How do I look after my brows after a brow tattoo?
No direct water on the brows for seven days, no pool, sea, sauna or strenuous exercise for two weeks, and never pick the scabs. Here is brow tattoo aftercare in order, and when sunscreen and the touch-up session come in.
The first days after a brow tattoo session decide how long the colour lasts and how it looks. The rules are the same for every brow technique: microblading, micropigmentation and the fiber technique. Here is what to do, day by day, and I give you the same in writing before you leave the studio.
How do I look after my brows after a tattoo?
- Seven days: no direct water on the brows.
- Two weeks: no pool, sea, sauna or strenuous exercise.
- Never pick the scabs: they pull the pigment out with them and leave permanent gaps.
- No makeup on the brows until the flaking has finished.
- Sunscreen on the brow area once healed.
| Stage | What to do |
|---|---|
| Session day | Ointment and written aftercare before you leave |
| First seven days | A very thin layer of ointment, and no direct water on the brows |
| About 7–10 days | Healing and flaking: don't pick the scabs |
| First two weeks | No pool, sea, sauna or strenuous exercise |
| Once flaking is complete | Makeup on the brows is fine |
| After healing | Sunscreen on the brow area |
| After 4–6 weeks | Touch-up session |
When can I get my brows wet?
For the first seven days, water does not touch the brows directly. You apply a very thin layer of ointment as set out in the written instructions. Healing takes about 7–10 days.
Should I pick the scabs?
Never pick the scabs. Picking is the most common reason for losing colour, because the scabs pull the pigment out with them and leave permanent gaps. Dryness and light flaking are normal during healing, so let them fall off on their own.
When can I go back to the pool, exercise and makeup?
Stay away from the pool, the sea, the sauna and strenuous exercise for two weeks. And don't put makeup on the brows until the flaking has finished.
Why does the colour look dark in the first days?
The colour looks darker and sharper in the first week and then lightens. With microblading, for example, the colour looks up to 40% darker and sharper in the first 3–5 days, may look faded around day ten before it comes back and settles, and the real result is judged after 4 weeks. Details in microblading after one week.
What do I do after healing?
UV rays break down pigment particles, and sunscreen on the brow area after healing really extends how long the colour lasts. After 4–6 weeks from the first session the skin has absorbed some of the pigment during healing, so a touch-up session covers the areas that lost colour and sets the final shape. To compare how long each technique lasts, read how long do brow techniques last?
If you have a question about your brows on any day of healing, message me on WhatsApp at +962797373015. The studio is in Abdoun, Queen Zein Al Sharaf Street, Amman.
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