Pre-Care Instructions

How To Prepare For Your Appointment

Coming prepared to you appointment means better healed results and a better overall experience. Failure to follow pre-care may result in you being sent home the day of your appointment, so please read the following carefully!
 

Pre-care instructions are designed to limit bleeding and skin sensitivities during the service. Excessive bleeding during the procedure will dilute the pigment color, leading to poor healed results that may appear more ashy/cool/purple.


DAY OF APPOINTMENT

  • No caffeine (coffee, soda, energy drinks, tea, etc) - It may make you jittery. Although caffeine is not a blood thinner, it will increase blood pressure which can cause more bleeding.

  • Having a good breakfast the day of your appointment and staying hydrated is highly encouraged. 

  • Wash your hair before your appointment. You won't be able to get your brows wet for the next 10 days, so wash your hair beforehand to give yourself a few extra days before your next wash. We will explain how to shower/avoid the brow area at your appointment.

  • Makeup: You are welcome to come to your appointment with or without makeup on. We will be taking photos, so come however you are most comfortable. If you regularly fill in your brows, coming with at least your brows filled in helps to see your regular shape.

  • It does get a little chilly in the studio so please bring a light blanket or a sweater as I cannot provide these for sanitation purposes.

  • DRINK WATER (with a pinch of sea salt for electrolytes)! Please hydrate yourself as much as possible to help prepare the skin.

  • PRO TIP: Initial session takes about 3 hours, so bring some airpods and enjoy your favorite podcast or music to fall asleep to! …Zzz


RELAX! Feeling nervous is normal.
We are going to work together to create your dream brows. Take a deep breath and get excited!

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24 HOURS PRIOR

No alcohol and excessive workouts - the body can burn up to 36 hours after a workout and body heat expands the pores making it harder to retain the pigment. 

3 DAYS PRIOR

Avoid all blood thinning agents such as:
Aspirin, niacin, ibuprofen, krill/fish oil, advil, NSAIDS, heparin, warfarin, xarelto, (if taking these medication, please discuss with your physician first), Vitamin E, naproxen, or Pepto-Bismol. Excessive bleeding will make it hard to implant ink which will result in poor healing.


2 WEEKS PRIOR

  • It is highly recommended that you avoid DIRECT SUN EXPOSURE and TANNING BEDS for 2 weeks before your procedure. After your procedure, tanning beds must be avoided completely or they will permanently damage and discolor your brows. If you show up for your appointment with a new tan or a sunburn on your face, you will need to reschedule and will forfeit your deposit. As your skin exfoliates from a sunburn, it will take the pigment with it.

  • Must be free of antibiotics 2 weeks before procedure. DO NOT discontinue any medication without consulting your doctor first.

  • If you plan to go on a vacation, it is recommended to plan your trip a minimum of 14 days after the procedure in case of an infection.

  • No exfoliating acids close to the brow area (see below * for more)


    3-4 WEEKS PRIOR

  • No blood thinning medication/supplements (warfarin, xarelto, etc).

  • No brow tinting or lamination for at least 3 weeks prior to appointment.

  • No chemical peels, microdermabrasion, microneedling, or any other intense treatment. This will cause skin cells to rejuvenate faster and will affect the healing of your brows.

  • Botox and filler on the forehead, temple, and eye area should be done 3 weeks prior or 2 months after the appointment. Symmetry can be hard to balance with too much botox.

  • No waxing or threading - the more natural hair you have the better. Waxing may also cause a breakout. It is recommended not to remove any brow hairs prior to your appointment. The more the hair, the better. If there are any stray hairs that fall outside of our final shape, we can remove them.

  • Discontinue use of any brow growth serums 4 weeks prior as it can stimulate more blood flow to the area and cause excessive bleeding.

    *Discontinue Retin-A, Renova, Retinol, Tretinoin, Vitamin A, Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA), Glycolic Acid, oils, and any chemical exfoliants or "brightening" skincare at least 4 weeks prior to procedure. Once brows are healed, avoid use of these products near eyebrows/forehead completely as they WILL alter the color and cause premature fading of the pigment.


    PLEASE NOTE:
    You may be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle. If you notice a pimple on your brow area, PLEASE let your artist know as soon as possible that way we can reschedule you to another date. Clients who smoke cigarettes have delayed wound healing and accelerated skin aging. Cigarette smoke contains carbon monoxide which displaces the oxygen in your skin, and nicotine, which reduces blood flow, leaving skin dry and discolored.