1 MONTH BEFORE

No Botox or any fillers 4 weeks prior

No facials for 2 weeks prior

1 WEEK BEFORE

No tinting, waxing or electrolysis

No retinoid products

No tanning or intense sun exposure

24 HOURS BEFORE

No alcohol

No caffeine (yes, that means coffee)

No fish oil supplements

No Advil or other blood thinners such a Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E and/or Ibuprofen unless medically necessary

No excessive sweating or working out

FIRST 24 HOURS

Gently dab the treated area with an aftercare wipe 2 hours after the procedure Allow the skin to dry and then apply a thin layer of the after care ointment. Repeat every 2 hours

DAYS 2+3

Gently cleanse the treated area with an aftercare wipe and ink soap. Small circular motions in the direction of hair growth. Apply provided ointment once dry

Apply aftercare ointment 3-4 times a day for normal skin, 1-2 times daily for oily skin

Make sure the skin is always dry before applying ointment and that you are only using a thin layer

DAYS 4-7

Continue to cleanse morning and night until flaking has completed

Avoid getting the treated area wet for 7 days

No sweating or excessive exercise for 7 days

Avoid topical makeup and sunscreen on the brow area for 7 days

FOR THE NEXT 4 WEEKS

Do not resume any method of hair removal or tinting

No facials, Botox, filler, chemical peels or microdermabrasions

No major sun exposure or tanning

The first week is going to be gnarly.

Here’s a list of thoughts that will probably cross your mind:

OMG these are way too dark and way too thick

What have I done???

Why are they staring back at me?

I can’t go out like this.. I look freakin’ insane.

The good news is the intensified color and slight redness are part of the initial stages of healing and will only be from days 2-5.

Don’t worry, don’t freak out... just be patient.

This is the initial shock phase and we ask that you just simply trust the process.

After 7 days, the brows will fade about 20% and shrink about 10% to a much more natural look.

The sensation can be comparable to that of a slight burn and minimal peeling or flaking may take place.

Refrain from picking at your brows as you may run the risk of removing pigment in the process.

Healing will vary with skin type but you may experience color fading and loss of hair strokes. This is completely normal. At your refinement session we will assess your healing and fill in any missing strokes as well as give them a color boost. We can then recommend the best follow up timeline for future appointments.

FOR ALL COSMETIC TATTOOS
It is strongly recommended that you do not use any of the following on your tattoo: Benzoyl Peroxide, Hydrogen Peroxide, Glycolic Acid, apple cider vinegar, Vitamin E and C, and Retinol. These products can lighten or fade your tattoo faster.

We also recommend wearing sunscreen as the UV rays will deteriorate the pigment and lighten or fade the tattoo faster as well. Salt water and chlorine can also deteriorate the pigment faster- rinse with water after contact.

If you are having any laser or facial treatments please inform your technician that you have a cosmetic tattoo.

Touch-ups are necessary to maintain the longevity and density of your tattoo.

1 MONTH BEFORE

No Botox or any fillers 4 weeks prior

No facials for 2 weeks prior

We recommend discontinuing use of lash serums 4 weeks prior

1 WEEK BEFORE

No retinoid products

No tanning or intense sun exposure

24 HOURS BEFORE

No alcohol

No caffeine (yes, that means coffee)

No fish oil supplements

No Advil or other blood thinners such a Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E and/or Ibuprofen unless medically necessary

No excessive sweating or working out

FIRST 24 HOURS

Gently dab the treated area with an aftercare wipe 2 hours after the procedure

Pat the area dry and then apply a thin layer of the after care ointment

Repeat hourly

Make sure the skin is always dry before applying ointment and that you are only using a thin layer

DAYS 2-10

Continue to dab with aftercare wipes morning and night until flaking has completed

Apply aftercare ointment after cleaning

No soaps or chemicals on treated area

Avoid chlorine and saunas until fully healed

Do not sleep on your face to avoid lifting your scabs prematurely and make sure you’re sleeping on a clean pillowcase to avoid infection

Don’t pick off the scabs. Let the scabs fall off naturally. Picking can cause scarring, loss of pigment, or an infection

AFTER SCABBING PHASE

Once the scabs have completely fallen off, you may apply makeup over the area and return back to your normal routine

The complete healing process takes 6 weeks. At 6 weeks the true and final color of the tattoo will show

FOR THE NEXT 4 WEEKS

No facials, Botox or filler (in the eye area) chemical peels or microdermabrasions

No major sun exposure or tanning

Swelling and redness is normal for the first few days. There also may be a slight stinging sensation. This is also normal.

