The deed is done, you look beautiful babe! Now lets take care of your investment.
AFTERCARE
AFTERCARE
The biggest piece of advice we have for all our clients is to don’t over obsess, trust the process, and please be patient. They will go through quite the transformation process over the next 8 weeks ( brows, eyes and lips all heal at different rates, but post care and healing stages are similar). Keep your eye on the prize, and just know that every day it will just get better and better! It takes this much time for the skin to heal completely, and for the color to stabilize in the skin, as the epidermis turns over every 5 weeks. If you’ve never had permanent makeup before, there are a lot of unknowns. One of the most common questions we’re asked is what to expect during the healing process. While every person is different, and some heal more quickly or slowly than others, here’s generally what to expect. The healing process for all areas is very similar, the only difference will be that the eyes and lips take about half the time to heal and peel.
Temporary side effects from micro-pigmentation include but are not limited to: redness, scabbing, flaking, swelling, puffiness, bruising, dry patches and tenderness.
You should expect to lose approximately 30-60% of the initial color during the healing process depending on the desired look. We have selected the optimal pigments for you with this in mind.
Brows
Microblading, Blade X Shade, Ombre Powder
Do not use and cleansing products or skincare on the forehead with any exfoliants of any kind. Do not use anything that lightens, brightens or exfoliates the skin on the forehead for 10-14 days. Please keep showers short, sweet, and NOT hot and steamy. We recommend taking baths, but if you prefer showers, shower as if you just got your makeup professionally done and you don’t want to mess it up! Please make sure the treated area is dry once you get out of the shower. No massages or facials until after the peeling is complete.
Client shall consult a healthcare practitioner at the first sign of infection or allergic reaction, or adverse reaction resulting from the tattoo to the artist and to the Texas Department of State Health Services, Drugs and Medical Devices Group, at 1-888-839-6676.
Use sterile dressings when necessary.
Avoid sweating such as from vigorous exercise for 10-14 days.
Keep your hands clean and avoid touching the affected area(s).
There will be some shedding to the skin which will make it appear that the brows are peeling off, do not worry, this is normal. It’s normal for the skin to be a little flaky and dry for a couple of weeks after. DO NOT PICK AND LET SKIN HEAL NATURALLY. Some areas will fade more than others
Do not apply makeup, face cleansers, peroxide, alcohol or Neosporin on treated areas.
Do not expose area to direct sun or to tanning beds for at least 4 weeks. Recommended to not have direct sun exposure until 4 weeks after.
Brows
Swelling to the eyelid is normal! If desired, apply ice to the eye for 10-30 mins. Ice reduces swelling & aids in healing. Be sure to wrap ice pack in a clean, dry paper towel.
There is a small risk of a corneal abrasion following your procedure. At the first signs of irritation, contact a healthcare provider.
Avoid makeup on tattooed area for 5-7 days. Use a new unopened mascara.
ABSOLUTELY NO: picking, scrubbing, exfoliating your eyeliner. This will affect your healed results and may cause irritation.
If you wear contacts, please remove day of procedure. You will wear your glasses the first 24 hours. On the second day, you may continue use of your contacts.
Lash serum use must have been stopped 6 weeks before appointment. You may start reusing your lash serum 2 weeks after healed.
Lash extensions can be put on 2 weeks following your appointment.
Eyes
Eyes
Lips will feel tight and swollen. Swelling is normal and lasts 1-2 days. Your may ice your lips day of 10-30 minutes. Wrap your ice pack in a clean paper towel.
Once numbing wears off, lips will feel tender. Almost sunburn like.
If you have gotten a cold sore before, you should be taking your antiviral medication. 2 days before, day off, 2 days after. This will help prevent a potential outbreak.
Minor bruising is normal. Bruising usually lasts about 2 days before settling.
Keep your hands clean and avoid touching the affected area(s).
If some of the scabs are being stubborn, you may use warm water and your finger tip to gently massage area on day 4. DO NOT SCRUB OR PICK.
Do not apply makeup, face cleansers, peroxide, alcohol or Neosporin on treated areas until healed.
You may start wearing your own lip products at day 7.
Do not expose area to direct sun or to tanning beds for at least 4 weeks. Recommended to not have direct sun exposure until 4 weeks after.
Your color will change several times over the next 8 weeks. The true color will be bloomed at the 8 week mark.
Lips
Lips
Long Term
Please wear SPF if in direct sunlight and re-apply at all times after treatments to protect the integrity of the color.
Avoid Retin-A, vitamin c, glycolic acids, exfoliants and anti-aging products around the treated at all times (not just during healing). These can cause pigments to fade and lighten prematurely and can alter the appearance of the color. These products travel on a cellular level, so if you use these products, chances are the treated area will fade a little faster.
Pigments will slowly fade over time according to one’s metabolism, skin type, skin health, sun exposure, medications, facial surgery etc. We DO NOT and will not guarantee any time frames about longevity in regards to permanent makeup services as it’s unique to the individual.
Schedule maintenance visits as needed to maintain the look all year around. Depending on technique, it will require maintenance every 24-48 months to maintain the look. We have full discretion on when we can see returning clients as our goal is to keep the skin healthy. If the pigment has not faded by 30-50%, DO NOT BOOK. If it’s a couple of spots, PUT MAKEUP IN IT. Save your maintenance sessions for when you really need them. It’s a necessity for the pigment to fade, and for the skin to heal between sessions.
Do not resume any method of eyebrow hair removal/coloration, or plastic surgery for at least two weeks after.
Once the shedding process is complete, it is okay to do everything as normal like makeup on the area, steam, sweat, sun, cleansing normally, pools etc. If you are a frequent sweater, and use active skincare, your pigment WILL fade quicker. SUN is your permanent makeups worse enemy.
Follow up sessions to your first appointment are done 3-6 months after the first session. Maintenance/ color boost touch ups will not be scheduled less than 18-24 months from your last session. We’re very strict on this policy. If you go elsewhere to have someone service the treated area, we will not touch the area moving forward. Recommended time frame is once every 24-48 months depending on how your body retains the pigment