MICROBLADING CANDIDACY

It’s important to know the facts before booking an appointment for microblading. The conditions and situations below may have a direct affect on microblading results. If any of these conditions or situations apply to you, be sure to inquire further before booking an appointment.

  • Pregnant

  • Breastfeeding

  • Previous permanent makeup (dark or saturated)

  • Oily to extremely oily skin or large pores

  • Thin or mature skin in procedure area

  • History of keloids or hypertrophic scarring

  • Autoimmune Disease

  • Undergoing chemotherapy

  • Viral infections, cold/flu, eye infections

  • Epilepsy

  • Accutane within one year of treatment

  • Skin irritations or psoriasis near the procedure area (rashes, sunburn, acne, etc.)

  • Active cold sores

  • Hemophilia

  • Trichotillomania

  • Diabetic*

  • Thyroid issues*

  • Uncontrolled high blood pressure

  • Poor general health

  • Immune suppressing medications

  • Surgery within 30 days of treatment

  • Tan or sunburn*

  • Use of topical steroids on procedure area

* While diabetes, thyroid conditions, tanned skin, and frequent exercise will not cause harm to the client, these situations are contraindications to permanents makeup, and results may appear blurry under the skin, change in color, fade prematurely, or not retain at all. Both thyroid and diabetes color change can happen due to medications.

MICROBLADING PRE CARE

Follow the guidelines below to be prepared for the best results possible from your microblading appointment.

  • Facials

  • Chemical peels

  • Microdermabrasion

  • Laser treatments

  • Dermal fillers

  • Botox

  • Antibiotics

  • Anti-aging products

  • Anti-acne products

  • Surgery of any kind

  • Tanning

4 WEEKS BEFORE APPOINTMENT, NO:

2 WEEKS BEFORE APPOINTMENT, NO:

  • Waxing

  • Tinting of brow hair

  • Spray tanning

72 HOURS BEFORE APPOINTMENT, NO:

  • Blood thinning supplements or medications such as ibuprofen, NSAIDS, aspirin, fish oil, vitamin E unless medically necessary

48 HOURS BEFORE APPIONTMENT, NO:

  • Alcohol

  • Caffeine

DAY OF APPOINTMENT, NO:

  • Working out/exercise

MICROBLADING AFTER CARE

Follow the guidelines below to achieve the best results possible from your microblading appointment.

  • No water for a minimum of two weeks

  • No makeup on the procedure area

  • No working out or engaging in activities that would cause sweating

  • No picking, peeling, or scratching the pigment

  • No sun exposure

  • Do not let face get wet in shower.

  • Wash face at the sink and avoid eyebrows (makeup wipes are easiest).

IMMEDIATELY AFTER PROCEDURE:

  • Blot brows with tissue (medium pressure) for the first hour to absorb any lymph fluid that may surface.

NIGHT OF PROCEDURE

  • Before bed, gently wash brows at the sink with antibacterial Dial soap and water.

  • Blot dry.

DAYS 2-14+:

  • Gently wash brows every morning with antibacterial soap and water. Blot dry with clean paper towels or hand towels.

  • Let air dry for two minutes before applying Aquaphor Healing Ointment (once per day is sufficient).

  • Peeling may begin a few days after receiving a tattoo. Some clients do not peel. This process can last up to 14 days or longer.

  • Once the peeling stage has finished, expect your brows to look exceptionally light. The pigment will darken as the skin continues to exfoliate (roughly another month).

  • You may resume normal activity and makeup application once the last flake has come off naturally. A touch up is required 8-12 weeks later.

  • Continued moisture is required on healed brows. Sunscreen is a must when outdoors.

ONCE HEALED:

  • Avoid anti-aging and exfoliating products such as retinols, glycolics, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and the like. This will cause premature fading.

  • Sunscreen! UV rays are a tattoo’s worst enemy. Keep the work covered with SPF and a hat. Sun exposure will cause fading and pigment discoloration.

  • Laser procedures such as hair removal or resurfacing will alter the pigment. Please inform your technician of any permanent cosmetics on your face and cover your work with a very thick layer of Vaseline or Band-Aids.

  • Keep hydrated and always apply a daily moisturizer to microbladed brows.