Preparing for Your Appointment

It is VERY IMPORTANT to prepare your body for any permanent cosmetic treatment.  These instructions should be taken seriously to get the best result possible. These instructions ensure that each session goes as smoothly as possible. We want to avoid encountering adverse reactions that can affect the healed results of our work.  It is important to be honest with your technician.  All instructions apply to every session including touch ups.

For any procedure or technique you must adhere to the following instructions:

  1. DO NOT take any blood thinning medications, vitamins or supplements 72 hours prior to your appointment. This may cause additional bleeding, swelling, and sensitivity during your treatment. This may include Ibuprofen, aspirin, Gingko Biloba, garlic supplements, and Niacin.

  2. NO alcohol, caffeine or ANY other stimulants (including energy drinks and nicotine) 24 hours before your appointment. This may cause additional bleeding, swelling, and sensitivity during your treatment.

  3. DO NOT exercise the day of your appointment.

  4. Botox must be done at LEAST 3 weeks BEFORE or AFTER your appointment.

  5. No facials or chemical treatments 4 BEFORE or AFTER your appointment.

  6. ONE MONTH before your appointment AVOID:

    • Diet medications or supplements

    • Vitamin E

    • Fish oils / Omegas

    • Vitamin A and C serums

    • Retinols and any derivatives

    • Laser or any kind of skin resurfacing treatments (chemical peels, microdermabrasion, etc.)


For Lip Procedures:

    • All of the above applies as well as the following:

    • Please be aware that if you have the herpes simplex virus (HSV 1 or 2), you may awaken an outbreak following this treatment. It is mandatory to take an anti-viral medication such as Acyclovir, Valtrex, or Zovirax 5 days before, then the day of and 5 days after or as advised by your doctor or pharmacist.

    • Lip injections must be at least 6 weeks before and after this treatment.

    • Lips must not be chapped, have broken skin, or peeling. They should be well hydrated.

For Eyeliner:

  • Lash serums and anti-aging products will cause sensitivity to your lash line and may result in painful treatment. You must discontinue use of these products a minimum 4 weeks or more prior appointment.

  • You must remove all lash extensions prior to this treatment

  • If you have an eye infection or stye on the procedure date you cannot have this treatment done.

  • Eye surgery: must wait 3 months post surgery.

Contraindications for Permanent Make Up

If you have any of the following, permanent make up is not for you. We deeply care about your health, results and desired aesthetic. We will not work with anyone currently experiencing any of the following:

  • Under the age of 18

  • Pregnant or nursing

  • Sick (cold, flu. etc.,)

  • Undergoing chemotherapy

  • Viral or other infectious disease

  • Take blood thinning medications, have blood clotting issues, bleed easily, hemophiliacs

  • Uncontrolled diabetes or high blood pressure

  • Skin irritation / conditions at/near treatment site (Eczema, psoriasis, rashes, acne)

  • Hypersensitive skin

  • Extremely thin skin

  • Rosacea or capillaries at or near treatment site

  • Autoimmune disorders: Lupus, RA, MS, Celiac disease, diabetes type 1, Vasculitis (varies by client - consultation required. May require physicians clearance)

  • Retin-A use within the last 6 months

  • Use of steroids that thin or oversensitize the skin (topical steroids thin the skin and may cause it to be too fragile for tattooing. Get clearance from your artist prior to your appointment.)

  • Microblading has additional considerations and we will NOT perform microblading on:

    • Sensitive skin

    • Oily skin

    • Sun damaged skin (this also applies to shading and combo brows)

    • Inflamed skin or skin with acne in or around procedure site (this also applies to shading and combo brows)

    • Thin skin

    • Asymmetrical brows

    • Coarse hair

    • Major shape changes