PRE-CARE INSTRUCTIONS

FOUR WEEKS PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT - KEEP YOURSELF WELL HYDRATED:

Discontinue the use of...

• Retinoids, alpha and beta hydroxy acids (i.e glycolic, lactic, salicylic etc) any chemical or anti-aging exfoliant or ingredients that are to "brighten" your skin or to treat any form of acne. 
• Lash extensions must be removed if having lash line enhancement.
• Brow serums. (NOTE: If receiving lash enhancement liner, lash serum must be discontinued 60 days prior.)

TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT - KEEP YOURSELF WELL HYDRATED:

Avoid...

• Botox or filler procedures.
• Sun exposure or artificial UV and please be diligent about wearing daily sunscreen with a broad spectrum sun protection factor of 30 or higher.  
• Blood thinners, garlic, turmeric and fish oils.
• Tinting, waxing or any form of hair removal around the areas being treated.
• Spray tanning.
• Facials of all kinds, laser treatments anywhere on the face.
• Garlic, Turmeric, Fish Oil and Vitamin E supplements

LIPBLUSHING ONLY:  

If you have a history of fever blisters or cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus, we strongly suggest contacting your physician for prescription medication to prevent an outbreak. Permanent makeup/tattooing may potentially trigger the virus which may yield poor retention results on your lips. The same applies for your lip blush touch up appointment.

48 HOURS BEFORE - KEEP YOURSELF WELL HYDRATED:

• No aspirin, ibuprofen, niacin, advil, motrin, NSAIDS etc  

24 HOURS BEFORE- KEEP YOURSELF WELL HYDRATED:

• No consumption of alcohol.
• No working out/exercising.

Caffeine and alcohol are blood thinners and we want to avoid any blood during your procedure to maximize the best outcome for you. 

DAY OF APPOINTMENT - KEEP YOURSELF WELL HYDRATED:

• No working out/exercising.
• No caffeine including decaf.
• Come with your brows penciled in so we can see how you are used to seeing them.
• Please avoid any other face makeup. 

Caffeine and alcohol are blood thinners and we want to avoid any blood during your procedure to maximize the best outcome for you. 

Gently wipe your eyebrows every 3-4 hours with a soft lightly moistened cotton round and apply a VERY thin layer of ointment to your brows after wiping clean.  

Due to the nature of natural oils and bacteria, don't let your hair get in your face.  Also avoid touching your eyebrows with your hands! 

Use caution cleansing your face and avoid excess moisture on your eyebrows. 

Avoid: 

• Sleeping on your stomach or side. 
• Heavy working out that will make you sweat for the next couple weeks. Increased heart rate and sweating can prematurely fade your treated area.
• Scratching or rubbing your brows.
• Washing your hair and getting your eyebrows wet. Use dry shampoo as much as possible. if absolutely necessary, use the eyebrow protectors provided by Wendy if you absolutely need to wash your hair. Pat dry as soon as you exit the shower.  (Tip: wash your hair the day of your procedure to prolong your hair washing).
• Saunas, jacuzzi's & hot steamy showers.
• Picking, scratching, peeling & touching the area treated.
• Heavy household tasks such as cleaning basement, gardening to avoid any airborne debris.
• Make-up on treated area for two weeks. If receiving lash line enhancement, a new tube of mascara is encouraged to avoid bacterial contamination.  
• Sun exposure, wear a hat/visor and sunscreen to keep everything protected. 
• Cosmetic injectables.