Pre-Care & Aftercare

Pre-care Instructions

COVID-19 GUIDELINES

  • Wear a mask (covering nose & mouth)
  • Do not bring anyone other than yourself to the appointment.

Please have your hair freshly washed, avoid consuming anything with caffeine (coffee, sodas, energy drinks, migraine pills) 24 hours before your appointment. Also avoid any blood thinners like alcohol or aspirin. Please make sure you follow these instructions, it is extremely important you do to achieve the desired results. Your skin must not be visibly tanned or burned. 

Please bring a form of ID. 

NJ Taxes are applicable to all permanent makeup procedures. 

Note: We have a 15 minute late policy, date can’t be rescheduled or cancel if not done 7 business days prior to your appointment. 

NO FOOD, NO KIDS. 

If you have a first time session we encourage you to park in the back of our building which has up to 8 hours parking.

Same instructions as eyebrows as well as the following;
Avoid waterproof mascara for at least 5 days prior to procedure, do not come in for your appointment wearing eye makeup.

If you are a contact lenses wearer you must bring glasses since contacts need to be removed in order to start the procedure and kept out for a minimum of 48 hours after procedure.

Must not have any eyelash extensions on and needs to stay away from them for a minimum of 14 days post procedure.

Must not be using any eyelash growth enhancement serums for a minimum of 2 months.

Same instructions as eyebrows as well as the following;
Have you ever had a lip blister? Even once in your lifetime or think you could have been ever exposed to the virus at some point even if you haven’t had a breakout yet? 
 
Then you must obtain Anti-viral medication from your Primary Care Doctor or Dentist (example; Valtrex 500mg) for a minimum of 7 days. Start your medication 2-3 days before your appointment and continue to take it the day of your appointment and after until full 7 days are completed to avoid a breakout. 
 
Must bring your lips well hydrated. How? Start prepping for your procedure 5 days ahead by making sure your daily water intake is on point, exfoliate your lips everyday, you can use a sugar scrub, wear a lip mask to sleep and lip balm daily!

Aftercare Instructions

EYEBROWS
Microblading & Combo Brows 
 
DURING THE FIRST DAY OF TREATMENT:
30 minutes after the procedure wash your brows with room temperature water and the shampoo provided, cleansing all previously applied ointment and excess lymph by doing so. Then apply a very thin layer of the Phi ointment provided.
Repeat this same procedure 3 times on the same day of treatment (ONLY) every 2 hours after the initial wash. If you got your treatment done late in the afternoon and you can’t get in the minimum of 3 washes, put a thin film of ointment before going to bed and put Saran Wrap over them so that they don’t get rubbed off and dried up over night.
 
For the next 7 days maintain facial hygiene avoiding your brow area and keep applying the ointment once a day (after washing your face or taking a shower) 
 
WHAT TO AVOID:
During the first 7 days after procedure avoid water on brows, all facial creams or cleansers on your brows, only using the ointment provided. Avoid all make up near the brow area all powders and foundation. All activities that require a lot of physical activity, excessive sweating. After the 7 day healing period resume normal activities such as sweating or getting your brows wet, wearing makeup and moisturizers. 
No immersing your head in water for 14 days. 
 
AVOID FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS:
Sunbathing, solarium, light therapy, chemical peels, fruit acids, microdermabrasion, creams that contain regeneration factors, as well as saunas and steaming.
 
AVOID FOR THE NEXT 8 WEEKS & ON: 
Always avoid laser treatments over the treated area (Fraxel Laser, IPL) they will destroy the pigment and cause burns. Use of antibiotics and hormonal therapy can lead to a faster pigment fading. Always protect your brow area using SPF (not during the first 7 days of healing process)
 
POWDER BROWS 
Wash your brows using lukewarm water before going to bed on day 1.
Dry heal for the following 7 days, avoiding any moisture on brows including water, sweat, makeup, facial cleansers or moisturizers.
After day 7 resume regular activities and apply SPF as needed.
 
AVOID FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS:
Sunbathing, solarium, light therapy, chemical peels, fruit acids, microdermabrasion, creams that contain regeneration factors. 
 
AVOID FOR THE NEXT 8 WEEKS & ON: 
Always avoid laser treatments over the treated area (Fraxel Laser, IPL) they will destroy the pigment and cause burns. Use of antibiotics and hormonal therapy can lead to a faster pigment fading. Always protect your brow area using SPF (not during the first 7 days of healing process)

Wash your eyes with plenty of water the night of procedure before going to bed, pad dry and dry heal for the next 7 days and no moisture. Ice them as needed throughout the week if swelling is present. Keep contacts out for 48 hours, refrain from wearing eye makeup for the next 7 days, no eyelash extensions for a minimum of 14 days and if you are coming back for your touch up appointment do not start any lash growth enhancement serums. 

DAY 1
Cleanse your lips throughly with a cotton pad and lukewarm water before going to bed the night of procedure. Re-apply the healing balm provided throughout the day as needed.

DAY 2
Swelling is usually fully gone by this day.
Continue to dry heal and keep them moist using the healing balm provided.

DAY 3-7
Keep them moist by using your healing balm.
By this time the scabs should be fully peeled off. Always protect your lips from UV exposure.
During the entire healing process do not use whitening tooth paste and to drink hot beverages use a straw, refrain from eating or drinking acids or spicy food.
After 7 days resume normal activities.