Permanent Makeup Guidelines
To ensure the best possible results and a smooth healing process, please review the following guidelines before your appointment.
Sun Exposure
Avoid tanning, sunburn, or excessive sun exposure 30 days before and 30 days after your procedure. Sun-damaged or recently tanned skin can affect pigment retention and may require your appointment to be rescheduled.
Protecting your skin from sun exposure after healing will help maintain your results longer.
Healing Expectations
Some redness, swelling, tenderness, or mild itching is normal during the healing process.
The treated area may initially appear darker or more defined. As the skin heals, the color will soften and settle into a more natural appearance.
Every client heals differently, and final results are typically visible around four weeks after the procedure.
Longevity of Results
Permanent makeup is designed to enhance your natural features. Over time, pigment will gradually fade due to factors such as:
• sun exposure
• skin type
• skincare products (retinol, acids, exfoliants)
• lifestyle factors such as sweating or swimming
Most clients choose a color boost every 1–2 years to maintain fresh, natural-looking results.
Skin & Health Considerations
Your appointment may need to be postponed if there are active skin conditions in the treatment area such as:
• sunburn
• irritation
• breakouts
• cold sores
Clients must also be off Accutane for at least one year prior to receiving permanent makeup.
Medications & Preparation
To minimize sensitivity and bleeding during your procedure:
• Avoid alcohol and caffeine prior to your appointment
• Avoid aspirin, fish oil, vitamin E, and ibuprofen for 72 hours before treatment unless medically necessary
Tylenol may be taken if needed.
Touch-Up Appointments
Permanent makeup is a two-step process. A perfecting session is typically scheduled 4–8 weeks after the initial procedure to refine color and shape once the skin has fully healed.
Previously tattooed brows or scar tissue may require additional sessions.
Appointment Policy
For comfort and safety, only the client is permitted in the procedure room during appointments.
A Note on Natural Results
Permanent makeup is designed to enhance — not replace — your natural features. While many clients enjoy a polished, effortless appearance, some may still choose to use makeup for additional definition.
Carol’s goal is always balanced, natural-looking results that complement your individual features.
To ensure the best possible results and a smooth healing process, please review the following guidelines before your appointment.
Sun Exposure
Avoid tanning, sunburn, or excessive sun exposure 30 days before and 30 days after your procedure. Sun-damaged or recently tanned skin can affect pigment retention and may require your appointment to be rescheduled.
Protecting your skin from sun exposure after healing will help maintain your results longer.
Healing Expectations
Some redness, swelling, tenderness, or mild itching is normal during the healing process.
The treated area may initially appear darker or more defined. As the skin heals, the color will soften and settle into a more natural appearance.
Every client heals differently, and final results are typically visible around four weeks after the procedure.
Longevity of Results
Permanent makeup is designed to enhance your natural features. Over time, pigment will gradually fade due to factors such as:
• sun exposure
• skin type
• skincare products (retinol, acids, exfoliants)
• lifestyle factors such as sweating or swimming
Most clients choose a color boost every 1–2 years to maintain fresh, natural-looking results.
Skin & Health Considerations
Your appointment may need to be postponed if there are active skin conditions in the treatment area such as:
• sunburn
• irritation
• breakouts
• cold sores
Clients must also be off Accutane for at least one year prior to receiving permanent makeup.
Medications & Preparation
To minimize sensitivity and bleeding during your procedure:
• Avoid alcohol and caffeine prior to your appointment
• Avoid aspirin, fish oil, vitamin E, and ibuprofen for 72 hours before treatment unless medically necessary
Tylenol may be taken if needed.
Touch-Up Appointments
Permanent makeup is a two-step process. A perfecting session is typically scheduled 4–8 weeks after the initial procedure to refine color and shape once the skin has fully healed.
Previously tattooed brows or scar tissue may require additional sessions.
Appointment Policy
For comfort and safety, only the client is permitted in the procedure room during appointments.
A Note on Natural Results
Permanent makeup is designed to enhance — not replace — your natural features. While many clients enjoy a polished, effortless appearance, some may still choose to use makeup for additional definition.
Carol’s goal is always balanced, natural-looking results that complement your individual features.
Permanent Makeup Q&A
General Expectations
Permanent makeup is designed to enhance your natural features while creating a soft, balanced appearance. Understanding how the skin heals and how lifestyle factors influence pigment retention will help ensure the best possible long-term results.
Fading Over Time
Permanent makeup will gradually fade over time. As the skin naturally renews itself, the pigment softens and lightens.
This gradual fading allows the brows to remain natural-looking as your skin and facial features change over time.
Color Boost Appointments
Most clients choose to schedule a color boost every 1–2 years to maintain fresh, balanced results.
These maintenance appointments refresh the pigment and keep the shape looking soft and natural.
Lifestyle Factors
That Affect LongevitySeveral factors can cause permanent makeup to fade more quickly, including:
• frequent sun exposure
• oily skin types
• anti-aging skincare products (retinol, retin-A, acids)
• chemical peels or exfoliating treatments
• frequent swimming or sweating
• smoking
Protecting the treated area from sun exposure and following recommended aftercare instructions will help maintain your results longer.
Skin Type Considerations
Skin type can influence how pigment heals and appears.
Clients with oily skin may notice softer healed results, while darker skin tones may heal slightly more subtle in appearance. These variations are completely normal and will be discussed during your consultation.
Realistic Expectations
Permanent makeup is meant to enhance your natural features, not replace makeup entirely.
While many clients enjoy a polished, effortless appearance after healing, some may still choose to use a pencil or powder for additional definition.
Every client heals differently, and individual results may vary depending on skin type, lifestyle, and the body’s natural healing process.
A Natural Approach
Carol’s goal is always to create results that heal soft, balanced, and natural-looking — enhancing your features in a way that feels timeless and effortless.
General Expectations
Permanent makeup is designed to enhance your natural features while creating a soft, balanced appearance. Understanding how the skin heals and how lifestyle factors influence pigment retention will help ensure the best possible long-term results.
Fading Over Time
Permanent makeup will gradually fade over time. As the skin naturally renews itself, the pigment softens and lightens.
This gradual fading allows the brows to remain natural-looking as your skin and facial features change over time.
Color Boost Appointments
Most clients choose to schedule a color boost every 1–2 years to maintain fresh, balanced results.
These maintenance appointments refresh the pigment and keep the shape looking soft and natural.
Lifestyle Factors
That Affect LongevitySeveral factors can cause permanent makeup to fade more quickly, including:
• frequent sun exposure
• oily skin types
• anti-aging skincare products (retinol, retin-A, acids)
• chemical peels or exfoliating treatments
• frequent swimming or sweating
• smoking
Protecting the treated area from sun exposure and following recommended aftercare instructions will help maintain your results longer.
Skin Type Considerations
Skin type can influence how pigment heals and appears.
Clients with oily skin may notice softer healed results, while darker skin tones may heal slightly more subtle in appearance. These variations are completely normal and will be discussed during your consultation.
Realistic Expectations
Permanent makeup is meant to enhance your natural features, not replace makeup entirely.
While many clients enjoy a polished, effortless appearance after healing, some may still choose to use a pencil or powder for additional definition.
Every client heals differently, and individual results may vary depending on skin type, lifestyle, and the body’s natural healing process.
A Natural Approach
Carol’s goal is always to create results that heal soft, balanced, and natural-looking — enhancing your features in a way that feels timeless and effortless.