Pre-Appointment & Post-Care Instructions
How to prepare for and take care of your permanent makeup
Your permanent makeup artist, Karilyn May, is committed to helping you get the best results from your treatment — and that starts before you even walk through the door.
Proper care both before and after your appointment plays a big role in your experience, recovery, and outcome. Below, you'll find everything you need to know to prepare for your permanent makeup service and how to care for yourself after your treatment. If you have any questions along the way, please contact Karilyn.
Pre-treatment care
How do I prepare for my permanent makeup appointment?
BROWS:
NO alcohol or caffeine within 24 hours of your scheduled appointment time
NO Botox within 1 week BEFORE your appointment
NO facials, laser treatments, chemical peels, or exfoliating treatments within 4 weeks before or after your appointment
NO Retin A or retinols within 7 days of your appointment
NO Accutane within 6 months prior to your appointment
NO waxing or tweezing the brow area within 72 hours of your appointment
NO heavy sun exposure within 4 weeks prior to your appointment. We cannot work on freshly tanned or sunburnt skin!
LIPS:
Keep your lips nice and hydrated, and drink lots of water in the days leading up to your appointment.
Make a sugar scrub from 2tsp sugar and 1tsp honey to use nightly for 3 days prior to your appointment.
If you are prone to cold sores, we recommend obtaining a prescription antiviral from your physician for 5 days of medication to suppress a breakout for this service.
We cannot work on overly dry or cracked lips, so great pre-care is KEY to the best healed result!
EYES:
NO eye makeup for 24 hours prior to your service
NO botox within 1 week before your appointment
NO Accutane within 6 months prior
NO Retin A or retinoids within 7 days of the procedure
If you normally wear contact lenses, bring glasses to your service as well as a case for your contacts, as you will not be able to put them in for the remainder of the day post-procedure.
NO Latisse or lash growth serums for at least 4 weeks prior to your eyeliner appointment.
Post-treatment care
How do I care for my new permanent makeup after the treatment?
Brows:
DO
Wipe your brows morning and night with lukewarm water and a clean cotton round for 7-10 days
Apply a small amount of the provided lotion twice daily for 7-10 days
Avoid direct sunlight for 14 days and wear a hat while outside during this time
Avoid the treated area with other skincare, hair care, and makeup products for 14 days
Only touch the treated area with clean hands for 7 days
DON’T
SWEAT on the face for 7 days
Swim or submerge the treated area in water of any kind for 14 days
Sit in the sauna for 14 days
Expose the treated area to direct sunlight for 14 days
Apply makeup or any other skincare product to the treated area for 14 days
Lips:
DO
Keep your lips hydrated with Aquaphor for 14 days
Drink through a straw for 7 days
Eat with a fork and knife for 7 days (I know it sounds silly, but saliva and contact on the lips will dissolve pigment, and babying the area while eating and drinking will improve your healed result!)
DON’T
Do any activities involving your mouth for 7 days
Lick, bite, or pick at your lips for 7 days
Eat foods that involve taking a bite out of something (sandwiches, tacos, pizza, etc)
Eat spicy food for a few days
Eyes:
DO
Keep the area clean
Only touch with clean hands
Apply provided product 2-3 times a day for 7 days with a Q tip, then rub into skin with a clean finger
Avoid the area with eye makeup, serums, and skincare products
DON’T
Wear eye makeup for at least 7 days
Touch the area with dirty hands
Wear contacts for 24 hours post-treatment
Get the area wet or submerge in water for 7 days