Cosmetic Tattoo Candidate Guidelines and Contradictions:
You can not receive a cosmetic tattoo if:
All Cosmetic Tattoo:
Autoimmune suppressants and(or) have an autoimmune disease
Allergic to artificial color
Allergic to Lidocaine, Tetracaine, or Epinephrine
Psoriasis, Rash or burn in the procedure area
Hemophilia
Diabetes
Currently undergoing Chemotherapy
Lip Blush:
Experience cold sores/ herpes simplex virus or fever blisters periodically or occasionally (you may get medication from your doctor to surpass the virus 2 weeks ahead)
Have a tendency to keloid scar
You must postpone your microblading appointment if:
Had botox or fillers in the last 30 days; book 30 days after
Taking blood thinners or fish oil; stop taking 48 hours before
Taking antibiotics; book 2 weeks after you are finished
Currently have a sunburn or rash or psoriasis in the area we will be working on; book 1 week after the skin is clear and calm
Currently pregnant or breastfeeding; book after you are no longer pregnant or breastfeeding
Have had an epileptic seizure within 30 days
How to prepare for your Cosmetic Tattoo Appointment:
Microblading & MicroShading:
You may wax, sugar, or thread your eyebrows before your appointment at a minimum of 3 days prior, or you may come in with your brows fully grown out and we can shape them at your appointment
Do not wax or tweeze your hair 3 days before
Do not get brow lamination within 3 weeks of appointment
Think of your ideal brow, concerns about your current brow, and a reference photo if you have one
You may wear makeup to the appointment to give us an idea of how you normally style your brow
Lash Enhancement:
Do not wear contacts
Do not have lash extensions on
Do not get a chemical lash treatment for 3 weeks prior, like a lash lift or tint
Lip Blush:
Exfoliate lips a few days before
Moisturize lips heavily with vaseline, coconut oil or aquaphor for at least 3 days before
All Cosmetic Tattoo appointments Pre- Care:
Absolutely NO caffeine or coffee before a cosmetic tattoo appointment
Avoid all blood thinners for 72 hours prior to appointment; aspirin, fish oil, vitamin-e, ibuprofen, or other blood thinners like alcohol and caffeine 24 hours prior
It is best to not work out the day of your appointment
You must be off antibiotics for at least 2 weeks before a cosmetic tattoo appointment
You cannot receive a cosmetic tattoo if you are sunburnt or have had recent sun exposure within 2 weeks prior
Do not get botox or fillers up to 2 weeks prior to your cosmetic tattoo appointment
Stop using exfoliant skincare products that include retinol or glycolic acids at least 2 weeks prior to your cosmetic tattoo appointment
Do not get facial treatments such as facials, microneedling, microdermabrasion, or other skin treatments 4 weeks prior to your cosmetic tattoo appointment
During a menstrual cycle, you may be more sensitive to pain
Important: Do not come to the studio for any reason if you or a person in your household are feeling sick or have come in contact with someone who is.
How to care for your Cosmetic Tattoo after your appointment:
Microblading & MicroShading
Day 1:
Do not wash brows until the following day.
Apply pressure to the area with a dry paper towel to absorb lymph and fluid to curb scabbing.
Reapply coconut oil or Aquaphor throughout the remainder of the day. Keep the area moist but not saturated.
Avoid alcohol, chemicals, sun, sweat, makeup, any products with scent or non-natural ingredients.
Day 2:
Wash the area with unscented soap and warm water.
Continue keeping the area clean with unscented soap daily for 1 week.
Apply pressure with a paper towel and reapply coconut oil or aquaphor 3 times a day or more for at least 10 days.
Avoid for 2 weeks after:
sauna, sun, sweat, brow makeup, makeup around the brow area, skincare with retinol, Benzoyl Peroxide, Salicylic Acid
Jacuzzis, pools, ocean, or submerging your face in a bath
Lash Enhancement Aftercare
Day 1:
Do not wash lashes until the following day.
Avoid alcohol, chemicals, sun, sweat, makeup, any products with scent or nonnatural ingredients.
Day 2:
Wash with warm water or saline solution gently with a q-tip
Continue keeping the area clean with unscented soap daily for 1 week.
Apply pressure with a paper towel and reapply coconut oil or aquaphor 3 times a day or more for at least 10 days.
Avoid for 2 weeks after:
sauna, sun, sweat, brow makeup, makeup around the brow area, skincare with retinol, Benzoyl Peroxide, Salicylic Acid
Jacuzzis, pools, ocean, or submerging your face in a bath
Lip Blush Aftercare
Day 1:
Clean and wipe are 1 to 2 times a day
Add vaseline as often as needed to keep lips are as moisturized as possible
Do not eat for 1 to 2 hours after your appointment
Do not eat anything spicy or very hot for 24 hours, like soup or coffee; OR please use a straw.
No hot shower that would cause sweat to collect around the treatment area for 24 hours.
No sun directly on the treatment area for 7 to 10 days.
No creams with chemicals, scrubs, or SPF for 10 days; ONLY vaseline.
No lip fillers in or around the treatment area for 3 weeks before or after the appointment
Day 2- 7
Avoid alcohol, chemicals, sun, sweat, makeup, any products with scent or non-natural ingredients for 10 days
Keep lips as moist as possible with vaseline and no makeup for at least 10 days
Tattoo Removal Aftercare
Day 1:
As little aftercare as possible!
Do not get the area wet for 24 hours
Keep them dry and clean without adding moisture or picking for as long as possible
Day 2- 7
Wash with saline solution or plain lightly warm water
Avoid alcohol, chemicals, sun, sweat, makeup, any products with scent or non-natural ingredients for 10 days
Apply a very small amount of saline solution or vitamin e oil
Allow scabbing to ensue without picking or deterring the scabbing process by overly moisturizing