touch ups

Pre-care

We strongly advise prospective new clients to book their Powder Ombre appointments at least 1 week in advance of Vacations, Weddings, and Special Occasions. This allows adequate time for healing after your initial appointment.

*There are no implied or written guarantees if you do not follow the above pre and post care instructions*

Please Note: You will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle.

Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water.

If you have dry skin using Aquaphor on your brow area once a day 1 week before your service is recommended for optimal results

Do not tan or have a sunburned face at your appointment. Avoid sun and tanning one week prior to the procedure.

If you are a frequent smoker, the topical anesthetics used during the treatment may not last as long and may also lead to poor pigment retention.

If you have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, be aware that this may affect your sensitivity tolerance to the procedure.

Do not work out 24 hours before the procedure.

No brow waxing, tinting, or threading 1 week prior (the more natural hair growth you have, the better!

Do not resume any method of hair removal for at least 2 weeks.

Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Advil/Ibuprofen 24 hours before the procedure.

N0 alcohol or caffeine 24 hours before the procedure (Yes, there is caffeine in decaf coffee and tea.

Refrain from use of any Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) products close to the eyebrow area 2 weeks prior (and avoid on eyebrow area after procedure).

Refrain from using Retin A or Retinol in 2 weeks prior to the appointment

Botox and filler on the forehead, temple, and eye area should be avoided 1 month prior to procedure.

Avoid Chemical Peels, Micro-dermabrasion or Facials for 4-weeks prior to procedure

Aftercare

Avoid washing the treated area for the first 24 hours.

After the first day, wash your brows with a mild fragrance-free cleanser (such as Cetaphil) and water.-- and pat dry. Hands must be freshly clean . Avoid use of abrasive washcloths or sponges on pigmented areas.

Apply Aquaphor with freshly washed hands and a clean Q-Tip or a tissue if brows are itchy. If your are mature or have dry skin apply

Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds for 1 week after your procedure. Direct sunlight can cause the pigment to change color while it is healing and can also cause hyperpigmentation and scarring.

Avoid pools, saunas, steam rooms, hot showers and/or hot baths for 1 week.

Avoid sweating for a full 3 days. Any physical effort, gym, hot weather, any other activity that may cause sweating through or on the brows will expel pigment from the dermis producing poor results.

Avoid sleeping on your face/brows for the first 5 days.

Avoid sun for 5 days following the procedure and chlorine pools, saunas, steam rooms and jacuzzis.

Avoid makeup on pigmented areas for 5 days.

Avoid Retin A, Glycolic Acids, products for the first 2 weeks after your appointment. Avoid ANY exfoliation products or medications until after your final touch up.

Avoid tinting of brows for 2 weeks following the procedure.

DO NOT PICK or scratch... picking/ scratching can cause scarring and loss of pigment. Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate off.

No Gardening for the first 3 days to prevent possible infection.

Do not Use Neosporin on your tattoo.

Things to Expect

The procedure may have some peeling on or around the 3rd to 5th day. This is a NORMAL process of healing for some clients. DO NOT PICK or scratch... picking/ scratching can cause scarring and loss of pigment. Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate off.

When the brows exfoliate the color underneath is often very light. THIS IS A NORMAL part of the healing process. The color will become darker but still soft in about a month from the initial procedure. Any light areas will be touched up at your next appointment.

During weeks 4-8 when the skin completes healing, you will see the pigment become more visible. Brows are not considered healed until 4 weeks after the initial service and after all crusting has exfoliated off. A touch up session will be scheduled approximately 8 weeks after your initial appointment in order to achieve the desired color and the shape. The application of permanent cosmetics can be a 2-step procedure. Do not judge your procedure while in the HEALING stage.

Don’t be alarmed if color comes off onto the Q-Tip when applying topical ointment. This is normal.

If you are planning a chemical peel, MRI, or other medical procedures inform them that you have had an iron oxide cosmetic tattoo.

Please Note: You will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle.

You must wait 1 year after any tattoo to give blood.

Lasers can cause pigment to turn black. Avoid the tattooed area.

If any signs of infection occur, abnormal swelling, redness or pain associated with the procedure, call your physician (and please give us a call asap).jnh

After you have healed, use a good sunscreen daily to help prevent premature fading.

Your hair will still grow as normal and you can remove it by traditional methods (waxing, threading etc.).

Powder Ombre is a form of cosmetic tattooing. The pigment will fade over time. Annual Touch-Ups are recommended to keep them looking perfect!. There is no guarantee in how long the results will last as each person has different skin and lifestyle. Frequency of touch-ups depends on a number of factors including: skin type, pigment selection, lifestyle (sun exposure), iron deficiency (your body absorbs iron-oxide as a supplement), chemical peels, etc.

And last but not least enjoy your Tattoo!

Click the book a consultation button on the home page or text Simone at (703) 868-2183 to schedule your phone consultation.