After your service
Do not apply any creams, ointments, or get the brows wet for the duration of the healing period, unless specified and provided a cream. See below for specifics regarding what you may expect.
Day 1
You may experience redness however this will subside within a few hours. DO NOT expect your brow tattoo to heal perfectly after the first session. This is a 2 step process. It takes time. BE PATIENT during your 10 day healing process your brows will change and appear different from day to day.
Day 2
The pigment in the brow area will appear darker than the initial color of the first day. This is due to oxidation of the pigment and is a normal occurrence.
Day 3
The skin in the brow area will begin to scab.
Day 4-8
The skin in the brow area will continue to scab and eventually shed. It is of utmost importance that you do not pick the scabbing prematurely. This could cause pigment to lift prematurely and/or cause scarring to the service area.
Day 9+
The crust should have completely shed and the pigment behind may look very faint. DO NOT WORRY!! The color will return gradually in the days to come. When the flaking sheds, the hair strokes/ pixels may seem faint as a fresh layer of skin has healed over the brow tattoo. Give your brows a few weeks and the hair strokes/ pixels will become clearer.
Day 10-14
Your brows are healed externally! You may resume washing and makeup in the brow area. As a precaution, you should never chemical peel and/or exfoliate directly over the brows, however your normal skin routine may resume.
Post Day 14
*Your brow tattoo will take up to 4 weeks (28 days) to exfoliate and up to 6 weeks before they fully heal underneath the skin. Color will continue to change on a daily basis until all healing is complete.
*You may experience itchiness in the brows after the 10 days for up to 2 months due to the healing process of the dermal layer.
What can I expect following the procedure?
What things am I not supposed to do?
DO NOT expose your brows to the sun during the healing process. UV Rays can alter the pigment of your tattoo and cause fading and photodegredation, especially for the first 10 days. Once fully healed externally, SPF is important for the longevity of your micropigmentation. Please wear protective material such as a visor or hat to minimize exposure to the sun.
DO NOT sweat excessively for 10 days. Moderate exercise is fine.
DO NOT run direct water on your brow tattoo. If there is a need to clean, use a clean cotton round, pad, or q-tip and mild soap.
DO NOT use Vaseline on your tattoo.
DO NOT use any makeup, creams or exfoliants on the brows for 10 days.
DO NOT visit sauna’s, pools, and steam rooms.
DO NOT get massages or facials or skin treatments during the healing process.
DO NOT go tanning but if you do, cover your brow tattoo, UV rays can alter the colour of your tattoo.
DO NOT use exfoliants, retinol acids, or AHA’s on the brow area. It will fade your tattoo prematurely.
DO NOT use laser light therapy on your brow tattoo. This can darken, lighten, and distort the pigment