Pre-care & aftercare
Prepare today, glow tomorrow.
Beautiful, long-lasting brows start before your appointment and finish after it. Here's exactly what to do, and who permanent makeup isn't right for.
Before your appointment
Pre-care instructions
Following these helps your skin take pigment evenly and heal well. Questions? Call or text (781) 775-8689.
Pause acne treatments
Stop acne creams or treatments 4 weeks before; they thin and sensitize the skin.
Skip laser and chemical peels
Avoid them for at least 4 weeks before to prevent irritation.
Limit AHAs and retinoids
Stop alpha hydroxy acids, retinoids and anti-aging actives to reduce early fading.
Botox 2 weeks apart
Have Botox at least 2 weeks before or after your session.
Avoid sunburn
Sunburned skin won't hold pigment. Protect your skin in the days before.
No tinting or hair removal
Don't tint, wax, tweeze or thread your brows. We handle grooming during the appointment.
Avoid antibiotics if possible
They can slow healing, which normally takes about 2 weeks.
No alcohol or caffeine
Both increase bleeding and blood flow, which can lead to patchy results.
Avoid blood thinners
Skip aspirin, ibuprofen and similar medications unless prescribed by your doctor.
Skip stimulants and hard workouts
Avoid supplements that raise heart rate and intense exercise before your visit.
Hydrate
Drink plenty of water and moisturize daily for healthy skin.
Wear your usual brows
Arrive with your brows done the way you normally do them, so we see your baseline.
Feeling unwell? Reschedule
Cold or flu symptoms, sinus infections, irritation or big blemishes on the brows mean we should reschedule.
Menstrual cycle
Sensitivity may be higher during your cycle.
After your appointment
Aftercare instructions
Your aftercare decides how well your brows heal and how long they last. Consistency is everything.
First 12 hours
Blot, don't wipe
- —Gently blot your brows with a clean tissue to absorb clear lymph fluid.
- —Repeat every few minutes until the fluid stops. Dried fluid forms a thick crust that pulls pigment out when it falls off.
Days 1–10
Cleanse gently
- —Wash brows morning and night with a gentle foaming cleanser, in small circles following your hair growth.
- —Rinse with warm, not hot, water. Pat dry with a clean paper towel, then let them air dry.
- —Wash your face outside the shower to avoid soaking the brows.
Days 1–10
Moisturize lightly
- —Let brows air dry at least 5 minutes after cleansing.
- —Apply a very thin layer of the provided ointment with a clean cotton swab, never your fingers.
- —It should not leave a shine or film.
While healing
Protect the result
- —Don't pick, scratch or rub. Let flakes fall off on their own.
- —Avoid heavy sweating, swimming, saunas and long showers.
- —Keep makeup, lotions and skincare off the brows for at least 10 days.
- —Skip exfoliants, peels and facials.
- —Wear a hat in the sun, and sleep on your back for the first few days.
- —Stay hydrated and eat well; vitamins A, C and E support healing.
Is it right for you?
When permanent makeup isn't recommended
For your safety, please review this before booking. If any of these apply, talk to us first.
- —Anyone under 18
- —Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- —Blood or clotting disorders, such as hemophilia
- —Active skin conditions near the brows: cold sores, eczema, psoriasis, rashes
- —Active infections or contagious illness
- —Known allergies to pigments, lidocaine or other products used
- —Compromised immunity, such as lupus or immunosuppressive medication
- —A tendency to keloid or hypertrophic scarring
- —Epilepsy
- —Active chemotherapy or radiation therapy
Free, no pressure
Let's design brows that feel like yours.
Start with a free consultation about your brows, your skin and the look you want. Nothing to buy on the call.