Pre Care

You cannot be accepted for your appointment if, at the time of your appointment, you are:

Younger than 18 years of age
Pregnant or nursing
On antibiotics, or have taken them within the past 3–4 weeks (please wait 3–4 weeks after your final dose before booking)
On immunosuppressants
Experiencing a viral infection (cold, flu, etc.)
Freshly tanned or sunburned on the face
Within 6 months of chemotherapy or radiation
Have used Accutane within the past year

Before you book:

Stop prescription retinoids (Retin-A, tazarotene, prescription adapalene) — they speed up skin turnover and affect pigment retention.
Stop OTC retinoids and resurfacing products (retinol, glycolic/salicylic acid, exfoliants).
Allow at least 3 weeks between injectables (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, dermal filler) and your appointment — 4 weeks if the filler was near your treatment area, to allow full settling.
Avoid microneedling, laser/IPL, or chemical peels near the treatment area.
Wait 3–4 weeks after your last dose of oral antibiotics.

Weeks before:

3-4

Avoid facials, dermaplaning, waxing/threading, or exfoliating treatments near the treatment area.
No sunburn or tanning — arrive with healthy, undamaged skin.
Let us know about any relevant skin or eye conditions (keloids, PIH, eczema, rosacea, eye infections, styes, or allergic reactions) so your artist is prepared.

Weeks before:

2

Avoid alcohol and blood thinners — aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, fish oil, vitamin E, niacin, turmeric, ginger, ginkgo biloba. These raise bleeding risk; only stop prescribed medications with your doctor's guidance.
Skip caffeine, intense workouts, and sweating.
No sedatives, stimulants, or pain relievers unless prescribed.

Hours before:

24 Day of your appointment:

Arrive with clean skin. Makeup is fine unless noted otherwise below — we'll take before/after photos.
WiFi is available; bring headphones, slippers, or a blanket if you'd like to get cozy.

Lip Blush appointment? Read This

Cold Sore Prevention (Required for All Lip Blush Clients): Every lip blush client must take a prescription antiviral (Zovirax, Famvir, or Valtrex) before and after their procedure, regardless of cold sore history — the trauma of the procedure alone can trigger a first-time outbreak. Begin 3 days before your appointment and continue 3 days after. If you get frequent outbreaks, Lip Blush can only be performed 4 weeks after your most recent one.
You cannot be accepted if you have an active cold sore or lip infection, or sunburned, cracked, or irritated lips.

5–7 Days Before: Begin gently prepping your lips: lightly exfoliate once a day (sugar scrub or soft toothbrush) and keep lips hydrated with a balm.

Day of Your Appointment: Arrive with clean lips, free of makeup, gloss, or skincare products.

Eyeliner appointment? Read This

3 Months Before: Discontinue lash growth serums (Latisse, GrandeLash) — these can increase vascular activity and bleeding.

7 Days Before: Lash extensions must be completely removed. Prioritize hydration — healthy, calm skin heals more predictably.

Day of Your Appointment: Do not wear contact lenses — bring glasses instead. Arrive with clean, makeup-free skin — no mascara, eyeliner, or lash glue residue.