Aftercare
It's very important both pre and post care instructions are closely followed for your specific service. This will help to eliminate any contraindications and healing issues to ensure you get the most out of your service.
It is very important that you are honest with us about other skincare products you are using, beauty treatments you are receiving or medical procedures you may be undergoing. A clients health & safety is most important, above any beauty service, so if contraindications exist we must be aware for safety purposes.
Brow Laminations + Lash Lifts
24-48 hours
Your brows/lashes need time to set - 24-48 hours. Do your best to avoid getting them wet or sweaty in any way.
Avoid rubbing them, leaning on them or bending them in any other way or they will set like that.
Avoid steamy showers, hot tubs & leaning over steamy pots on the stove.
Avoid sweaty workouts and heated workout rooms.
No saunas, swimming or plunges.
No brow/lash makeup or harsh products during this time.
Avoid direct & long sun exposure.
Ongoing
Avoid long periods in salt water & chlorine, it's more drying. Condition your brows/lashes after doing so.
Always comb your brows up after getting them wet, they dry however they are positioned in the moment regardless of the lamination.
Condition brows/lashes frequently (3-4x weekly) to maintain health & hydration.
Do not use waterproof makeup or acid based products directly on the brows/lashes.
Extra friction can be damaging so try not to sleep face first on your brows/lashes.
Cosmetic Tattoo - Brows
Nano - Powder - Microblade
Immediately after
Your brows will feel tender and look bolder than anticipated. There may be some redness, stinging, swelling, slight burning or itchy feeling - this is normal and can take a few hours to subside. Make sure your hands, glasses, hats and anything possibly touching the area are wiped clean of bacteria.
Day of service
On your car ride home, gently blot your brows with a dry cotton round to absorb any lymph or oil that may have surfaced. Continue blotting periodically throughout the day. Wash your brows 2 hours post service and again before bed with the foam cleanser given to you.
To wash: Use 1/2 pump of cleanser on your fingertips, gently wiping the brows in an outward direction to dissolve any fluids that may have dried on - no scrubbing, no circles - be gentle. Carefully pat the area dry and let them be.
Day 2 - 14
Gently wash your brows morning & night then carefully pat them dry. If you have a normal to dry skin type you will apply a rice grain amount of healing balm to them morning & night daily. If you have an oily t-zone or oily skin type only use the healing balm if the brow area is feeling overly dry/itchy - but be very sparing with it, only use a small rice grain amount split between the brows - less is more in this case.
Very important
Avoid getting your brows wet in the shower.
Avoid all standing water like pools, hot tubs, lakes and oceans as well as moist, steamy & humid environments.
If your brows feel super itchy you may reapply a thin, rice grain amount of balm to the area but remember less is more with that. It is essential that you resist the urge to touch, pick or scratch at the area - this can cause pigment loss and possible scaring. You want your flakes to fall off naturally. Once all flakes have fallen you can discontinue aftercare routine and resume your regular routines and activities.
Important
Reminders
Change your pillowcases/sheets before going to bed and keep them clean for the duration of your healing process. Try to avoid side sleeping and smooshing your face into the pillow - you don’t want your new brows rubbing on the pillow too much. This could prematurely pull off any scabs and result in pigment loss. Back sleeping is recommended. Makeup can not be worn on the brows for 14 days. If you choose to wear foundation and/or eye makeup completely avoid the brow area. Makeup is full of varying ingredients and bacteria that could cause an infection. t is best to cleanse your brows outside of the shower, but if done during, please only wash them at the very end of the shower and avoid excessive rinsing, putting your face under the faucet or hot water running on the brow area. Use only your finger tips to quickly rinse the brows then pat them dry. Avoid long, hot, steamy showers for the full 14 days. Soggy brows will take longer to heal. Try your best to keep your brows/face out of the water while washing your body and your hair - use the shower shields provided to assist you if needed. void hot, sweaty exercise for at least 7 days. If scabs/flakes are still present its truly best to wait until they have fallen off. Again, soggy brows will take longer to heal and the salts in our sweat can alter the pigment color. Avoid swimming pools, lakes/oceans, hot tubs, sauna and steam rooms for the full 14 days. Let any scabbing, flakes and dry skin naturally fall off. Picking can cause scarring & loss of pigment. Only the soap & healing balm provided should be used on the brows throughout the healing process. NO facials, botox, chemical peels, microdermabrasion for a minimum of 4 weeks Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning for a minimum 4 weeks post procedure. Wear a hat when outdoors. ne of the best things you can do for the longevity of your brows is to wear sunscreen on them daily ONCE THEY ARE HEALED. Mineral SPF is best. This will help the tattoo stay true to color, crisp and vibrant. Protect your investment!
Cosmetic Tattoo - Lips
Lip Blush - Lip Neutralization
Immediately after
Your lips will feel tender and look bolder than anticipated. There will likely be some redness, swelling, stinging, slight burning or itchy feeling - this is normal and can take a few hours to subside. Make sure your hands, drinking cups and anything possibly touching your lips are wiped clean of bacteria.
Day of service
On your car ride home, gently blot your lips with a dry cotton round to absorb any lymph or oil that may have surfaced. Wash your lips 2 hours post service, each time after you’ve eaten and again before bed with the foam cleanser given to you. Avoid foods that are spicy, oily, vinegar based and messy items that you have to bite into - eat items that can be carefully placed into the mouth. You must keep the lips as clean and untouched as possible.
