• Do not pick/tweeze/wax/perform electrolysis one week before.
• Gently exfoliate your brow are the evening before your treatment to remove any dead skin. This will help with pigment retention. 
• Do not tan two weeks prior or have a sunburned face.
• Do not have any type of facial/peel 2 weeks prior to treatment..
• Discontinue Vitamin A/Retinol products one month prior to treatment as these thin the skin considerably.
• Do not work out on the day of the procedure as the body heat expands the pores. It is recommended not to sweat (heavily) for the first 10 days after the procedure. Sweat is salt and can prematurely fade the treated area. 
• Do not have botox 3 weeks prior. This can effect the symmetry of your brows. 
• Do not take Fish Oil or Vitamin E one week prior (natural blood thinners). 
• Do not wax or tint your eyebrows less than 3 days before the procedure.
• If you would like to pre numb the brow area before your appointment, please feel free to purchase numbing cream from the chemist & Follow the instructions enclosed. 

Anticoagulants lengthen the time it takes for blood to clot. Anti-platelet drugs, such as aspirin and ibuprofen prevent your blood from clotting. This causes the treatment area to bleed more and the pigment will be pushed out of the skin. 

• Do not drink alcohol 24-48 hours before your tattoo.
• Do not consume coffee/caffeine 12 hours prior to your treatment.
• Do not take any aspirin or ibuprofen for pain relief (this thins the blood). However you must not discontinue any medication before consulting your doctor. 
• Avoid oily fish, garlic and herbal teas for 24-48 hours before your procedure to avoid blood thinning. Other natural blood thinners to avoid include green tea and spices such as turmeric & ginger. 
• Please check with your GP prior to your appointment if you are on any medication that may cause blood thinning. 

• Drink plenty of water before your appointment and don’t arrive hungry.
• Occasionally pigment droplets could splash on clothing and stain. I recommend wearing dark clothing where possible. 

Please remember that the colour is up to 50% DARKER immediately after the treatment. It will start to become lighter after 4-7 days. The true healed colour will not come through until approximately 4-6 weeks after the initial treatment. During the healing process, the colour may seem to have disappeared as it is obscured by the healing layers of skin. Under no circumstances should you have any further permanent cosmetics work undertaken during this four to six week period. 

• With clean hands, gently blot the area throughout the day with a clean tissue to absorb excess lymph fluid. Removing this fluid prevents hardening if any blood plasma/lymph. 
• Ice packs protected with a cloth may be applied as necessary if swelling occurs.

Follow this routine for at least one week following the treatment, or until it has healed. This is necessary to achieve the best-healed results. 

• Always wash your hands before touching the treated area. 
• Wipe daily to remove bacteria and dead skin. With a very light touch, gently cleanse the eyebrows each morning and night using sterile water to slightly dampen a cotton pad. Use a different pad for each brow. To dry gently pat with clean tissues. 
• When completely dry apply a rice grain amount of the balm provided a minimum of four times daily. You should do this using a clean cotton bud for each application (this will prevent infection). Be sure not to over-apply as this will suffocate your skin and delay healing. The balm should be barely noticeable on the skin. NEVER apply the balm on wet or damp skin. 
• I recommend you use a gentle facial cleanser or wipe to clean the rest of the face during the healing period. 
• Keep hair away to prevent any infection. 
• If the area gets wet, gently pat dry using clean lint-free tissue. Do not rub. 
• Use a fresh pillowcase. 

You may experience the following for two to five days after the treatment:

• Tenderness
• Flaking
• Dryness and itchiness 
• Swelling and redness

If you are feeling less than 100% healthy it may take longer for your treatment to heal and symptoms may appear more prominent.

During this period you also need to look after the treatment area in other ways:

• Some itching is normal. Do not pick, peel, or scratch the treatment area. This may result in the colour healing unevenly and you could also risk scarring and infection. Allow the wound to flake on its own. 
• Do not apply makeup until 72 hours after the treatment. Avoid applying makeup to the treatment area until the wound has completely exfoliated. 
• Do not expose the healing skin to extreme heat, cold, or moisture for two weeks following your treatment. This includes direct sunlight, tanning beds, jacuzzis, saunas, salt water, chlorinated pools, direct shower spray, hot water,  fake tan, skin creams, or ointments other than what you have been instructed to use.
• Do not apply petroleum type ointments to the area for a week after the treatment. After this time, ointments of this type can be applied and are recommended if you plan to use chlorinated pools and jacuzzis. 
• Do not take part in any strenuous activity which could result in perspiration for one week. 
• Avoid all hair removal and tinting treatments for two weeks after the procedure
• Do not use any cleansing products containing acids (glycolic, lactic or AHA), or any exfoliants. 

Limit your showers to 5 minutes so you do not create too much steam. Keep your face out of the water while you wash your body. At the end of your shower, wash your hair. You could protect the treated area with a CLEAN, DRY flannel. Avoid excessive rinsing and hot water on the treated area. 

Permanent cosmetics are a low maintenance treatment, not a no-maintenance treatment. 

• In order to keep your permanent cosmetics in perfect condition, it may be necessary to have a maintenance procedure around every 12 to 18 months, though this will vary for each individual. 
• To avoid pigment fade for as long as possible, avoid excessive exposure to the sun or UV rays. Always use a good sunscreen/sunblock once the area has healed. Make it part of your daily routine even in the winter or cloudy days. 
• Take care when using moisturisers and other skin products that contain glycolic or fruity acids as these can fade permanent makeup. 
• If you are planning an MRI scan, chemical peel, or any other similar procedures please inform your practitioner that you have had permanent cosmetics. 
• If you are a blood donor, you may not be eligible to give blood for four months post-procedure.
• If you are having anti-aging injectables or cosmetic surgery, remember these procedures can alter the shape of your eyebrows. 
• Laser hair removal can fade and change the shade of your brow procedure, always advise the laser technician you are wearing permanent cosmetics and they can act accordingly.