Small habits, beautiful results.
Your appointment is half the work. Follow these notes and your results will hold longer and heal more evenly.
Before Brow Waxing
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Stop tweezing or threading at least two weeks prior — we need hair to shape.
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Avoid retinols, AHA/BHA, and vitamin C on the brow area for 7–10 days.
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Do not book if you are on Accutane — wait at least 6 months after finishing.
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For brow lamination: you must not be pregnant or nursing.
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Arrive with a clean face if possible. Brows can be filled in for reference.
After Brow Waxing
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Skip steam, sauna, sweat and direct sun for 24 hours.
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Apply a thin layer of the calming balm we send home with you.
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No makeup on the brow area for the rest of the day.
Before Lip Permanent Makeup
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Begin lysine supplements one week prior if you have a history of cold sores.
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No blood thinners (alcohol, aspirin, Tylenol) for 48 hours prior.
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Exfoliate lips gently with a damp cloth for 3 days before — hydrate generously.
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Avoid caffeine the day of your appointment.
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You must not be pregnant or nursing.
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You must not be on Accutane — wait at least 6 months after finishing.
After Lip Permanent Makeup
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Days 1–3: blot frequently, apply the supplied ointment, drink with a straw.
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Days 4–7: lips will flake and look light — do not pick. This is normal.
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Weeks 2–4: true color settles. Your perfecting session is at 6–8 weeks.
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Always wear SPF on healed lips to preserve color.
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See the full day-by-day healing stages in our Lip Guide.