Before and Aftercare for your Brows

Be Prepared for Your Appointment

Prepping for your appointment is just as important as aftercare for your new tattoo. Here are some things you need to consider before your appointment.

  • Ensure you are suitable for cosmetic tattooing, please check our FAQ to see if you're suitable
  • Do not consume any alcohol or any caffeine at least 24hrs before your procedure
  • Refrain from using any medication or pain relief that contain blood thinners, Please ensure you consult this with your Doctor as no medications should ever be discontinued without consulting your Doctor.
  • Any tinting, waxing or plucking of the brows will need to be done at least 3 days before your appointment
  • Your brows will go through stages of darkness, lightness and possible flaking. Please keep this in mind when planning your appointment 
  • Keep yourself well hydrated one week prior to your appointment
  • Avoid excessive exercise or sweating on the day of your appointment
  • Cosmetic botox or fillers should be done 3 weeks prior or 3 weeks after your appointment
  • Do your research on which brow style, colours you like and bring some photos so we can discuss at the beginning of the appointment. Please have a look at our Gallery for some inspiration.

What to Expect After your Appointment

Your new tattoo will go through several different stages while it is healing. Healing can take on average 7-14 days but will vary depending on each individual, some will heal quicker than others.

Do not be concerned and be patient as this is all part of the healing process.

Day 1

  • Brows will be vibrant, brighter and thicker. Some clients may experience redness and swelling around the treated area. This will typically subside after 1-2 hours however can last up to 2 days with sensitive skin.
  • Milder tenderness to the treated area.

Day 2 - Day 4

  • Your brows will appear even darker and thicker than on the first day, brows may even look slightly uneven, this is normal and all part of the healing process. Don't panic as this will not be the results of your new tattoo. 
  • Milder tenderness to the treated area. 
  • You may experience some itchiness, please don't scratch your brows as you may accidentally scratch the skin off.

Day 5 - Day 7

  • You may experience some flakiness, please leave them alone and let it naturally come off.
  • Brows may appear patchy and uneven
  • Once your skin has completely flaked, colour may appear greyish, this is due to skin still healing internally and colour hasn't resurfaced. Brow will appear a lot lighter than when first done. True colour can be seen after 3-4 weeks.

Care For Your Tattoo

Now that you have your new tattoo, we need to make sure you take care of it to ensure you get the best retention. Please note that the following is general information, please refer to your Aftercare Information for full details. 

  • You will have received your Aftercare Instructions on how to care for your new tattoo, please ensure you follow instructions strictly.
  • Ensure you clean your brows twice daily but don't saturate them with water
  • Do not apply makeup directly on the treated area until skin has fully flaked and healed.
  • Do not expose your healing skin to direct sun, tanning beds, saunas, or in hot steamy showers for at least 14 days following the procedure.

  • Please avoid excessive sweating caused by exercise or strenuous activity.

  • Avoid touching your brows or picking at it
  • Avoid facial or skin peeling treatment
  • Apply SPF to brows once it is healed to prevent brows from fading