The Prep:

6 weeks prior to the service:

• Discontinue Retin-A, and Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) and any chemical exfoliant or "brightening" skincare products. (Once your eyeliner has fully healed, you must cover your tattoo area with VASELINE prior to the use of these products to prevent premature fading).

• Discontinue Latisse and any other lash growth serum

Two weeks prior to the service:

• Do not tan or have a sunburned face

• Do not have any type of facial 

One week prior to the service:​

• Avoid Fish Oil, Prenatal Vitamins, Nutritional Shakes (Shakeology, etc), "Hair, Skin, Nail" supplements  (they are natural blood thinners)

• Remove eyelash extensions

* It is recommended to begin taking Arnica and/or bromelain one week prior to procedure.

In order to avoid excessive bleeding and poor color deposit 24 HOURS BEFORE:

• Do not drink alcohol 24 hours before your tattoo

• Do not consume coffee the morning of your service. (Yes, there is caffeine in decaf coffee and tea!)

• Do not take an Aspirin or Ibuprofen for pain relief (these also thin the blood)

• If you wear contacts, please do not wear them to your appointment and refrain from wearing them for a minimum of 24 hours after procedure is finished.

• Arrive WITHOUT any eye makeup or eyelashes on

Now that you know what NOT to do, it’s time to share my secret recipe for getting amazing permanent makeup results!

It's all in the aftercare:

• Do not wear contact lenses during the procedure or for 24 hrs after.

• Have sunglasses available. Eyes may be light sensitive or even dilated immediately after. The sunglasses are also handy for hiding puffy eyes.

• Take Tylenol as necessary for discomfort.

• Eyes may feel dry or irritated. Lubricating refresher drops may be used.

• Apply ointment with clean fingers twice daily for 10 days after cleaning.  No scrubbing or rubbing. 

• Do not pick or pull off the sloughing pigment, let it fall off naturally! Itching is normal.

• You may apply a clean ice pack (which must be protected with a wet barrier film of paper toweling, towel or cloth) for 10-minute intervals for the first 48 hours. Ice may be applied every hour or so, if desired. Do not put ice directly on area.

• Refrain from wearing makeup on or around the eyes for a minimum of 7 days. 

• Do not use an eyelash curler for 2 weeks. Clean eyelash curler with alcohol prior to using.

• Refrain from eyelash extensions for a minimum of 2 weeks post your eyeliner service.

• Avoid Retin-A, Glycolic Acids, and Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) near eyes to prevent premature fading.

• Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds for a minimum of 4 weeks after your procedure. Direct sunlight can cause the pigment to change color while it is healing and can also cause hyper-pigmentation and scarring.

• NO underwater swimming for 7 days to avoid bacterial infection.

• Avoid pool, sauna, steam rooms, steamy showers, and hot baths for 7 days.

*Expect moderate swelling, usually one to three days following the eyeliner procedure.  While healing, the eyeliner tattoo will look spotty. This is due to healing skin regeneration. Healed eyeliner will fade up to 50%. Multiple sessions may be required to achieve the desired results.