3D Eyebrow Embroidery & Yumi Lashes - Strokes By Momoi Supe

 KILAY & LASHES GOALS

Strokes By Momoi Supe

     I thought about this a couple of times and admittedly, was kind of skeptic about it at first. Things like, "maybe it's too unnatural?" "hindi bagay sakin" "makapal, magmukhang weird" came into my very vivid imagination. And good thing it stayed there coz I definitely made the right choice! 
     Reading a description from their FB page, they got me at "Brows frame the face and eyes are the windows to the soul." Oh, how you can change your entire look with a mere brow change. Maybe I'll finally get the look I've always wanted - something I couldn't achieve thru eyebrow makeup coz of the lack of skillz dat killz. You feel my struggle, I know it! Brows may be one of the most difficult to pull of, but once you've found the right shape and perfected the execution, it's indeed a game changer! Let's not forget the eye-poppi'n, hello-Im-awake Yumi Lashes which mind you, is ALL NATURAL. 
     So, c'mon join me in this lil' adventure of mine!

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      Let's have a sit-down on the packages first and a brief description on the procedure and ingredients.

3D Eyebrow Embroidery Rates* Master ES Momoi Supe 20,000 Senior ES Keighty Wong 14,000 Ombre Microshading* Master 25,000 Senior 18,000 3D with Microshading* Master 25,000 Senior 18,000 For clients with existing tattoo (Old Tattoo Restoration)* Master 25,000 Senior 18,000 *Inclusive of one retouch after 3-6 months. After Care Gel for eyebrows is 500. Only cash transaction less 5%.

3D Explained It is a semi-permanent tattoo that can last up to 2 years. We only use organic based ink from USA, Germany and Russia. The procedure is inclusive of one retouch after 3-6 months. It takes 2-4 hours to do the procedure. A topical anesthesia is applied before and during the procedure to lessen or totally eliminate pain. Strictly by appointment only.

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 As for the YUMI LASHES
YUMI costs 4,000** It is advisable for people who have average length eyelashes. This procedure isn't like your usual extension. It involves lifting your own lashes from the base. It uses Keratin eyelash lift that is safe, painless and guaranteed to last up to 3 months. **Aftercare Yumi Mascara is 1,500. Only cash transaction less 5%.

I'm guessing that answered most of your questions. :)
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Now, heading off to my personal experience and the package that I took:

* They applied first a dark brown tint to match the organic ink with the microblading. I had to spend additional 1,000 php for this. Waiting time until tint is completely absorbed is 30 mins. 
(Disclaimer: this is OPTIONAL. Though it would look more natural and blended if you had it tinted)

* Accdg. to them, Dark Brown is the most natural-looking color and can go well even with blonde hair. Not sure of the other available colors though. Better check with them. :)

* Shaping of brows that best fits you. Traditional filling in and outlining with an eyebrow pencil before the semi-permanent organic ink. 

* They double, even triple check to see if it's PERFECT and FLAWLESS.

The truth is, I really decided to get unibrows.....jk!!! :))
It looks like I'm about to lie down on the operating table. LOL

* Topical anesthesia is applied for another 30 mins. for lesser to no pain at all!

* Ms. Keighty Wong (one of the artists) started the microblading. You'll hear the blade scratching against skin and hair but don't be alarmed; it's normal! Aaaand, there might be some slight pain at times esp. when it's done it becomes "mahapdi" - tolerable of course! #TiisGanda
* Second pass required but with re-application of topical anesthesia for 10 mins. before starting again with the tattooing. 

* Procedure took around 30 mins. or 40 as far as I can recall, for me which was kind of quick. 

And voiillaaaaaaa....

I was instantly in love and stunned by how natural it is and different I look! 

* Great news! If you decided to have YUMI LASHES done, you get another discount rather than paying the full amount of 4,000 php. Might as well try it out to maximize the beauty benefits!

* And yeeeeeap, you're right - HELLO to another 30 mins. of waiting. Undergoing these services will not only beautify you but teach you patience and the art of waiting. Hehe!

* Lazy boy-like couches ready to give you utmost comfort during lash service. Tho, I wasn't able to experience coz they were occupied and closing time was near. Didn't matter though, was just too stoked to see the output.

* Tint will be applied to make lashes look thicker and more defined.

* You can choose Natural or Drama effect. I got mine in Drama so, they lifted my lashes from the roots resulting to a wider eye-popping aftereffect. 

DISCLAIMER: Yumi is only applicable for those with average-length lashes. No extensions here baby! Just my hidden long natural lashes lifted from the roots and keratin treatment for long-term lengthening and thickening effect.

THE DAY AFTER:

A FEW DAYS MORE, A MORE CLOSER LOOK & BETTER LIGHTING:

BEFORE YUMI AND 3D MICROBLADING:

With my Ate lash-beautifier! Pak na pak ang lashes!

 DO's:

* Put on the brow gel (500.00 php available over-the-counter at their salon as well) nightly for 5-7 days. You can also apply this on your lips. Great moisturizer! Makes them soft.

* Apply Mascara Nourish Lotion After Care (1,500 php available also at Strokes) AM & PM.

It's a Keratin inducing mascara for longer and thicker lashes. Something safe for long-term use even when the lift is already gone. 

* If you're a gym junkie like me, I make sure to wear a headband to prevent sweat going down my brows and wipe it as much as I can.

DONT'S

* Do not wash for 2 days. (Though we wouldn't want new pimple breeding on our face if we are prohibited to wash. So, just try to avoid wetting and rubbing those newly treated areas.)

* Even after 2 days, do not scrub or rub too much as to make it last longer.

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MEET THE GLAM TEAM with Ms. Keighty Wong on the left. I actually enjoyed my time here and yeah, couldn't cease laughing. Visit their salon and you'll understand why! :))

Photo courtesy of J3 Photography

Photo courtesy of J3 Photography.

The man behind the successful business, Momoi Supe himself. 

A glimpse of the hall

OVERALL I'VE SPENT 19,000 php for the 3D Eyebrow Embroidery by Ms. Keighty Wong and YUMI Lashes (inclusive of Brow Gel & Mascara After Care which both are optional).

WHERE IS STROKES BY MOMOI SUPE?

You can find them at Greenbelt 1 in front of BLADE car accessories store. Open from 10AM to their last call at 6:30 PM.
Book now at 0916 774 9497. According to their site, they are strictly by appointment only. It's best to call a day or hours before to make sure you get a slot. :) 

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FOLLOW UP:

After a week of my semi-permanent eyebrow tattoo, it lightened incrementally (also my fault for forgetting to put the brow gel nightly). But it's supposed to heal progressively within 2-3 months. So, exfoliation were noticeable at this point generally, around my brow  and brow bone area. 

Taken with a Vivo V5 Plus 20+8 MP Dual Lens Front Cam with Bokeh Effect under artificial light. Will put up a review! Watch out for it! :D

Vivo V5 Plus Front Cam Normal Mode (natural light)

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xoxoxo