Aftercare

Aftercare Guides

Microblading / PMU Aftercare

Although there is no downtime for your new brows, the healing process usually takes between 25 – 30 days after each treatment.

After the initial treatment, you will be talked through your aftercare and given information to take away.

Occasionally, clients will also be given an Ointment to apply with separate instructions. You must follow the information given to you on the day as this varies from client to client.

However, as a general rule…

  1. PROCEDURE DAY
    After treatment, brows must be blotted with a clean tissue as often as possible for the first 2-3 hours and then hourly until bedtime. Brows must then be washed gently and separately from the rest of the face with warm (previously boiled) water to remove lymph and help minimise scabbing. Always remember to pat the brows dry with a clean tissue.
  2. DAY AFTER PROCEDURE (MORNING)
    Brows must again be washed separately and gently with warm boiled water and then this washing is to be repeated for a further 2 days (morning and evening). After the initial 3 days of morning and evening washing, the brows must be completely left to dry-heal for at least 7-10 days!
  3. DURING THE HEALING PROCESS FOR THE FIRST 14 DAYS!!
    – No long hot showers or water on the brows
    – No exercise or sweating
    – No make-up on the brow area
    – Avoid sleeping on your face
    – Avoid touching the brow area at all and DO NOT itch, pick or pull off any scabbing or dry skin as this can lead to loss of colour and scarring
    – No moisturiser or anti-ageing products on the brow area
    – No sun exposure or sun beds for 4 weeks
    – No facials, chemical treatments, botox or microdermabrasion for at least 4 weeks
    – No not use any exfoliants or cleansing products containing acids (glycolic, lactic or AHA).

Following our aftercare advice is essential to achieve the best results!

Over half of your final healed result is determined by your skin and how well you look after your brows and also how strictly you follow the aftercare.

WE ALWAYS SAY THE HEALING PROCESS CAN BE A BIT OF AN EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER, IT USUALLY GOES SOMETHING LIKE THIS…

Retouch Appointments

You will need to return for your second procedure in 6-8 weeks.

Everyone’s skin heals differently and most clients will experience some shrinking, shape changing, loss of pigment, patchy areas and fading. This is normal so please don’t panic!!

Very occasionally after both treatments, a further small retouch is needed, this will incur a charge for materials used only.

Things to remember

Your semi-permanent brows will be effected by the use of sunbeds and uv rays, skin care routine and use of harsh products and exfoliants and also certain medications and treatments.

Your brows will not become maintenance-free!

You won’t be applying make-up to create your brow shape every day but it is important to keep up with waxing and tweezing any hairs outside of your new shape to keep your brows looking fresh.

Clients may also need to have their brow hair tinted on a regular basis to keep the brows blended and on point especially during summer, as fair hair over your semi-permanent brows will mask them.

Brows should not need colour boosting for at least 8 months. They will fade as the months pass as they are semi-permanent but a Wow Brow treatment is usually enough to give them a boost and bring them back on point.

It is unneccesary to keep going back into the skin and should usually be avoided before the 8-12 month mark.

Occasionaly, colour boosts are needed more frequently if no natural brow hair is present (as your semi-permanent make-up is exposed to a lot more uv rays) or if your skin is excessively oily.

Remember to always use a high spf sunblock on your brows especially during the summer months.

The “Wow Brow”/ Brow Waxing/ Body or Intimate Waxing

In the 24 hours following your treatment DO NOT:

  • Use a sunbed
  • Go swimming or use a sauna
  • Have a very hot bath
  • Apply any creams, lotions or fake tan to the waxed area
  • Exfoliate the area
  • Perform activity that will cause you to sweat.
  • Wear tight clothing on the area

LA Brows/ Brow Lamination

Follow our waxing advice above (if applicable).

  • Do not touch brows and keep them DRY for at least 24 hours
  • No hot showers/ steam/ looking over a pan for at least 24 hours
  • The next day brows can be brushed back into place
  • We highly recommend brushing our Brow Toxx serum or a nourishing oil on the brows at night-time after 24 hours to keep them conditioned and in place
  • Remember “SET WHEN WET” always brush wet brows back into place after showering and allow to air dry
  • Lamination should last approximately 6 weeks. A Wow Brow treatment or wax is recommended at 3-4 weeks to maintain the shape.

WARNING: Not following aftercare advice can cause the brows to frizz and loose shape.

Lash Lift & Tint – Airlift Lashes

  • Do not touch lashes and keep them DRY for at least 24 hours
  • No hot showers/ steam/ looking over a pan for at least 24 hours
  • After 24 hours lashes can be brushed and mascara applied if needed
  • We highly recommend brushing our Lash Toxx serum or a nourishing oil on the lashes at nighttime after 24 hours to keep them nourished and conditioned.

