Skin Preparation (14 days before)

• Avoid facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or laser treatments – these thin the skin and affect retention.

• Don’t use retinol, AHA/BHA, or exfoliating products near your brows.

• Stop using self-tanners on the face, as they can distort pigment colour.

Medical & Medication Considerations

• Do not take blood-thinning medications or supplements (aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E) at least 48 hours before – unless prescribed by your doctor.

• Avoid alcohol 24–48 hours before (these thin the blood).

• If you’re prone to cold sores and getting lip tattoo as well, you may need to take an antiviral (ask your doctor).

Lifestyle & Beauty Prep

• Avoid botox or fillers near the brows at least 2–4 weeks before.

• Don’t get a spray tan within 7 days of your appointment.

• Arrive with your brows in their natural state – no tint, wax, or threading within 5 days before.

• Wash your hair before the appointment (you’ll need to avoid wetting brows after).

Day of Appointment

• Come with a clean face, no makeup, oils, or moisturiser around the brows.

• Have a light meal so your blood sugar is stable.

• Wear comfortable clothes and plan for a few hours in the chair.

• Bring any inspo photos of brow styles you like.

Skin & Lip Care (7–14 days before)

• Exfoliate gently with a lip scrub or soft toothbrush a few times leading up to your appointment (not the day of).

• Keep lips hydrated with balm daily – cracked or dry lips won’t hold pigment well.

• Avoid chemical peels, laser, or harsh exfoliants near the mouth.

Medical & Medication Considerations

• If you’ve ever had cold sores, you’ll need to take an antiviral medication (e.g. Valtrex/Zovirax) prescribed by your doctor, starting a day or two before and continuing after. This is essential – lip trauma often triggers cold sores, which can ruin results.

• Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E, and alcohol for 24–48 hours before, unless prescribed by your doctor, as they thin the blood.

Beauty & Lifestyle Prep

• No botox or fillers near the lips for 4 weeks before.

• Don’t do a spray tan within a week – it alters pigment colour.

• Avoid lip waxing, tinting, or bleaching 3–5 days before.

• Do not microneedle or dermaplane around the mouth area close to your appointment.

Day of Appointment

• Arrive with clean lips – no balm, makeup, or oils.

• Eat a light meal before (treatments can last a few hours).

• Stay hydrated – but don’t overdo caffeine that morning (it can increase sensitivity).

• Bring along any favourite lip shades if you’d like to show your artist the tones you love.

First 24 Hours

• Keep brows clean and dry – gently blot with a clean tissue if any lymph fluid appears.

• Do not wash, touch, or apply makeup to the area.

Days 1–7

• Gently cleanse with lukewarm water + cotton pad once daily (if advised by your artist).

• Apply your aftercare daily for 7-10 days in a thin layer on Brows. Do not use your fingers, cotton swabs are provided in all aftercare kits.

• Keep the area dry – no sweating, swimming, saunas, steam rooms, or heavy exercise.

• No brow makeup, skincare, or oils on the area.

Healing Process (What to Expect)

• Days 1–3: Brows will look darker and bolder than expected.

• Days 4–7: They may start to flake or scab – don’t pick, scratch, or peel.

• Days 7–14: Colour may appear lighter or patchy as skin heals.

• Weeks 4–6: True healed colour reveals once skin has fully regenerated.

Things to Avoid (for 2 weeks minimum)

• Sun exposure (wear hat and sunglasses), tanning beds, spray tans.

• Skincare with retinol, glycolic, AHA/BHA, or vitamin C near brows.

• Makeup directly on brows.

• Sleeping face-down.

Long-Term Care

• Always apply SPF to brows once healed to prevent fading.

• Avoid excessive chemical exfoliation over brows.

• A touch-up is usually recommended 6–8 weeks after initial session.

“Great brows are an investment – protect them during healing and you’ll enjoy long-lasting, beautiful results.”

1. Keep lips clean and dry for first 24 hours.

2. Apply the recommended healing balm as instructed.

3. Avoid kissing, make up, swimming, saunas and excessive sweating for 7-10 days.

4. Do not pick or scratch scabs- Allow natural healing.

5. Colour will appear brighter at first and soften as it heals.

6. Healing usually takes 7-14 days, with colour setting fully in 4-6 weeks.

7. Lips may swell or feel tight after the procedure, this will go down within 24 hours.