After Your Appointment
Aftercare, made easy.
Your healed results depend on how you care for your new tattoo over the next few weeks. Follow these steps and you'll be thrilled with what you see when everything settles in.
Brow aftercare
Microblading, powder brows, combo brows & nano brows.
Absorb
Gently blot the area every 30 minutes for the first 1 to 2 hours to absorb any excess lymph fluid.
Wash
Gently wash your brows twice a day (morning and night) with the given aftercare soap. Using tepid water, cleanse the area in a circular motion with your fingertips for 5 to 10 seconds, then rinse. Pat dry with a clean cotton round or tissue and let air dry for 10 to 15 minutes.
Moisturize
Once your brows have dried, apply a small amount of the provided aftercare lotion with the applicator brush. The lotion should be barely noticeable on the skin, so a little goes a long way.
Important note about showering
- Take warm showers and try to limit them to 10 to 15 minutes (try not to create too much steam).
- Keep your face out of the water while you shower and avoid excessive rinsing and hot water on the treated area.
Additional notes
- Use a fresh pillowcase.
- Do not pick, rub, or scratch your brows as they heal. Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate away.
- No facials, chemical treatments, Botox, or microdermabrasion for 2 weeks.
- Avoid applying cleansers, creams, makeup, makeup removers, or any other products on the treated area for at least 10 days after the procedure.
- Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning for 2 weeks after the procedure.
- Avoid swimming, lakes, and hot tubs for the first 10 days.
- Avoid heavy sweating (exercise, saunas, hot tubs, etc.) for up to 10 days.
Brow healing stages
You love your new brows! They look crisp, full, and defined.
Your brows look darker and bolder than expected. Don't panic, this is completely normal and temporary.
Brows get itchy and start flaking. Hands off! Let everything shed naturally.
Brows can look patchy or too light as the color settles beneath the skin. Trust the process.
Your brows have healed and softened, and your artist perfects anything that needs it. Now you really love them.
Lip aftercare
Lip blush, first sessions & touch-ups.
Day 1
- Gently wipe lips with the given wipes every 30 minutes for 3 hours to remove excess lymph and reduce any scabbing that may occur.
- Lip swelling may last up to 24 hours.
Days 2 to 6
- Lips will feel chapped and tight during this time.
- Apply the given aftercare balm or Aquaphor 5 to 6 times a day. It's okay for lips to slightly dry out between applications.
- Use a straw to drink liquids.
- Avoid steam, sun, soaking in water, swimming, saunas, etc.
- When lips peel, don't pick or rub! Moisturize and let skin shed naturally.
- For the first 4 weeks post-procedure, refrain from using exfoliants, acids, anti-aging creams, Neosporin, etc.
- Your true color will appear in 4 weeks!
Lip healing stages
Your skin will start slowly releasing lymph fluid right after your procedure. This is a common healing process for our bodies! Wipe your lips with water and a cotton round a few times today to minimize scabbing, and before bed apply the given aftercare balm, Aquaphor, or grapeseed oil. The color will look the most vibrant today. Sometimes light bruising may occur even after the procedure is over. It's normal and should disappear after a few hours.
The lips may still be swollen today. Keep them moisturized with your aftercare balm, Aquaphor, or grapeseed oil. Do not apply ice, as this will cause bruising.
Keep moisturizing with the given aftercare or Aquaphor as needed! Some light flaking or peeling may occur, which is normal. Do not pick at any dry skin.
You'll notice the actual healed results from your session (the color will shift a few times until then). Patience is key :)
Questions while you heal?
If anything looks or feels off during your healing process, reach out. We're happy to help.