EYEBROW TATTOO RESTRICTIONS & PRE APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
There are certain things which will restrict when or if you can have an eyebrow tattoo done. Please read the information below and get in touch if you need any help.
You may NOT have a cosmetic eyebrow tattoo done:
• If you are a haemophiliac.
• If you are under 18 years old.
• If you are pregnant or breast feeding.
• If you are prone to or have hypo/hyper pigmentation.
• If you have a problem with healing or have a tendency to keloid scar.
• If you have an active skin irritation / sunburn or flare up of eczema / rosacea / acne etc. in the area to be tattooed.
• If you are taking any blood thinning substances - medications, Omega 3 fish oil, Vitamin E supplements.
• If you are diabetic or have high blood pressure which is not under control. (A doctors note may still be required).
• If you're unable to take a break from sweaty / wet / high impact exercise for 7 - 10 days.
• If you are a haemophiliac.
• If you are under 18 years old.
• If you are pregnant or breast feeding.
• If you are prone to or have hypo/hyper pigmentation.
• If you have a problem with healing or have a tendency to keloid scar.
• If you have an active skin irritation / sunburn or flare up of eczema / rosacea / acne etc. in the area to be tattooed.
• If you are taking any blood thinning substances - medications, Omega 3 fish oil, Vitamin E supplements.
• If you are diabetic or have high blood pressure which is not under control. (A doctors note may still be required).
• If you're unable to take a break from sweaty / wet / high impact exercise for 7 - 10 days.
You must wait:
• 4 weeks - if you've had Botox, filler or similar treatments around the area, or a chemical peel / intense skin treatment.
• 1 year - if you've been prescribed Accutane, Isotretinoin, or other strong retinoids.
• Until medically cleared - if you've undergone radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
• 4 weeks - if you've had Botox, filler or similar treatments around the area, or a chemical peel / intense skin treatment.
• 1 year - if you've been prescribed Accutane, Isotretinoin, or other strong retinoids.
• Until medically cleared - if you've undergone radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
Before your appointment, please follow these guidelines
• Day of service: Do not consume alcohol, coffee or energy drinks.
• 24 hours of service: Do not cosume alcohol, aspirin or ibuprofen.
• 1 week of service: Do not consume any blood thinning supplements such as fish oil or vitamin E. Do not pluck or wax your brows.
• 2 weeks of service: Do not sunbathe or use tanning beds.
• 2-3 weeks of service: Discontinue the use or retinoids and exfoliating acids.
• Day of service: Do not consume alcohol, coffee or energy drinks.
• 24 hours of service: Do not cosume alcohol, aspirin or ibuprofen.
• 1 week of service: Do not consume any blood thinning supplements such as fish oil or vitamin E. Do not pluck or wax your brows.
• 2 weeks of service: Do not sunbathe or use tanning beds.
• 2-3 weeks of service: Discontinue the use or retinoids and exfoliating acids.
It would be helpful if:
• You could wash your hair before your appointment to decrease the risk of soaking your brows during the first few days post service.
• You could gently exfoliate your brows a day or two before your appointment to remove any dry skin / product build up.
• Clients with oily skin could use distilled witch hazel to cleanse the brow area for 1 week before the treatment.
• If your brow hair is lighter than the colour you’d like, please tint your brows at least 1 week before your appointment.
• You could wash your hair before your appointment to decrease the risk of soaking your brows during the first few days post service.
• You could gently exfoliate your brows a day or two before your appointment to remove any dry skin / product build up.
• Clients with oily skin could use distilled witch hazel to cleanse the brow area for 1 week before the treatment.
• If your brow hair is lighter than the colour you’d like, please tint your brows at least 1 week before your appointment.
OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE GETTING AN EYEBROW TATTOO
Your skin type & it's condition (dry / oily / combination ... textured, scarred, sun damaged etc.) - your skin will effect the style we can go for.
Your natural brow hair - the amount of hair you have and the coarseness of it may effect the style we can go for it to ensure it blends together.
Existing cosmetic tattooing - some previous work can be covered but removal may be needed.
Lifestyle choices that can affect long term results - for example tanning beds or frequent intense exercising.
Face products - retinols, anti aging creams, chemical peels, harsh exfoliants or cleansers are all designed to alter or strip the skin faster hence having an affect on your tattoo!
Frequent medications / antibiotics - some medications will affect retention (such as accutane).
Allergies to tattoo ink, make up, nickel, numbing creams etc. - a patch test is provided but may not be conclusive.
Other appointments such as lashes / filler / botox - due to cross contamination, please allow some healing time before going to these appointments after your service with me. With botox / filler, there is a timeframe for the product to settle in the skin.
Swimming / spa days / nights out / weddings - you are better waiting until after these events or making sure you have 2-4 weeks to properly heal before these sorts of events so your plans aren't spoiled and so you can follow the aftercare properly.
Holidays to hot, sunny places - you are best waiting until after your holiday or getting your service totally finished and healed 2-4 weeks before before your holiday. This will mean you can wear sun cream and enjoy the pool without worrying. Please wear a high factor sun cream to protect your skin and cosmetic tattooing! Regardless of sun protection, excessive UV/sun exposure will result in ashy (grey) brows).
Reasons for premature fading - Tanning beds & sunbathing or excessive exposure to UV rays / Not using sun protection / Frequent vigorous exercising & sweating / Oily skin / Smoking / Chemical peels or other stripping facials / Excessive exfoliation or harsh cleansers / Anti aging products and retinols / Other daily medications or antibiotics