By Candra · Licensed Medical Micropigmentologist & PMU Instructor ·
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Candra is a Licensed Medical Micropigmentologist and PMU Instructor at Shaded & Bladed in Tulsa, OK. She offers same-day combo sessions for qualifying clients.
Yes — brows and lip blushing can be done on the same day at Shaded & Bladed in Tulsa. Candra, a Licensed Medical Micropigmentologist at 8026 S Memorial Dr, offers same-day combo sessions for qualifying clients. The combined session runs approximately 5–6 hours total: the first 3-ish hours on brows, then a transition period while lip numbing is applied, then the lip blushing session. It is a longer day than a single service, but for clients who want both, it eliminates a second full appointment and a second healing period to schedule around.
How a combo session works — the timeline
A single-service appointment (brows or lips alone) runs approximately 3 hours. A same-day combo session runs approximately 5–6 hours, broken into two back-to-back sessions with a short break in between.
Here is how the day typically flows:
- **Arrival and pre-procedure consultation** (20–30 minutes) — Candra reviews both services, your skin type, and your goals for each area.
- **Brow mapping** (15–20 minutes) — brow shape is designed first while your face is fresh and mapping lines are accurate.
- **Brow numbing** (20–30 minutes) — topical anesthetic is applied to the brow area.
- **Brow procedure** (60–90 minutes) — nano brows or powder brows are completed.
- **Break** (15–30 minutes) — this is built into every combo session. You eat, hydrate, and rest. Candra does not rush into the lip session without a break.
- **Lip numbing** (20–30 minutes) — topical anesthetic is applied to the lips while you rest.
- **Lip blushing procedure** (60–90 minutes) — lip color and definition are completed.
- **Aftercare walk-through and close** (15–20 minutes)
Total time from arrival to departure: approximately 5–6 hours, depending on the complexity of each service.
The pricing advantage of booking both together
Each service at Shaded & Bladed starts at $400. Booking them separately means two full appointments on two separate days. Booking them together in a combo session applies a combined consultation and setup — you do not pay two separate consultation fees, and the logistics of two separate healing schedules are collapsed into one.
Contact the studio at (918) 940-2888 or visit our pricing page to discuss current combo session pricing. The 6–8 week touch-up for both services is included — you return once at the touch-up window and Candra assesses both the brows and lips in a single appointment.
For clients who have to plan around a work schedule or arrange childcare, combining services means fewer days to block off, fewer rounds of healing-period restrictions, and one lump of planning rather than two.
How healing overlaps — and what to expect
The healing timeline for brows and lips is similar enough that combining them works well. Both services follow the same general pattern: darker and more intense immediately after, light peeling and flaking by days 3–5, the ghost phase around weeks 2–3, and fully healed results by week 6.
Because both services are done on the same day, they heal at the same pace. You go through the peeling phase once. You experience the ghost phase once. You come back for one touch-up appointment rather than two separate ones.
The main adjustment: the healing restrictions apply to both areas simultaneously. No makeup over the brow area or the lips for the first 10–14 days. No swimming for 4 weeks. No intense sweating for the first 7–10 days. These restrictions apply regardless of whether you do one or two services — combining them does not add new restrictions, it just means you follow them for both areas at once.
Most clients find the overlap actually easier than healing on two separate schedules.
Who is a good candidate for a same-day combo session
Most healthy adults are good candidates for same-day combo sessions. The main factors Candra considers:
**Stamina:** A 5–6 hour session is longer than a single-service day. Clients who are comfortable sitting for a long appointment with breaks do well. Clients who struggle with long appointments or have a condition that makes it difficult to remain reclined for extended periods may do better scheduling services separately.
**Skin sensitivity:** Very sensitive skin sometimes benefits from spacing services apart — one healing process at a time. Candra discusses this at the pre-procedure consultation.
**Health history:** The same contraindications that apply to individual services (active skin conditions, blood thinners not managed with a doctor's note, pregnancy) apply to combo sessions. Candra reviews this at the start of every appointment.
**Logistics:** For clients who drive from Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, or Owasso to our studio at 8026 S Memorial Dr — combining services into one trip is a practical advantage.
What not to do — common mistakes with combo bookings
**Do not eat a light meal thinking you will manage:** A 5–6 hour session requires fuel. Eat a real, substantial meal before you arrive. Bring a snack for the break in the middle. Low blood sugar makes everything harder — including comfort during the procedure.
**Do not schedule back-to-back social commitments:** After a 5–6 hour session, you will look bold and intense in both brow and lip areas. The immediate post-appointment appearance is not the healed result. Plan to go home and rest that evening.
**Do not skip the break:** The mid-session break between brows and lips is not optional. It gives your body a chance to recover before the second session and helps the numbing process work properly on the lip area.
To book a same-day combo session, call (918) 940-2888 or book online at shadedandbladed.com/booking. Let Candra know at booking that you want to combine services so the full 5–6 hour window can be reserved for you.
Results vary by individual. Consult a licensed permanent makeup artist for a personalized assessment before booking.
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Shaded & Bladed · 8026 S Memorial Dr, Tulsa, OK 74133 · (918) 940-2888


