The first weeks after your procedure are the ones that determine the final result. A perfect procedure can be undone by poor aftercare. Here's everything you need to know.
What you absolutely cannot do
Sauna, steam room, swimming pool — that's a hard no. Heat and moisture open pores and flush pigment out exactly when it's just started to settle. Even "just five minutes" — no. At least 2 weeks.
Picking the scabs or scratching your brows — I know the temptation is huge. But the scab comes off with the pigment. That leaves patches and you end up needing a touch-up sooner. Let it fall off on its own.
Touching with your hands — if you tend to touch your face or brows, this is the period where hand hygiene really matters. Hands are the main source of infection. Try genuinely not to touch the area so you don't introduce bacteria.
Water and cosmetics on brows — first 7 days. No shower water aimed at your face, no foundation over the brows, nothing.
What to do
Twice a day, apply a thin layer of Bepanthene — thin, not thick. Starting from day 4. Before that — keep it dry and untouched.
If something seems wrong or you notice swelling, redness or discharge — contact your artist right away.
What happens to the colour
Right after the procedure, the colour looks 30–50% darker than the final result. That's normal. After the scab falls off, the brows might look like they've barely got colour — the pigment is deeper, still consolidating. The final result can only be judged after 4–6 weeks.
Don't panic if after 10 days it seems like "nothing's there" — it's a process. The touch-up at 4–6 weeks is where the result gets its final shape.