Microblading Aftercare
Microblading aftercare is very important to the appearance and longevity of your new permanent makeup eyebrows. Please carefully read the following postcare instructions for all of our eyebrow treatments. These instructions apply to all clients and must be followed precisely for optimal results.
Why is post aftercare so important?
Microblading eyebrow tattooing creates perfectly shaped and attractive eyebrows for each woman, regardless of age. Most importantly, the artist selects the suitable pigment’s colour, shape, and saturation to create a bright but natural look. As a result, a beautiful woman gets perfect eyebrows and a luxurious look.
Even the most popular microblading eyebrows tattoo (eyebrow feathering) and other cosmetic tattooing techniques involve injury to the dermis. During the tattooing process, a thin needle is inserted into the upper layers of the skin, resulting in thinning and vulnerability. Micro wounds are formed, through which infection can enter if the skin is not cared for after the procedure. Hygiene is one of the essential requirements. In negotiation, the consequences can be unpredictable. At best, the effect of permanent make-up can change. It can become unsightly. The pigment can entirely or partially disappear, become blotchy, or lose its shade. In the worst case, an infection could result, causing redness, abscesses, and other adverse reactions. It’s why care is so critical.
The masseur does initial care immediately after the procedure by applying an antibacterial healing agent to the area. Artist makes recommendations for the maintenance of the client. It should always note that this care is an individual matter and depends on the body’s reaction to the eyebrow tattoo procedure. Sometimes the artist may recommend not to do anything with the skin in the recovery period and sometimes make a list of activities and products in a certain period. The main thing is to follow all actions recommended by the master.
Preparation for the procedure, as one of the steps
Preparation for the procedure is one of the steps
To get a beautiful and correct eyebrow permanent effect, it is essential to properly care for the affected area after and before the session. There are a few recommendations on how to prepare for the procedure:
Please don’t traumatise the skin before going to the technician. Do not pluck or colour your brows before or after microblading eyebrows tattoo or performing cosmetic or beauty treatments. Prohibited In particular, scrubbing, peeling, Botox, and lamination of eyebrows are not permitted;
Postpone the procedure if the future tattoo forms inflammatory processes—for example, herpes or skin trauma (wounds, cuts, abrasions). The eyebrows can be tattooed when the skin has healed and recovered.
We have already written about the preparation for the permanent in detail here. We recommend reading. Remember, it must be postponed if you do not feel well on the day or day of the procedure. Also, keep in mind that during pregnancy and breastfeeding, only powder eyebrow tattoo can be done with the consent of the session without an anesthetic. The other techniques are not performed without an anesthetic and are therefore prohibited for women in pregnancy.
Before care
Preparation for the procedure, as one of the steps
To get a beautiful and correct eyebrow permanent effect, it is essential to properly care for the affected area after and before the session. There are a few recommendations on how to prepare for the procedure:
- Do not traumatize the skin before going to the technician. Do not pluck or color your eyebrows before the treatment or perform cosmetic or beauty treatments. Prohibited In particular, scrubbing, peeling, Botox, and lamination of eyebrows are forbidden;
- Postpone the procedure if the future tattoo formed inflammatory processes—for example, herpes or skin injury (wounds, cuts, abrasions).
When the skin has healed and recovered, the artist does the eyebrow tattooing. Remember to postpone if you do not feel well on the day or day of the procedure. Also, keep in mind that you can’t have any tattooing treatments during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Rules for skincare after treatment
Particular post-cosmetic tattoo care instructions ensure quick healing and regeneration of the dermis. We recommend strict adherence to them for a good result.
Don't do it after procedure
It’s prohibited to use sauna and solarium during the skin regeneration and recovery period. Don’t visit Swimming pools until the skin has completely healed, as chlorinated water may cause damage to the traumatized dermis.
Drinking alcohol is not recommended for the first four days, as it suppresses the immune system and increases the likelihood of catching the virus. During the week, only moderate exercise should use to avoid getting a sweat on the eyebrows that have not healed. Also, to prevent sweating, avoid staying in hot rooms for long periods.
The results of microblading can last anywhere from 12 to 24 months, depending on your skin type and how well you care for the area after your appointment. To ensure that your microblading lasts as long as possible, it is important to follow a few key tips.
All prohibitions lift as soon as the crusts are gone.
Proper eyebrow care after tattooing = perfect results
“The leading artist’s responsibility is to create a suit eyebrows shape and colour. But as soon as you leave the PM studio, all duty for everything else is passed on to you.
If you want your eyebrows, eyeliner or lip tattooing to be beautiful and much your desire, follow the master’s recommendations. Do not treat yourself. If any individual reactions appear in the form of allergies, redness, swelling, or infection, and there is suppuration, you should consult a doctor and notify the doctor.
Remember that after the permanent eyebrow make-up, it is up to you what the result will be during the skincare phase. Therefore take it with complete seriousness. After all, your appearance and beauty depend on it.” – Olha Po
Skincare after touch-up
Skincare after the correction has to Separate attention. Since discipline is similar to the first main procedure, the skin is re-traumatized. It requires identical care as after the first session.
