EYEBROW CARE
2 WEEKS BEFORE
Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds. Skin that has experienced direct sun exposure needs recovery and cannot be tattooed until it returns to its natural homeostatic functions.
No facials, botox, chemical treatments, or microdermabrasion 2 weeks prior.
Avoid any hair removal procedures like tweezing, trimming, and/or waxing your brows.
1 WEEK BEFORE
Do not take any blood thinner/anticoagulant medication that includes, but is not limited to, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Fish Oils, and/or Omega-3s etc. Please consult your family doctor before discounting any prescribed or over the counter medication.
Discontinue usage of any skincare products containing Retin-A, Retinol, Glycolic Acid, Alpha Hydroxyl, Vitamin C or any exfoliants. Please review all the labels of your skincare products before proceeding with the brow tattoo.
24-48 HOURS BEFORE
Do not consume alcohol 48 hours before your appointment.
Do not consume any caffeine and/or alcohol within 24 hours of your scheduled appointment. This includes coffee, tea, energy drinks, soda with caffeine, etc. Stimulants may cause excessive bruising/bleeding leading to the skin rejecting pigment.
Do not consume marijuana products 24 hrs before the procedure.
PLEASE NOTE!
You may be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle.
Consuming marijuana via edibles, vaping or smoking may make you more sensitive during the procedure.
AFTERCARE
THE DAY OF THE TREATMENT
Gently wipe the treated area with the provided cotton pads pre-soaked in antiseptic solution every 2 hrs until bedtime. Please set a timer on your phone to help remind you of this step. If you keep your new brows clean and hydrated, the treated area will flake off instead of scabbing.
Day 2-7: CLEANSE & HYDRATE
Apply a rice grain amount of cleanser on the palm of your hand and mix with water.
Gently apply the cleanser on the eyebrows using a Q-tip following the direction of the hair without rubbing. Only use Q-tips to cleanse, do not use wipes, towels etc.
Gently blot the freshly cleansed brows with a paper towel softly tapping on the brow without applying any pressure. Please do not use towels to blot/dry as they contain lint or residual fabric particles which may penetrate the skin causing irritation and/or an infection.
Apply a very THIN layer of the aftercare ointment using a clean Q-tip. DO NOT oversaturate the skin with ointment.
Repeat these steps AM and PM.
For very Oily skin types or Normal-to-Oily, only wash twice a day for the first 3 days. From day 4-7 wash/hydrate once a day, preferably before bedtime.
REMINDERS
Avoid hot showers, baths and splashing hot water on your face during the healing stages. Use lukewarm water instead and take cooler showers when possible.
Be cautious when taking showers for the first 7 days following the procedure. Keep direct water pressure away from the brow area by using a shower head or wearing a shower cap over your brows.
Use a fresh pillowcase and avoid sleeping on your sides or face for 10 days. Friction caused by sleeping on your fresh brows can fade one brow more than the other or both brows prematurely.
Avoid exercise and sweating for at least 7 days. Sodium/salts found in sweat will remove the pigment. Even an easy workout can jeopardize your results. Your Permanent Makeup will end up healing blurry and fade much quicker.
Do not use any cleansing products containing Retin-A, Retinol, Glycolic Acid, Alpha Hydroxyl, or any exfoliants, or lightening agents. Alway keep your skincare away from your brows.
Do not apply makeup to the tattooed area until completely healed. Keep foundation at least one inch away from the brow.
Avoid applying skincare on the brow even when healed.
No picking/itching/pulling at your brows. This can cause permanent scarring or loss of pigment.
No facials, botox, chemical treatments or microdermabrasion for 4 weeks after the procedure.
Avoid direct sun exposure and/or tanning for 4 weeks after the procedure.
WHAT TO EXCPECT
The colour will appear slightly bolder, darker and sharper than you may expect, but don’t panic as this is completely normal. Brow shock is real but it will ALL be worth it in the end. Stay the course and trust the process!
Your brows will soften in appearance by 40-60% after the first session. Over the following ten days the brows will begin to fade, and may take up to 8 weeks for the true colour to come through.
Do not panic if the colour seems to disappear during the healing process around day 10-15. This is due to layers of skin forming over the pigment and it’s only temporary. We call this the Ghost Phase!
Once the full healing cycle has been completed, we will have another session dedicated to perfecting your dream brows and make any revisions to shape, colour and saturation at your complimentary retouch session.