Aftercare

Each client is given a specific, customized aftercare kit.
Please follow the instructions that were given to you at your appointment carefully and in their entirety.

Deviation from these aftercare steps may cause poor retention, pigment loss, irreversible trauma, or scarring to the area. 

Immediately After

Your brows will feel tender and look darker than anticipated. There may be some stinging, swelling, slight burning or itching - this is normal and will take a few hours to settle. ​Please be careful not to touch your beautiful new brows! Make sure your hands, glasses, and anything possible touching your face are wiped clean of bacteria.

Hyperrealism/Nano Aftercare:
Due to the gentle nature of this procedure, a 10 day “dry” healing method will give the best results. Keep them out of the sun throughout the healing process. Do not apply ANY cosmetics on the brow area and avoid sweating for at least 10 days. Keep the area clean, dry and let it breathe!

Combo/Powder/Ombre Aftercare:
Check the brows every hour or so and gently blot dry with a clean paper towel or gauze (avoid wiping motion or rubbing) to remove any lymph. If lymph is left to dry, scabbing may worsen and may cause uneven results.

Gently blot the brows morning & night with distilled water and a cotton round or paper towel. Let them air dry out completely and then apply a TINY layer of ointment once in the morning until flaking begins (usually 3-5 days after treatment). Be sure not to over-apply, as this will suffocate your skin and delay healing. The ointment should barely be noticeable on the skin. After flaking begins, discontinue washing/applying ointment but keep the products with you for your touch-up!  If brows feel dry/itchy, you may apply the ointment to keep them comfortable once throughout the day. DO NOT use any cleansing products containing acids (glycolic, lactic, or AHA), exfoliants, and oils on the forehead. Do not apply any cosmetics on the brow area and avoid excessive sweating for at least 10 days.

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It’s important to avoid getting your brows wet outside of the aftercare instructions. Remember to use the protective brow shield (provided) or use a shower head only to wash your hair and blot brows dry once out of the shower.

*If you are a side sleeper, make sure to wash your pillowcase to lower risk of infection and avoid sleeping on your face while your brows are healing. This can cause them to prematurely pull off scabs and effect your retention.


What To Expect

Be patient during healing process as your brows will change and appear different from day to day.

  • Immediately after treatment, it is normal to feel a sunburned sensation, followed by dry, itchy, or tender skin. Brows will appear darker and bolder for a couple days after the appointment.

  • Around days 5-14 you will experience some light flaking/scabs and your brows may look dry. This is very normal, thick scabbing is not. If any flaking occurs, DO NOT pick or scratch them. Allow them to flake and fall off naturally. It is essential that you resist the urge to touch, pick, or scratch the treated area, as this will pull the ink out permanently and cause scarring.

  • During healing, they can lighten up to 30-50% and shrink in size. Full healing process both externally and internally takes approx. 30-35 days (longer for mature skin).

  • As your skin naturally exfoliates and regenerates, you will notice color change, disappear, and reappear as they settle. Color may flake off and appear softer and less visible but will slowly reappear over the next few weeks. Be patient even if you think too much color has been lost. It is all part of the expected healing process and true color will show up after 4-6 weeks. (see healing phase photo below)

  • Do not expect your brows to heal perfectly after the first session. This is a 2-step process. The first session is used to build shape, volume, create dimension and establish balance. The second session (perfecting session) is used to perfect the brows and add additional density for realism.

  • Results and retention vary from client to client. Some client’s skin type may have a harder time retaining pigment and may require additional sessions to achieve desired results; especially if you have had your brows previously tattooed elsewhere or it is over scar tissues.

  • Not everyone’s hyper-realism hairstrokes can heal clean and crisp. Hairstrokes for oilier skin types tend to heal more solid and powdery while drier skin types tend to heal more crisp and defined.

Things to Avoid During Healing

Please remember that even after following your 10 days of aftercare, your brows are still healing internally.

Please make sure to avoid the following: ​​

  • Avoid increased hot sweating, strenuous activity for AT LEAST 10 days.
    If scabs still present, try to avoid until they fall off. 

  • Avoid long hot showers, saunas, steam for the first 10-14 days.

  • Avoid getting your brows/forehead wet outside of instructed for the first 10-14 days (pools, lake/oceans, jacuzzis).

  • No lotion, non-gentle cleansers, or makeup should be applied to the brows for at least 14 days. If you choose to wear foundation, or eye makeup, completely avoid the brow area. Makeup is full of bacteria and can cause infection. Only the ointment provided should be used on the brows throughout the healing process.

  • Avoid direct sunlight or tanning for 4 weeks after procedure while your brows are healing as natural UVB/UVA rays can pose risk of discoloration. Wear a hat when outdoors. 

  • Avoid sunscreen on the area while healing. When brows are FULLY HEALED, wearing an SPF will prevent discoloration and fading. This will help them stay true to color, crisp, and vibrant. Protect your investment!
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  • No facials, botox, chemical treatment or microdermabrasion for 4-6 weeks. 

  • Avoid Retin-A, retinol, tretinoin, vitamin A, or oils on forehead at any point after having brows done.

    Long-term Care

  • Continue to minimize sun exposure and protect your brows with SPF.

  • Clean and dry the area thoroughly when in contact with chlorine or salt water.

  • Always avoid laser treatments over the treated area (fraxel laser, IPL), because they can destroy the pigment and cause burns.

  • Exfoliating and skin lightening products (chemical peels, fruit acids, alpha & beta hydroxy acids) promote ink loss, these products should be avoided on the treated area. Any form of topical Vitamin A should be avoided on the forehead altogether.

  • Facial oils and natural skin oils on the forehead will result in blurred hair strokes over time. Always let your esthetician know of any permanent makeup procedures before receiving peels, microneedling, microdermabrasion, light therapies, or lasering services.

  • Tanning bed use or excessive UV ray exposure at any point after having eyebrows tattooed will result in discoloration and fading.

  • There is NO guarantee of perfect healed results as everyone’s results will vary due to skin type, lifestyle, and properly following the aftercare and long-term care of your brows.

  • Yearly touch-ups are recommended every 1-3 years to keep them refreshed and vibrant in color.

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Signs and symptoms that indicate the need to seek medical care: Excessive redness, swelling, tenderness of the procedure site, red streaks going from the procedure site towards the heart, elevated body temperature, or purulent drainage from the procedure site. Please contact your physician at first sign of an infection or adverse reaction and report to your artist and DSHS at (512) 834-6711. Apply an antibiotic cream and use sterile bandage(s) when necessary.

 Please email info@earthsignbeauty.com with any questions or concerns.