The only difference in care is that the eyebrows are finished in sections during the correction. Consequently, the skin heals faster. Therefore not all of the tattooed area is traumatized. Nevertheless, care is needed and should be taken as seriously as before.
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Area take care after tattooing
Microblading has more complicated skin treatment than all existing cosmetic tattooing techniques. The process is performed by incising the skin in hair shape and filling the incision with pigment. Because of it, the area of injury is more extensive, and the skin takes longer to heal. Also, note that the lymph secret may not release for one day, as after powder eyebrows, but for two or more days. It needs to remove all the time. Otherwise, the care is no different from the one we’ve given above.
Once again, let us remind you that the crusts shouldn’t peel off. Try to get rid of them by any means, including camouflaging them with cosmetics. The maximum you can moisturize them with a cream recommended by your masters or with petroleum jelly.
Post-powder eyebrow care
If microblading is the most traumatic technique, powder eyebrows are not traumatic. Achieving by spot applying the pigment causes minimal damage to the skin. Therefore, the skin heals quickly and without any problems. During the first day, slight lymphatic discharge can occur, which must clean with a chlorhexidine cotton pad.
In contrast to other techniques, the crusts after the powdered eyebrow procedure look very lightly peeled. The skin should be allowed to de-squeeze on its own. However, it should not be attempted to remove it either.
Often after the powdered eyebrow, permanent eyeliner treatment or any other CT an artist recommends not using any skincare products. Take his advice.
Aftercare day-by-day
Treatment day
Immediately after the procedure, the skin will be swollen and reddened. Once the body’s initial reaction has passed (in about 1-2 hours), the damaged skin will ooze (lymph), which must be treated immediately.
Immediately after the session, the skin will be swollen and reddened. Once the body’s initial reaction has passed (approx. 1-2 hours), sundry (lymph) will begin to ooze from the traumatised skin and must be immediately disposed of.
If the lymph is not wiped off in time, keeping the skin moist will dry, and the lymph fluid will dry out, becoming a thick, rough, and unsightly crust. Get rid of the lymph secreted with an antibacterial cleanser that dries the skin. Chlorhexidine is the best option, but any other product the chemist buys can be used. The area should be wiped with a cotton swab. A clean, soft, lint-free cloth can be an alternative. A cotton swab dipped in chlorhexidine should gtraumatiseently rub the skin by applying gentle pressure to the area. Do not rub too hard – you could further traumatise the already delicate dermis.
This simple procedure should be done as often as possible during the first few hours without letting the lymph dry out. As a rule, it should be done every 15-20 minutes. The frequency will decrease as the skin has begun the healing process, so less lymph is released. While the lymphatic fluid is actively produced, it is not worth washing your face. You can fly with warm (not hot!) water in the evening, using micellar water or liquid baby soap.
The handyman recommended the additional use of other remedies (Vaseline, Bepanthen, etc.) and mentioned the name of the optimal treatment for the healing process. Often, other ointments are optional. But if recommended, they should be applied in a skinny layer and not too often (not more than four times a day). A thick layer of thick ointment will clog pores and slow down the skin’s healing process. We also recommend that you follow the instructions when using the product.
The next day
After 24 hours, the eyebrows will become darker on the second day due to pigment adaptation and colour mixing with the lymph secreted during the night. During this period, the lymph is usually no longer perspired, but if this occurs, it must be cleaned like before.
The care should follow the master’s recommendations. If he has indicated that respect is unnecessary, you should not “self-medicate” by applying self-selected products to the skin. However, if the master has prescribed a specific healing ointment, it should not be used more often than 3-4 times daily. The ointment should be applied in a skinny layer for 2 hours and then gently wiped off with a wet cotton swab. During this period, try not to wet the skin, use hot water or steam the area. Therefore, lying in the bathtub or going to the sauna or swimming pool is prohibited. Using decorative cosmetics on eyebrows and performing cosmetic procedures is strictly forbidden.
Within a week
Crusts begin to appear on the third day. It’s difficult to say precisely the condition. The body’s reaction and the quality of the previous two days’ dermis care are essential. It can be thick (infrequent), but the crusts protrude with a slight peeling, especially with powder eyebrows. Whatever the crusts may be, you should not try to tear them off, speeding up the process of their departure. The dead skin should come off without your help. If the process of skin detachment is not disturbed, it will happen within 2-3 days.
The formation of itching indicates skin healing, which is a proper and standard process. The area can’t get scratched, but you can relieve the irritation by pressing your fingers near the tattoo if the itching is severe. You can also use a cotton swab, pressing lightly along the brow (above it).
Washing with water is not allowed. You can clean your face with micellar water. During this stage, the skin in the cosmetic tattoo area might feel dry and tight. If the crusts are rough, they can be softened and moisturised with ordinary petroleum jelly. You can get it in every Chemist’s warehouse.
Moisturised skin is the fastest way to get rid of tough crusts. Nothing to be done if they’re thin, like a film. Such flaking indicates that the care is correct and that the effect of the permanent makeup will be as close to perfect as possible.
