brow aftercare
Your artist will inform you on which healing method to use once they work with your skin. You will either heal via the Dry Heal method or the Wet Heal method.
Dry Heal Instructions:
this is recommended for microblading only
Keep your eyebrows dry for 7-9 days after your appointment.
- do not wash your brows for the first 7 days.
- the entire procedure is sterile and you will leave with a protective barrier cream which will keep your brows safe for the next 72 hours.
- as they heal, your brows will feel dry. as soon as the dryness starts, use a q tip or clean finger to apply a small amount of the grapeseed oil.
- use the grapeseed oil to condition your tattoo as/if needed until your brows are back to normal.
( note: if you have oily skin you will most likely not need it )
- if your skin is very oily and at any point your brows appear 'gooey' gently blot them with a paper towel.
- grapeseed oil is the ONLY thing to be used on your brows. no other type of oil, no ointments, no other products of any kind.
- do not pick scabs. if scabbing or dead skin has not fallen off naturally after 7-9 days, you can lightly exfoliate with a gentle cleanser and water.
- do not work out, swim, sauna, or take long steamy showers as they are all forms of keeping your brows wet. after 7-9 days, you can resume your normal routine.
- you can wear makeup and facial products normally, just stay clear of the eyebrows.
- please wash if at any point you feel they were contaminated, example: dust fell directly on your face, etc.
- Bolt Brow will provide you with your first grapeseed oil, if oil is lost you may use a fragrance/chemical free moisturizer (like cetaphil).
- do not use retinols, vitamin C, SPF, or any moisturizers containing bronzing directly on the brows.
YOU MUST WASH YOUR BROWS AFTER 7-9 DAYS.
Please wash your brows the moment they are finished healing — do not wait extra time to wash them.
When Washing Your Face:
cleansing wipes are ideal for the first week in addition to washing.
when washing splash water only up to your eyes & use fingers to cleanse around the brow area.
do not use anything on brows besides antibacterial soap, you may use your regular face wash around the brow area.
When Washing Your Hair:
make sure you are not facing the shower head and carefully wash without letting the water hit directly on your face, avoid soaking them as much as possible.
quick showers are the best way to keep them out of the direct water stream.
if they get wet pat them down with a paper product immediately once out of the shower ( no towels! ).
note: acne medications, treatments, and peels can result in premature fading of the tattoo. Do not apply retinol/retinA on or near eyebrows.
WIll it hurt?
Your brows will feel no worse than a minor sunburn for the 24 hours following your procedure.
*Contact your physician immediately if there's any sign of possible infection.
Do you have a question about our aftercare? email us at hello@boltbrow.com
Wet Heal Instructions:
this is recommended for combo/powder brows only
wash your brows the morning after your appointment
- wash your brows with room temperature water & a mild antibacterial soap the following morning.
- after washing, pat them dry with a paper towel & allow your brows to fully air dry before applying grapeseed oil.
- you may keep your brows dry for the rest of the healing process, if your brows appear 'gooey' again, you may wash a second time. (see above for dry heal directions)
- Bolt Brow will provide you with your first grapeseed oil, if oil is lost you may use a fragrance/chemical free moisturizer like cetaphil.
- do not use retinols, vitamin C, SPF or any moisturizers containing bronzing directly on the brows.
- apply grapeseed oil if/as needed until your brows are back to normal without over moisturizing.
- the wet heal process takes around 7 days healing times may vary.- please do not use any other type of oil or ointment of any kind.
- do not pick scabs. if scabbing or dead skin has not fallen off naturally after 7 days, you can lightly exfoliate with a gentle cleanser and water using your fingertips.
- you can wear makeup and facial products normally, just stay clear of the eyebrows.
- please wash if at any point you feel they were contaminated, example: dust fell directly on your face, etc.
- do not engage in sweat inducing activities for 5-7 days. (no gym / exercise, swimming, or sauna, etc.)
note: acne medications, treatments, and peels can result in premature fading of the tattoo. Do not apply retinol/retinA on or near eyebrows.
YOU MUST WASH YOUR BROWS AT DAY 1 & DAY 7.
When Washing Your Face:
cleansing wipes are ideal for the first week in addition to washing.
when washing splash water only up to your eyes & use fingers to cleanse around the brow area.
do not use anything on brows besides antibacterial soap, you may use your regular face wash around the brow area.
When Washing Your Hair:
make sure you are not facing the shower head and carefully wash without letting the water hit directly on your face, avoid soaking them as much as possible.
quick showers are the best way to keep them out of the direct water stream.
if they get wet pat them down with a paper product immediately once out of the shower ( no towels! ).