WHY THIS TECHNIQUE?
The pigment used for cosmetic tattoos is semi-permanent, this means it is designed so that the body can shift & break the pigment down over time so that it can be altered over time.
This also means that if the strokes are placed too closely together, the pigment will merge & eventually create a messy, blocky brow, particularly if repeat annual sessions of close set strokes are performed.
Hence why negative space is imperative, & the less is more technique is superior.
By utilising negative space, you’re placing less pigment into the skin & seeing skin throughout the brow which means that when you retouch each year you can hit the same strokes & keep that negative space clear. Accurate depth & fine strokes are also super important which is why choosing an experienced artist is necessary.
PRE-CARE
Medication
Do NOT take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E and/or Ibuprofen for 72 hours prior to your procedure. Paracetamol is fine. Do not discontinue necessary medications without consulting your Dr first.
You must be off Accutane for minimum 3 months.
Sun
Do not have a strong tan or sunburn on your face prior to your procedure. If you attend your appointment with sunburn, you will be required to reschedule and your deposit will be forfeited. Do not tan or sun bathe 2 weeks before and after the procedure.
Skincare
You MUST cease the use of Retin-A or Retinols for 14 days prior to your treatment avoid using on or around the area for a further 30 days post treatment. If used before 30 days, it can cause the pigments to fade prematurely. If you resume the Retin-A or Retinols after the 30 days, please be aware that the continued use on the area will fade your permanent makeup prematurely.
Do not have any chemical peels, microdermabrasions, laser or any other intense treatments which will cause faster skin cell rejuvenating and cause skin irritation 3-4 weeks before procedure.
If there are any blemishes, pimples, active cold sores, irritation of the skin of any kind, moles or other skin imperfections in or around the area of the procedure, please inform me prior to the appointment.
Injectables
If you use BOTOX/FILLER in the forehead or temple area, it should be performed either 2 weeks prior to your scheduled procedure or wait until after your procedure.
Food and Drink
No alcohol and coffee/energising drinks for at least 24 hours prior to the procedure, as they make it more likely for you to bleed whilst getting microblading done which will affect your treatment negatively (excessive bleeding, poor retention, hypersensitivity & potentially ashy healed results).
Menstrual Cycle
Schedule your treatment so that you are not on your menstrual cycle. Getting a treatment while on your menstrual cycle can make you hyper-sensitive at the site being treated.
IMPORTANT APPOINTMENT INFORMATION!
WHILE YOUR SKIN HEALS, BE PREPARED FOR THE COLOUR INTENSITY TO BE SIGNIFICANTLY GREATER, SHARPER, BRIGHTER, OR DARKER than what is expected for the final outcome. This is a normal and expected result of the application and healing process. The healing process will take a number of days to complete, depending on how quickly the outer layer of your skin exfoliates and your cell turnover rate. So please do not plan any important events during the healing time, however as long as aftercare is followed correctly, the healing process is minimally disruptive & you can go about your daily business.
Please DO NOT bring along friends, partners, children or pets unless with prior permission as they will NOT be able to stay throughout treatment, and your appointment will be marked as a no show & booking lost due to time wasted.
Please allow extra time for travelling to avoid running late (more than 15 minutes late you will be marked as a no show & lose your booking).
AFTER CARE
The day of the treatment - journey home if longer than 1 hr:
Gently blot the area with clean tissue to absorb any excess lymph fluid. (Lymph is a clear fluid-like substance that might slightly ooze from eyebrow area.) You may or may not have any during this time. But if you do, we want to avoid letting it dry on the eyebrow area and form a crust. Blotting this fluid will prevent any crusting on the brows.
Wash
Once you return home you will gently wash to remove any lymph or excess pigment, and keep the brows clean during healing.
Instructions for washing:
Morning, midday & evening. Using dove soap (plain bar) or Sanex. You will do this at the sink, everyday for 7 days. Use fingertips to lather & cleanse the eyebrows. Gently but thoroughly rub the area in a circular motion, then gently rinse with temperate water. Make sure that all soap is rinsed away. Very gently, and thoroughly, pat dry with kitchen roll.
Keep the brows clean and dry, avoid excess moisture such as creams, oil, sweat etc. Do not submerge brows in the shower. Please wash your face at the sink.
DO NOT use any other cleansing products containing acids (glycolic, lactic, or AHA), or any exfoliants. ONLY what is recommended.
Important Reminders
Use a fresh pillow case, and try not sleep on your face or eyebrows.
Let any flaky dry skin naturally exfoliate away. Picking will cause loss of color. Your flakes will gently fall off by themselves when they are ready to.
No facials, botox, chemical treatments or microdermabrasion for 3 weeks after treatment
Avoid hot, sweaty exercise for at least one week. You can lightly exercise, but nothing that will cause overexertion or extreme sweating whatsoever.
Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning for 2 weeks after procedure. Once fully healed, protect your eyebrow with SPF. Any prolonged sun exposure will cause premature fading.
Avoid swimming, or any kind of water/steam based activity until your eyebrows have completely healed.
Avoid applying any type of makeup to your brows whilst healing.
Keep your hands off of the area. No picking or scratching the treated area.
DO NOT USE growth enhancement products such as Latisse, Revitabrow, Grande lash, one month prior and after treatment has fully healed as it may shift your color.
Important Note About Showering:
You will want to limit the time you spend in the shower. Avoid using very hot water and creating steam. This will create unwanted moisture on the face. Avoid taking long hot showers for the first 7 days. And when in the shower, avoid water completely on the eyebrow area.