The color will fade approximately 30-50%.

To achieve the perfect eyeliner, we need to see how your skin accepts the initial application and we will perfect the shape and color at your refinement appointment.

FOR ALL COSMETIC TATTOOS
It is strongly recommended that you do not use any of the following on your tattoo: Benzoyl Peroxide, Hydrogen Peroxide, Glycolic Acid, apple cider vinegar, Vitamin E and C, and Retinol. These products can lighten or fade your tattoo faster.

We also recommend wearing sunscreen as the UV rays will deteriorate the pigment and lighten or fade the tattoo faster as well. Salt water and chlorine can also deteriorate the pigment faster- rinse with water after contact.

If you are having any laser or facial treatments please inform your technician that you have a cosmetic tattoo.

Touch-ups are necessary to maintain the longevity and density of your tattoo.

1 MONTH BEFORE

No Botox or any fillers 4 weeks prior

No chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, vitamin E, retinols, or fish oil 4 weeks prior

1 WEEK BEFORE

Start exfoliating and moisturizing your lips

No tanning or intense sun exposure

If you are a carrier of the herpes simplex virus, take antiviral medication 5 days prior to the procedure, the day of, and 5 days after

24 HOURS BEFORE

No alcohol

No caffeine (yes, that means coffee)

No fish oil supplements

No Advil or other blood thinners such a Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E and/or Ibuprofen unless medically necessary

No excessive sweating or working out

Drink plenty of water, it is very important to be hydrated

EXFOLIATE AND MOISTURIZE VERY WELL

FIRST 24 HOURSFIRST 24 HOURS

Gently dab the treated area with an aftercare wipe 2 hours after the procedure

Pat the area dry and then apply a thin layer of the after care ointment

Repeat hourly

Make sure the skin is always dry before applying ointment and that you are only using a thin layer

DAYS 2-10

Continue to cleanse morning and night until flaking has completed

Apply aftercare ointment after cleaning

No soaps or chemicals on lips

Avoid chlorine and saunas until lips are fully healed

Avoid hot liquids and spicy foods until lips have peeled. Straws are your BFF

Do not let lips become dry

Avoid stretching lips during the healing process

Clean after eating and apply ointment

Apply ointment to seal the lips before brushing your teeth or showering

Do not sleep on your face to avoid lifting your scabs prematurely and make sure you’re sleeping on a clean pillowcase to avoid infection

Do not use any lipstick, gloss or chapstick until lips are fully healed

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

AFTER SCABBING PHASE

Once the scabs have completely fallen off, you may apply makeup over the area and return back to your normal routine. The complete healing process takes 6 weeks. At 6 weeks the true and final color of the tattoo will show.

FOR THE NEXT 4 WEEKS

No facials, Botox, filler, chemical peels or microdermabrasions

No major sun exposure or tanning

You can expect color to heal 40-50% lighter than your immediate result. Swelling will subside within 24 hours.

Healing will vary with skin type but you may experience color fading and loss of definition. This is completely normal. At your refinement session we will assess your healing and reinforce definition as well as give them a color boost. We can then recommend the best follow up timeline for future appointments.

FOR ALL COSMETIC TATTOOS
It is strongly recommended that you do not use any of the following on your tattoo: Benzoyl Peroxide, Hydrogen Peroxide, Glycolic Acid, apple cider vinegar, Vitamin E and C, and Retinol. These products can lighten or fade your tattoo faster.

We also recommend wearing sunscreen as the UV rays will deteriorate the pigment and lighten or fade the tattoo faster as well. Salt water and chlorine can also deteriorate the pigment faster- rinse with water after contact.

If you are having any laser or facial treatments please inform your technician that you have a cosmetic tattoo.

Touch-ups are necessary to maintain the longevity and density of your tattoo.

Please arrive to your appointment on time with clean and makeup-free eyes and lashes.