Prepare your skin properly before your cosmetic tattoo appointment to ensure the best colour retention, comfort, and long-lasting results.
General Notes for All Cosmetic Tattoo Clients
• You must be over 18
• Not suitable when pregnant or breastfeeding
• If you have medical conditions, please advise before booking
• Final healed results show in 4–6 weeks
7 Days Before
• Avoid active skincare (retinol, AHA/BHA acids, vitamin C) around the brow area
• Avoid sun exposure and tanning
• No brow waxing, tinting, threading, or lamination
• Keep skin healthy and moisturised (no dry/flaky skin)
48 Hours Before
• Avoid blood thinners (aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E, fish oil) unless prescribed
• Avoid intense exercise causing sweating
24 Hours Before
• No caffeine (coffee/tea/energy drinks)
• No alcohol
• No pre-workout supplements
• Do not come with makeup on the brow area
On The Day
• Apply your own numbing cream 30 minutes before arrival (required by legislation)
• Come with clean skin
• Avoid heavy moisturiser or sunscreen on the forehead/brow area
7 Days Before
• Hydrate your lips daily — apply lip balm every night
• Drink plenty of water (dry lips will delay treatment)
• Avoid active skincare (retinol/acids) around the mouth
• No tanning or sunburn
• Exfoliate gently 2–3 days before (not on the day)
Cold Sore Prevention (VERY Important)
Lip tattoo can trigger cold sores even if you haven’t had one in years.
If you’ve EVER had a cold sore:
• Take antiviral medication (e.g., Lysine or prescribed tablets)
→ 2 days before + on the day + 3 days after
2 Weeks Before
• No lip fillers or lip flip
• Avoid chemical peels or laser around the mouth
24 Hours Before
• No caffeine
• No alcohol
• No spicy or irritating foods if your lips are sensitive
• Keep lips moisturised
On The Day
• Bring your own lip balm
• Lips must NOT be cracked, peeling, or extremely dry
• Avoid makeup around the mouth area
7 Days Before
• Stop using lash serums (e.g., Lash Growth Serums) — they cause sensitivity
• No eyelash extensions (remove at least 3–5 days before)
• Avoid active skincare (retinol/acids) close to the eye area
• No lash lift within 7 days
⚠️Eyeliner tattoo need to order numbing from compounding pharmacy contact us for more information
48 Hours Before
• Avoid blood thinners (unless prescribed)
• No heavy rubbing around the eyes
24 Hours Before
• No caffeine
• No alcohol
• No contact lenses (wear glasses to appointment)
• Avoid eye makeup (especially mascara)
On The Day
• Arrive with clean eyes — no makeup
• Do NOT wear contact lenses
• Avoid oily creams on eyelids
• Apply your own numbing cream if instructed (depending on legislation for eyes)
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