AFTERCARE FOR EYEBROWS
DAY OF PROCEDURE: Blot with a clean tissue or cotton to keep brow area clean and free of any fluids oozing. The first wash of the brows will be the evening of the procedure.
DAY 1-7: Wash, Dry, Apply Gel (twice a day)
Wash:
1. Wash twice a day (morning and night) starting the night of your procedure.
2. Use gentle cleanser such as Cetaphil or baby wash (do not use any cleansers containing glycolic, lactic or AHA's).
3. Using clean hands, gently cleanse the brows using your fingertips in a smooth circular motion for about 10 seconds.
4. Rinse all residue off eyebrows and dry brows completely using a clean cotton round or tissue (a wash cloth is too abrasive).
5. After the area is completely dry, apply a thin layer (less is more) of the clear gel that was provided for the brows.
(Ingredients in aftercare gel are: Organic Virgin Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Organic Cera Alba (Beeswax), Organic Honey, Propolis Extract, Bee Pollen, Royal Jelly.
DAY 8-14: Don't Touch The Brows
You no longer need to wash your brows. Continue keeping your eyebrows dry (see below for reminders). Your eyebrows could still have scabs on during this phase. This is normal. It is important for the scabs to fall off naturally. As they fall off, you may gently brush off any scabs with a cotton swab or spooly. Do not force or pick scabs off and let them fall off on their own.
DAY 14: You may now resume all normal routines and activity! If any scabs are remaining, it is okay to gently wash off.
Important Reminders:
DAY 1-7: Wash, Dry, Apply Gel (twice a day)
Wash:
1. Wash twice a day (morning and night) starting the night of your procedure.
2. Use gentle cleanser such as Cetaphil or baby wash (do not use any cleansers containing glycolic, lactic or AHA's).
3. Using clean hands, gently cleanse the brows using your fingertips in a smooth circular motion for about 10 seconds.
4. Rinse all residue off eyebrows and dry brows completely using a clean cotton round or tissue (a wash cloth is too abrasive).
5. After the area is completely dry, apply a thin layer (less is more) of the clear gel that was provided for the brows.
(Ingredients in aftercare gel are: Organic Virgin Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Organic Cera Alba (Beeswax), Organic Honey, Propolis Extract, Bee Pollen, Royal Jelly.
DAY 8-14: Don't Touch The Brows
You no longer need to wash your brows. Continue keeping your eyebrows dry (see below for reminders). Your eyebrows could still have scabs on during this phase. This is normal. It is important for the scabs to fall off naturally. As they fall off, you may gently brush off any scabs with a cotton swab or spooly. Do not force or pick scabs off and let them fall off on their own.
DAY 14: You may now resume all normal routines and activity! If any scabs are remaining, it is okay to gently wash off.
Important Reminders:
- Do NOT rub, pick or scratch the treated area.
- Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally fall off. Picking can cause scarring or loss of color.
- Avoid topical makeup and sunscreen directly on the treated area.
- No facials, Botox, chemical treatments or microdermabrasion for 4 weeks following procedure.
- Avoid intense sweaty exercise for 1 week.
- Avoid long, hot-steamy showers for the first 10 days, keeping face out of the water while showering.
- Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning for 4 weeks after treatment. Wear a hat or stay in shade when outdoors.
- Avoid face down swimming, hot tubs, fast boats, motorcycles, etc. for the first 10 days.
- Use a fresh pillowcase when sleeping.
What To Expect Each Day During Healing Phases:
Day 1-2: Eyebrows will become 2-3 times darker in color, appear thicker in size looking almost 3D and could also appear uneven in shape.
Day 3-7: Eyebrows will still be dark and will begin the scabbing phase. As scabs begin to fall off the area under the scab will appear light or almost as if there is no color there - this is normal and to be expected. Do not pick the scabs.
Day 7-10: Eyebrows will appear patchier in color and the scabbing phase is almost complete. If any loose scabs are stuck on an eyebrow hair then you may gently use a cotton swab or spoolie to remove scab.
