The results and longevity of your new tattoo will depend greatly on your lifestyle, sun exposure and how you take care of your skin during the healing process and beyond. Each client’s skin responds differently, both in the length of time it takes to heal, and the number of sessions required to achieve your desired results and colour retention. This information acts as a guideline only; we cannot guarantee your results.

What to Expect 

With all of our cosmetic tattoo work at Her Velvet Hand, the most important thing to remember is this is a two-step (sometimes more) process. Please do not expect perfection after the first session. We are building long-term results. 

Immediately following the procedure, you may experience minimal discomfort on the treated area. Many clients describe a similar sensation as a sunburn or a bruise, with redness and swelling. Symptoms will subside within 24 to 48 hours. To help reduce discomfort post-procedure, an Advil or Ibuprofen may be taken. 

During the first week, the tattooed area will have an intense appearance. It will appear darker and bolder in color, and more solid. The hairstrokes may appear lighter immediately post-procedure. This is normal. This is due to the tattoo forming micro-scabs on the surface area of your epidermis which can appear very sharp. Your results will have a much softer effect once healed. 

Minimal scabbing or flaking of the skin is normal throughout the first few weeks of the healing period. To avoid loss of pigmentation, do not itch or remove scabs. They will naturally fall off on their own. Prematurely removing your scabs will result in uneven retention and possible scarring. 

Please note that during the scabbing and flaking period, your brows will begin to look very uneven. Some areas of the tattoo will look lighter than others. This is normal during the healing process. 

Adjustments and touch-ups can be made only after the healing period is complete.

During the healing process, please avoid:

• Direct water on the tattoo for seven days. You will be given facial sponges to assist in cleansing the skin around the tattooed area and a facial visor to wear in the shower to avoid dampening the brows  
• Vaseline, Neosporin and any other petroleum based products
• Soaps and heavy creams
• Activities that will cause sweating for seven days
• Swimming pools, hot tubs or other bodies of water for 14 days
• Exposure to the sun and tanning beds can cause fading and discoloration of the pigment. Once completely healed, always apply sunscreen (30 SPF or greater) on the treated area
• Laser light therapy, as it can darken, lighten or distort the pigment
• Exfoliation products, retinol acids or AHA’s on the area for 30 days after the appointment to avoid premature fading
• Massages, facials or intensive skin treatments such as microneedling or microdermabrasion for four weeks

Caring for your New Tattoo

Most clients require at least two sessions for ideal results. The first session is to build shape and gain balance. This is also an opportunity for the artist to have an appropriate understanding of your skin. The second session is to perfect the brows and add density. 

‍Day 1

• We will provide you with an aftercare kit, including distilled water wipes and a barrier cream 
• Gently wipe your eyebrow tattoo with the provided distilled water wipes every 2-3 hours after your appointment to prevent fluid from building up onto the tattooed area. Allow the brows to air dry 
• For a naturally dense brow, please ensure the skin beneath the hair is entirely dry before applying your barrier cream. Once the skin is dry, apply a very thin coat of the barrier cream to the area
• Do not excessively apply the ointment as over-hydration of the skin may cause problems with the pigment retention. The amount applied should not exceed the size of a grain of rice
• Repeat these steps up until bedtime ‍

Days 2-14

• Each morning and night, gently pat your brows with the distilled water wipes
• Air dry and apply a very thin layer of your barrier cream to the area. Throughout the day, continue to apply cream whenever you feel the existing cream has been absorbed or if your brows are feeling tight
• Once you have used the entire set of distilled water wipes, you will no longer need to wipe your brows. You will, however, continue to coat the brows with the barrier cream for the full 7-14 days post-procedure
• Do not excessively apply the ointment, as instructed above

After Healing

• Eyebrow tattoos normally last 1-2.5 years depending on lifestyle, skin type and aftercare. Yearly touch-ups with Her Velvet Hand are recommended to maintain your results, however we encourage the tattoo to be 35-45 percent faded before a touchup to ensure skin integrity
• Do not laser your brow area (IPL). Some lasers may change the color of the ink
• Additional eyebrow makeup application may still be required post tattoo to achieve your desired look

After your Treatment

• Your brows will immediately appear darker as the henna stain is beginning the oxidation process. The stain will increase in intensity over the next 12 hours
• It is encouraged to avoid applying water to the treated area for 12-24 hours as this will disrupt the oxidation process and will result in premature fading
• Avoid sweating for 24 hours post-treatment
• Avoid sun exposure for 24 hours as this will result in fading

After Your Treatment

• Before leaving your session, a setting gel will be applied to your brows to hold the hairs in place. It is very important to avoid getting your brows wet for 24-48 hours post-treatment to ensure long lasting results 
• Avoid touching your brows for 24-48 hours
• Avoid brow makeup for 24-48 hours post-procedure 
• Do not apply Retin-A, AHA or exfoliate the brow area for 72 hours after your procedure
• Avoid heavy sweating for 24-48 hours post-treatment
• Do not use self tanner products on the face for at least 48 hours post-treatment
• Once you are able to get your eyebrows wet 24-48 hours post-treatment, with the provided mascara wands in your aftercare kit, brush through your brows when they are wet to set them daily.
• Condition your brows with hair conditioner 2-3 times a week to help keep your brow hairs from drying out over time.

