CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Every treatment at Edge Brows Academy is designed with your safety, comfort, and results in mind. Proper preparation is essential to achieving the best results from your permanent makeup or aesthetic procedure.
Please review the following instructions carefully before your appointment. Each section includes specific guidelines depending on the service you’re receiving.
Permanent Brows Pre-Care & Day Of
4 Weeks Before
☑ Avoid Botox, fillers, or chemical treatments.
These can make your skin more sensitive and may interfere with pigment implantation or symmetry.
☑ Stop using lash or brow serums.
Growth serums like Latisse can thin the skin and increase bleeding during your session, reducing pigment retention.
2 Weeks Before
☑ Pause Retinol and exfoliating products.
These ingredients can thin your skin and cause irritation, making healing more difficult.
☑ Avoid waxing, tinting, and facials.
This gives the skin time to normalize and prevents uneven absorption of pigment.
1 Week Before
☑ Avoid tanning or heavy sun exposure.
Sunburned or freshly tanned skin is too sensitive for tattooing and can alter pigment color.
72 Hours Before
☑ Gently exfoliate the brow area.
Removing dry skin helps pigment absorb evenly and prevents patchy healed results.
☑ Keep the skin hydrated.
Healthy, moisturized skin heals faster and holds color better.
24 Hours Before
☑ Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and exercise.
These can thin the blood and cause excessive bleeding, pushing pigment out of the skin.
☑ Stay hydrated and get rest.
Your skin’s hydration and circulation directly impact your healing and color retention.
Day of Appointment
☑ Eat a full meal and dress comfortably.
Maintains blood sugar levels and helps you stay relaxed throughout your session.
Permanent Brows After-Care
☑ Keep brows dry and untouched for 7–10 days.
Moisture can cause pigment loss or disrupt scabbing.
☑ Avoid picking or scratching.
Picking can remove pigment and create uneven healed areas.
☑ Apply ointment sparingly as directed.
Too much moisture suffocates the skin; a thin layer keeps it protected while it heals.
☑ Avoid makeup and skincare on the treated area.
Active ingredients can irritate and fade the pigment before it sets.
☑ No swimming, sweating, or steam for 10 days.
Water and heat open pores and can cause pigment to lift prematurely.
☑ Expect color to fade 30–40%.
The initial color appears darker, then softens as the skin regenerates.
Disqualifications
☑ Under 18 years old.
Skin maturity and consent laws prohibit minors from receiving tattoo procedures.
☑ Pregnant or breastfeeding.
Hormonal changes can affect pigment retention, and numbing agents are not recommended.
☑ Uncontrolled diabetes or autoimmune conditions.
These can slow healing and increase the risk of infection.
☑ Skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, or rosacea.
Inflammation in the area can prevent proper pigment implantation.
☑ Keloid scarring or pigment allergies.
These conditions make tattooing unsafe and may cause long-term scarring.
☑ Botox within the last 4 weeks.
Brows may shift or heal unevenly while Botox is still active.
☑ Taking blood thinners or undergoing chemotherapy.
These increase bleeding and affect healing consistency.
What You Should Know
Your brows will appear bold at first, then fade and soften by up to 40% as they heal — this is normal.
A follow-up 6–8 weeks later refines color and shape for lasting results.
Proper preparation, aftercare, and touch-ups ensure your brows look natural and balanced for up to three years.
Pre-Care & Day-Of
4 Weeks Before
☑ Avoid Botox, fillers, or laser treatments near the eyes.
These can make the skin too delicate and affect pigment placement.
☑ Stop lash serums and oils.
They can cause sensitivity and excess moisture that interferes with healing.
2 Weeks Before
☑ Skip lash lifts, perms, and tints.
Chemical treatments can irritate the lash line and increase swelling during tattooing.
☑ Avoid Retinol and exfoliating products.
These thin the skin and may lead to pigment migration.
1 Week Before
☑ Remove lash extensions.
Lash adhesives and residue can interfere with the procedure.
☑ Avoid tanning or sun exposure.
UV exposure can make the skin dry and sensitive.
72 Hours Before
☑ Avoid blood-thinning medications (Aspirin, Advil, Fish Oil, Vitamin E).
These increase bleeding, which can dilute pigment and affect retention.
24 Hours Before
☑ No alcohol, caffeine, or intense exercise.
