Aftercare

HEALING TIME: 1 week

• Wash the barrier cream off of the treated area, with a gentle non-scented soap.
  

• Apply a light amount of balm around the treated area before bed.
  

• Gently cleanse the treated area twice a day, and apply an unscented, gentle moisturizer + Broad Spectrum SPF 50 daily - for the next 2 weeks.
  

• Avoid excessive steam, saunas, swimming and sweating for the first week.
  

• Avoid wearing any makeup over the treated area for the 1st week, to avoid any bacterial infections from the products.
  

• Continue to wear a broad spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen long-term, to avoid changing the color of your cosmetic tattoo.

• Avoid wetting your brows for the first 24 hours. But please continue to wash and maintain cleanliness around your face. Using a washcloth works well for cleansing during this time.

• Using a light amount keratin oil in your brows helps keep them looking laminated. Be sure to do this at least an hour before applying any makeup.

• Wait 48 hours to apply brow mascara. Avoid any waterproof products.

• Avoid direct shower spray around eyebrows, especially during the first 2 days.

• Avoid heavy steam, humidity, & heavy workouts during the first 24 - 48 hours.

• Avoid sleeping on your eyebrows, especially during the first 48 hours, in order to avoid “Bed Head” - your brows are still very susceptible to being pressed into a different position, if you sleep on your face.

• Remember to brush your brows back into position, when they are out of place. Using a brow mascara works well for daily usage.

• Schedule your next appointment in about 4 - 6 weeks.

• Keep your lashes dry for the first 48 hours. This does NOT mean don’t wash your face.

• Avoid wearing eye makeup for 1-2 days and keep your lash line completely clean.

• Always avoid sleeping directly on your lash extensions.

• Avoid heavy cardio for at LEAST 48 hours.

• Gently cleanse your lashes and eyes regularly - using clean hands - with a gentle, non-oily cleanser.

• Avoid using cotton balls, Q-tips, and anything fibrous around your lashes, to avoid getting it caught in your extensions.

• Never pull, tug, or twist on your lash extensions.

• For the best results, maintain your lash extensions with fills every 2 weeks.

• Using a lash serum is the best way to maintain good health for your natural lashes.

• Maintain cleanliness around your lash-line, and be mindful of removing your morning eye gunk.

• Dry your lashes immediately after showers and swims. Use a paper towel! It’s non-fibrous and absorbs quickly.

• Never brush your lashes when wet, dry them first.

• Avoid using oily skincare, makeup products and removers.

• Keeping your lashes clean and free from buildup is the best way to avoid a bacterial infection.

• Makeup wearers will shed more, requiring frequent fills.

• Avoid wetting your lashes for the first 24 hours. But please continue to wash and maintain cleanliness around your eyes. Using a washcloth works well for cleansing during this time.

• Wait 48 hours to apply mascara. Avoid waterproof mascara altogether.

• Avoid direct shower spray around your lashes, especially during the first 2 days.

• Avoid heavy steam, humidity, & heavy workouts during the first 24 - 48 hours.

• Avoid sleeping on your lashes, especially during the first 48 hours, in order to avoid “Bed Head”. Your lashes are still very susceptible to being pressed into a different position, if you sleep on your face.

• Remember to brush your lashes back into position, if they ever come out of place. Using the mascara wand given to you at the appointment, works well for this part.

• Reschedule your next appointment in about 4 - 6 weeks.

HEALING TIME: 1 Week

FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS:

• Sleep with your head elevated the night after your procedure, to prevent any swelling.

• Keep your lips moisturized at all times, using your healing balm or gloss.

• Apply your healing balm or gloss, only after you’ve cleansed your lips.

• Avoid allowing your lips to become dry at any point during the flaking/healing process.

• Continue to use your healing balm or gloss until scabs and flakiness are completely gone.

• Keep lips moisturized and protected from UV rays for long-term results.

THE FOLLOWING MUST BE AVOIDED ALL 7 DAYS POST PROCEDURE:

• Kissing

• Spicy Food

• Increased sweating; Practicing sports

• Swimming/Saunas/Steam rooms/Hot Tubs

• Sun tanning, tanning beds or UV light exposure.

• Direct shower-spray on your lips.

• Laser/Chemical Treatments or Peels; Creams containing Retin-A or Glycolic Acids around your mouth.

• Picking, scratching, or peeling of the treated area in order to avoid scarring and/or removal of pigment.

• Performing tasks related to heavy cleaning where airborne debris is present.

• Smoking

• Consuming excessive alcohol - slows the healing process.

• Driving in open air vehicles (convertibles, boats, bikes, motorcycles).

• Excessively touching your lips, other than when washing and moisturizing them.

