It's important to follow this in preparation for each of your tattooing sessions. Failure to properly follow this will affect your results and may mean we are unable to complete your appointment.

NO alcohol or caffeine 48hrs prior.

NO aspirin or ibuprofen 48hr prior.

Drink plenty of water in the 48hrs prior (hydration assists healing and also increases your comfort during the tattooing session).

NO retinol, AHA, BHA, or vitamin A 2 weeks prior.

Stop taking vitamins/supplements 10 days prior.

Any injectables (anti-wrinkle, filler) should be done minimum of 3 weeks prior or 3 weeks after.

Stop using any hair growth serums at least 4 weeks prior.

Avoid exercise on day of appointment.

Come to your appointment with no fake tan and minimal or no makeup.

Brows.

If you often fill your brows with makeup, please bring the product you use with you.NO waxing or hair removal least 2 days prior. NO tint/dye 1 week prior.

Lash Enhancement.

Arrive to your appointment with NO eye makeup.Remove contacts before your appointment, bring glasses if required.

Lip Blush.

If you have EVER had a cold sore - it is recommended you speak with your doctor and take an anti-viral prior to prevent an outbreak .Use a gentle lip scrub for the 4 nights prior.

Moisturise your lips well and drink plenty of water. Use a lip balm containing lanolin consistently for 5 days prior. Avoid lipstick as it is drying.If you have a favourite lipstick please bring it with you.

Arrive to your appointment with lip balm on (no lipstick).

Make sure you eat before your appointment, it may be a little while before you can eat again.

Now that you have a beautiful new set of brows, lash enhancement or lip blush, there are some important things to know in order to care for your brows. Following this aftercare properly will ensure you get the very best results and avoid infection.

Avoid all water, steam, sweat, skincare, SPF and makeup on the area. Apply the aftercare supplied 3-4 times per day with a clean cotton tip (no fingers!). Don't let your tattoo dry out, keeping it moist will help with healing.

Apply aftercare directly before a shower to help create a barrier from steam and accidental splashes.

If you need to clean build up from your tattoo, use a slightly damp cotton pad to very gently dab. Follow this with your aftercare. Don't rub or pick at your tattoo.

Keep your tattoo out of the sun while healing. The sun can affect the healing process as well as the colour of your new tattoo.

Long Term Care.

Applying a sunscreen with SPF-50 when outside and keeping direct sun off your tattoo wherever possible will help to keep it true to colour and from fading prematurely.

Laser treatments and chemical peels MUST NOT be used on the area. If you are having these done you MUST inform the technician about any cosmetic tattoo.

Maintenance.

Your beautiful new tattoo is semi permanent. It is a two session process, after which you will need annual maintenance sessions to keep your tattoo fresh and true to colour.

Aftercare is vital in the healing process and can greatly affect results of your delicate new tattoo.

Your new tattoo will be wrapped before you leave your appointment. Leave this wrap on for 24 hours.After 24 hours you can unwrap your tattoo, wash with an unscented body wash or antibacterial wash. Air dry or pat gently with clean paper towel before reapplying your aftercare in a thin layer.Avoid water (other than washing when needed) and sweat for 5 days.Continue to reapply a thin layer of aftercare until your tattoo is completely healed.When you sleep you may want to wrap your tattoo so that your sheets don’t stick.By day 4 your tattoo may flake and get a bit itchy. Don’t scratch or pick your tattoo, let it flake off naturally. Picking at it will result in a patchy tattoo and can cause infection.Only touch your new tattoo with clean hands.Avoid exposure to sun until your tattoo is completely healed (then use an SPF to keep it looking fresh and crisp.Let your tattoo pass through peeling phase before you exercise.

I recommend using a product such as Ink Nurse Remedy Cream on your new tattoo for at least one month.