Miche is a force of good taking the Cosmetic Tattoo Industry by storm with their masterful techniques, unmatched healed results, and dedication to education and community.
Miche started tattooing in 2018. Over the last 7 years they have received their Cosmetic Tattoo License, 17 additional certifications through continued education, and opened Richmond's first Trans-Owned Tattoo Shop and Nail Collective, Xenith. Additionally, they have been featured in Allure Magazine for groundbreaking Gender Affirming Tattoo techniques, have been a featured educator/speaker in multiple International Paramedical Tattoo Trainings, and partnered with the largest International Cosmetic Tattoo Machine Manufacturer, Microbeau. Miche is the co-founder of PMU in Transition, an organization that focuses on inclusivity education within the tattoo industry. Miche has an incredibly diverse group of clientele, and while they have grown to specialize in Gender Affirming Tattooing, their services are for ALL. They currently offer multiple Brow techniques such as Nano and Powder Brows, Lip Blush, Freckles, Saline Removal, Beauty Marks, Facial Hair Restoration, and Gender Affirming cosmetic tattoo services. Miche is 1 of 3 in the world to offer Gender Affirming Facial Hair Restoration Tattooing and is recognized as "America's Leading Gender Affirming Facial Hair Tattooer" by Allure Magazine. Miche will soon offer paramedical tattoo services that will consist of areola tattooing, scalp micropigmentation, and scar camouflage. Additionally, they are starting to offer gender affirming facial hair tattooing, which is a revelation in the cosmetic tattoo industry.
Miche has a Bachelors of Arts from Virginia Commonwealth University in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies with a concentration in Health and Science. Prior to tattooing, they worked in non-profit and as a freelance Make-Up Artist. Miche utilizes their education and knowledge from their degree, previous work, and personal experiences to enhance, upgrade, and cater to their guests' experiences.
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Gender Affirming Tattoos
Sliding Scale - Pay What You Can
A cosmetic brow, lip, or facial hair tattoo that is a customized and tailored for each client's facial features and gender expression. Gender Affirming cosmetic tattoos are an excellent tool for the transgender and non-binary community to utilize in order to experience gender euphoria and affirmation. Mapping, shaping, and color choice of brows, lips, and/or facial hair is tailored to achieve facial masculinization, feminization, or a combination if desired.
Value:
$150 Non-refundable Deposit
First Session: $200-$350
Second Session: $100-$250
(Pay What You Can)
Nano Brows
The most advanced, and modern technique in the industry today that uses a rotary machine and single needle to tattoo hair-like strokes. Nano Brows are an alternative to Microblading - both create Hairstrokes - but Nano Brows are suitable for all skin types and ages. Nano Brows create less trauma in the skin leading to less discomfort during the service, less scar tissue, an easier healing process, and longer lasting results. This technique is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their natural brow shape with a natural and undetectable result. Nano Brows can be customized to look manicured and freshly waxed, or bushy and fluffy! Nano Brows will give you the look you're wanting no matter how much natural hair you have.
Value:
$150 Non-Refundable Deposit
$350 Initial Session
$250 Second Session
(6-12 Weeks Later)
Combination brows
The best of both worlds! Combination Brows are made up of both Nano Hairstrokes and Powder Shading to create a natural, or dramatic brow. This service is a great option for those who prefer the look of hairstrokes but are lacking natural hair, that want their brows to look more dense, prominent, or slightly filled in. It can also be customized to look perfectly filled in the back half of the brow with natural fluffy hairstrokes in the front. Combination brows allow for even more customization depending on your brow goals. If you're lacking natural density in part of your brows, powder shading will help Nano Hairstrokes to blend.
Value:
$150 Non-Refundable Deposit
$350 Initial Session
$250 Second Session
(6-12 Weeks Later)
Powder & Ombré Brows
Created using a rotary machine to fill in the desired shape with powder shading. This technique mimicks a pencil look and adds definition and density. Powder and Ombré Brows can be customized to be natural with soft borders, or bold for a dramatic filled-in look. The density of the shading varies by client, but this is a great option for anyone looking to replace their daily brow makeup.
Value:
$150 Non-Refundable Deposit
$350 Initial Session
$250 Second Session
(6-12 Weeks Later)
Lip Blush Tattoo
A cosmetic tattoo that changes the color of the lip, increases definition, evens tone, and improves lip shape. Lip Blush is customizable for client’s desired look, and can be tattooed to look like a sheer, natural wash of color, or bolder to color match your favorite lip stick. Shaping of lips are tailored for each client's specific lip tissue/volume and facial features. Lip Blush can improve the appearance of feathering, is sweat proof, and smudge proof.
Value:
$150 Non-Refundable Deposit
$350 Initial Session
$250 Second Session
(6-12 Weeks Later)
8 Week Touch-Ups (Brows & Lips)
The perfecting sessions that takes place 6-12 weeks after your initial session. This is when we will adjust anything depending on how you healed from your first appointment. I enjoy using the second session to make shape and color adjustments, build saturation levels, go bolder in technique, and adjust any minor details that the client may desire. Due to having a softer approach during the initial session, a second session is often preferred to finalize the service and ensure longevity.
