Aftercare
Heal well, keep the color
Your results depend on your skin, your lifestyle, and how you care for the new work. Here’s the full guide for the first two weeks and beyond.
Brows
Brow healing timeline
Day 1
Hello, brows!
Color looks bold and dark. This is normal and will soften.
Days 2–4
Trust the process
Brows may look darker and bolder than expected.
Days 5–7
Flaking phase
Light flaking as skin heals. Do NOT pick or peel.
Days 8–10
Where did they go?
Color looks faded or patchy. Totally normal.
Days 11–28
They're back
Color blooms back into a soft, natural tone.
Touch-up · 6–8 weeks
Perfect.
We refine the shape and color.
Timelines vary from person to person — this is a typical range, not a promise.
Brow aftercare — first 7 days
Use aftercare gel
Apply a thin layer every hour on Day 1, every 3 hours on Day 2, every 5 hours on Day 3, then morning and evening on Days 4–7.
Keep it clean
Do not pick, scratch, or rub the treated area.
Keep dry
Avoid water, sweat, steam, sauna, swimming, and dusty or gardening work for 7 days.
No makeup or skincare
For 7 days: no makeup or skincare products on the treated area.
Avoid sun and tanning
For 7 days: avoid direct sun exposure and tanning. Use SPF after healing.
Avoid strenuous activities
For 7–14 days: avoid intense exercise, heavy sweating, and activities that may irritate the area.
Healing takes time
The color and shape will continue to soften and settle over the next 4–6 weeks.
Do not pick
Let any flaking come off naturally to avoid scarring or uneven color.
Touch-up
A touch-up is recommended 4–6 weeks after your initial appointment.
Contact us
If you experience excessive redness, swelling, or any concerns, please reach out to us right away. If redness, swelling, or pain worsens, or you suspect an infection, contact a healthcare professional promptly and let us know.
Lips
Lip healing timeline
Days 1–2
Swelling & vivid color
Lips may feel tight and look swollen. Color looks brighter than expected. Light icing is fine.
Days 3–5
Peeling
Lips may feel dry and start to peel. Keep moisturized. Do not pick.
Days 6–10
Light & dry
A normal fading phase. Color may look lighter and uneven.
Weeks 2–6
Color blooms
True color returns, soft and even.
Touch-up · 6–8 weeks
Perfect tone
We perfect the tone.
Timelines vary from person to person — this is a typical range, not a promise.
Lip aftercare — first 7 days
Use aftercare gel
Apply a thin layer as directed — every 3 hours on Day 1, every 5 hours on Day 2, then morning and evening on Days 3–7.
Keep it clean
Do not pick, scratch, or rub your lips.
Keep moisturized
Use the aftercare ointment as directed. Do not let your lips become dry.
Avoid certain foods
For 7 days: no spicy food, hot food or drinks, alcohol, and excessive caffeine. Use a straw for the first few days.
No lipstick or lip products
For 7 days: no lipstick, lip balm, lip scrub, or other lip products.
Avoid sun exposure
For 7 days: avoid direct sun exposure and tanning. Use SPF after healing.
Healing takes time
The color and shape will continue to soften and settle over the next 4–6 weeks.
Do not pick
Let any peeling come off naturally to avoid scarring or uneven color.
Touch-up
A touch-up is recommended 6–8 weeks after your initial appointment.
Contact us
If you experience excessive swelling, pain, or any concerns, please reach out to us right away. If redness, swelling, or pain worsens, or you suspect an infection, contact a healthcare professional promptly and let us know.
Eyeliners
Eyeliner healing timeline
- Days 1–3: mild swelling is normal. The pigment looks darker than the final result.
- Days 3–7: light flaking along the lash line. Don’t rub or pick.
- Week 2: color softens noticeably. This fading stage is normal.
- Weeks 4–6: color settles into its final finish.
A touch-up 6–8 weeks after your first session refines and evens out the result.
Eyeliner aftercare
- Keep the eye area clean and dry for the first few days — no direct water on the eyes in the shower.
- Don’t rub your eyes or pick at flakes.
- No eye makeup (mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow) for one week on the procedure area. When you resume mascara, open a fresh tube.
- Skip contact lenses during the procedure.
- Alcohol after the procedure is fine — just skip it the day before your appointment.
- No lash lifts, tints, or growth serums for 4 weeks.
- Skip swimming, saunas, and heavy sweating for 7–14 days.
Good to know
Healing timeline
- Surface flaking often settles within about 1–2 weeks, while color continues to develop over the following weeks. Healing varies; follow your service-specific instructions.
- Until then: keep the treatment area dry and clean — no swimming, saunas, steam, or heavy sweating.
- No makeup on the treatment area until it’s healed.
- Once healed, wear sunscreen on the area.
- If you get cold sores, talk to your doctor about antiviral medication before a lip appointment.
Touch-ups
Brow touch-ups within 6 months are $199; lip touch-ups within 6 months are $199. Book online or message us when you’re ready.