HEALING TIME: 2 weeks

• Absorb any lymphatic fluid from your freshly bladed brows with a clean paper towel the first hour.

• Cleanse your brows and then gently balm with the ointment given to you at your appointment.

FOR THE NEXT 14 DAYS:

• Cleanse your eyebrows morning and night with a gentle, unscented soap or cleanser.

• Keep your freshly bladed brows lightly balmed after cleansing - DO NOT OVER SATURATE. Only apply ointment/balm after properly cleansing the treated area. Using clean fingers and gentle pressure works well for this part.

• Should your skin begin to feel itchy and dry, wash your brows again and apply a 3rd round of ointment/balm.

• Do not pick, rub, or scratch any scabs and flaky skin.

• Avoid direct sun exposure.

• Avoid exfoliating or hair removal around the treated area for at least 2 weeks or until the skin is completely healed and not flaky.

• Do not allow shampoo or conditioner to run over your brows while showering, as it may alter the color of your microblading.

• Do not expose the treated area to unsanitary conditions.

• Avoid applying makeup over and closely around the treated area until it is completely healed. Makeup contains oils that may cause infection.

• Avoid hot tubs, steam, excessive steamy showers, saunas, salt water, chlorinated pools, direct shower spray, cardio activities, skin creams, ointments, or lotions (other than ointment/balm).

• Avoid sleeping with your eyebrows directly on your pillow.

• Avoid anti-aging or chemical exfoliants, completely, from the treated area as they cause fading.

HEALING TIME: 2 weeks

FOR THE NEXT 14 DAYS:

• Cleanse your eyebrows twice a day with a gentle non-scented soap or cleanser.

• Balm your brows after cleansing.

• Do not pick, rub, or peel at your eyebrows.

• Avoid steam, saunas, swimming, excessive workouts, sweat, salt water, retinols/glycolic acids, and makeup around your eyebrows.

• Do not expose your brows to unsanitary conditions.

• You will experience more flaking than scabbing, so keep your skin moisturized with vitamin e oil.

• Avoid direct sun exposure.

THE FOLLOWING MUST BE AVOIDED ALL 14 DAYS POST PROCEDURE:

• Increased sweating

• Practicing sports

• Swimming

• Saunas/Steamrooms/Hot Tubs

• Sun tanning, tanning beds or UV light exposure.

• Direct shower-spray on your eyebrows.

• Laser/Chemical Treatments or Peels; Creams containing Retin-A or Glycolic Acids on your face & neck.

• Picking, scratching, or peeling of the treated area in order to avoid scarring and/or removal of pigment.

• Performing tasks related to heavy cleaning where airborne debris is present.

• Smoking

• Consuming excessive alcohol - slows the healing process.

• Driving in open air vehicles (convertibles, boats, bikes, motorcycles).

• Excessively touching your eyebrows, other than when washing and treating them.

HEALING TIME: 2 weeks

FOR THE NEXT 14 DAYS:

• Cleanse your brows with cool water and a gentle, unscented soap or cleanser.

• Pat any lymph fluid from your brows with a clean paper towel, for the first 2 days.

• On the 3rd day, begin applying your ointment twice a day, only after cleansing.

• Avoid steam, saunas, swimming, salt water, excessive sweating, and direct sun exposure.

• Do not pick, rub, or peel away at your brows.

• Your eyebrows will be going through a complete transformation during the healing process and will heal up to 40% lighter.

THE FOLLOWING MUST BE AVOIDED ALL 14 DAYS POST PROCEDURE:

• Increased sweating

• Practicing sports

• Swimming

• Saunas/Steamrooms/Hot Tubs

• Sun tanning, tanning beds or UV light exposure.

• Direct shower-spray on your eyebrows.

• Laser/Chemical Treatments or Peels; Creams containing Retin-A or Glycolic Acids on your face & neck.

• Picking, scratching, or peeling of the treated area in order to avoid scarring and/or removal of pigment.

• Performing tasks related to heavy cleaning where airborne debris is present.

• Smoking

• Consuming excessive alcohol - slows the healing process.

• Driving in open air vehicles (convertibles, boats, bikes, motorcycles).

• Excessively touching your eyebrows, other than when washing and treating them.

• Drinking beverages immediately after is ok!

• Avoid eating for at least 1 hour after your appointment.

• Avoid hard foods that you bite or chew into for the next 12 hours.

• Avoid brushing for 12 hours. Avoid using electric tooth brushes for 2 days. Manually brush your teeth for those days.

• If your gem falls off within weeks it is likely due to its placement on your tooth and too much contact being made from biting into hard foods.

• For long-term care, avoid biting into harder foods using your tooth gem.