To wash: Use 1/2 pump of cleanser on your fingertips, gently wiping the lips in an outward direction to dissolve any fluids that may have dried on - no scrubbing, no circles - be gentle. Carefully pat the area dry then apply a small amount of healing balm.
Day 2 - 14
Gently wash your lips morning & night, carefully pat dry and apply healing balm with your fingertip - cotton fibers from q-tips may get caught in your flakes. Continue to avoid messy food items, and keep the lips clean and hydrated at all times. You do not want them to get overly dried out. They will get chapped/flakey looking though, this is normal.
Very important
Avoid moist, steamy & humid environments.
Avoid standing water like pools & hot tubs.
Avoid getting sweat on the area - this could alter pigment color and cause infection.
If your lips look dry reapply a thin, rice grain amount of balm to the area. It is essential that you resist the urge to touch, pick or scratch at the area - this can cause pigment loss and possible scaring. You want your flakes to fall off naturally. Once all flakes have fallen you can discontinue aftercare routine and resume your regular routines and activities.
Important
Reminders
Change your pillowcases/sheets before going to bed and keep them clean for the duration of your healing process. Try to avoid side sleeping and smooshing your face into the pillow - you don’t want your new lip tattoo rubbing on the pillow too much. This could prematurely pull off any scabs and result in pigment loss. Back sleeping is recommended. Makeup can not be worn on the lips for 10 days. If you choose to wear makeup, completely avoid the lip area. Makeup is full of varying ingredients and bacteria that could cause an infection. It is best to cleanse your lips outside of the shower, but if done during, please only wash them at the very end of the shower and avoid excessive rinsing, putting your face under the faucet or hot water running on the lip area. Use only your finger tips to quickly rinse the lips them pat them dry. Avoid long, hot, steamy showers for the full 10 days. Try your best to keep your lips/face out of the water while washing your body and your hair - we don’t want other beauty product getting all over. Avoid getting sweat on the area for at least 10 days - this could alter pigment color and cause an infection. If scabs/flakes are still present its truly best to wait until they have fallen off. Avoid swimming pools, lakes/oceans, hot tubs, sauna and steam rooms for the full 10 days. Let any scabbing, flakes and dry skin naturally fall off. Picking can cause scarring & loss of pigment. Only the healing balm provided should be used on the lips throughout the healing process. NO facials, botox, chemical peels, microdermabrasion for a minimum of 4 weeks Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning for a minimum 4 weeks post procedure. Wear a hat when outdoors. One of the best things you can do for the longevity of your lips is to wear sunscreen on them daily ONCE THEY ARE HEALED. There are numerous lip balm brands now days that contain SPF - use them. This will help your lips stay true to color, crisp and vibrant. Protect your investment!
Jet Plasma
8- 12 hours after service
This is the most simple aftercare but it is important so please follow through.
Avoid steamy, moist environments - avoid getting the area wet - we do not want to wash away any of the amazing product that has been applied to your skin.
For the next 8 - 12 hours your skin will absorb product on a much deeper, cellular level. Use only the best, most clean serums & tinctures. No SPF or makeup at this time.
Avoid sleeping on the area if possible. If we've just worked on your face we don't want it smooshed into a pillow.
Microneedling
Day 1 - 3
A sunburn like effect post service is normal. The skin will feel tight, dry & sensitive to touch. Treat your skin gently, washing with a gentle cleansers, cool water, using hands only and pat dry no sooner than 4 hours post treatment. Redness and/or sensitivity will likely be present as well as swelling and Some small red patches that can last 2-4 days depending on how aggressive of a treatment you received.
Avoid strenuous exercise & sweating, hot tubs, sauna & steam rooms for 48 hours, or up to 72 hours if inflammation persists.
May only use Oxygenetix Make-up post procedure or Mineral makeup after 24 hours.
Sleep on your back with your head slightly elevated to minimize swelling or pain as needed.
Day 2-7
Light flaking may start 3-5 days after treatment. You will notice skin dryness and flaking. This is due to an increased turnover of skin cells. Do not pick, scratch or scrub at treated skin! Allow old skin to flake off naturally and keep it moisturized AT ALL TIMES with Hyaluronic serums, growth factor formulations and moisturizing creams, for extra dry skin apply every 2 hours if needed.
Day 5 - 7
You may restart your regular skin care products & Retin-A once your skin is no longer irritated.
Many individuals have noticed continued skin improvement for months following the last treatment.
For best results, we recommend follow up and repeat treatments in 4-6 weeks and a series of 3-5 treatments depending on your individual goals and desired outcome.
1 week after
Do not take any anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, Motrin or Advil for 1 week. DO NOT ice face or use arnica or bromelain. These agents may interfere with the natural inflammatory process that is critical & responsible for your skin rejuvenation. No blood thinners. Use Tylenol only as needed for any soreness
2 - 4 weeks
Avoid tanning & prolonged sun exposure for 2 weeks. After 24 hours, always use a full spectrum sun screen SPF30 or above. When exposed to sun, wear a hat and apply sunscreen every 2 hours.