If you have just had your brow transformation with Iconbrows True HD Microblading, Eyebrow Shading (Ombré, Powder) or Iconbrows True HDi Fusion Brows, these aftercare instructions will help you experience a healing process that retains as much of the pigment and shape as possible before your Perfecting Touch Up. Following them carefully gives you the best healed result.
- Do Not Touch! You must not touch your new brows or the surrounding area for at least 24 to 48 hours after your appointment. They need to heal, let them heal in peace.
- Use A Gentle Cleanser! After 24 hours, keep the brow area clean using a gentle FRAGRANCE-FREE cleanser and water, gently cleaning with your hands. Do not use a washcloth or sponge. Clean the brows by moving your fingers gently in the direction of the natural hair growth.
- Air Dry Those Brows After Washing! Air dry or gently dab the eyebrows with a clean towel to remove water and other moisture.
- Apply Aftercare Serum! Use the aftercare serum given to you by our brow experts with freshly washed hands or a Q-tip. Do not apply vaseline, petroleum, A & D ointments or Bepanthen, as the risk of infection is high.
- No Picking or Rubbing! The brows will itch and scab as part of healing. If you pick, rub or scratch, you may cause scarring and pigment loss. Let the scabbing fall off naturally, it is normal and is corrected at the Perfecting Touch Up.
- Avoid Sun Exposure! For three weeks, avoid direct sunlight, tanning beds, pools, saunas, steam rooms, hot showers and hot baths, as these fade the pigment and irritate the brows.
- Avoid Intense Activity! Limit gym, heavy exercise and any activity that causes excessive sweating for at least 7 to 14 days.
- Avoid Sleeping On Your Face! Sleep on your back for at least the first 10 days so oils and bacteria from your pillow do not affect the healing brows.
- No Makeup, Botox Or Facials! Avoid makeup, botox and skincare around the brows for at least 2 weeks, and facials, chemical treatments or microdermabrasion for at least 4 weeks.
- Avoid Retin-A! If you use Retin-A, avoid using it close to the brow area.
- Wear Sunblock When Going Out! Once healed at around 14 to 21 days, use SPF 30 or 50 over the brows in direct sunlight to stop the colour fading.
Please Note: Your brows will look 20 to 40 percent darker and bolder for the first 24 to 48 hours, then soften and lighten as they heal over about 4 to 8 weeks. Some colour and shape change during healing is completely normal, so be patient. Any loss is corrected at your Perfecting Touch Up appointment once your brows have fully healed.
Learn more about what to expect as your brows heal in our Iconbrows PMU process guide. See all aftercare instructions, or get ready beforehand with our PMU pre-care guide.