AFTER CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR BROWS
POST APPOINTMENT (7-10 DAYS)
After care is crucial, it is very important to follow these instructions for the full 7 day healing period to ensure proper healing and color retention. Results will vary for all individuals and we can not guarantee your results.
Let your brow tattoo DRY HEAL for 7 days after the procedure. No water. No sweating. No picking what so ever.
At night, moisturize your brow tattoo as needed with the After Care Healing Balm for the next 2 weeks when ever they feel dry or tight. Less is more just a very small amount.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
DO NOT expect your brow tattoo to heal perfectly after the first session. This is a 2 step, sometimes multiple step process.
BE PATIENT during your 2 week healing process, your brows will change and appear different from day to day, THIS IS NORMAL.
Immediately after your procedure brows will appear darker and more defined and this will last up to 2 weeks . Your brow tattoo can appear more solid, hair strokes may seem to disappear and it may look wet and painted on. THIS IS NORMAL.
Around days 4-5 you will experience scabbing and your brows may look dry and flakey. DO NOT PICK your scabs, let them fall off naturally. If scabbing comes off prematurely, missing hair stokes will result and cause patchy brows.
Your brow tattoo will take up to 4-6 weeks to fully heal. When the scabbing comes off the hair strokes may seem faint, this is because a fresh layer of skin has healed over the brow tattoo. Give your brows a few weeks and the hair strokes should resurface.
You may experience itchiness in the brows after 10 days and up to 2 months because of the healing of the epidermal layer.
Not everyones brows can heal clean and crisp. Hairstrokes for oilier skin types tend to heal more solid and powdery while drier skin types tend to heal more crisp and defined.
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THINGS NOT TO DO
DO NOT go on any sunny vacations and avoid the tanning booth! Excessive UV exposure will alter the pigment of your tattoo.
DO NOT use laser light therapy on your brow tattoo. This can darken, lighten, and distort the pigment.
DO NOT run direct water on your brow tattoo. This is crucial for the first few days! You don't want to wash out any pigment.
DO NOT use cleansers, soaps or any other creams on your brow tattoo. Wash around the area using a cleaning cloth or makeup wipe.
DO NOT use Vaseline, neosporin, and petroleum based products on your tattoo.
DO NOT apply any makeup on your brows for 2 weeks.
DO NOT use exfoliants, retinol acids, or AHA’s on the area for 30 days after the appointment, it will fade your tattoo prematurely.
DO NOT exercise and sweat for 10 days. Sweating may infect, discolour, or prematurely fade your brow tattoo.
DO NOT go into sauna’s, pools, and steam rooms.
DO NOT get massages, facials, or skin treatments during the healing process.
​TOUCH UP
This is a 2 step process. The first session is used to build shape and gain symmetry. The second session is used to perfect the brows and add density.
The first touch-up or second session is done within the first 1-2 months after the first session.
It is your responsibility to book your touch up appointments. With the high demand it usually takes about 1 month to get a touchup appointment so please plan accordingly. If your tattoo comes back too faded additional charges may apply.
Do not expect perfect results after the first session.
Darker skin women, permanent makeup will not look as bold or sharp compared to lighter skin clients.
Some client’s skin may have a harder time retaining pigment and may require additional sessions.
​LONG TERM CARE
There is no guarantee of results, everyone’s results will vary due to skin type, lifestyle, and the initial 7 day care and longterm care of your brow tattoo.
Use at least SPF 50 to protect your brows, sun exposure will cause fading and can alter the color of your tattoo.
Do not use chemical exfoliants on the brows, this will case the brows to fade faster.
Do not do laser your brow area (IPL etc), some lasers may change the color of the ink.
As the tattoo fades the strokes will get fainter and less defined.
Maintenance is required to maintain desired results. Touchups are done on average every 9 - 12 months to maintain you brow tattoo.
Cosmetic tattooing typically last 1-3 years.
There are no implied or written guarantees if you do not take care of your semi-permanent tattoo
AFTER CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIP BLUSH
Day 1.
The area will feel a bit sore. There may be some swelling & minor bruising that only lasts for a couple of days.
The colour of the tattoo will darken as scabs begin to form. The scabs will fall off within 3-10 days depending on how your skin heals.
Fluids may leak from the tattoo. You do not want these fluids to sit on your tattoo. You will want to wipe your tattoo every hour with a wet cotton round and pat the area dry.
you may apply a cold compress to your lips + take Advil to help with the swelling.
Day 2-10.
Do not touch your tattoo with dirty fingers, remember it is an open and healing wound.
Don't get your tattoo too wet. It will make the scabs soggy and fall off prematurely. You want to keep the scabs on for as long as you can, let them fall off naturally.
Moisturize with the provided ointment. Moisturize as often as you like. It is best to keep your lips extremely hydrated.
Avoid harsh cleansers, creams, makeup, or any other products on the treated area until all the scabs have naturally fallen off.
Don’t pick, scratch or bite off the scabs. Let the scabs fall off naturally. Picking can cause scarring, loss of pigment, or an infection.
Do not expose your tattoo to UV rays or tanning beds for 4 weeks after the procedure.
Do not sweat on the tattoo until all the scabs have come off naturally. Sweat can breakdown the pigment from your tattoo.
Do not get any facials, Botox, chemical treatments or microdermabrasion for 4 weeks post appointment date.
Once the scabs have completely fallen off, you may apply makeup over the area and return back to your normal routine.
Please note, after the scabs come off your tattoo may have a milky/grey hue to it. This just means that the surface skin is healed but the underneath layers still need time to heal.
The complete healing process takes 6 weeks. It is only after 6 weeks that a touchup to the tattoo can be done. Healed results will vary with each individual and are extremely dependant on your skin and how you care for your tattoo during healing.
It may take more than one session to achieve your desired result.
Long Term Care.
It is strongly recommend that you do not use any of the following on your tattoo: Benzoyl Peroxide, Hydrogen Peroxide, Glycolic Acid, ACV, Vitamin E+C, and Retinol. These products can fade your tattoo faster.
UV rays can deteriorate the pigment and lighten the tattoo faster. Use sunscreen on your lips.
Salt water and chlorine can also deteriorate the pigment faster as well. Rinse with water after contact.
If you are having any laser or facial beauty treatments please inform your technician before procedures that you have a permanent makeup tattoo.
If you have oily skin, an iron deficiency, or a very strong immune system, your pigment may not last as long and will not heal as crisp as others.
This treatment does fade after 1-3 years depending on your skin and lifestyle. Touch-ups are necessary to maintain the longevity and overall beauty of your tattoo.
The information contained in this document is not intended to offer or imply medical advice. Please consult your physician regarding any medical questions.