WARNING: Not following aftercare can cause the lashes to drop and/ or go frizzy!

Lash Extensions

  • Do not get lashes wet for 24 hours
  • Do not use mascara on the extensions
  • Gently brush the lashes daily
  • Do not use oil based products around eye area
  • Do not pick or pull out lash extensions
  • Try to sleep on your back if possible

Book infills every 2-3 weeks to keep lashes looking as fresh as a full set (at least 40% or more of lashes left class as an infill – any less will be a full new set)

Skin TreaTMENT AFTERCARE

All of our Skin Treatments have minimal downtime.

Some slight redness can be experienced during the first 24-48 hours. This is most likely with our Microneedling treatment and least likely with our Dermaplaning Treatment.

Post Biorepeel, clients can experience some dryness and mild peeling between days 3 and 5 as the skin regenerates.

General practice following skin treatments:

  • Avoid make up for at least 24 hours after treatment
  • Avoid any fake tan, exfoliators or other harsh chemicals for at least 72 hours after treatment.
  • Avoid rubbing or picking the treated area and always make sure hands are clean when touching the skin
  • Use a gentle cleanser and tepid water to cleanse the skin in the first 2-3 days
  • ⁠Keep the skin moisturised in the days following your treatment, applying moisturiser as needed. (This must be oil free moisturiser following biorepeel)
  • Avoid any products that contain alpha hydroxy acids, retinol, and glycolic acid for at least 7 days after treatment.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, sunbeds and exposure to heat for at least 48 hours after treatments. These can cause sweating which can irritate the delicate skin and slow down your ability to heal quickly.
  • Avoid swimming for 72 hours after treatment.
  • Avoid any excess alcohol or caffeine for 48 hours after treatment.
  • Wear SPF 30 or greater sunscreen for at least 2 weeks following treatment as
    your skin will be more sensitive to sunlight afterwards.
  • Avoid any further cosmetic treatments e.g. Botox or dermal filler for 2 weeks following treatment, or ask your practitioner for advice.
  • Avoid any hair removal treatments such as waxing for at least 7 days after treatment.

Carbon Laser Facial Aftercare

To gain the maximum benefit from your treatment, you should follow these steps in the first 48 hours after treatment.

  • Drink plenty of water following treatment to flush out toxins
  • Avoid stimulants including caffeine, cigarettes and alcohol. Alcohol and smoking are counterproductive and they increase the level of toxins within the body
  • Avoid direct exposure to strong sunlight and do not use sunbeds
  • Do not apply any products including moisturiser to the treated area for at least 2 hours following the treatment
  • Do not apply makeup until the following day if possible
  • Do not undertake any other facial skincare treatment within 48 hours
  • Always use an SPF of 30 or greater

You may experience a feeling of tiredness or fatigue following treatment and in rare cases headaches may follow.

Soreness may occur within the facial muscles. This is due to toxins being released and the body’s nerves responding to the treatment.

Increased urination and occasionally cold-like symptoms (runny nose, coughing) may be experienced but these will be temporary as the body rebalances itself.

These reactions are normal and show that toxins are being expelled from the body.

Laser Hair Removal

  • Avoid hot baths/ showers, saunas and heat treatments for 48 hours.
  • No Makeup/ Deodorants/ Harsh chemicals on the area for at least 48 hours.
  • Avoid tight and restrictive clothing on treatment areas post-treatment.
  • It is vital to protect treated areas from direct sunlight and UV radiation. Use a high SPF sunscreen where necessary.
  • No Tanning.
  • Refrain from waxing and tweezing any hairs in treated areas in between sessions.
  • Regularly moisturise and hydrate treated areas to avoid dryness.
  • Cool cotton pads and Pure Aloe Vera gel can be used post-treatment to calm any irritation.
  • Adhere to our recommendations on session interventions and any specific maintenance steps given for best hair reduction results.

Laser Tattoo Removal

  • Avoid tight and restrictive clothing on the treatment area post-treatment.
  • Avoid submerging or soaking the area in water. No baths, swimming etc for at least 72 hours.
  • Maintaining cleanliness is crucial, gently cleanse the area and pat dry.
  • Refrain from touching the treated area where possible and DO NOT pick at any scabbing or blisters (if blistering occurs avoid bursting the blisters).
  • No make up, creams, lotions or harsh chemicals on the treated area for at least 72 hours.
  • It is imperative to keep the treatment area shaded from the sun whilst still healing.
  • From Day 3 massage the treated area as shown, towards the direction of the nearest lymph nodes. This will assist the body in removing the broken down pigment for optimum results.
  • Pigment/ink will generally take 2-3 weeks before noticeably breaking down.
  • Keep well hydrated and strictly follow all post-treatment guidelines provided to you for optimal recovery.