How To Prepare For The Procedure

Microblading;

Do NOT consume alcohol or caffeine 36 hours prior to your appointment to prevent excessive pain and bleeding.

Do NOT take Advil, or other blood thinners such as Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, and/or Ibuprofen unless medically necessary, 72 hours prior to your procedure. Extra strength Tylenol can be taken if you have low pain tolerance.

Avoid exercising the day of the procedure.

Do NOT take or get any chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, vitamin E, retinol, fish oils, at least 4 weeks before your appointment.

Please read the aftercare and arrange your schedule accordingly to the healing stage.

No need to wax, thread or clean up the area. I will take care of styling and grooming the day of your appointment

If you have a brow pencil you use please bring this to your appointment along with any helpful pictures of a desired look!

Lip Blushing;

Do NOT consume alcohol or caffeine 36 hours prior to your appointment to prevent excessive pain and bleeding.

Do NOT take Advil, or other blood thinners such as Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, and/or Ibuprofen unless medically necessary, 72 hours prior to your procedure. Extra strength Tylenol can be taken if you have low pain tolerance.

Avoid exercising the day of the procedure.

Do NOT take or get any chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, vitamin E, retinol, fish oils, at least 4 weeks before your appointment.

Please read the aftercare and arrange your schedule accordingly to the healing stage.

If your appointment is booked during an outbreak of cold sores on your lips the procedure may not be done. Please be aware that you have the simplex virus herpes, you may awaken an outbreak following this treatment. It is highly recommended to take an anti-viral medication such as Zovirax 5 days before , then the day of. Then 5 days after or as advised by your doctor or pharmacist.

Do NOT get lip injections 4 weeks before / after this treatment.

If you have a make up lip stick you like please bring this to your appointment along with any helpful pictures of a desired look!

Lash Extensions;

Please arrive with no make up on the eyes / lashes at the time of your appointment.

Do NOT use moisturizers, oils or mascara 24 hours prior to this appointment for best retention results.

SMP;

Consult required.

14 days Post Permanent Cosmetic procedure you MUST AVOID the following.

• Increased sweating
• Practicing sports
• Swimming
• Hot sauna, hot bath, or Jacuzzi
• Sun tanning or salon tanning
• Exposure to UV/UVA Rays or chemicals as they have been known to cause a shift in color and premature fading
• Any laser or chemical treatments or peelings, and/or any creams containing Retin-A or Glycolic acid on the treatment area
• Picking, peeling, or scratching of the micro pigmented area in order to avoid scarring of the area or removal of the pigment
• Performing tasks related to heavy household cleaning such as garage or basement cleaning where there is a lot of airborne debris
• Drinking alcohol in excess, as it may lead to slow healing of wounds
• Driving in open air vehicles such as convertibles, boats, bicycles, or motorcycles
• Touching of the eyebrow area except for when rinsing and applying the post-care cream with a cotton swab

If you have any unexpected problems with the healing of the skin, please contact Black Moon Art Studio at 636-299-0115.

5 Days Post SMP Treatment DO NOT’s.

• Sweat
• Scrub, rinse or shampoo area
• Shave or buzz over treated area
• Expose to long-term sunlight
• Touch with hands

After 5 days, Until you return to your follow up appointment DO NOT;

• Scratch scalp or at any tiny scabbing
• Use any shampoos or exfoliants
• Use any self tanners or skin irritations

How To Use:

Apply a thin layer of Skin Candy Balm over the treated area immediately after the treatment. On the first day, every 2-4 hours rinse the tattooed area with warm water and Cetaphil Daily Cleanser in order to keep the area clean, which is important as the skin heals. A fresh layer of Skin Candy Balm needs to be applied after each rinsing. Day 2, rinsing the eyebrows 3x and apply a thin layer of Skin Candy Balm. Rinse with warm water in the same direction as brow hair. DO NOT rub back and forth or in circles. After day two, it is no longer necessary to rinse. However, it is obligatory to apply the thinnest possible layer of the cream, 1-3 times a day, 7 days after the treatment.

*For Oily skin apply One time daily, days 3-7.