After Your Treatment

• Before leaving your session, a clear aftercare gel will be applied to your lashes to obtain optimal lash lift results and lash health. This is also available for purchase at the studio.
• For optimum results avoid direct heat, steam, mascara, and other skin care products around your eye area for 24-48 hours after the application. The clear aftercare gel is the only recommended lash product recommended to use immediately after treatment.
• Avoid heavy sweating for 24-48 hours post-treatment
• Avoid sleeping directly on the lashes during the first 24-48 hours as this may shift the direction of your lashes.

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CARE INSTRUCTIONS PRE & POST

• NO EYE MAKEUP TO YOUR APPOINTMENT PLEASE, AND NO CONTACTS. 
• Don’t get them wet, sweat, or steam for the next 24-48hrs 
• After 48hrs wash your lashes with the lash soap every night to remove makeup buildup. Blow dry them with cool air while using your lash spoolie to fluff them back out.
• Try not to sleep on your face or they will get all over the place 
• NO mascara or false lashes on the extensions! 
• NO pulling on your extensions or your natural lashes will go with it
• Brush your lashes daily to put them in their place

CONTRAINDICATIONS (WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR PATCH TEST)

• Patch test can be done the day of your appointment before we start, I will patch test the adhesive on the inside of your arm for 10 min. During the patch test if you don’t feel irritation/itchiness then we will proceed. Everyone is different and some get a reaction 24-48 hrs later. If you are worried we can do a patch test 2 days before that can sit on the arm until the actual appt day.
• If you do get a reaction it is normal if eyes get slightly red, you can use eyedrops to relieve the dry/red feeling, it goes away in a couple days. If your eyes get puffy that is a sign of a reaction as well. I’ve had a client take over the counter allergy meds and use cortisone cream or a cold towel compress and go away in a couple days. But if the eyes feel painful then we can do an emergency removal.

HOW OFTEN IN BETWEEN

ALL REFILLS ARE DONE IN 2- 2 AND A HALF WEEKS. ANYTHING PAST THAT WILL BE CONSIDERED A FULL SET AGAIN. LASHES MUST BE 75% FULL TO BE CONSIDERED A REFILL AND MUST BE ORIGINALLY DONE BY HVH ARTIST. 

What to Expect

The area will feel a bit sore and will look quite intense. There may be some swelling and minor bruising that only lasts for 1-2 days. Arnica tablets will be useful to help aid in reducing the swelling, and an ice pack will be given to you immediately following your procedure. 

Fluids will leak from the tattoo to form scabs. You do not want these fluids to sit on your tattoo and form scabs. You will want to wipe your tattoo every hour with the distilled water wipes provided in your aftercare kit and pat the area dry to ensure no fluids sit and form scabs. When you wipe, you will see the color coming off onto the damp wipe. This is normal. You may ice the skin if it is feeling tender or swollen after the procedure. After each hour you wipe, reapply the ointment given. ‍

Healing Process 

• Day 1: Your lips will be swollen and vibrant immediately post-procedure. Arnica tablets will be useful to help aid in reducing the swelling
• Day 2: Your swelling will go down and lips will go darker as the scabs begin to form
• Days 3-4: Your lips will start and continue to peel
• Day 5: All peeling should be complete
  

Caring for your New Tattoo

Until after Day 5, do not touch your tattoo with dirty fingers. Remember it is an open and healing wound, and an infection could possibly ruin the tattoo. 

Don’t get your tattoo too wet for too long. It will make the scabs soggy and easier to fall off prematurely. Remember, you want to keep the scabs on for as long as you can and let them fall off naturally. 

Moisturize as often as possible with the recommended or provided ointment. 

Avoid the following during the healing process:

• Avoid sleeping on your lips to prevent lifting the scabs prematurely. It is always best to sleep on a clean pillowcase to avoid infection
• Avoid the use of harsh cleansers, exfoliants, creams, makeup or any other products on the treated area until all of the scabs have fallen off naturally. These products can jeopardize the healing of your lip tattoo
• Do not pick, scratch or bite off the scabs. Picking at the area can cause premature fading, scarring or an infection to the area
• Always protect your tattoo from UV rays or tanning beds for four weeks after the procedure. These can dramatically alter the result of your tattoo. Once your lips have healed, it is highly recommended to use a lip balm containing SPF for extra protection 
• Avoid sweating on the tattoo until all of the scabs have naturally fallen off. Sweat will dilute the pigment of your tattoo. If you sweat on the tattoo, wipe immediately 
• Do not get any facials, lip injections, botox, or advanced skin treatments such as microneedling or microdermabrasion for four weeks post-procedure
• Avoid spicy foods or anything with citrus. Be careful to not rub the scabs off while eating and try to drink through a straw
  

