Elite Beauty Bar

Elite Beauty Bar is based at a Concord location on Concord Parkway North and focuses on permanent makeup for brows and lips. The salon calls itself Charlotte's permanent makeup experts and describes its permanent makeup services as premium.

Microblading draws fine, hair-like strokes with semi-permanent pigment and suits clients who have some brow hair and want more shape and density. It can fill gaps, define, reshape or fully reconstruct brows in styles such as bold, arched, straight or feathered. Two brows take around two hours and begin with measurements and shaping drawn with a removable marker, with a numbing cream applied beforehand. Microshading instead fills the brow with small dots and is listed as a good option for oily skin.

Healing from microblading takes up to two weeks, and the color takes around one month to fully settle. A touch-up may be needed around six weeks after the first session, since healing varies between clients. Microblading typically lasts one to three years depending on skin type and skincare routine, and a touch-up every 12 months is recommended. Microshading results last up to two years depending on skin type and lifestyle.

Clients print, complete and bring a consent form and a health history form to their appointments. Children are not allowed at appointments. Rescheduling must be done within 48 hours to avoid an additional deposit, and arriving 15 or more minutes late means rescheduling.

The salon describes its setting as relaxing and professional.