During the second week
The crusts will gradually come off at the end of the first week. It would be best if you didn’t still touch, though it can damage the skin and cause pigment extracting.
The amount of sediment and the pigment shade is individual, but the shade can change. After the crusts have entirely disappeared, the pigment shade will become lighter. It will darken slightly again in a short time (a day or two).
Once the crusts are entirely gone, don’t use petroleum jelly or moisturisers anymore. Skincare is finished. You can apply some good quality cream on the tattooing zone and ask your artist about it. The cream is better to use in the morning or evening before bed. Remember the amount of cream – any skincare product should apply in a thin layer.
Within a month
After two weeks, the skin heals but repairs the skin, settling pigment, and determining the final result continues. During this period, steaming the skin and using decorative cosmetics is still forbidden. Therefore, strictly prohibited in the eyebrows area scrubbing, peeling, or any cosmetic procedure involving skin exfoliation.
The recommendation doesn’t expose your skin to direct sunlight. If you plan to stay outside for a long time, you might be required to apply sunscreen and cover your eyebrows with a hat or glasses. During wintertime, try to cover it with a hood.
During the 28 days, while the skin is regenerating, the final result of the permanent is determined. It may be perfect or slight imperfections in gaps or irregularities may appear. The shade of the eyebrows may become lighter or even go out.
After 28 days, correction is possible. It removes all imperfections, fills the eyebrows with colour, and prolongs the effect. The price of the sentence in our studio is 50% of the cost of the chosen procedure.
Correction is mandatory in cosmetic tattooing, especially for microblading eyebrows. Here we will only point out that it’s better to have it done, as it will prolong the effect and give the eyebrows a beautiful saturation of color.
FAQ
What should I do in the first 60 minutes after microblading?
Gently blot away clear/yellow lymph with a clean tissue or gauze every 10–15 minutes to prevent thick scabs. Keep the area clean, hands off, and completely dry.
How do I look after my brows in the first 24 hours?
Keep them dry and avoid sweating, steam, hot showers and makeup. Sleep on a clean pillowcase and try to avoid pressing your brows into the pillow.
When can I cleanse my brows, and how?
From Day 2, once or twice daily: lightly dab with cool boiled water or a very mild, fragrance-free cleanser on a cotton pad, then pat completely dry. No rubbing, soaking or long showers.
Should I use a balm or dry-heal?
I tailor this at your appointment. As a guide: normal/oily skin usually heals best dry (no balm). Dry or mature skin can benefit from the thinnest rice-grain amount of aftercare balm 1–2× daily from Day 2–7. Never smother the area.
What’s the normal day-by-day healing timeline?
Day 1–2: Brows look darker and crisper; mild redness/tightness.
Day 3–7: Light flaking/peeling; colour can look patchy — do not pick.
Week 2–3: Brows appear 30–50% lighter; strokes can seem faint (totally normal).
Week 4–6: Colour settles and returns; overall result softens.
Week 6–8: Perfecting session to refine shape, depth and symmetry.
Can I get my brows wet?
Avoid direct water pressure and soaking for 7–10 days. Short, lukewarm showers are fine — shield the brows and pat them dry immediately if splashed.
When can I work out or go to the sauna/steam room?
No heavy exercise, hot yoga, saunas or steam for 7–10 days. Sweat and heat can blur strokes and lift pigment.
Can I wear makeup, skincare or SPF on healing brows?
No makeup or SPF directly on the brows until the skin is intact (usually 7–10 days). You may apply skincare/SPF around — not on — the area. Once healed, daily SPF is essential to protect colour.
It’s itchy and flaking — can I exfoliate or pick?
No. Don’t pick, scrub or use acids/retinoids on the area. Let flakes fall off naturally to avoid patchy loss.
What should I absolutely avoid during healing?
Swimming, facials, sprays/fake tan on the brow area, strong actives (AHA/BHA/retinoids), microdermabrasion, and direct sun exposure for at least 10–14 days.
When is my touch-up?
Book your perfecting session for 6–8 weeks after the initial appointment. This locks in crisp strokes and balances any areas that healed lighter.
Can I tint, laminate or wax my brows after microblading?
Wait 4–6 weeks before any tint, henna, lamination or chemical services on the brows. For waxing/threading around the brows, wait at least 2 weeks and keep wax off the strokes.
When can I restart retinoids, peels or laser on my face?
Retinoids, peels, microneedling and laser should be kept well away from the brow area for 4–6 weeks. Long-term, avoid actives directly on the tattoo to preserve the strokes.
What are red flags I should contact you about?
Increasing redness after Day 3, spreading heat, yellow/green discharge, severe swelling, or intense pain. If in doubt, message me for advice — and seek medical care if symptoms escalate.
How do I keep my brows looking fresh long-term?
Daily SPF, gentle skincare around (not on) the strokes, and avoiding frequent chemical exfoliation over the brows. Most clients enjoy a colour refresh every 12–24 months.
Is aftercare different for oily vs dry skin?
Yes. Oily skin benefits from ultra-light cleansing and a “no-balm” approach; dry/compromised skin may need a whisper-thin balm layer. I’ll customise your plan at the appointment.