Value:
$0 Deposit
$250 Due at Appointment
Color Refresh Appointments
(Brows & Lips)
This is for returning clients who I have tattooed previously whenever a touch up is necessary. The timeline for this appointment is variable by client, though most come every 2-3 years. Please note some clients may need to come sooner due to various factors. This appointment does not typically require an 8 week touch up, but can depending on how much pigment has faded.
Value:
$150 Non-Refundable Deposit
$250 Due at Appointment
Freckle Tattoos
A cosmetic tattoo that mimics the look of natural freckles. Freckle coverage can be customized per client's desired look. Multiple sessions are recommended for a building natural density, but not required.
Value:
$150 Non-refundable Deposit
$150 Due at Appointment
8 Week Freckle Touch Up
(If Desired):
$100
All Gender Affirming Appointments for the transgender and gender expansive community will be on a sliding scale from $350-$500 for first session services, and $100-$250 for the touch-up session.
All services are applicable sales taxes.
Your second session must be done between 8-12 weeks at $100-$250. After that, annual refreshers are required, starting from $200.
Refreshers are recommended every 2-3 years to maintain shape, color and detail.
We require 3 day notice if you decide to reschedule your appointment. View our full list of policies are listed below. Our minimum age requirement for tattooing is 18 years old.
Pricing is subject to change at any time.
EYEBROW TATTOO:
90 DAYS BEFORE
Avoid chemical peels and laser treatments.
4 WEEKS BEFORE
Avoid botox, filler, brow laminations, or injectables into the tattoo area. Discontinue any antibiotics and fish oil. Also, discontinue any exfoliants or medical grade skincare with active ingredients or acids. This includes, but is not limited to, discontinuing: AHA, BHA, Retinol, Retina-A, Glycolic Acid, Benzoyl Peroxide, Tretinoin.
2 WEEKS BEFORE
Avoid tweezing, waxing, threading, tinting, and coloring of your brows.
48 HOURS BEFORE
Avoid ALL blood thinners including Aspirin, Ibuprofren, caffeine, smoking, alcohol, Vitamin E, Fish Oil, etc.
MENSTRUAL CYCLE
Please note that if you are on your menstrual cycle during your appointment, you may be more senstive during the procedure.
LIP BLUSH TATTOO:
90 DAYS BEFORE
Avoid chemical peels and laser treatments.
4 WEEKS BEFORE
Avoid botox, filler, or injectables into the tattoo area. Discontinue any antibiotics and fish oil. Also, discontinue any exfoliants or medical grade skincare with active ingredients or acids. This includes, but is not limited to, discontinuing: AHA, BHA, Retinol, Retina-A, Glycolic Acid, Benzoyl Peroxide, Tretinoin.
1 WEEK BEFORE: If prone to fever blisters, or cold sores, you will need to be on an anti-viral, such as Valtrex, to prevent an outbreak.
72 HOURS BEFORE
Exfoliate Lips after a shower with a damp towel, or a gentle scrub. Moisturize the lips after.
48 HOURS BEFORE
Avoid ALL blood thinners including Aspirin, Ibuprofren, caffeine, smoking, alcohol, Vitamin E, Fish Oil, etc.
MENSTRUAL CYCLE
Please note that if you are on your menstrual cycle during your appointment, you may be more senstive during the procedure.
Step 1: Blot the tattoo every 15-20 mins with a clean tissue regardless on if you can see the fluid building. The goal is to remove any lymphatic fluid that's forming to avoid scabbing later on in healing.
Before bed: Wipe with a damp cotton round or antiseptic wipe to remove any dried plasma on the skin.
Step 2: After 24 hours: With a gentle circular motion, start cleansing with an anti-bacterial gentle cleanser. Clean, rinse, and pat dry twice a day for 7-10 days.
If skin becomes too tight and dry from healing or soap used, apply a very thin layer of ointment. Remember, if it's shiny it's too much ointment. Do not over use.
AVOID water exposure, sun exposure, makeup, sweating, and contact of anything non-sterile on the tattoo 7-10 days after treatment.
DAY 1-3: Brows will be deep in tone, possible warm-toned, pronounced, and darker than how they heal.
DAY 4-7: Brows will be flakey, patchy, and itchy. Do NOT pick or scratch!
DAY 7-14: Brows are in the light stage, appearing muted and soft in color. The pigment isn't "going away", as the skin is just in it's natural exfoliate state and the pigment will soon reappear.
DAY 14+: Pigment starts to reappear gradually.
Do you offer consultations?
Complimentary consultations are available in person, and virtually. If scheduling a virtual consultation, Miche will contact you 24-72 hours prior to your scheduled time with a link and/or details necessary for the consultation. Virtual Consultations are available via Zoom, Facetime, and Phone. In person consultations take place at Xenith, located at 211 E. Broad St., Richmond, VA. 23219, unless otherwise specified for guest spots.
