Good to know before you book.

Send an enquiry through the form on this site, or call or text the studio. Tell us which service you are interested in and any dates that suit you, and we will reply to arrange a free consultation or your appointment.

Yes. The consultation is free and there is no obligation to book afterwards. Geet looks at your skin, talks through what you want and what is realistic, and gives you a quote for your plan.

Lumora is a private home studio in Winnipeg, and the address is shared once your booking is confirmed. We are open daily from 10 am to 7 pm, by appointment only, so there are no walk-ins.

Geet Sarkaria, every time. Geet is the only artist at the studio, so the person who consults with you is the person who does your work and your follow-up.

Please ask when you book. The studio is a small, private space, so we confirm ahead of time whether a friend or family member can join you.

Let us know as early as you can, and as much notice as possible helps us offer your time to someone else. The exact terms for changes are confirmed when you book.

Prices are quoted at your free consultation because they depend on the service, the area and your skin. Once we have seen what you want and what your skin needs, you get a clear quote before anything is booked.

Most pigment services are planned with a follow-up session, so we explain how it is quoted and what it covers at your consultation. You will know the full plan before you commit.

The follow-up session is usually 6 to 8 weeks after the first appointment. By then the skin has healed and the colour has settled, so Geet can see exactly what held and what needs adjusting.

Permanent makeup fades gradually, so most people refresh their colour every 1 to 3 years. Brows typically last 1 to 3 years and lips 2 to 3 years, depending on your skin, sun exposure and skincare.

Most marks need 2 to 4 sessions, and some need more, spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart. Size, texture and how pale the mark is all affect the plan, and we give you an estimate at the consultation.

Topical numbing is used, and most people describe the sensation as light scratching or pressure rather than sharp pain. Comfort varies from person to person, and the lips tend to be more sensitive than the brows.

We use single-use sterile needles, and every client gets fresh disposables and fresh barrier film on surfaces.

Yes. A patch test is always done for camouflage, lash lifts and brow lamination, and offered for brows and lips. A patch test places a small amount of pigment in a discreet spot so we can see how your skin heals and whether the shade is right before the full session.

Please wait, or speak to your doctor first, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take blood thinners or isotretinoin, are having chemotherapy, have an active skin condition or infection in the area, or tend to form keloid scars. This is general information, not medical advice, and we will go through your health history at the consultation.

Often yes, but tell us at the consultation. Needle work on the lips can trigger an outbreak, so we may ask you to speak with your doctor about prevention before your appointment.

Most people see the surface heal within about a week or two, but the colour takes around six weeks to settle fully. Brows and lips both go through swelling or tenderness, flaking and a pale phase before the final shade shows.

Right after your appointment the pigment looks bold because the skin is fresh and swollen. As the surface flakes and a new layer of skin forms over the pigment, it can look pale or patchy for a while, and the colour returns gradually over the following weeks.

Permanent makeup fades over time and is not permanent in the sense of staying unchanged. Brows typically last 1 to 3 years and lips 2 to 3 years, and results vary with your skin and habits.

Yes. Sun fades pigment, and so can exfoliating acids, retinol and harsh scrubs used on or near the area. Once healed, sunscreen on the brows and a lip product with sun protection help the colour last, including on bright winter days.

Skip heavy sweating, pools, hot tubs, saunas and lake swims while the skin is healing, which is usually about a week or two. We give you exact timing at your appointment, since it depends on the service.

Keep makeup, including lipstick, off the healing area until the surface has finished flaking, then wait until Geet confirms it is ready. You can wear makeup on the rest of your face sooner, as long as it stays off the healing area.