PMU Prep, expectations

& Aftercare

PRECARE

  • If you have any of the following, you may not be a good candidate for this treatment:

    • Under the age of 18

    • Pregnant or Breastfeeding

    • HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis

    • High Blood Pressure or Diabetic

    • Hemophilla or Liver Disease

    • Major health conditions (doctor's note is required)

    • Keloid or skin conditions in area to be treated

      Please notify us if you have/had allergic reactions to topical anesthetics or if you have a health problem or disease not listed above.

  • You'll get great results when you properly prep. It all starts with a good canvas! The procedure area must be healthy, strong, non-sensitive, and non-irritated. Here’s how to get ready...

    • Do not pick/tweeze/wax/tint or perform electrolysis one week before the procedure

    • Do not tan two weeks prior or have sunburned face/skin. Email us at least 72 hours prior to your appointment to reschedule.

    • Do not have any type of facial 1 week prior to treatment. Avoid chemical peels at least 4 weeks prior to your appointment.

    • Avoid alcohol, caffeine, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E, or any blood thinning medication 24 hours prior to your appointment to avoid excessive bleeding and poor color deposit.

    • If you have been on prescription Accutane in the past, you must wait at least 6months before considering this procedure.

    • You must stop using Retinol 2 weeks prior to your appointment and avoid using it for the 2 weeks following your appointment.

    • If you get Botox regularly please get that done no later than 2 weeks before your appointment. This is to ensure we can make your brows as symmetrical as possible.

    • If you have an ideal shape and color in mind, bring a few reference photos with you to your appointment.

    • You may fill in your eyebrows as you normally would, so we can take into consideration the shape you desire.

    • Plan your vacations and holidays accordingly. It is recommended to plan your trip a minimum of 10 days after the procedure due to the aftercare maintenance.

AFTERCARE

  • Aftercare is extremely important for producing a beautiful and lasting result. Please understand the more products you use, the less effectively the procedure may heal. Failure to follow these aftercare instructions may result in infections, pigment loss or discoloration.

    • Important:
      • Always wash your hands before touching your brows.

      For the first few days:
      • Gently wash your brows twice daily using Cetaphil cleanser and lukewarm water.
      • Do not scrub or exfoliate the area.
      • Shower as normal but avoid direct hot water on your face.
      • Apply a rice-sized amount of ointment morning and night until the scabs fall off naturally.

      For best results:
      • Avoid sweating for 1 week (gym, hot yoga, heavy workouts).
      • No swimming or sauna for 1 week.
      • Avoid facials, chemical peels, or laser treatments until fully healed.
      • No makeup on your brows until all scabs have fallen off.
      • Avoid moisturizers or serums with active ingredients above the brows until fully healed.
      • Avoid tanning until healed.
      • Don’t wax, trim, or thread your brows during the healing process.
      • Do not scrub, scratch, or pick at the scabs.
      • If you get Botox, please let me know—results may vary.

  • WHAT TO EXPECT & HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR NEW BROWS

    • Mild redness or discomfort is normal for the first 1–2 days and will gradually settle.

    • Brows will appear darker the day after your procedure as the healing process begins.

    • Do NOT pick, scratch, or peel any flaking skin — this will remove pigment.

    • After flaking is complete, the brows may look lighter due to a thin healing layer of skin. Over the next 1–2 weeks, the color will gradually return.

    • After your 6–8 week healing period, you may come in anytime for a touch-up if desired.

    • Once fully healed, always use SPF on the brow area and avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive treatments to maintain your results.

    • Wash your hands before treating the area.

    • Do not scrub, rub or pick at the epithelial crust (scabs) that form; allow it to flake off by itself. If it is removed before it is ready, the pigment underneath may be pulled out.

