Washing Instructions

Microblading: 3x a day for 4 days

Powder or Hybrid: 4x a day for 4 days

Using lukewarm water and a gentle cleanser, lightly massage the brows in small circles, pat dry with a soft tissue, and apply a rice grain amount of the provided ointment after each wash. Begin washing your brows about 1-2 hours after your service. After the 4th day, leave the brows alone and do not wash or apply ointment as to not disrupt the flaking. It is also normal for the brows to not flake.

 

Recommended Cleansers

Gentle cleansers by the brands Cerave, Cetaphil, or Ponds are best. Avoid using cleansers that contain oils, charcoal, or acids. Avoid using bar soap and micellar cleansers.

 

WHAT TO AVOID FOR 7-10 DAYS

∘⠀Increased sweating, exercise, strenuous activity

∘⠀Getting your brows/forehead wet outside of instructed washing (shower/saunas/jacuzzies/recreational water)

∘⠀Tanning bed use at any point after having brows tattooed will result in discoloration and premature fading.

∘⠀Natural UVB/UVA rays pose risk of discoloration. When brows are done flaking, wearing an SPF will prevent discoloration and fading

∘⠀Always let estheticians know of any permanent makeup procedures before receiving peels, microneedling, microdermabrasion, or lasering services.

∘⠀Do not pick at flaking or possible scabbing. This will pull the ink out permanently.

Wash hands prior to washing brows, and wash pillowcases to lower risk of infection.

∘⠀Avoid Retin-A, retinol, vitamin A, or oils on forehead.

∘⠀No lotion, non-gentle cleansers, or makeup should be applied to the until they are done flaking.

 

* These activities may be resumed once the brows are completely done flaking.

During & Post Healing
Continue to minimize sun exposure. Lasers on treated areas can cause the ink to discolor. Exfoliating and skin lightening products (chemical peels, alpha & beta hydroxy acids) promote ink loss, these products should be avoided on the treated area. Any form of topical Vitamin A should be avoided on the forehead altogether. Facial oils and natural skin oils on the forehead will result in blurred hair strokes over time.

What to Expect

∘⠀After treatment, it is normal to feel a sunburned sensation for a couple of davs followed by dry, itchy, or tender skin.

∘⠀Brows will appear darker and bolder a few days after the appointment. During healing, they will lighten 30-40% and shrink in size.

∘⠀Healing process takes approximately 4-6 weeks. As your skin naturally exfoliates and regenerates, you will notice color change, disappear, and reappear as they settle.

∘⠀Color may flake off and appear softer and less visible but will slowly reappear over the next few weeks.

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This is all absolutely normal, and why two appointments may be necessary.

Be patient and know that this is the part of the normal and expected healing process.

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Signs and symptoms that indicate the need to seek medical care:

Excessive redness, swelling, tenderness of the procedure site, red streaks going from the procedure site towards the heart, elevated body temperature, or purulent drainage from the procedure site.

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If an adverse reaction or infection develops at the site of your tattoo, contact your personal physician for treatment and report to SNHD Special Programs at (702) 759-0677.

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