Pre & Post Care

 

BROWS

PRE CARE

  • Do not work out the day of the appointment

  • Do not tan or have sunburned face.

  • Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or IBUprofen 24 hours before procedure.

  • No alcohol or caffeine on the day of the procedure.

  • No alcohol the night before the procedure.

  • No waxing or tinting 3 days before.

  • No microdermabrasion, microneedling, peels or laser treatments 2 weeks prior

  • No Botox or fillers 2 weeks prior

  • Please note that you will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle.

AFTER CARE

Absorb (Day of)

  • After the procedure, gently blot the area with a clean tissue to absorb excess lymph fluid.

  • Do this every 5 minutes until the oozing has stopped.

  • Removing this fluid prevents hardening of the lymphatic fluids which can create a heavy scab.

Wash (Days 1-3)

  • Wash daily to remove bacteria, build up of product and oils, and dead skin. (Don't worry, THIS DOES NOT REMOVE THE PIGMENT!)

  • Gently wash the area each morning and night with water and gentle soap or an unscented cleanser like Dial Soap, Cetaphil, or baby shampoo.  With a very light touch, use your fingertips to gently cleanse the area.

  • Rub the area in a smooth motion for 10 seconds and rinse with water ensuring that all soap is rinsed away.

  • To dry, gently pat with a clean tissue. DO NOT use any cleansing products containing acids (glycolic, lactic, or AHA), or exfoliants.

Moisturize and hydrate (Days 1-7)

  • Apply a tiny, rice grain amount of Aftercare 3 times a day with a cotton swab and spread it across the treated area.

  • Be sure not to over-apply, as this will suffocate your skin and delay healing. The product should be barely noticeable on the skin.

  • NEVER put the product on a wet or damp tattoo.

Important Reminders

  • Use a fresh pillowcase while you sleep.

  • Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate away. Picking can cause scarring or loss of color.

  • No facials, botox, chemical treatments or microdermabrasion for 4 weeks.

  • Avoid hot, sweaty exercise for one week.

  • Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning for 4 weeks after the procedure.  Wear a hat when outdoors.

  • Avoid long, hot showers for the first 10 days.

  • Avoid sleeping on your face for the first 10 days.

  • Avoid face-down swimming, lakes, and hot tubs for the first 10 days,

  • Avoid topical makeup and sunscreen on the area.

  • DO NOT rub, pick, or scratch the treated area.

Important Instructions for Showering

  • Limit your showers to 5 minutes so that you do not create too much steam. Keep your face/procedure area out of the water while you wash your body, then, at the end of your shower, wash your hair.

  • Your face should only be getting wet only at the end of the shower.  

  • Avoid excessive rinsing and hot water on the treated area.

Wet V.S. Dry Healing

This is where things get misconstrued. Many artists tell their clients not to wash the area for the entire healing time. Client’s mistake this for a “dry healing method” in actuality, this is what the different healing methods are:  

The wet healing method - applying a product to the area after washing the area

The dry healing method - not applying any product to the area after washing the area.

But, what method actually promotes best healing?

The wet method of daily washing to reduce the buildup of bacteria and dead skin coupled with the application of an aftercare product allows the skin to heal fastest and so your beautiful artwork can show thru.


How to properly wash the brows

Regardless as to whether or not a product is applied, one must wash the brows daily to prevent bacterial build-up. I recommend that my clients wash the area twice a day (morning and evening) using a a gentle soap or cleanser such as baby shampoo and apply aftercare product 3-4 times a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and before bed is a pretty good guide). First, wash the hands with soap and water then using tepid water, gently cleanse the area in a circular motion using the fingertips.  The client should also be mindful of not getting the area too soggy or wet with activities such as swimming, long hot showers, and hot yoga. Remember, the wound needs to dry up.

Please remember that washing the brows is NOT going to cause pigment loss during the healing process. You know how tattoo artists always advise clients to gently cleanse the tattooed area a couple of times a day when it is in their first days of healing? It’s the exact same thing.  

Although people say that microblading counts as a semi-permanent tattoo (because it’s a super fine tattoo with tiny, paper-cut like incisions that can fade more quickly than the average tattoo), microblading IS a tattoo. Applied properly, it’s not going to wash away - the pigment has been deposited right into the epidermis, so don’t worry about washing it away.

LASH LIFT & TINT

PRE CARE

Day of treatment

Arrive to your appointment with NO eye makeup (eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara). If you arrive with eye makeup please note that we will have to use a makeup remover which may leave a residue on lashes. This can affect the success of the lift, resulting in a half lift or non-lifted lashes. 

If you require a tint and haven’t scheduled one with your lift, ensure you let me know before the start of your treatment.

Do not wear contact lenses to your appointment, please bring your glasses.

If you have had any eye surgery (Lasik, cornea, upper or lower blepharoplasty, lens repair, etc.), you will need to wait at least 6 months before treatment.

If you have hyper-sensitive eyes, watery eyes, tear duct plugs or severe allergies, refractive eye surgery etc., this may not be the procedure for you.

Your eyes will remain closed for approx. 60 min. If you are claustrophobic when eyes are closed this procedure may not be for you. 

AFTER CARE

Do not wet lashes for 24 hours.

Do not swim, use a sun-bed, sauna, steam room, or apply any moisture for 24 hours.

Clean contacts can be worn after the procedure. You CANNOT get Saline on lashes for 24 hours.

Do not apply makeup to lids or mascara to lashes for 24 hours.

It is recommended to not use oil-based eye makeup removers in order to prolong the life of the lift.

It is recommended to use blinc Mascara to prolong the life of the lift. blinc Mascara creates tubesaround your lashes and requires only warm water and a gentle rub to remove. Available in shop.

Lash lifts last anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks depending on hair cycle and growth. It is recommendedto rebook an appointment for a lash lift in advance.

 

BROW LAMINATION

Before your treatment, we recommend avoiding certain activities such as using any products on the brows, including makeup and skincare, and avoiding heat on the area such as sauna and sunbathing.

After your treatment, we provide a detailed aftercare kit that includes a healing serum, a moisturizer, and sunblock to keep your brows moisturized and protected. We also recommend avoiding certain activities such as swimming, sweating, and excessive sun exposure during the healing period. Additionally, it's advisable to avoid using any products on the brows including makeup and skincare for the next 24 to 48 hours after the treatment.