How to look after your new Brow tattoo

Brow tattoo has a healing period of four to six weeks, in which time they will go through four distinct stages; scabbing/peeling, ghosting, pigment re-appearing and final results. It is important that you follow the provided aftercare instructions in order to avoid risk of infection and ensure the best results.

Right after

Healing

Final results

How to care for your tattoo

  • Keep your tattoo clean and dry, but moist with the provided aftercare.

  • Avoid excess exercise and sweating for the first week

  • Apply aftercare at least twice a day, apply additional aftercare as needed

  • Do not use a sauna or go swimming for the first week or until phase one of healing is complete

  • Avoid direct sunlight and sun beds, your skin will be sensitive and more susceptible to sun damage

  • If you have a history of cold sores ensure you take the necessary medication until phase one of healing is complete

  • Avoid food that is messy or difficult to eat, cut meals into small pieces and place them into your mouth with cutlery to avoid contamination

  • Avoid hot drinks for the first phase of healing

  • Use a straw to consume beverages for the first phase of healing

Stages one to three

  • Phase One: Scabbing and Peeling

    In the first five days following tattoo your eyebrows will develop scabs. Brows will appear dark and dry, keep them moisturised with the provided aftercare.

    Scabs will naturally fall off gradually within the first week.

  • Phase Two: Ghosting

    Once all of the scabs have naturally fallen off your brows the colour will appear very light.

    During this phase of healing it is common to worry that the procedure was unsuccessful, however a loss of colour is normal and nothing to worry about.

  • Pigment Returns

    Gradually pigment will redevelop in your eyebrows

    In the weeks following your tattoo you may find your brows are dry. Continue using the aftercare balm or a high quality, gentle balm or moisturiser.

Tips & tricks

  • Apply aftercare before eating or drinking to assist in preventing contamination

  • Aftercare will soothe itching sensation and mild agitation

  • Re-apply aftercare if your lips are feeling very dry

  • To avoid wetting your lips in the shower keep a clean, dry hand towel nearby, wipe away water from your face before it reaches your lips. Do not shower in a space or at a temperature that will fill with steam.

  • Use only disposable/one use items to apply aftercare to avoid risking infection

  • If your tattoo is contaminated in any way you can gently clean it; soak a disposable towel or wipe in boiled water and let it cool, wring out any excess water and gently dab your tattoo (do not rub or scrub) to remove contaminates then allow the tattoo to dry.