They elevate blood flow, increasing swelling and pigment loss.
Day of Appointment
☑ Eat before your appointment and remove all eye makeup.
Keeps blood sugar stable and ensures a clean surface for treatment.
☑ Do not wear contact lenses.
Contacts can irritate the eyes during the session.
After-Care
☑ Expect slight swelling or tightness for 1–3 days.
This is normal as the skin heals.
☑ Keep the area clean and dry.
Moisture may cause pigment lifting or infection.
☑ Avoid eye makeup and mascara for 7–10 days.
Products can introduce bacteria and interfere with healing.
☑ No saunas, steam rooms, or workouts during healing.
Heat and sweat can push out pigment.
☑ Use a cool compress if swollen.
Helps relieve tenderness and puffiness.
Disqualifications
☑ Under 18 years of age.
Minor skin is still developing and not legally eligible for tattooing.
☑ Pregnant or breastfeeding.
Numbing agents and pigment exposure are not recommended.
☑ Glaucoma, dry eyes, or watery eyes.
Increased tear flow can cause pigment migration.
☑ Recent eye surgery (within 3 months).
The skin and tissue around the eyes need time to fully heal.
☑ Eye infections, styes, or irritation.
Can spread bacteria and slow healing.
☑ Use of lash serums, Accutane, or blood thinners.
These increase bleeding and sensitivity.
☑ Autoimmune conditions or healing disorders.
May prolong recovery or cause pigment rejection.
What You Should Know
Your eyeliner will appear darker at first, then soften by about 50 % after healing.
Avoid lash serums post-treatment to prevent fading.
Touch-ups every 1–2 years keep the line sharp and fresh.
Pre-Care & Day-Of
6 Weeks Before
☑ Avoid lip fillers.
Swelling or filler migration can affect tattoo symmetry.
2 Weeks Before
☑ Stop Retinol and exfoliants.
These can make lips overly sensitive.
☑ Gently exfoliate and moisturize daily.
Smooth, hydrated lips absorb pigment evenly.
1 Week Before
☑ Avoid tanning.
Sun exposure can dry and irritate lips.
☑ Start L-Lysine if prone to cold sores.
Helps prevent an outbreak triggered by tattooing.
72 Hours Before
☑ Begin antiviral medication if prescribed.
Prevents cold-sore flare-ups during healing.
24 Hours Before
☑ Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and vigorous activity.
These can thin the blood and cause excessive swelling.
Day of Appointment
☑ Eat before your session.
Maintains comfort and blood-sugar levels.
☑ Arrive with clean, product-free lips.
Ensures pigment adheres evenly.
After-Care
☑ Keep lips moisturized using the provided ointment.
Prevents cracking and pigment loss.
☑ Avoid spicy foods, makeup, and hot drinks for 48 hours.
Heat and friction can irritate the area.
☑ Do not pick or peel.
Lifting flakes prematurely removes pigment.
☑ Avoid direct sun, saunas, and pools for 10 days.
Protects color and reduces infection risk.
☑ Expect lips to lighten 40–60 %.
Color will appear brighter at first, then settle into a softer tone.
Disqualifications
☑ Must be 18 years or older.
☑ Pregnant or breastfeeding clients are not eligible.
Hormones affect pigment healing and retention.
☑ Active cold sores or open wounds.
Tattooing can worsen irritation or spread infection.
☑ Lip fillers within 6 weeks.
Can distort healed results.
☑ Uncontrolled diabetes or autoimmune disorders.
May delay healing and increase infection risk.
☑ Use of Accutane or Retin-A within 12 months.
Skin is too fragile for tattooing.
☑ Prone to keloids or allergic to pigments.
Unsafe due to scarring potential.
What You Should Know
Lip blush heals in stages — bright at first, then fades to a soft natural hue.
Healing takes about 7–10 days; full color develops over 4–6 weeks.
A touch-up perfects tone and ensures even coverage.
Pre-Care
4 Weeks Before
☑ Avoid Botox, fillers, or laser treatments.
These can disturb the treatment area and skin balance.
☑ Stop Retinol or skin-thinning products.
Helps the skin rebuild a stronger barrier before treatment.
2 Weeks Before
☑ Discontinue acids and exfoliants.
Prevents over-exfoliation and irritation.
1 Week Before
☑ Avoid tanning.
