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FAQ - Nano Brows & Permanent Makeup
General
Eyebrows
Lips
Eyeliner
Brow Tattoo Old Microblading Removal & Corrections
Skin Colour Camouflage
Eyebrows (Nano-brows, Microblading, Ombre) – Day-by-Day Healing
Day 1–2:
Brows will appear darker and more defined than the final result. Mild redness, swelling, or tenderness is normal.
Keep the area clean and dry; avoid touching or applying products unless advised.
Day 3–5:
Brows may begin to feel tight or itchy. Light flaking or scabbing can start—do not pick or scratch.
If recommended, you may apply a thin layer of pure aloe vera gel or fragrance-free balm once or twice daily.
Day 6–10:
Flaking or peeling continues. Brows may look patchy as they heal—this is normal.
At this stage, the enhancement is very likely to go through a “pigment ghosting” phase, where new skin cells form and cover the hair strokes, lips, eyeliner or scar tissue/skin pigmentation area worked on, right under the crust. This can give the impression that the pigment hasn’t taken/held or the enhancement is fading.
THIS IS A NORMAL PART OF HEALING—PLEASE DO NOT INITIATE CONTACT AT THIS STAGE. The pigment will begin to resurface over the next 4–6 weeks on average, and sometimes longer in case of mature, aged skin.
After Day 10:
Most flaking resolves. Colour begins to soften and settle as the skin completes healing.
Avoid sun exposure, swimming, hot baths, saunas, and heavy exercise for at least 7days.
Full results are visible after about 4 weeks, once healing is complete, though pigment may continue to reveal itself for up to 6 weeks or more.
Eyeliner – Day by Day Healing. What to Expect
Immediately after treatment, eyes may feel slightly swollen or tender; colour appears bold.
Swelling typically occurs the following morning, and subsides within 1–2 days.
Mild dryness or flaking along the lash line is normal as the skin heals.
Avoid rubbing, eye makeup, or harsh cleansers for at least a week.
Colour will soften, settle and will keep re-surfacing over 2–4 weeks.
Avoid swimming, saunas, and direct sun exposure during healing (at least 7days).
Lips (Lip Blushing, Lip Outline Blend in, Lip Semi-Permanent Makeup) – Healing Process
Lips will appear brighter and more intense immediately after treatment, with some swelling.
Swelling usually reduces within 24–48 hours.
Light flaking or peeling is common as lips heal (days 3–7).
At this stage, the enhancement may go through a “pigment ghosting” phase, where new skin cells form and cover the hair strokes, lips, eyeliner or scar tissue/skin pigmentation area worked on, right under the crust. This can give the impression that the pigment hasn’t taken/held or the enhancement is fading.
THIS IS A NORMAL PART OF HEALING—PLEASE DO NOT INITIATE CONTACT AT THIS STAGE. The pigment will begin to resurface over the next 4–6 weeks on average, and sometimes longer in case of mature, aged skin.
Avoid picking, hot drinks, spicy foods, and makeup on the lips until healing is complete.
Colour fades and softens over 1 week, and over further 3-5 weeks reveals the final shade.
The colour may continue to resurface and settle for up to twelve weeks after treatment.
Use only recommended ointments or balms during healing.
Can I message you if I feel unsure during healing?
There is a certain level of reassurance I am happy to offer, but there are clear limits.
Your treatment fee covers:
Initial phone call consultation
Images assessment
Documents provision and medical assessment
Patch test preparation and postage
Admin
Additional communication
The creative and technical work of the procedure itself
Detailed and individualised aftercare instruction at the end of the treatment
It does not include daily messaging or ongoing step‑by‑step guidance throughout normal healing.
Because of this, I ask that you:
Adhere to aftercare instructions carefully
Refer to the healing guide provided via e-mail, FAQs and blog first
Allow the full 4–6 week healing period before assessing the result or seeking reassurance about normal changes
If you suspect a medical issue such as an infection, your first contact should always be your GP, who can examine you in person. I am not able to diagnose or manage medical conditions via messages or photos, and in any such situation I will refer you back to your GP.
Infections, when they occur, are almost always the result of bacteria being introduced after the treatment – for example from everyday objects such as mobile phones, or by touching or picking the area with unclean hands.
My treatments are carried out under strict hygiene conditions, using single‑use equipment and appropriate protective dressings, so the risk of infection from the procedure itself is extremely low.
These boundaries help me protect my time and energy so I can continue to provide safe, high‑quality, focused treatments for every client.
For in depth answers on healing for each treatment, please visit my blog here
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