    • If the area is itchy, do not scratch. You may use an oil-free moisturizer or the healing cream provided to apply VERY sparingly

    • Once all your scabs have fallen off, please apply sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) onto your brows. Sunscreen will help prolong the life and color of your brows

    • Ice packs are a nice relief for swelling and bruising. Never apply directly to the skin; place a towel between the ice pack and the skin. Ice may be applied for 20 minutes maximum

    • Avoid using harsh cleansing creams, acne cleansers, or astringents. If you must continue using these products, applying eyes and below is best practice

    • You may wash your face with gentle cleanser but please avoid getting too much on your brows

    • Do not use any makeup near the procedure area until all scabs have fallen off to avoid infection

    • Avoid submerging your brows in water. This includes swimming and showering with water hitting directly into your face. Over saturating your brows may cause premature fading

    • Avoid sun exposure, including tanning, saunas, working out, hot showers or other activities that involve sweating and steam until all scabs have fallen off. Sweat contains salt which will break down your pigment faster resulting in premature fading. When you return to these activities make sure you are patting your brows down and not letting the sweat soak into your brows

LONG TERM AFTERCARE

  • Groom the outgrown hair around your shape. This will help keep your shape defined. This way, you’ll be better able to distinguish if a touch up is needed

    Avoid applying harsh skincare products like retinoids or acne products on top of your permanent makeup for longer lasting and vibrant results

    Apply sunscreen each and every day! It’s brow pmu’s best friend!

    Let your esthetician know you have permanent makeup before your treatments

    Schedule your color boost touch up as needed (every 1-3 years)

TESTIMONIALS

  • Nica

    Kayla is absolutely knowledgeable and truly a great Lash and Brow Artist. She finds time to elevate her craft to make sure she provides her clients with the latest and safest technology in beauty! The Nano brow did not cause me any pain at all. It is just like very small needles that glide to your skin and Kayla gives it a feathery weight of touch. I love my natural-looking brows and had always loved my Lash extensions. Kayla can provide different styles of looks custom to your needs and that would look gorgeous! I Highly recommend her for all her services!

  • Minyoung

    My sensitive skin makes it difficult to find people who can take care of it when getting beauty services but Kayla is so knowledgeable and skilled that I don’t have to worry about a thing! I got my lashes, brows, and lips done by her and I am OBSESSED! Her services have helped me cut down my getting ready time so that I’m out the door and enjoying life. Wouldn’t trust my face with anyone else, thank you so much Kayla!

  • Molly

    Thank YOU Kayla for making my brows look beautiful! I was so nervous to try anything because I wanted them to look natural and that’s exactly what you accomplished with so much attention to detail using nano strokes! So much better than I could have imagined! I wake up with perfect brows and love them so much! Amazing work!

  • Savanah

    Best brows, lips, and lashes I’ve ever gotten. I’ve been seeing you since 2018 and it’s so crazy to see how much you’ve grown. So proud of you and so grateful to have you as my lash artist and friend.

  • Yen

    Kayla is one of the best lash artists I know and is my most favorite. Thank you for making my lashes beautiful and still retain it’s natural health. Now seeing your works with browns and lips, i am sure your clients will be very happy. Once my browns and lips are faded from the current tatoos, i will definitely come to you. Good job girl and keep it up!

  • Caroline

    I travel almost 2 hours monthly to get my lashes done by @smilelashbeauty - I don't trust anyone else! She always knows how to get the EXACT look I'm going for, whether it's lash extension or a lash curl. Plus she's always down to experiment and try something new! I can't wait to get my brows done by her, I already know she's going to pop off! Best lash and brow artist in Washington!

  • Holly

    Kayla is the queen of nano brows!!! I got mine done in the summer and they turned out perfectly. I was so scared to get them done in case they didn’t turn out how I wanted but Kayla guided me through the process and made sure I was comfortable at each step. At my touch-up appointment, we barely had to do anything because she did such an incredible job initially. She’s incredible at her job and I won’t trust anyone else to do my brows!

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If you have any of the following, you may not be a good candidate for this treatment :

  • Under the age of 18

  • Pregnant or Breastfeeding

  • HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis

  • High Blood Pressure or Diabetic

  • Hemophilla or Liver Disease

  • Major health conditions (doctor's note is required)

  • Keloid or skin conditions in area to be treated

    If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us anytime.