Aftercare: A complete guide

Your brows will go through several stages as they heal, and how you care for them in the first two weeks makes a big difference in how well they heal and how good they look long term. Here’s a breakdown of what to do (and not do) after your appointment.

Days 1–7: What to Do

• Blot gently every 30 minutes for the first few hours to remove excess lymph fluid.

• Apply a grain-of-rice-sized amount of ointment (split between both brows) once or twice a day.

  Use clean hands or a cotton swab, and make sure brows are completely dry before applying.

Days 1–7: What to Avoid

• Getting your brows wet

  Avoid sweating, swimming, steam, and direct water on the area.

• Applying makeup, skincare, or sunscreen

  Keep the brow area completely product-free.

• Picking, scratching, or rubbing

  This can cause patchy healing or scarring.

• Overapplying ointment

  Too much traps moisture and can delay healing or increase infection risk.

• Using retinol, acids, or exfoliants

  Especially on the forehead—these can interfere with pigment retention.

Days 8–15: Be Gentle

• You can resume gentle cleansing, but avoid scrubbing.

• Still avoid heavy sweating, sun exposure, and applying makeup or skincare directly on the brow area.

Healing Stages

It’s normal for your brows to go through some ups and downs in appearance while they heal. Here’s a general idea of what to expect:

• Day 1: Brows look bold

  They’ll appear darker and crisper than the final result—this is totally normal.

• Days 2–5: They may look too dark

  The pigment is still sitting close to the skin’s surface. It will fade and soften as your skin heals.

• Days 10–15: Flaking and peeling

  Brows may itch and flake—don’t pick! Let the skin shed naturally. Gently pat if needed.

• Days 15–30: Brows are back

  Color reappears as the skin finishes healing. Some areas may still need a touch-up at your follow-up session.

Final Tip

It’s totally normal for your brows to look too dark early in the healing process, and then too light later on. Don’t worry if things look uneven or patchy as you heal - that’s part of the process. The color softens, then settles over time, and we’ll fine tune everything at your touch-up.