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Pre-Care Permanent Makeup

Any previous Microblading, Powder Brows, Ombre Brows or other Permanent Makeup work that you want Haiku Ink to work over top of? Even if it has faded to nothing I still need to see it in advance. Please see the Policies Page to learn more.

For Eyebrows :

1. Skincare : This is key. If you are using anti-aging or anti-acne skincare then you’ll need to discontinue for 6 weeks on the forehead.

   Examples : Tretinoin (Retin-A), Retinol, Differin, Vitamin C, AHA, Benzoyl Peroxide, Glycolic Acid

   This is not a full List and cosmetic ingredients go by many name and change all the time. I can help you figure it out, just tell me what you are using and I can tell you if it’s cool or needs to be paused.

2. Medications : Blood thinners (off for 24 - 48 hours before), chemotherapy (off for 12 months), immunosuppressants (chat with doctor), antibiotics (off for 1 month), steroids (off for 1 month), Accutane (off for 12 months) and some other meds have different timing or contraindications. When in doubt, just ask!

3. Botox : You need a 2 week buffer, before or after your brow appointment to let the muscles settle after Botox, Dysport, fillers etc.

4. Laser treatments, chemical peels, facials, microneedling, PRP, injections - Your skin needs to rest. You will need 4 weeks of healing before you can schedule your brow appointment.

5. Brow Tint, Brow Henna, Brow Lamination : Minimum of 2 weeks to let the stain leave the skin fully.

6. Waxing/Threading : 1 week before is minimum to allow skin to heal. You may wax if you prefer it and are used to it, but please don’t try a new shape or a new person before your appointment.

7. Alcohol : Do not consume alcohol 24 hours before your appointment.

8. Prescription Numbing : Please don’t apply numbing products before your appointment without chatting with me first. I want you to be comfortable too, don’t worry!

For Eyeliner:

This is going to look like a lot for eyeliner, but this is about your comfort, minimizing pain, and allowing for maximum healed retention.

1. Lash Growth Serum. I cannot tattoo your eyeliner if you have used Latisse or RF Lash Boost for more than a few months in the past. It changes your eyelid skin and you will be in excruciating pain the entire session. Grande Lash, Babe Lash, and a few other brands I take on a case by case basis.

2. Skincare : This is key. If you are using anything with any anti-ageing claims then you must discontinue it 6 weeks prior.
   
   If in doubt, text 443-228-8617 and we can discuss what you are currently using.

3. Botox : You need a 2 week buffer, before or after your eyeliner appointment to let the muscles settle after Botox, Dysport, or any other forehead wrinkle-relaxing neuromodulator injections.

4. Do not use longwear or waterproof eyeliner or waterproof mascara for 1 week Before. These products create a film on the skin and make it so that the skin will be more inflamed, painful, bad healing, and poor color retention.

5. No eye cream skin care products. Do not use them for 4 weeks prior to your appointment.

6. No Eyelash Extensions. have them removed 2 weeks prior to your appointment

7. Contacts : Please do not wear contacts to your appointment. Wear your glasses. You’ll be wearing your glasses for a minimum of 5 days after each appointment.

8. No Makeup at all the day of. moisturizer, SPF, lip balm are still cool though

9. Alcohol, Over the Counter Pain Medication, Caffeine, Omega-3 (Fish oil) : You must not consume these for 72 hours prior to your appointment or you risk extreme pain, swelling, bleeding, bruising, poor color retention, color migration or ink blowouts.

14. Regarding Wings and Styles : If you have a hooded eyelid, I do not recommend a wing. I can do wings out as far as is responsible, but I don’t do them farther out than the first crease in the eyelid. If you have questions about what your natural anatomy can allow, please feel free to text super clear photos and we can talk about the possibilities. 443-228-8617

15. And finally, please keep in mind that I work as quickly and efficiently as possible to minimize discomfort. You will need to be mentally prepared for eyeliner. I do use as much numbing product as possible, but the permanent eyeliner procedure does activate your natural Fight or Flight response. Eyeliner pain on a scale of 1-10 (10 being highest) can range anywhere from a weird tickle scratch (eyelash enhancement), up to a sustained 6-8 for more sensitive clients who desire larger or thicker styles.

TL/DR recap : For eyeliner your prep work ahead of time will determine your comfort level and how well the color retains. Follow the above steps to make your appointment go smoothly and have a desirable outcome. Text 443-878-2654 with any questions.

For Lip Blush or Darker Lip Neutralization

1. Exfoliate nightly for 1 week. I use a damp toothbrush.

2. Before your appointment for 1 week : Hydrate 5 times per day with a slippery, emollient lip balm - Vaseline, Aquaphor etc. Nothing hard or waxy like Carmex or Chapstick.

3. If you have a history of cold sores 9(even if it was +10 years ago), this Lip Blush Tattoo process will cause one or more to pop up. You must be taking your anti-viral RX for at least 3 days before, the day of, and 3 days after each of your Lip Blush or Lip Neutralization appointment. If you have no history of Cold Sores, the virus can still pop up a sore because it may lie dormant in your system. 67% of the human population has the Herpes Simplex I and a lot of folks don’t know they have it. Lip Blush cannot GIVE you HSV-1 but it can cause enough stress on your system to cause the dormant virus to awaken. You can always discuss prophylactic treatment with your health care provider if you so choose.

4. Do not use strong waterproof liquid Matte lipsticks or lip stains until 6 weeks after your final appointment. Avoid using them for 2 weeks before any annual touchups as well.

5. You must change your disposable mask 3 times a day minimum for the first 5-7 days. You should consider these masks as wound dressing and only use a fresh, new, disposable mask each time. Do not use a washable reusable mask until day 6, minimum. Have these available before your appointment.

6. Skincare : This is key. If you are using anything with any anti-ageing claims then you must discontinue it.
   
   This is a non-exhaustive list of ingredients you must discontinue for 6 weeks : Retinol, Vitamin A Palmitate, Retinal, Retinoic Acid, bakuchiol, Tretinoin, retinyl palmitate, retinaldehyde, isotretinoin, adapalene, tazarotene, alitretinoin, and bexarotene, alpha Hydroxy acids, AHA, glycolic acid and lactic acid, hydroxycaprylic acid, and hydroxycapric acid.
   
   This is not a FULL List and cosmetic ingredients go by many name and change all the time.
   

7. Because your skincare does affect the healing and the outcome, please be 10000% honest about listing every single product you use, even occasionally, even once or twice a month, even if it’s a prescription. You will be asked about the Brand and the actual product name when scheduling. If in doubt, text 443-228-8617 and we can discuss what you are currently using.