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PRECARE
So you just booked your new brows... how do you prepare?
2-3 Weeks Before Appointment
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Botox should be done over 3 weeks prior or 4 weeks after
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No facial procedures 14 days before appointment (this includes laser, chemical peels, surgeries, etc)
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No sun or tanning within one week of appointment
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Refrain from using products with active acids (AHA/BHA) or retinol/vitamin A close to the eyebrow area 2 weeks prior (sometimes these ingredients are added into face creams)
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Cannot be on blood thinning medication or antibiotics within 2 weeks of appointment
1-3 Days Before Appointment
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No waxing, threading, or tinting 3 days before procedure
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No Aspirin, niacin, vitamin E, fish oil, CoQ10 and Advil 48 hours before - if needed, Tylenol can be used
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No alcohol, caffeine, or cannabis products 24 hours before
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No heavy workout the day of your appointment as this will expand the pores
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Come to your appointment with freshly washed hair to avoid wetting your brows after your appointment
AFTERCARE
You just got your dream brows... now what?
You're excited with your new brows right? Great! Just remember to not touch the area with your hands to avoid bacteria and possible infection.
General Aftercare Below - can vary from person to person and will be addressed at the appointment.
Day 1: 30 minutes after session, wet a cotton pad with distilled water and gently dab brows. Repeat again before bed.
Days 2-4: Morning and night wet a cotton pad with distilled water and gently dab brows. Your brows are going to darken and thicken during these days but it is temporary and they will lighten 30-50% once healed.
Day 5: You will no longer be dabbing your brows. You can quickly rinse your eyebrows in the shower every other day. Gently pat dry.
During the scabbing process, you can use a spoolie to GENTLY brush and remove any scabs that are no longer attached to the skin and may be sitting on the hairs. DO NOT try to remove scabs that are still attached as this will affect your pigment retention. If your brows are itchy during this time you can lightly tap them for relief.
Understanding the Healing Process
Temporary darkening and fading is a natural part of the healing journey as your skin regenerates. Resist the urge to pick at any scabs or flakes that may form as this can disrupt the healing and pigment retention. Patience is key during this time as your brows will evolve into their final look. TRUST THE PROCESS, and remember, your touch-up appointment will address any faded areas, ensuring your brows remain flawless for longer.
Retention: Pigment retention including intensity and colour tone is specific to each person and can vary depending on after care compliance, skin type, skin undertone, hormones, metabolism, medication, medical conditions, lifestyle, and other factors. Some people may require additional or more frequent touch ups than others.
Quick Tip for Longer Lasting Brows: Once your beautiful brows are completely healed, make sure to protect them by applying sunscreen and avoiding active acids on them!
DOs and DON'Ts while healing
DO
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Sleep on your back
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Use a clean pillowcase
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Be gentle and remember to pat dry only
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Rest and Relax!
*If you become concerned about a possible infection, seek medical attention
DON'T
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Do not touch, peel, rub, or scratch
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Avoid direct water the first 4 days
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Avoid hair removal or tinting
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Avoid direct sunlight and tanning
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Avoid makeup on brows
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Do not use skincare with active ingredients/acids
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No excessive exercising, sweating, hot yoga for 1 week
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No facial Botox, laser, or peels
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No swim, sauna, heat
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Do not drink alcohol in excess the first couple of days.
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