Preparing for Permanent Makeup

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On Appointment Day:

  1. Do not consume any caffeine on the day of your appointment. This includes coffee (even decaffeinated), tea, soda, pre-workout, ginseng, and energy drinks. Stimulants may cause excessive bleeding, which causes the skin to reject any pigment.

  2. Do not consume alcohol 24-48 hours before your appointment.

  3. Come to your appointment with clean, freshly washed hair, as you must avoid wetting your brows in the shower during the first week.

  4. Please refrain from applying foundation to the forehead. You are welcome to use brow makeup to showcase your usual application style. A photo will be taken, so feel free to apply other makeup, such as waterproof mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow (below the crease), or concealer if desired. I want you to feel your best!

  5. Please avoid exercise on the day of your appointment. Physical activity increases blood flow, which may result in excessive bleeding and compromise the quality of the healing process.

  6. Do not take any blood thinners (Aspirin, Advil, Ibuprofen, Warfarin, Fish Oils, or Omega-3s) 5 days prior. Tylenol is OK.

Additional Preparation

  1. Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds. Skin that has experienced excessive sun exposure is in a state of recovery and, therefore, cannot be tattooed. UVB and UVA rays will alter the colour of your brows and cause premature fading. If you spend much time in the sun (and do not wear sunscreen), please reconsider Permanent Makeup.

  2. Avoid facials, Botox (specifically on the forehead), chemical treatments, microneedling, or microdermabrasion for three weeks before or after.

  3. Chemical Exfoliants/Medical-Grade Skincare: Avoid using Retin-A, Retinol (vitamin A), Glycolic Acid, Alpha Hydroxyl, and Tretinoin on the treated area before or after your appointment. If you currently use any of these skincare exfoliants, kindly wait at least three weeks before scheduling your appointment.

Helpful Tips

  • To reduce disruptions, kindly switch your electronic devices, such as Apple Watches and cellphones, to silent mode or the lowest volume.

  • Opt for comfortable clothing. Bring slippers and headphones for a more relaxed experience.

  • During appointments, I concentrate solely on tattooing your brows and talking can be challenging. Talking might activate your forehead muscles, potentially impacting the stable positioning of the needle/machine and my hand.