The aftercare of your new tattoo is the most important part of the healing process to ensure the best result for you. Not following my aftercare instructions can alter the outcome and additional touch ups may be required. Please take the time to understand the steps in this healing process.

**An aftercare wash and ointment will be given to you to apply once or twice a day. 2 pumps of the shampoo onto your fingertips and gently applied to brows in a circular motion for about 10 seconds per brow. Pat dry with a clean towel or paper towel. Then apply a very thin layer of ointment. Apply with clean fingertips only.**

The first few days, your new tattoo can be bold and sharp looking. They will also look a bit chestnut red in colour. This is normal and will disappear in a few days. You may feel the treated area feels tight and tender, almost like a sunburn too.

After a few days your tattoo may start to flake a little. It’s important not to pick at them. 

The entire healing process takes up to 4 weeks. During this time you will notice your tattoo becoming lighter and softer in the skin. It can also look patchy. This is all to be expected. Over time, you will notice the colour becomes more stronger and evened out. Your touch up appointment will be at the end of this period and will complete any colour loss and definition of shape. Trust the process!

**FIRST TEN DAYS**

Use the cotton rounds given the day of, off and on very gently, to assure all fluid from tattoo has been cleaned. Usually an hour or two is sufficient.

The evening of your appointment you can begin the shampoo and ointment. Remember, just use your fingertips and just enough water to wash. They shouldn’t get soggy wet.

Try not to have your shower or bath super hot.

Avoid sun exposure.

No products such as glycolic acids, retinols or glycolic acids to be applied to tattoo.

No excessive sweating.

No pools or hot tubs.

No facials or other face treatments.

Use your aftercare cleanser and ointment for two weeks. If after two weeks the tattoo seems dry and flaky still, continue to use for a few more days.

**AFTER CARE BEYOND HEALING**

I can’t stress enough the importance of wearing SPF daily on your cosmetic tattoo, specifically brows. Sun exposure will break down the pigment quicker and can alter the colour significantly. Avoid tanning beds as well. 
Avoid ingredients such as retinols and glycolic acids on your tattoo and let laser technicians know you have cosmetic tattooing when having procedures done.

See you in 6 to 8 weeks for your touch up!