After the scabbing phase: 

Once your lips have completed the scabbing phase and they have completely fallen off, you may return back to your normal routine such as applying makeup over the area. Please note that after the scabs have fallen off, your tattoo may have a milky or grey hue to it. This just means that the epidermal layer of your skin is healed, but the deeper layers still need time to heal. Your tattoo will also be softer and not as crisp once healed. The complete healing process takes six weeks, and then the true and final color of your lip tattoo will surface. It is only after six weeks that a touchup can be performed so as to not injure the lips and affect the end result. 

Please note that results will vary with each individual and are extremely dependent on your skin and how you care for your tattoo during healing. It may take more than one session to achieve your desired result. 

Once your tattoo is fully healed:‍

We strongly recommend that you avoid using the following on your tattoo: Benzoyl Peroxide, Hydrogen Peroxide, Glycolic Acid, Apple Cider Vinegar, Vitamin E and C, and Retinol. These products can prematurely lighten or fade your tattoo. We also recommend using an SPF lip balm as the UV rays will deteriorate the pigment and lighten or fade the tattoo faster as well. Saltwater and chlorine can also deteriorate the pigment faster so rinse with water after contact. 

If you are having any laser or facial beauty treatments, it is extremely important that you inform your provider before procedures that you have a permanent makeup tattoo.

This treatment does fade after 1-3 years depending on your skin and lifestyle. Touch-ups are necessary to maintain the longevity and overall beauty of your tattoo. If you have oily skin, an iron deficiency or a very strong immune system, your pigment will not have the same retention as others.

What to Expect

Any redness surrounding the treated area subsides within an hour or two Redness within the treated area becomes brown as the skin dries out The treated area must be allowed to fully dry out over the next 48 hours For most people the area is touch dry within the first few hours

The Healing Process

• Only touch with very clean hands, ideally no touching for 48 hours
• If the skin is not allowed to dry out quickly you will not get the best results
• Saline wound care wipes can be used to gently remove excess oil i.e. for scalp tattoo
• Do not use any other aftercare products during this initial drying out phase
• Do not the area wet or sweaty for 48 hours
• For lip liner treatments, during this phase keep movements small and to a minimum

After 48 hours:‍

• The treated area is now very dry, and a light scab will have formed
• You may see pigment visible in the scab
• ONE SINGLE APPLICATION of Cavilon barrier cream on and slightly around the scab
• This single application will last for 3 to 4 days, leaving a soft film over the scab
• You can get the area a little wet when washing and showering, avoid rubbing the area After any wetness, gently hold a clean tissue on the scab to dry it out
• No excessive wetting the area, no swimming etc while the scab is on
• Depending on the area treated, the scab will remain firmly attached for 5 to 14 days Excessive movements are likely to crack the scab, which is not ideal for easy healing
• Do not attempt to remove the scab before it naturally heals away from the treated area For eyebrows, the scab might be held in eyebrow hair until gently removed
• At no time can you pick off attached scabs, you will cause unwanted results

Skin prone to hyperpigmentation:

For those prone to hyperpigmentation, follow ‘First 48 hours’ advice. After 48 hours the scab and surrounding skin must NOT be allowed to dry out or hyperpigmentation can occur. Re-apply Cavilon cream every 2 or 3 days until skin until skin returns to a normal colour

After the scab heals off:

• The pigment may look visibly lighter or different for the first 1-8 weeks
• These are not considered results, it’s your skin healing and the remaining pigment settling Can begin using makeup on the area if desired
• Treat the area gently, no exfoliating or excessive sun exposure
• The second treatment can be carried out after 8 weeks
• Treatment cycle is 8 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks and repeated as required
• We leave a longer time if the skin has not returned to a normal colour

The Removal Process:

• Removing, improving or lightening pigment is a process which may take several sessions
• Mature or saturated tattoos may initially respond slowly
• After 3 treatments we’ll have a better idea how easily the pigment is removing
• Pigment may look darker before it gets lighter, especially if was implanted deeply
• Pigment that’s closer to the surface removes easier
• Brown pigment is made up of black, white, yellow, red and green
• Black pigment usually removes first, making other colours more visible
• Grey brows may look browner, or warmer colours may begin to show

Tattoo removal is a process with many variables, therefore how much pigment is removed during each visit, or how many visits are needed, cannot be known or guaranteed

Failure to follow these aftercare instructions may reduce the effect of the treatment and may result in undesired problems such as hyperpigmentation, scarring or infection. In the unlikely event of an infection, your technician cannot give medical advice, so immediately seek attention from a GP Doctor or pharmacist