Permanent Makeup FAQ
Adriana's Permanent Makeup answers common questions on booking, pricing, technique, healing, safety, and the two studios in Wilmington, MA and Salem, NH, grouped below. Each answer links to the relevant service or aftercare page for detail.
How Do I Book My First Permanent Makeup Appointment?
Booking happens online through Fresha for both studios, with a phone line at each location for questions first. A consultation opens every appointment, mapping the design against your features before any pigment is opened, and cancellation terms are shown at checkout.
How Do I Book an Appointment?
Booking happens online through Fresha, showing real-time availability for both studios. Call ahead instead, at (781) 853-8063 for Wilmington or (978) 223-7496 for Salem, or send a message first. Most clients book directly on Fresha rather than waiting for a reply.
What Happens During the Consultation, and What Should I Bring?
A consultation opens every appointment: a health-history intake, then mapping the shape against your features. Bring a photo ID and a list of current medications, with the area free of makeup. Adriana Souza Santos, or at Wilmington, Livian Camargo Gomes, reviews contraindications before confirming the plan.
How Long Does an Appointment Take, and What Is the Cancellation Policy?
A typical session runs about 2 to 3 hours; combination services take longer. Cancellation and rescheduling terms are set and shown at checkout on Fresha, since terms vary by service. Call the studio with questions about an existing booking.
How Much Does Permanent Makeup Cost, and What Does the Price Include?
Prices range from $300 for Bottom Eyeliner to $1,380 for the Brows + Lips Combo with Adriana, identical at both studios. Every price already includes one 2nd session 6 to 8 weeks later. Cherry payment plans and the yearly touch-up are covered below too.
How Much Does Each Service Cost?
Prices are identical at both studios, from $300 for Bottom Eyeliner to $1,380 for the Brows + Lips Combo with Adriana. Combo Brows starts at $550 with Livy or $790 with Adriana. The table below lists every service and its price.
| Service | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Nano Brows | $650 |
| Microblading | $550 |
| Ombré Shading | $550 |
| Combo Brows | From $550 |
| Nano Combo | $650 |
| Lip Blush | $550 |
| Dark Lip Neutralization | $550 |
| Top Eyeliner | $350 |
| Bottom Eyeliner | $300 |
| Eyeliner Combo | $550 |
| Brows + Lips Combo | $850 |
| Yearly Touch-Up | Livy $225–$350 · Adriana $400–$495 |
What's Included, and How Does the Yearly Touch-Up Differ?
Every price includes one 2nd session, 6 to 8 weeks after the first appointment, to adjust color and shape at no extra charge. The yearly touch-up is a separate, later, paid visit, roughly 12 months after. Detail is in the aftercare guide.
Does Insurance Cover Permanent Makeup, and Can I Split the Cost?
Permanent makeup is cosmetic, so insurance does not cover it. Clients can split the cost through Cherry Technologies, an independent financing provider, instead of paying upfront. Approval is not guaranteed, and every term is set by Cherry, not the studio. Details are on the payment plans page.
Which Permanent Makeup Technique Is Right for Me?
Technique depends on skin type, how much definition you want, and how the area is used daily. Eyebrows split into strokes, shading, and combination methods; lips split into color work and neutralization. A consultation matches the technique to your skin and features.
What's the Difference Between Strokes and Shading, and Which Suits My Skin?
Stroke techniques, like microblading and nano brows, draw hair-like lines and hold their shape best on normal to dry skin. Shading techniques, like ombré shading, deposit soft, diffused pigment that holds up better on oily skin. Combo brows blend both. See the eyebrow services page for detail.
What's the Difference Between Lip Blush and Dark Lip Neutralization?
Lip Blush adds a translucent wash of color and a defined lip line to lips without discoloration. Dark Lip Neutralization corrects a naturally darker lip tone first, before or alongside color. Both are $550 with Livy or $790 with Adriana and include the 2nd session. See the lips service page for detail.
What Eyeliner Options Are Available?
Options include Top Eyeliner ($350 with Livy, $500 with Adriana, in a classic, cat-eye or smoky style), Bottom Eyeliner ($300 or $400), and an Eyeliner Combo ($550 or $800) covering both lash lines in one visit. Top and bottom define the lash line itself; the smoky style of Top Eyeliner adds soft, shaded diffusion. See the eyeliner service page to compare all three.