Consultations are not required prior to scheduling your cosmetic tattoo (unless you have previous cosmetic tattoos from another artist). Each service allows for consulting to take place during the beginning of each appointment; where we cover: shape, design, color(s), expectations, long term care, etc. There are several factors that would disqualify someone from being a candidate, such as currently being pregnant, nursing, recent/current use of Accutane, having any previously tattooed work(see below for details), etc. If you have additional questions, feel free to schedule your complimentary consultation or send an email to michereevetattoo@gmail.com.
There is no deposit required for consultations, and no requirement to schedule a service if you schedule a consultation.
What is the difference between body tattooing and cosmetic tattooing?
At Xenith, we use the most advanced and modern Cosmetic Tattoo techniques and pigments, leading to hyper-realistic results that last longer and age gracefully as they fade. Cosmetic tattooing is customized to enhance the natural features of a client via eyebrow, lip blush, freckle, facial hair, and restorative tattooing. We use modern pigments that are made for the face, heal much softer, and fade from the skin faster than body tattoo ink. Although cosmetic tattooing is considered to be semi-permanent, the longevity for each client is individualized due to variety in how rapidly pigment is metabolized, skin type, and various lifestyle factors.
Due to the fading of pigment as time passes, there is room for fluidity within shaping and styling the tattoo as our faces may change with time.
Does cosmetic tattooing hurt?
Minimal to Moderate discomfort is reported from most clients. Topical Numbing Agents with Lidocaine are used prior to, and during each cosmetic tattoo. Pain threshold levels vary from person to person and every effort is made to ensure you remain comfortable for the entirety of the procedure. Please note you may have increased sensitivity to discomfort levels if you: are getting tattooed during your menstrual cycle, are a frequent smoker (causing topical anesthetics to not last as long), or if you have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia or other Chronic Illnesses affecting nerves and overall pain level.
Discomfort, sensitivity to the touch, inflammation, redness, and bruising is possible and normal following any cosmetic tattoo procedure.
How long does cosmetic tattooing last?
Cosmetic tattoo treatments are considered semi-permanent and will not wash off, however, they will fade over time (1-5 years) and may need to be refreshed every 1-2 years (depending on genetics and lifestyle). Frequency of touch-ups depends on a number of factors including: diligence of the client towards planning ahead and following aftercare protocols, the pigment color used (lighter colors fade faster-Blondes), lifestyle (sun exposure), skin type (oily or dry), and if any chemical peels (AHA, BHA, Retinols) come into contact with treated areas. Please note that final results CANNOT be guaranteed as each unique skin type will hold pigments differently and break down at different rates. We will re-evaluate how your skin has received the pigment at your 8-week Follow Up appointment and make any changes necessary. Follow Up’s are normal for cosmetic tattoo procedures, with each new procedure requiring at least 2 visits. The initial procedure, then touch up procedure about 6-12 weeks later(depending on service).
How many sessions are needed?
For all clients, a minimum of two treatments is needed for ALL procedures at least 6-12 weeks apart. With most procedures, the color looks dramatically lighter after the first week or two. Some clients prefer this, while others opt for a bolder look at their follow up session. At your first follow up, we will assess the color retention and make adjustments as necessary. Everyone heals differently and at different rates. If your cosmetic tattoo does not heal perfectly the first time, do not worry! We can always go darker, add more colors, and create more density at your next appointment(Natural Semi-Permanent Makeup is built in layers for more natural, subtle look. NEVER a one & done process. NOT receiving a Touch Up (within 6-10 weeks) will leave your procedure incomplete and not finished & additional cost will apply!
*It is rare, but three treatments( 1 initial and 2 follow ups) may be needed for: those who did not follow aftercare instructions, lighter hair colors, people with autoimmune disorders, oily skin types, color correction, rework, & exercise enthusiasts to achieve dimension and realism. Third session is at the artists discretion.
What factors will effect my cosmetic tattoo?
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NOT properly following the provided aftercare instructions.
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Sun exposure: The sun will extremely soften the look of your tattoo, so sunblock should be used (once healed) to prolong your enhancement.
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The regeneration of skin cells: The longer the regeneration takes, the longer the pigment holds.
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The speed at which the skin absorbs the pigment: The slower the absorption, the longer the pigment will hold.
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The choice of color: Some colors fade quicker than others, e.g. a blonde color will fade quicker than a dark brown color.
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The area of treatment: Enhancements to the face, for example, fade more quickly due to constant exposure.
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Bleeding during the procedure: Any bleeding during the tattooing procedure will reduce the amount of pigment absorption. Alcohol, fish oils, and certain medications act as blood-thinners and should not be taken prior to and following your appointment. If you are on a blood thinner medication, you MUST get an approval from your doctor to lower or eliminate your dose before the procedure.
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