

THINGS TO KNOW
For artist availability, booking and pricing, refer to our book button. All booking is done online.
PREP
CARE ABOUT PRE CARE!
24 hrs Before
No alcohol consumption to prevent bleeding.
No aspirin or other blood thinners
Avoid caffeine at least 6 hrs before service
No Sunburns
3 Days Before
No waxing, tweezing, or threading
2 weeks Before
Stop retinoids, tretinoin, vitamin C serums, hyaluronic acids in + around area to be serviced
Recommend avoiding fish oil/ omega supplements
4 Weeks Before
Have a 4 week cushion period between botox, chemical peels, lasers, micro needling treatments
1 Year
Accutane users must be off Accutane for at least one year.
Please read the contradictions list below for stipulations on cosmetic tattooing
Please note that you will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle.
POST
NO WATER! NO SWEAT! NO SUN! For 10 days
Day 1 - 2
Blot the top of the brow
Blotting dry if in the shower, getting caught in the rain, or any light sweat
Always wash face make up away from the brow, wipes help
Avoid swimming, steam baths, saunas, facials
No heavy sweating for 7 days
Sleep on your back to avoid color loss
Day 3-10
Wash the face gently, pat the brow dry
apply a thin, breathable layer of ointment
DO NOT scratch, rub or pick at brows during the healing process
Finished Scabbing?
Allowed to apply makeup near the brow
apply SPF for tattoo longevity
Day 24
Exfoliants, chemical peels, laser or microdermabrasion can be reintroduced into routine avoiding the eyebrow area
Day 30
Your skin has successfully healed and you are able to get a touch up
Recommended time for touch @ 5 weeks
* Most clients require at least 2 sessions for ideal results.
See you back for your touch up in 4-6 weeks
FAQ
AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR PMU?
If your are seeking to enhance your eyebrows to better frame your face, or seeking more symmetry this is for you!
Please read the list of client contradictions (scroll down)
CHOOSING A TECHNIQUE:
Choosing a technique is greatly determined by skin type.
Hairstroke technique alone is only suitable for dry, poreless skin types.
Powder Technique is good for dry combo, oily skin types, or all skin types. Powder effect either alone/integrated into the technique will always be the superior service, yielding the best long-term results.
When booking: Select your desired technique, but come with an open mind. Dont worry, there is a consultation before every service, and we will work together to choose what’s best for you.
DOES IT HURT:
There is very minimal pain. Clients usually say “threading hurts more.” There is also the use of numbing anesthetic.
TIMING:
There is a bit of mindfulness when scheduling your eyebrows.
They will go through a healing period of about 5-10 days.
“It’s totally ok to see your coworkers, and go out to dinner with your girlfriends, but I wouldn’t do it the same week as your wedding.”
HEALING:
There is ZERO swelling. Over the course of 10 Day’s you will go through the entire healing process.
They get a little darker day 2-3, and then scab off around 5-7.
Commitment to aftercare is important
WHY TOUCH UPS?
You will leave your first appointment with perfect brows. The healing process, aftercare, and skin type are factors that come into play.
Consider your new brows an investment. The touch-up ensures that you are walking around with your best potential for longevity.
Those under 18 years of age.
Advanced unstable diabetes
Pregnant or breastfeeding
People with glaucoma
People with skin diseases such as psoriasis, eczema, and rashes or blisters on the site
Skin with colloid and scar tendencies
People with allergies to makeup.
Those with easily triggered post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation are not good candidates.
Active skin cancer in the area to be tattooed.
Are a hemophiliac.
Have healing disorders
Those on any skin medication such as accutane (need to be 1 year off)
Let us know if you have/had allergic reactions to topical anesthetics.
We will need a Doctor’s note to proceed with the procedure if you have/had any of the following:
Hemophilia
Radiotherapy/Chemotherapy
Epilepsy/Seizures
Diabetes
Active flare with autoimmune disease
If any questions regarding the note please email marlocosmetictattoo@gmail.com