*For Dry Skin apply Two to Three times daily, days 3-7.

SKINCANDY INGREDIENTS:

Paraffinum Liquidum, Cera Alba, Petrolatum, Calendula Officinails Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Hypericum Perforatum Oil, Palmitic/Stearic Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Ethylhexylglyerin.

For the next 3-4 hours, every 30 minutes blot lips with wipe and apply balm provided.

After 3 hours throw the wipe away you no longer need it. Continue applying the balm as needed for the next 5-7 days

The next 5-7 days only apply the balm provided. No picking, stretching, biting or excessive licking the lips. (To reduce the risk of infection.)

No make up on or around the tattooed area for the next 5-7 days.

No soaps or scrubs until fully healed.

• Very Important! ONLY drink through a straw the next 5-7 days to reduce the risk of staining the pigment.

Over the next 30 days the lip color will change, this is due to the skin cycle and is perfectly normal.

We can make any changes at the touch up session scheduled 6-8 weeks.

Day 1 – Lips will be swollen and bright.

Day 2 – Swelling will go down.

Day 3 – 4 Lips will start to peel.

Day 4 – 6 Peeling continues.

Day 7 – All Peeling is gone.

Please note that your PMU will be softer and not as crisp when healed.
Note that results will vary with each individual and are extremely dependent on your skin and how you care for it during healing. It may take more than one session to achieve your desired result.

Once Fully Healed:
It is strongly recommended that you do not use any of the following on your PMU: Benzoyl Peroxide, Hydrogen Peroxide, Glycolic acid, Apple cider vinegar, Vitamin E and C, and Retinol. These products can lighten or fade your PMU faster.

If you are having any laser or facial beauty treatments please inform your technician before procedures that you have permanent makeup.
This treatment does fade after 1-3 years depending on your skin and lifestyle. Touch-ups are necessary to maintain the longevity and overall beauty of your PMU. If you have oily skin, an iron deficiency, or a very strong immune system, your pigment will not last as long and will not heal as crisp as others.

For the first 24 to 48 hours after treatment, avoid spending excessive time in water (swimming), hot and damp rooms such as saunas, steam rooms and hot tubs. When taking a shower/bath avoid extremely hot water.

48 hours after treatment, do not use any products containing oils in the eye area, especially waterproof mascara. If you insist on using mascara, ensure that it is a water-soluble brand.

Handle the new eyelashes with care, i.e. avoid constant rubbing and/or pulling on them.

Never try to remove extensions on your own.

The first 24 hours are crucial for ensuring the durability of the extensions. Water, even shower steam may affect the quality of the bond between the natural eyelashes and the extensions.

To remove makeup, use only bristle-free applicators and completely smooth wipes to remove makeup. Avoid using cotton pads and towels as they may pull out the extensions.

Do not dye or tint the eyelashes while wearing extensions. If your client/you wish to dye the natural eyelashes, make sure to do so before having extensions done.

Be careful when blow drying hair, as excessive heat may uncurl the extensions. Gently comb the eyelashes each morning to keep them neat and beautiful.

Day 1: Cleanse brows gently with antibacterial soap 3-4 hours after leaving your appointment (if any lymph fluid appears blot away with a damp paper towel). Apply a thin layer of aftercare over the treated area

(for eyebrows, a rice grain size amount is good split between both brows.)

For Two Weeks: Cleanse area twice a day, gently pat dry to remove all moisture. Apply a thin layer of aftercare. With aftercare ointment- it is better to do too little than too much. Flaking and light scabbing is normal.

• NO SWEATING for the first week

• No makeup for AT LEAST seven days (only in the tattooed area)

• Avoid sunlight for 14 days

• Change your pillow case and try to sleep on your back as much as possible

• NO PICKING OR SCRATCHING

For the next 5 days you CAN;

Wear a hat immediately after

Lightly dab the area with a wet cloth ( No Soaking )

You may sleep anyway you wish

Drink plenty of water

Take medications as prescribed.

• Carefully shave, buzz, or cute hair

• Lightly rinse with water

• Apply a fragrance free moisturizer

• Resume light exercise