Brow Guide

Please refer to this page for all contraindications and treatment instructions.

It is the client's full responsibility to follow all pre-care and aftercare instructions.

Failure to do so will cause poor brow retention and results.

Restrictions Apply If Under the Following Conditions:

For Permanent Makeup Services…

  • You are under the age of 18

  • You are pregnant or nursing

  • You are taking any medications that cause blood thinning

  • You have viral infections or diseases

  • You are undergoing chemotherapy

  • You are currently using Accutane or have not discontinued use for at least 1 year

For Brow Lamination…

  • You are under the age of 18

  • You are pregnant or nursing

  • You have very sensitive skin

  • You have skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema

  • You have scar tissue in the treatment area

  • You recently underwent cosmetic tattooing in the treatment area (Must wait at least 6 weeks)

  • You recently tinted your brows (Must wait at least 1 week)

  • You recently henna stained your brows (Must wait at least 4 weeks)

  • You are using brow growth serums and/or products containing retinoids

Permanent Makeup

Pre-Care Instructions:

To ensure your eligibility for your permanent makeup procedure, you must follow all pre-care instructions. Failure to do so will negatively affect the outcome of your final results.

1 YEAR BEFORE:

• Discontinue use of Accutane.

2 MONTHS BEFORE:

• Avoid botox, collagen injections, fat injections, chemical peels, and laser skin resurfacing treatments.

30 DAYS BEFORE:

• Discontinue use of all Retinol/Retina-A and exfoliating acids on or around the brow area.

2 WEEKS BEFORE:

• Discontinue use of antibiotics.

• Avoid electrolysis, tweezing, threading, waxing, tinting, and laminating the brow area.

• Avoid tanning or having sunburned facial skin.

72 HOURS BEFORE:

• Avoid all blood thinners (e.g. Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Advil, Advil-based medications, boba, Niacin, vitamin E, fish oil, etc.)

• Avoid alcohol and caffeine (e.g. coffee, tea, soda, energy drinks, etc.)

• Avoid exercise to prevent excessive sweating.

Aftercare Instructions:

Please follow the below instructions after your initial and touch-up permanent makeup sessions. Failure to do so will cause poor retention and results.

  • For 1-hour post-treatment, you must blot your brows with clean, lint-free tissue to remove lymph. If the oozing dries on your brows, massive scabs will begin to form, and the brows will begin to peel and flake like crazy!

  • Within a few hours post-treatment, clean your brows with the sterile wipes provided in your premium aftercare kit:

    • Wash hands

    • Wipe gently in the direction of your brow hair using a very light swipe, just to help remove excess oil, oozing, etc.

    • Do not rinse.

    • Pat dry with clean, lint-free tissue or paper towel

    • Apply a rice grain amount of aftercare lotion or balm to cover BOTH brows (not a rice grain amount on each brow)

    • Repeat in AM/PM for 10 days

  • Avoid getting them wet (other than when cleaning them outside of your shower), including sweating, using a sauna, swimming pool, hot tub, etc for the first 10 days.

  • Avoid touching the treated area. You must not pick, peel, or pull on any scabs whether they are flaking or not. Leave them be.

    Please note: If you happen to scratch or pick at your scabs, the inserted ink may be pulled resulting in a sparse area with missing pigment in the brow area.

  • Do not sleep on your face until your brows have fully shed.

  • Avoid direct sun exposure for six weeks following your appointment. If you must be outdoors, it is highly recommended that you wear a hat or sun visor.

  • Do not apply makeup and/or skincare products on or near the treated area, especially for the first 10 days. After that period, avoid all products on or near the brows that include active ingredients, such as acne and anti-aging products, as they will cause brows to fade prematurely.

  • Yes, even avoid facials and chemical or laser peels until after you’ve healed from your touch-up visit!

  • Avoid smoking as this will also cause brows to fade prematurely.

  • Wear sunscreen to protect your skin and brows from UVA and UVB rays. Try to prevent faded pigment with these helpful tips:

    • Use sunscreen with an SPF of 30 and up containing zinc oxide

    • Always wear SPF on your healed permanent makeup

    • Use about an ounce for a full application

    • Reapply throughout the day

    • Allow 15 minutes for sunscreen absorption before going outside

Brow Lamination

Pre-Care Instructions:

  • Avoid trimming hairs for a minimum of 4 weeks prior

  • Avoid tweezing, waxing, and threading brows for at least 72 hours before your procedure

  • Avoid strong topical active ingredients, such as AHAs, retinol, retinoids, harsh exfoliants, etc.

  • Avoid the use of strong oral or prescription-grade medications, such as Accutane

  • Permanent makeup must be at least 6 weeks healed

Aftercare Instructions:

  • Maintain dry brows for 24 hours

  • Do not apply brow makeup for 24 hours

  • Avoid sun exposure for 48 hours

  • Avoid exfoliants and Retinol/Retin-A for 72 hours

  • Apply conditioner and nourishing oil to your brows on a nightly basis

  • Brush your brows 2-4x a day to maintain the lamination

  • Always wash, brush, and dry brows in an upward motion. Never scrub them

  • If your brows get wet, you must brush them before they dry

  • Avoid using any brow makeup products that will need scrubbing to be removed

All aftercare instructions will be discussed during your visit and emailed to you for your convenience.