Pre Care Instructions
For all services, please read the following instructions:
No alcohol at least 24 hours before your appointment
No caffeine the morning of your appointment
Stop the use of blood thinning medication at least 1 day prior (this includes, but is not limited to Aspirin, Advil, Aleve, Naproxen, Vit E, Tumeric and Fish Oil)
Refrain from using skin care actives around the area at least 2 weeks prior such as retinol, vitamin c, glycolic acid, other types of AHAs/BHAs, niacinamide and other brightening products
Limit sun exposure and tanning services in the days leading up to your appointment. If your skin is sunburnt, you can not get tattooed
Do not get any chemical peels, micro needling, exfoliations, etc… at least 4 weeks prior to your appointment
If you have been previously tattooed elsewhere, you must be pre-approved before booking an appointment. Please send a photo via the contact page on this website.
If you have any of the following conditions, you can not get tattooed or may need to consult with your doctor:
Under the age of 18 years old
Pregnant/Breastfeeding
Used Accutane (or other acne medication that is not topical) within the last year
Allergies to Lidocaine/Benzocaine
Undergoing Chemotherapy
Have an Autoimmune disorder or difficulty healing
Diabetes
Any heart condition
If any of the above apply to you, please reach out to me prior to booking to discuss
Brows
No botox at least 4 weeks prior to your appointment
No waxing at least 1 week prior to your appointment
No tinting at least 3 days prior to your appointment
It is not necessary to come with your eyebrows styled, but if your goal is to achieve something similar then having them freshly shaped/filled in may help.
Eyeliner
Discontinue use of any lash or growth serum 8 weeks prior
No lash lifts/tints at least 2 weeks prior and 2 weeks after
Remove any lash extension before your appointment and do not re-apply until 2 weeks after your touch up
If you an active eye infection such as a stye, blepharitis, conjunctivitis or others, you can not get tattooed until the area has been treated and cleared by your doctor
If you have glaucoma or ocular hypertension, you will need a note from your doctor
Lip blush
No botox or fillers at least 4 weeks before/after your appointment
If you have had a history of cold sores and/or fever blisters EVER, you must take anti-viral medication (such as Valtrex) every day beginning 1 week before your appointment, the day of, and continue to use 1 week after.
If your lips are prone to drying/cracking, please hydrate in the days leading up to your appointment with an ointment, balm or mask such as Aquaphor. Dry, cracked lips are difficult to work with and will often result in a poor heal.
If you want to play it safe, according to the WHO, approximately 2/3 of adults have HSV-1, the virus that causes cold sores, and may not even be aware of it. Lip blushing can activate this virus and cause outbreak. Lysine, an amino acid supplement available over the counter, has been shown to help prevent outbreak and may be taken in the days leading up to your appointment.
FRECKLES
no face filler at least 4 weeks prior
facial/dermal piercings must be completely healed in the immediate area of freckle placements (2in radius)
if you have a skin condition such as rosacea, eczema, are acne prone or something similar that affects the appearance, texture or health of your skin, please reach out via email to discuss whether or not you may be a good candidate for this service.