• Wash your hands thoroughly before every healing balm application.

• Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol for at least 48 hours to support healing.

• Change your pillowcase frequently (especially the first few nights) to lower infection risk.

• Avoid direct sun exposure on your face for at least 2 weeks. Wear a hat or use an umbrella if you must go outside.

• Inform your beautician about your cosmetic tattoo before any facial treatments such as microneedling, microdermabrasion, laser, or chemical peels.

• Let your brows heal naturally. Do not pick at scabs or flakes; let them fall off on their own.

• Do not get your brows wet! Avoid steamy showers and keep your face away from direct water for the first few days as instructed.

• Avoid vigorous exercise or activities that cause excessive sweating for at least 10 days.

• Use only the recommended balm on your brows. Do not apply makeup, creams, lotions, or other skincare products to the brow area for at least 10 days.

• Do not scrub, peel, or exfoliate your brows.

• Avoid oils, retinols, or exfoliating products on your forehead and brow area from now on, as they can change the colour and blur the hairstrokes.

• Do not sleep on your face or allow friction on your brows—try to sleep on your back.

• Avoid swimming, saunas, steam rooms, or spa pools for at least two weeks.

• Avoid caffeine and alcohol for at least 24 hours before your appointment to help reduce sensitivity and potential bleeding.

• Stop using certain medications and supplements (such as blood thinners, aspirin, fish oil, vitamin E, or ibuprofen) at least 48 hours prior—always consult your healthcare provider before stopping any prescribed medication. I may ask you to provide a medical certificate for certain medications.

• Avoid vitamin C serums, retinoids, glycolic acid treatments, and chemical peels for at least 2 weeks before your session.

• If you have a history of cold sores, obtain antiviral medication (such as acyclovir or similar) and start taking it 3 days before your treatment and continue for 3 days after.

• Come with clean lips and no lipstick or lip balm on the day of your appointment.

• Stay hydrated and eat a light meal before your treatment.

• Do not have any face or lip treatments (such as fillers or Botox) for at least 6 weeks before your appointment.

• Avoid vigorous exercise for 24 hours prior to help minimise swelling and sensitivity.

• Do not come if you have an active cold sore or any lip infection. There will be a link to reschedule in your confirmation email.

• Keep your lips clean and dry, but lightly moisturised for the first 7–10 days.

• Apply the recommended aftercare balm as often as needed using a clean cotton bud (not your fingers).

• Drink through a straw for at least 4–5 days to keep lips dry and avoid irritation.

• Blot your lips gently with a clean, damp cotton pad if they get wet—do not rub.

• Use a cold pack to reduce swelling if needed. Please wrap it in plastic food wrap to avoid condensation getting the lips wet.

• Keep your pillowcase clean and change it frequently to lower infection risk.

• Use an SPF lip balm after the initial healing period to protect your pigment from fading.

• Stay hydrated and avoid alcohol for at least 48 hours.

• Contact your artist if you notice any signs of infection or unusual symptoms.

• Do not get your lips wet for the first 5 days—avoid steamy showers, swimming, saunas, and submerging your lips in water.

• Do not kiss anyone for 4–5 days to avoid infection and pigment disturbance.

• Do not pick, peel, or scratch your lips—let any scabs or flakes fall off naturally.

• Avoid spicy, salty, or hot foods for at least 4–5 days.

• Do not use any lipstick, gloss, or other lip products during the initial healing period (at least 7 days)

• Avoid direct sun exposure, tanning beds, saunas, steam rooms, and swimming for at least 2 weeks.

• Do not exercise vigorously or sweat excessively for at least 2 weeks.

• Do not touch your lips with your fingers or unclean items.

Keep your eye area clean and dry for the first 7–10 days. Wet healing applies — keep the area lightly moisturised with your recommended aftercare, but avoid any excess moisture from external sources.

• Apply the recommended aftercare balm as often as needed using a clean cotton bud — do not use your fingers.

• Use a cold pack to reduce swelling if needed. Wrap it in plastic food wrap to prevent condensation from contacting the eye area.

• Keep your pillowcase clean and change it frequently to lower infection risk.

• Contact your artist if you notice any signs of infection, unusual swelling, or discharge.

• Do not wear contact lenses for a minimum of 72 hours post-appointment, or until any swelling and sensitivity has fully resolved, whichever is longer. Arrange alternative vision correction before your appointment.

• Do not wear eye makeup of any kind, including mascara, eyeliner, and eye shadow — for a minimum of 10 days.

• Do not rub, touch, or scratch the eye area. If your eyes feel irritated, blink slowly or use preservative-free eye drops (ask your artist or pharmacist before using).

• Do not pick, peel, or pull at any flaking, let it fall away naturally.

• Avoid getting the eye area wet in the shower , angle your face away from the stream, or use a face shield.

• Avoid swimming, saunas, steam rooms, and spas for at least 2 weeks.

• Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds for at least 2 weeks.

• Do not exercise vigorously or sweat excessively for at least 48 hours.

• Avoid skincare products near the eye area during healing — no retinols, acids, or active ingredients within the treatment zone.

• Do not have any eye treatments: lash lifts, tints, extensions, or waxing, for at least 4 weeks.