Permanent Makeup Aftercare
Healing is a process that takes time. Some skin will heal faster than others, some skin will retain pigment longer, everyone is different. Skin, lifestyle, tanning, weather, and following aftercare instructions will all determine your permanent makeup outcome. Brows will get darker and look uneven during the first stage of the healing process. They will shed and lighten 25-60% throughout the following weeks. At the perfecting session, we can make slight changes/alterations if needed. Please remember to put nothing aside from the aftercare cream on the area for the first 7 days.
Following the aftercare instructions is a vital part of achieving optimal results! Neglecting or trying to rush the healing process will result in less than satisfactory results.
Next 7 days
Don't trust the color
The color will continue to change as your Permanent Makeup is healing. Don't trust the color until the perfecting session, we can address any changes needed then.
Continue gently washing and applying After Inked to effected area.
Do put anything else on the area until your Permanent Makeup has flaked and healed.
Wash your effected Permanent Makeup area with a gentle soap like Dial or Cerave.
Apply a pea sized amount of After Inked to area. You want it to rub in like a lotion, so you don't want to see it sitting on. your skin
First night
Every 30 minutes, dab your Permanent Makeup with a dry cotton pad or tissue to soak up any lymphatic fluid
First 4 hours
For best results and healing, please follow aftercare instructions
Brow and eyeliner
Aftercare Instructions
- Be sure to use the aftercare as needed and keep lips clean. Don't touch them with your fingers, or kiss your partner without washing them after. Be careful of the things you eat and drink, use a straw and avoid spicy food. Ice if needed.
- As the lips peel and flake, resist the urge to peel them. Let them peel naturally and continue applying aftercare
For best results and healing, please follow aftercare instructions
Lip Aftercare instructions
You will be back in the studio for your perfecting session in 8 weeks. At that point, we can make slight changes to the color and shape if necessary.
- Do not exfoliate, use a washcloth, or anything abrasive to wash your Permanent Makeup
- Do not pick or scratch your tattoo
- Avoid hot tubs, steam rooms, pools, lakes/rivers, and hot yoga during the healing process
- Avoid direct sunlight and tanning beds for 2 weeks
- Avoid wearing makeup or products on skin
- Avoid sweaty exercise for 2 weeks
- Avoid brows, lash tints, or other facial treatments for 10 days.
Healing tips
Long term tips
- Wear a daily sunscreen to prevent the sun from prematurely fading the pigment in the skin
- If a product lightens, brightens, or tightens avoid using it around your brows indefinitely
- Get a yearly touch-up to maintain the full color and shape of your Permanent Makeup
- After applying your makeup/foundation, take a damp Q-tip and clean off your brows. This allows the pigment to show through without looking muddled by makeup
- Keep lips moisturized
Don't hesitate to message us with any concerns. We are here to help you in any way possible. We want you to have the best experience possible.
