After Care | Ink4Girls | Permanent Makeup

Permanent Makeup Aftercare Instructions

Proper aftercare is essential to ensure your new permanent makeup heals beautifully and retains its color. Please follow these guidelines carefully for the best results.

General Aftercare (Applies to All Procedures)

For the first 7 days, it’s important to keep the treated area clean, protected, and moisturized with Aquaphor.

Keep the area moist with your ointment — do not allow it to dry out or scab.
Light weeping during the first day or two is normal. Gently wipe the area with a cold, damp cotton pad to remove any buildup, then reapply a generous layer of Aquaphor. Avoid crusting or scabbing, as this can pull pigment from the skin.
Avoid heavy sweating or exercise (including hot yoga) for 4 days.
Avoid saltwater and chlorinated pools for 7 days.
Be cautious in the shower. Do not let direct water, cleansers, detergents, or hair products come into contact with the treated area. Use a cloth or sponge to wash around it.
Avoid makeup and skincare products on or near the treated area for 7 days.

Eyebrow Aftercare

If you sleep on your face or side, apply a generous layer of healing balm, cover it with plastic wrap, and secure it with first aid tape for the first 3 nights to protect your brows from rubbing.
Keep the brows hydrated. Apply your Healing Balm at least 10 times a day to prevent dryness.
If your package includes a touch-up, please note that brow touch-ups cannot be performed sooner than 2 weeks after your initial appointment.

Lip Aftercare

Use a straw for all drinks (except plain water) for at least 7 days.
Avoid kissing, licking, or biting your lips for a minimum of 1 week, as saliva can break down pigment.
Apply your healing balm every 30 minutes, and before and after eating. Apply extra at bedtime.
A&D Ointment may also be used — it helps condition the lips and discourages licking.
If you’re prone to cold sores, take Valtrex or a similar antiviral as prescribed to prevent an outbreak.
Lip touch-ups may be scheduled no sooner than 3 weeks after your initial procedure.

Eyeliner Aftercare

Reduce swelling with ice.
Apply gentle pressure with a clean ice pack or frozen peas in a small ziplock bag. Ice for 10–15 minutes, then rest for 20 minutes, and repeat as needed. Swelling is normal and often increases overnight — icing prevents this.
No eye makeup or mascara for 7 days.
No lash extensions for 2 weeks.
When you resume wearing mascara, use a new, unopened tube to avoid bacterial contamination.
Apply Aquaphor at least 7 times per day for 7 days to keep the area moisturized.

For Clients with Previous Permanent Makeup or Pigment Retention Concerns

If your procedure involved corrections, cover-ups, or pigment retention issues, please review our [Pigment Retention 101] page for additional guidance and information specific to your needs.

Touch-Up Policy

Touch-ups are not included in the initial procedure price.
Most clients do not require a touch-up for 1–3 years after their first application.

If minor adjustments are needed within 30 days, a $99 per-procedure needle fee applies.
After 30 days, standard touch-up pricing applies.

All appointments are pay-as-you-go — clients only pay for what they need.

Booking & Cancellation Policy

Please review our 48-hour cancellation policy carefully.
Cancellations within 24 hours of your appointment cannot be accepted.

All bookings and cancellations are managed directly through our online scheduling system.
Full policy details were included in your confirmation email and are available on our website.

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