Preparing for Your Appointment

To ensure the highest quality results and a smooth healing process, please carefully review the following preparation guidelines prior to your permanent makeup appointment.

Before Your Appointment

• Avoid alcohol and caffeine for 24 hours prior to your appointment

• Avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements (if medically safe) for 24–48 hours

• Discontinue use of retinol, exfoliants, acids, or active skincare on the treatment area for 7 days

• Do not wax, thread, tint, laminate, or receive laser or chemical treatments on the area for at least 7 days

• Arrive with clean skin and no makeup on the treatment area

Important Notes

• If you have had previous permanent makeup, please disclose this prior to your appointment

• Certain medical conditions, medications, or skin treatments may affect eligibility or results

• If you have prior PMU in the desired treatment area OR are seeing paramedical services, a consultation is required to confirm candidacy and set realistic expectations

Failure to follow preparation guidelines may impact results and could require rescheduling.

By attending your appointment, you acknowledge that you have reviewed and followed all preparation instructions.

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