Post-care
At your initial appointment, Larissa will provide a comprehensive aftercare kit containing soap, healing lotion, detailed instructions, and shower shields. Please continue reading for the full post-care guidelines, as being well-prepared is essential.
Important Precautions
Avoid exercise and sweating for at least ten days. Sweat contains sodium. Sodium/salt will remove the pigment. Even a "light workout" can compromise your results. Your Permanent Makeup will end up blurry, discoloured, or even non-existent.
Never use anti-aging or acne products (retin-A, retinol, glycolic acid, alpha hydroxyl, salicylic acid, tretinoin, vitamin C, niacinamide) on the treated area. These products can cause fading quickly due to their exfoliating or lightening properties.
Do not apply makeup or skincare to the tattooed area until completely healed (2 weeks). Keep makeup at least one inch away from the brow.
Avoid direct sun exposure for two weeks. Wear a hat while healing! UVB and UVA rays will alter the colour of your brows and cause premature fading.
Avoid facials, Botox, chemical treatments, laser, and microdermabrasion for 4-6 weeks. Waiting 4-6 weeks allows your skin to heal and stabilize before intensive treatments.
Do not pick, rub, or scratch your brows! Avoid sleeping on your face. Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate away. Picking or itching can cause scarring or loss of colour.
Your first wash should be within four hours of getting your brows done. KEEP YOUR BROWS DRY IN THE SHOWER. Hot showers can open pores and create scabs, so avoid steamy water touching your face. You can use the shower shield provided to prevent your brows from getting wet in the shower.
Once your tattoo has healed (after about ten days), it's crucial to apply SPF30+ daily, regardless of the weather. UV rays will cause the colour to turn grey. You can purchase SPF for your brows directly from Larissa.
Please do not judge your brows for the first three weeks, as they change daily. They are only complete once they are touched up.
Cleansing Instructions
STEP ONE
First, wash your hands thoroughly. Then, using the provided bar soap, gently lather it on your hands. Wash your brows in the sink with this lather. ONLY WASH YOUR BROWS IN THE SINK. Avoid getting your brows wet in the shower for one week.
STEP TWO
Please don't rub aggressively. Only use fingertips to cleanse (do not use a washcloth or makeup wipe). Wash gently, avoiding circular motions or hard rubbing. Do not go against the direction of hair growth.
STEP THREE
Rinse thoroughly by cupping your hands with cool water and removing all soap. Pat the area dry with a clean, disposable paper towel.
STEP FOUR
After completely drying the area, apply a small amount of Healing Lotion (provided by Larissa). An application of lotion the size of a rice grain is sufficient to cover BOTH eyebrows, not each brow.
REPEAT STEPS 1-4 TWICE DAILY (MORNING AND NIGHT) FOR TEN DAYS. The day of your treatment is day one.
Disclaimer: If you use the entire tube of lotion after the first session, you've used too much. The remaining lotion should LAST for your Complimentary 4-8 Week Retouch. If you use or misplace the entire tube, you can purchase a new one for $5. The exact aftercare instructions apply to retouch appointments.
