Precare Instructions
Precare is equally as important as postcare! By following precare instructions you're setting yourself and your tattoo up for the successful healing and great outcomes
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Please avoid the following 24-72 hours prior:
- Caffeine & Alcohol consumption
- Blood thinners, fish oils, ibuprofen, etc (disregard if under doctor's orders)
-Excessive sun exposure
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Please do the following 24-72 hours prior:
- Exfoliate, shave, & moisturize the area
- Hydrate (drink ya water sis)
- Eat nutritious meals (be sure to have something on your stomach within 2 hours of your appointment)
Healing Process
Proper aftercare is crucial to ensuring your tattoo heals properly. Keeping the area clean and moisturized, avoiding swimming/hot tubs, and avoiding direct sunlight until fully healed is non-negotiable. The healing process for a tattoo can vary depending on your health + hydration, the size, location, and intricacy of the design. Generally, it takes about 2-4 weeks for the tattoo to fully heal. If you do not have any adhesive allergy and you're not getting a large scaled piece, your artist will likely put a derm-shield on you that will stay on 3-5 days. After this time you will remove the derm shield slowly in the shower, or under warm water. Be sure to remove like a command strip, pulling the second skin parallel to your skin rather than away like a bandaid. Clean the area with antibacterial soap 1-2x daily or as needed. Use thin layers of aftercare product (Hustle Butter or Ora's Herbal preferred) multiple times throughout the day ensuring it doesn't dry out. During this time, it's very important to follow proper aftercare instructions and avoid picking or scratching at the tattoo and limiting water (pool, hot tub) & sun exposure.
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Permanent Makeup Aftercare Instructions
Similar to a tattoo or 3D Areola Aftercare, you will want to keep your permanent makeup moisturized. Please be sure to clean your permanent makeup as needed with antibacterial soap only and sleep on clean pillow cases. Aftercare product will be supplied to you and will last approximately 14 days. No physical or chemical exfoliants for 3 weeks post. For brows- apply 2x daily. For Lips- apply as often as needed (if you have a history of cold sores please be sure to obtain a prescription for Valtrex or its equivalent by your doctor prior to your appointment and take as directed- often 1-2 days prior, day of and 1-3 days post). For Lash Enhancements- no aftercare is needed.