Client Terms

By booking an appointment with AURA, you are agreeing to the following terms:

  1. I can confirm that I am over the age of 18, am not under the influence of drugs or alcohol, am not pregnant or nursing and desire to receive the indicated semi-permanent pigmentation procedure.

  2. To my knowledge, I do not have any physical, mental or medical impairment or disability that might affect my well being as a direct or indirect result of my decision to have the procedure done at this time.

  3. I agree to follow all pre-procedure and post-procedure instructions as provided and explained to me by the technician. Failure to do so may jeopardize my chances for a successful procedure and/or result in the treatment being cancelled and charged in full.

  4. I agree to complete the health form at least 3 days ahead of the treatment to ensure it can go ahead. I understand that a failure to complete this form within this time frame means that the treatment may be unable to go ahead, if there are any contraindications or health concerns that have not been disclosed ahead of this time. I understand I will be responsible for paying for the treatment in full and the treatment may not be able to go ahead, as it will be outside of the cancellation window.

  5. I understand there is a possibility of an allergic reaction to numbing agent and/or pigments. A sensitivity test is offered however it does not ensure a client will not have an allergic reaction, now or years later. If waived, you agree to release the technician from liability if you develop an allergic reaction to the pigment.

  6. If an unforeseen condition arises in the course of the procedure, I authorize my therapist to use his/her professional judgement to decide what he/she feels is necessary under the given circumstances.

  7. I accept the responsibility for determining the colour, shape and position of the permanent makeup procedure as agreed during consultation.

  8. I fully understand and accept that non-toxic pigments are used during the procedure and that the result achieved may fade over a period of 1-3 years. Even once the colour fades, pigment itself may stay in the skin indefinitely.

  9. I have been informed that the highest standards of hygiene are met and that sterile, disposable needles and pigment containers are used for each individual client, procedure and visit.

  10. I understand and accept that each procedure is a process requiring multiple applications of pigment to achieve desired results and that 100% success cannot be guaranteed during the first procedure. I understand that I may have to return for a repeat procedure. The result of the procedure can be affected by the following: medication, skin characteristics (dry, oily, sun-damaged thick or thin skin type), personal pH balance of your skin, alcohol intake and smoking, post procedure after care. In some cases, a second top up appointment may be required - this is not included and will need to be booked in the same as the first top up, unless otherwise agreed by the artist.

  11. Upon completion of the procedure there might be swelling and redness of the skin, which will subside within 1-4 days. In some cases, bruising may occur. You may resume normal activities following the procedure, however, using cosmetics, excessive perspiration and exposure to the sun should be limited until the skin has fully healed. Please see after care instructions for more details. The procedure results will look acceptable for you to appear in public without additional make-up. You have been advised that the true colour will be seen 6 weeks after each procedure, and that the pigment may vary according to skin tones, skin type, age and skin condition. You understand that some skin types accept pigment more readily and no guarantee on exact colour can be given.

  12. I have been informed of the nature, risks, and possible complications and consequences of permanent skin pigmentation. I understand the permanent skin pigmentation procedure carries with it known and unknown complications and consequences associated with this type of cosmetic procedure, including but not limited to: infection, scarring, inconsistent colour, and spreading, fanning or fading of pigments. I understand the actual colour of the pigment may be modified slightly, due to the tone and colour of my skin.

  13. I fully understand this is a tattoo process and therefore not an exact science but an art.

  14. I understand that if I have any skin treatments, injectables, laser hair removal, plastic surgery or other skin altering procedures, it may result in adverse changes to your permanent makeup procedure. You acknowledge some of these potential adverse changes may not be correctable.

  15. I agree to before & after photos being taken for insurance purposes, and for use in marketing materials, unless otherwise requested.

  16. I certify that I have read and fully understand the above paragraphs, that I have had sufficient opportunity for discussion and to ask questions, and that I hereby consent to the procedure described above.

Booking & Cancellation Policy

Please read the following policy carefully before booking your appointment. By booking an appointment, you actively agree to these terms.

  • Make a Booking: To reserve your dedicated session and secure your space, a 50% retainer is required at the time of booking. This is non-refundable, as it is used to reserve calendar space and prevents any other bookings. We also have administrative costs, payment processing fees and business costs that are not recoupable.

  • Reschedules: If you wish to reschedule your session, this will need to be done at least 72 hours before. If within this time frame, it is treated as a cancellation and you will need to book a new appointment online. You can manage your booking and reschedule up to 72 hours before by logging into the booking system via your appointment email. If rescheduling within this time frame, you will need to email us to do this for you.

  • Cancellations and No Shows: Any cancellations made within 72 hours of your scheduled appointment will be charged the full amount. No exceptions will be made, as it is highly difficult to fill a 4-hour PMU slot at short notice and we cannot operate as a small business without protecting our time, materials, and income from late cancellations and no-shows. Unfortunately, we cannot take everyone’s personal circumstances into account.

  • Late Arrivals: Please allow extra time for traffic, to find parking etc. Arriving more than 15 minutes late will result in immediate cancellation, as we will no longer have enough time to complete the treatment. Your space will be forfeited, and the full amount will be due. A new booking will be required for another appointment, if your appointment is unable to go ahead.

  • Attendance: We kindly ask that you attend your appointment on your own. A distraction-free environment is needed to complete the appointment and the appointment is for just your attendance. Those under 18 are not permitted in a tattoo studio. If you need a carer to attend, or have any extenuating circumstances, please get in touch first.

Previous tattooing

You must send a photo of any visible previous permanent makeup before you make a booking with us. If you do not send a photo and there is too much pigment in the skin, you will be turned away for your treatment and treated as a cancellation.

Health

If you are taking any medication or undergoing any treatment that you think may affect your ability to be tattooed, please email us or Instagram message before booking.

You are not suitable to make a booking for the treatment if any of these apply:

  • Under 18

  • Pregnant or Breastfeeding

  • Taking blood thinners

  • Taking Accutane for acne

  • Undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy

  • History of Keloid scarring

Once booked in, we will end you a health form to complete - please complete this ASAP after you make a booking so we can confirm suitability to go ahead. This will be sent to you via email automatically. If any information that you have been asked on the consultation/health form proves to be false or incorrect - or if you fail to complete the health form ahead of your appointment, and we are unable to go ahead with the appointment, it will be treated the same as a cancellation.

If you requested to do patch test before the treatment, this is required to be done more than 72 hours before your appointment.

Top Ups

Top Ups and Annual Boosts are for existing clients only. If you have had your permanent makeup done elsewhere by another artist, you will need to get in touch before making a booking and send a photo.

Top ups should be booked within the specified 6-8 week time frame. You must have your touch up completed within 11 weeks after your first treatment to be considered a “6-8 week top up” - if you are outside of this time frame, you will need to book an “Interim Top up (3-10 months)”.

Typically only one top up is required following your treatment - however there will be some cases that require a second top up to perfect your permanent makeup. We will try to advise in cases where this may be more likely (e.g. lip neutralisation, or those with very oily skin) but it is not always predictable as there are many factors involved. Many of these factors are not within our control as they are related to your body/skin’s response to healing.

Annual Boosts

If you are a previous client of AURA Permanent Makeup, please email or Instagram message us a photo of your brows before booking a colour boost so we can check if your old pigment is sufficiently faded - this can take 1-5 years, and varies from client to client. It needs to be faded by at least 40% before we go over it with additional pigment. Adding pigment to the skin too soon will result in new hairstrokes blurring and realistic results will not be achievable.