How Long Does Permanent Makeup Last, and What Does Healing Look Like?
Results generally last 1 to 3 years, depending on the technique, skin type and sun exposure; microblading sits at the short end, 12 to 24 months. Healing runs through several stages over about 6 to 8 weeks. Full day-by-day detail is in the aftercare guide.
How Long Does Permanent Makeup Last?
Results generally last 1 to 3 years, depending on the technique, skin type and sun exposure; microblading sits at the short end, 12 to 24 months. Daily SPF slows fading, since color keeps breaking down under UV light. The yearly touch-up restores the color when it's time.
What Does Healing Look Like After a Procedure?
Healing runs through swelling and bold color in the first few days, flaking through about two weeks, and a hazy re-emergence of true color through week four. Full detail, including dry versus moist healing, is in the aftercare guide.
When Does the Color Settle Into Its Final Shade?
Color settles into its healed shade over roughly 6 to 8 weeks, when the 2nd session happens. Color often looks darker at first, then patchy, before the true tone re-emerges and the session adjusts anything uneven.
Who Performs the Procedures, and What Licenses Cover Them?
All procedures are performed by licensed artists using sterile, single-use needles opened in front of the client. Wilmington, MA is licensed town by town; Salem, NH is licensed at the state level, with a town license on top. Every license number here is verifiable.
Who Performs the Procedures, and Is Permanent Makeup Safe?
Adriana Souza Santos, an AAM Diamond Certified Trainer with 20+ years and 5,000+ procedures performed, treats clients at both studios, alongside Livian Camargo Gomes, a second licensed artist at Wilmington. Licensed artists and sterile, single-use equipment make the service safe.
Which Licenses Cover Each Studio, and Can I Verify Them?
Wilmington, MA carries Body Art Facility License 20261921 and Practitioner License 20261923, through 31 December 2026. Salem, NH carries New Hampshire Body Artist license 4283, through 18 July 2028, plus Town of Salem licenses BODA-10 and BODE-4, through 28 February 2027. Verify at forms.nh.gov/licenseverification.
| Studio | License | Number | Valid through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, MA | Body Art Facility | 20261921 | 31 Dec 2026 |
| Wilmington, MA | Body Art Practitioner | 20261923 | 31 Dec 2026 |
| Salem, NH | Body Artist (state) | 4283 | 18 Jul 2028 |
| Salem, NH | PMU Artist (town) | BODA-10 | 28 Feb 2027 |
| Salem, NH | Establishment (town) | BODE-4 | 28 Feb 2027 |
Are the Needles Used Single-Use and Sterile?
Yes. Every procedure uses sterile, single-use needles and pigment cartridges, opened in front of the client and disposed of after one use. Reused equipment, not the pigment, is how infection spreads, which is why single-use needles are standard practice.
What's the Difference Between the Two Studios and the Academy?
Adriana's Permanent Makeup operates two client-facing studios, identical in services and prices, plus a students-only academy. Wilmington, MA and Salem, NH each offer the full brow, lip, and eyeliner menu; Peabody, MA trains students only.
| Location | Serves | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, MA | Clients: brows, lips, eyeliner | English, Portuguese & Spanish |
| Salem, NH | Clients: brows, lips, eyeliner | English, Portuguese & Spanish |
| Peabody, MA (Academy) | Students only, no client procedures | English, Portuguese & Spanish |
What's the Difference Between the Wilmington, MA and Salem, NH Studios?
Both studios offer the same services at the same prices; the difference is location. Wilmington, MA sits on Massachusetts Route 129, where Livian Camargo Gomes also sees clients. Salem, NH sits on New Hampshire Route 97 near Salem Depot, with the nearest I-93 access at Exit 2.
Is the Peabody, MA Location Open to Clients?
No. The Peabody, MA address is Adriana's Academy, a training facility for students, not client procedures. Anyone booking a brow, lip, or eyeliner service should book Wilmington, MA or Salem, NH instead. Training enquiries go through the same contact form.
Can I Have My Consultation in Portuguese or Spanish?
Yes. Adriana Souza Santos consults with clients in English, Portuguese and Spanish, serving the Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking communities near both studios. Mention a language preference in your message or when booking.
Ready to Book Your Appointment?
Book online for Wilmington, MA or Salem, NH on Fresha, or ask a question first. The team answers in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
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