Art By Meliciano

DREAM BROW-DESIGNER, ESTHETICS INSTRUCTOR AND ESTHETICIAN; MELISSA FOUND HER PASSION FOR BEAUTY SERVICES VERY EARLY ON AS HER MOTHER OWNED SEVERAL SALONS AND SPAS GROWING UP! SHE WAS RAISED HERE IN MASSACHUSETTS, LIVED IN NYC FOR 5 YEARS WHILE STUDYING AT UNIVERSITY FROM FIT (SUNY), AND IS HAPPY TO BE BACK HOME. DURING HER TIME IN NYC, SHE WORKED AS A FASHION & BEAUTY EDITORIAL ASSISTANT FOR TWO PUBLICATIONS. WHILE CLIMBING THE CORPORATE LADDER OF THE FINANCE AND MORTGAGE INDUSTRY, MELISSA FOUND HERSELF REMINISCING ABOUT WORKING IN THE FASHION AND BEAUTY WORLD AGAIN. IN ADDITION TO BEING A LICENSED COSMETIC TATTOO ARTIST, MELISSA IS A LICENSED ESTHETICIAN AND MANICURIST, ADDING TO HER REPERTOIRE OF BEAUTY SERVICES. RECENTLY, SHE JOINED THE SPA TECH INSITITUTE AESTHETICS TEAM AS AN INSTRUCTOR AND LOVES HELPING FUTURE ESTHIES PREPARE FOR THEIR LICENSURES. MELISSA HAS A BLENDED FAMILY WITH HER HUSBAND, THREE KIDDOS, AND THEIR ENGLISH CREAM GOLDEN RETRIEVER NAMED TOFU!

Come in and meet with Melissa & team to discuss your needs. Shape, color, style, & technique will be custom to each client's natural features. We will then map the brows to outline the shape. Before A topical numbing agent is applied so that you are comfy throughout the service. Micropigmentaion is a two-appointment procedure. Follow up appointments are not included in initial appointment pricing; required to complete the look.

Micropigmentation is more surface level than traditional tattoos and require a second coat. The expectation is that parts of the brow/lips will fade. At your 8+ week follow-up, Melissa will go over any areas that need more pigment and a second-coat can be made to the shape and saturation. Follow up appointments are not included in initial appointment pricing and are required to complete the look

Micropigmentation when done properly is designed to fade naturally over time. Melissa will typically see clients every 18-24 months for a brow/lip refresher. These should not be booked at the first signs of fading as we do not want to oversaturate your brow/lip area. Oversaturation is the not ideal over-time as we specialize in natural looking permanent make-up.

NO alcohol 24 hours prior. NO caffeine 12 hours prior. Avoid Retin-A/Retinol 7 days prior. Avoid blood thinners 5 days prior and 24hrs after. This includes: aspirin, ibuprofen, niacin, fish oil or vitamin E Must be out of active chemotherapy / radiation for 8 months. Must be off steroids for 6 months. Must be off Accutane for 6 months. Must wait 6 months after giving birth or after breastfeeding. Must be off antibiotics for 2 to 4 weeks prior. Avoid chemical peels and laser treatments 2 months prior. NO Botox, fillers, injections, microdermabrasion, or facials of any sort for 2 weeks before and after. Avoid tanning and sun exposure 2 weeks before & after. ​​Avoid shaping, waxing, or threading at least 10 days prior. Do not come to your apt with dyed, henna, or tinted brows Brow Laminations soften your natural hairs. If you do not want this look done then please refrain from getting a lamination done 4 weeks prior. Questions? Text us at 978-31-BROWS or 978.312.7697

Blot eyebrows for the first 1-2 hours with a clean, dry tissue. Wash with soap morning and night for 10-14 days using clean fingers or a cotton round. Use 1-2 pumps in a wiping motion, no hard scrubbing or circular motions, and rinse with cool water. Apply a small amount of aftercare balm after washing using clean fingers or Q-tips for 10-14 days. DO NOT pick at brow area or scabs as they healing! Keep all skincare and makeup away from the eyebrow area for 10-14 days. Keep area dry EXCEPT for when cleansing with the cleanser provided. No sauna, sweating, swimming, etc. for 10-14 days. Use face shields provided to help keep them dry while showering. Contact your physician at the first signs of infection or abnormal swelling. No tanning or sun exposure for 10-14 days. No brow laminations for 8 weeks after. No botox, filler, injections, microdermabrasion, or facials for 2 weeks after. No chemical peels or laser treatments for 30 days. Contact us at 978-312-7697

Melissa @artbymeliciano - Studio Owner & Master Artist & Esthetician Marea @inked.aestheicsbyrea - Advanced Apprentice & Esthetician Olga @bonita.by.olga - Advanced Apprentice & Esthetician