Sun exposure increases sensitivity and uneven healing.
72 Hours Before
☑ Avoid blood-thinning medications.
Minimizes bleeding during treatment.
24 Hours Before
☑ No caffeine or alcohol.
Keeps circulation normal and promotes pigment stability.
After-Care
☑ Keep the area clean and dry.
Moisture can disrupt the healing process.
☑ Do not pick or scratch scabs.
This can cause scarring or pigment retention issues.
☑ Avoid heat, steam, and sunlight until fully healed.
Protects fragile new skin.
☑ Apply only the aftercare solution provided.
Prevents irritation or contamination.
Disqualifications
☑ Must be 18 years or older.
☑ Pregnant or breastfeeding clients cannot receive this treatment.
☑ Skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, or dermatitis in the area make tattooing unsafe.
☑ Autoimmune conditions or uncontrolled diabetes can affect healing and pigment lifting.
☑ Clients with keloid scarring or pacemakers should not undergo PMU lightening.
☑ Current use of Accutane requires a 6-month waiting period.
☑ Recent sunburn, infection, or inflammation must be healed before treatment.
What You Should Know
Lightening treatments are gradual; most clients need multiple sessions.
Healing varies by pigment depth and skin condition.
Mild redness or tenderness is normal for a few days post-treatment.
Pre-Care
6 Months Before
☑ Stop Accutane or Isotretinoin.
Ensures the skin barrier is strong enough to heal.
1 Month Before
☑ Avoid laser, IPL, and chemical peels.
Prevents over-sensitivity before treatment.
1 Week Before
☑ No fillers or Botox for 2 weeks before.
Allows products to settle and minimizes irritation.
72 Hours Before
☑ Notify your artist of any breakouts or irritation.
Helps determine if rescheduling is needed for safety.
24 Hours Before
☑ Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and sun exposure.
These can dehydrate or inflame the skin.
After-Care
☑ Redness and swelling for 24–48 hours is normal.
Indicates collagen production is active.
☑ Avoid makeup and sweating for 48 hours.
Prevents bacteria from entering micro-channels.
☑ Use gentle cleansers and hydrating serums.
Supports healing and nourishment.
☑ Apply sunscreen daily and avoid exfoliants for 1 week.
Protects regenerating skin from damage.
Disqualifications
☑ Must be 18 years or older.
☑ Pregnant or nursing clients should avoid due to increased sensitivity.
☑ Blood disorders, diabetes, or autoimmune diseases can affect healing and collagen formation.
☑ Active acne, eczema, or open wounds increase infection risk.
☑ Recent fillers or Botox (within 2 weeks) can shift under the skin during treatment.
☑ Pacemakers, uncontrolled hypertension, or skin cancer require medical clearance.
What You Should Know
Microneedling rejuvenates skin by triggering collagen and elastin production.
Results build gradually over 3–4 weeks and continue improving with consistent sessions.
Maintenance every 3–6 months keeps skin smooth and firm.
Pre-Care
1 Week Before
☑ Remove lash extensions.
Ensures a clean lash base and prevents uneven lift results.
72 Hours Before
☑ Stop lash serums.
Active ingredients can cause sensitivity or uneven curl.
48 Hours Before
☑ Avoid spray tans and heavy eye creams.
Residue can interfere with the lifting solution.
24 Hours Before
☑ Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and eye makeup.
Keeps the lash area oil-free for proper adhesion.
After-Care
☑ Keep lashes dry for 24 hours.
Allows the lift to set fully.
☑ Avoid mascara, steam, and saunas for 48 hours.
Moisture can weaken the curl.
☑ Do not rub or pull your lashes.
Prevents premature shedding.
☑ After 48 hours, apply a lash conditioner.
Maintains hydration and curl longevity.
Disqualifications
☑ Must be 18 years or older.
☑ Clients with glaucoma, watery eyes, or recent eye surgery (within 3 months) should avoid this service.
☑ Active eye infections, styes, or chemotherapy treatments can cause irritation or lash loss.
☑ Extremely brittle or damaged lashes may not hold a curl safely.
☑ Allergies to lash-lift solutions or tints should be disclosed before booking.
What You Should Know
Results last 6–8 weeks depending on lash growth.
Avoid oil-based products to prolong your lift.
Schedule maintenance every 2 months to keep lashes curled and glossy.