EYELINER TATTOO RESTRICTIONS & PRE APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
There are certain things which will restrict when or if you can have an eyeliner tattoo done. Please read the information below and get in touch if you need any help.
You may NOT have a cosmetic eyeliner 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:
• Until fully healed / cleared up - if you have an eye infection, sty or conjunctivitis.
▪ 2 weeks - if you've got lash extensions or had a lash lift.
• 4 weeks - if you've had Botox, filler or similar treatments around the area, or a chemical peel / intense skin treatment.
• 2+ months - if you use lash growth serums.
• 1 year - if you've been prescribed Accutane, Isotretinoin, or other strong retinoids.
• Until medically cleared - if you've undergone radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
• Until fully healed / cleared up - if you have an eye infection, sty or conjunctivitis.
▪ 2 weeks - if you've got lash extensions or had a lash lift.
• 4 weeks - if you've had Botox, filler or similar treatments around the area, or a chemical peel / intense skin treatment.
• 2+ months - if you use lash growth serums.
• 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 wear contact lenses, mascara / eye make up, or 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 fish oil or vitamin E supplements.
• 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 wear contact lenses, mascara / eye make up, or 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 fish oil or vitamin E supplements.
• 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 eyes during the first few days post service.
• You could make sure there is absolutely no mascara or lash glue residue on your eyelashes before your appointment.
• You could take an antihistamine (if not allergic) to help with hay fever symptoms if your eyes are usually affected.
• You could wash your hair before your appointment to decrease the risk of soaking your eyes during the first few days post service.
• You could make sure there is absolutely no mascara or lash glue residue on your eyelashes before your appointment.
• You could take an antihistamine (if not allergic) to help with hay fever symptoms if your eyes are usually affected.
OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE GETTING AN EYELINER TATTOO:
Swelling & bruising - it is extremely common for your eyes to swell and bruise. These are temporary side effects and will settle within hours / days.
Your eye shape / eyelid skin / veins / creases (thin, scarred, sun damaged, wrinkles etc.) - your skin will effect the result and the shape we can achieve.
Your natural lash colour - we may want/need to tone down the darkness of the ink if you're naturally fairer.
Your natural lash thickness - some clients have thick lash hair which can make implanting ink a little harder.
Existing cosmetic tattooing - some previous work can be covered.
Lifestyle choices that can affect long term results - for example tanning beds or lash growth serum.
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 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 / Smoking / Fast metabolism / Excessive exfoliation or harsh cleansers / Anti aging products and retinols / Other daily medications or antibiotics