Day 10-14: Eyebrows will appear their lightest in color during this phase. Eyebrows may also appear patchier in color. Some areas/hair strokes might appear darker or lighter than others. This is to be expected. True shape and true color results will appear between week 3-6. Be patient.
Day 14: YOU CAN NOW WASH YOUR BROWS! If any scabs remain on the eyebrows it is now ok to wash them off and proceed with your normal skin care and makeup routine. Pigment will be at its lightest in color but will soon darken again. This is normal and to be expected. You may fill in with your makeup if desired.
Week 3-6: Color will start reappearing and darkening in color. Skin will appear fully healed but it it NOT fully healed from underneath. Skin type and client's age determine how long eyebrows will take to fully heal. The younger the skin the quickest it will heal is 4 weeks. More mature skin can take as long as 6-8 weeks to be completely healed. Once healed, it is normal if there are bald spots or loss of original hair stroke in places. Every clients skin type is different and skin is an uneven texture. Because of this, a touch-up is offered 6-8 weeks following the initial procedure to perfect the brow.
Long Term Care:
Additional Important Information:
Please be aware that the result of the procedure is depending on the following: medications and health conditions, skin conditions such as; oily skin, unhealthy skin, dry/flaky, sun-damaged skin, loose skin, poor diet and not following the aftercare instructions. All of these things could affect your healed results.
Antacids, thyroid and anxiety medications have been reported as interfering with permanent makeup either by affecting retention or shifting the pigment to an undesirable area.
Day 3-7: Eyebrows will still be dark and will begin the scabbing phase. As scabs begin to fall off the area under the scab will appear light or almost as if there is no color there - this is normal and to be expected. Do not pick the scabs.
Day 7-10: Eyebrows will appear patchier in color and the scabbing phase is almost complete. If any loose scabs are stuck on an eyebrow hair then you may gently use a cotton swab or spoolie to remove scab.
Day 10-14: Eyebrows will appear their lightest in color during this phase. Eyebrows may also appear patchier in color. Some areas/hair strokes might appear darker or lighter than others. This is to be expected. True shape and true color results will appear between week 3-6. Be patient.
Day 14: YOU CAN NOW WASH YOUR BROWS! If any scabs remain on the eyebrows it is now ok to wash them off and proceed with your normal skin care and makeup routine. Pigment will be at its lightest in color but will soon darken again. This is normal and to be expected. You may fill in with your makeup if desired.
Week 3-6: Color will start reappearing and darkening in color. Skin will appear fully healed but it it NOT fully healed from underneath. Skin type and client's age determine how long eyebrows will take to fully heal. The younger the skin the quickest it will heal is 4 weeks. More mature skin can take as long as 6-8 weeks to be completely healed. Once healed, it is normal if there are bald spots or loss of original hair stroke in places. Every clients skin type is different and skin is an uneven texture. Because of this, a touch-up is offered 6-8 weeks following the initial procedure to perfect the brow.
Long Term Care:
- Using a good sunscreen on your brows (Sunscreens with Zinc or Titanium Dioxide as first ingredients)
- Any future MRI scans, chemical peels or laser procedures, please inform your technician and or care provider of your permanent cosmetics
- Use of RetinA/Retinol/Tretinoin, chemical peels and acid peels or any other rapid skin exfoliation products used on the forehead area will cause the permanent makeup of the eyebrow are to fade prematurely
- Any face makeup directly on the eyebrows will make the color appear different. If desired, keep eyebrow area free of makeup to reveal brow pigment color
Additional Important Information:
Please be aware that the result of the procedure is depending on the following: medications and health conditions, skin conditions such as; oily skin, unhealthy skin, dry/flaky, sun-damaged skin, loose skin, poor diet and not following the aftercare instructions. All of these things could affect your healed results.
Antacids, thyroid and anxiety medications have been reported as interfering with permanent makeup either by affecting retention or shifting the pigment to an undesirable area.