Your Eyeliner Care Guide
✦ Pre-care, healing, and everything you need to know for beautiful, long-lasting eyeliner.
✧ BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
4 Weeks Before
• Avoid using lash serums (like Latisse) at least 4 weeks before the procedure
• Wait 4 weeks after lash lifts, Botox, microneedling, or peels before getting eyeliner done
2 Weeks Before
• Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds
• Stop using retinoids, exfoliants, and AHA/BHA products near the eye area
1 Week Before
• Do not wear lash extensions to your appointment; they must be removed beforehand
• No Spray Tans on the face 1 week before your appointment (they can affect pigment retention and mapping).
48 Hours Before
• Avoid alcohol, ibuprofen, marijuana, fish oil, and other blood thinners
• Avoid heavy creams or oils around the eyes the night before (can cause swelling or sensitivity).
Day of Appointment
• Avoid caffeine (it can increase bleeding)
• Eat a solid meal before arriving
• Bring glasses instead of contacts — do not wear contacts during or after the appointment.
• If you’re prone to watery eyes or light sensitivity, bring sunglasses for after your appointment.
• Arrive with no eye makeup, mascara, or lash glue residue on your lashes or lids
• Arrive with just full facial makeup for your before photos
• Feel free to bring extra facial makeup for touch-ups for your after photos
• Bring any eyeliner inspiration photos you’d like to share
• Reschedule if you have breakouts, burns, or irritation in the treated area
• Inform your artist of any allergies, medical conditions, or eye sensitivities you may have.
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✧ AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS
Day 1
• Blot eyes with a clean tissue 30 mins post-procedure
• Repeat blotting every 30 mins for the first 2–3 hours to prevent thick scabbing
• Do not wash yet — just keep the area clean and dry
Days 2–10
• Gently wash eyelids with warm water + fragrance-free cleanser starting the morning of Day 2
• Pat dry with a clean paper towel (no scrubbing!)
• Apply a rice-grain amount of a fragrance-free ointment to the tattooed area with a clean q-tip
• Repeat washing and ointment application twice daily, morning and night, for at least 7-10 days.
During the First 2 Weeks
• Avoid direct sun, sweating, swimming, or submerging eyes in water
• Avoid applying makeup, skincare products, harsh treatments, mascara, lash serums, or lash extensions on the eyes until healed
• Do not curl lashes or use lash tools for at least 2 weeks post-procedure
• Do not pick, peel, or scratch any flaking skin
• Avoid sleeping on your face
After 6–8 Weeks
• Schedule or attend your perfecting touch-up session (included with your first appointment)
• Final healed results may continue to evolve for several weeks
Ready for a refresh?
Keep your eyes looking their best with a maintenance session.
✧ WHAT TO EXPECT WHILE HEALING
• Eyes may appear swollen, bold and darker immediately after
• Around days 4–6, flaking or light scabbing may occur
• After the scabs fall off, pigment may look light before it finally settles
• Final healed color appears by weeks 4–6
• A touch-up at 6–8 weeks is included to perfect the shape and color
• PMU is a two-step process — full results come after the touch-up!
• Although rarely needed, a second touch-up is offered to perfect any minor details or adjust final healed results.
✧ LONG-TERM EYELINER CARE
Your eyeliner is a tattoo — and like any tattoo, it needs ongoing care to stay crisp.
Here are a few tips to help extend the life of your PMU:
• SPF is your best friend. Once fully healed, apply sunscreen to your face. UV rays can cause fading over time, so protecting your eyeliner = protecting your investment.
• Avoid harsh skincare products like exfoliants, retinoids, or acids near the eyes — not only could this cause a burning sensation in your eyes, but these products can break down the pigment and cause faster fading over time.
• Be gentle with facials and peels. Let your provider know you have PMU and avoid over-exfoliating near the area.
• Stay hydrated and moisturized. Healthy skin helps pigment last longer and fade more evenly.
• Touch-up as needed. Most clients book a color boost or maintenance every 1–3 years depending on skin type, lifestyle, and preferences.
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Permanent makeup is a beautiful investment that naturally fades over time, with the duration varying based on factors like skin type, lifestyle, and skincare routines. We provide an estimate of how long your service might last, but each individual’s experience can be different—some clients may notice fading sooner, while others may retain their results longer. Oily skin, frequent facials, the use of skincare products like retinol or acids, and activities that cause excessive sweating can accelerate the fading process. We recommend scheduling maintenance appointments only once the pigment has faded by 50-75% to ensure your look remains natural and fresh. Touching up too soon or too often can lead to oversaturation, causing the pigment to blur or create a ‘blocky’ appearance. If your brows or other PMU areas are still holding well, there's no rush to book a refresher. Allowing your permanent makeup to fade naturally helps maintain that crisp, defined look without the risk of overworking the skin. If you're unsure whether you're ready for a touch-up, feel free to reach out with photos, and we’ll guide you on the best timing for your maintenance.
✧ Who Should Not Get Eyeliner Tattoo ✧
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• Are pregnant or nursing
• Have blood disorders or take blood-thinning medication (unless cleared by your doctor)
• Have autoimmune conditions or take immune-suppressing medications (consult your physician)
• Are prone to keloid scarring
• Have uncontrolled diabetes
• Have skin conditions in the area, like eczema, psoriasis, or severe acne
• Are currently on Accutane or strong retinoids (must be off for 6–12 months)
• Have had Botox or fillers in the area within the last 4 weeks
• Have had a chemical peel, microneedling, or laser in the area within the last 4 weeks
• Have severe allergies to pigments or numbing agents (a patch test is recommended)
• Are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation (consult your doctor and wait at least 6 months post-treatment).
• Sunburn, irritation, or open wounds on or near the treated area
• Those currently ill, with a cold or flu-like symptoms
• If your previous tattoo is less than 6 weeks old
• Have active eye infections, such as pink eye or styes
• Have glaucoma or use prescription eye drops (must consult your eye doctor first)
• Had recent eye surgery (including LASIK or cataract surgery within the past 6 months)
• Wear eyelash extensions (they must be removed at least 4 weeks before your appointment)
• Use lash growth serums (stop use at least 4 weeks prior)