidelines
Proper healing = longer-lasting, beautiful results:
- No makeup, water, or heavy sweating on the treated area for 7–10 days
- Apply healing ointment if advised
- Avoid direct sun, saunas, and exfoliation for 2 weeks
- Do not pick or scratch the area
- Use SPF once fully healed
Pigment may appear darker at first, then fade and soften during healing — this is completely normal.
🌟 Why Choose Beauty&Chic Academy?
At Beauty&Chic by Diana Olteanu Smarandache, your face is our canvas — and every procedure is guided by:
✔️ Advanced PMU certification and artistry
✔️ Premium-quality, hypoallergenic pigments
✔️ Ultra-precise devices and sterile technique
✔️ Personalized design that flatters your face
✔️ A calm, elegant, luxurious environment
We create timeless elegance, one line at a time.
💬 Book Your Signature Look
Take the first step toward long-lasting beauty and confidence.
📞 Contact us at: +1 514 700 8105
📍 Book your consultation at Beauty&Chic Academy today.
“Because confidence begins with the way you see yourself.”