How to Care for Your Newly Tattooed or Microbladed Eyebrows

Taking proper care of your semi-permanent eyebrows after treatment is essential for the best results.

What to Expect in the First 1-4 Days:

Minor swelling and redness

Mild tenderness in the treated area

Itchiness around your eyebrows

Dry, flaking skin

These are all normal signs of healing, so there’s no need to worry.

Daily Care for the First 7 Days:

Apply a thin layer of Bepanthen cream at least 3 times a day using a new, clean cotton bud for each application. Always wash your hands before applying the cream and prevent contamination by using a fresh bud for each brow.

Use a gentle soap to cleanse your face, avoiding splashes of water. Clean your brows with damp cotton pads before reapplying the healing balm.

Apply a thick layer of Vaseline to your brows when showering or washing your hair to protect them from getting wet. Remove it carefully with damp cotton pads afterward. Do not use Vaseline as a moisturiser—only as a water barrier.

If your eyebrows do get wet, gently pat them dry with a clean tissue.

Keep your hair away from your eyebrows to avoid introducing bacteria.

Some itchiness is normal, but resist the urge to pick, peel, or rub the area as this could lead to uneven healing, infection, or even scarring. Allow the pigment to flake off naturally.

For 14 Days:

Avoid any skincare or beauty treatments close to your eyebrows.

Do not apply makeup near your brows for 5 days.

Stay out of direct sun and avoid tanning treatments, saunas, Jacuzzis, saltwater, chlorinated pools, and direct shower spray.

Refrain from eyebrow tinting, waxing, electrolysis, or laser hair removal near the treated area.

Important Notes:

Your brows will appear more defined and the color will be stronger for a few days post-treatment. This will fade and soften as they heal.

The healing process takes about 14 days, but internal healing can take up to 4-6 weeks. Though the skin may look healed on the surface, full healing takes place beneath the surface.

Makeup can usually be worn again after 4-5 days.

Some unevenness in color is expected. A touch-up session is recommended to perfect the look of your brows.

Always use sunscreen on your brows to prevent fading from sun exposure.

If you’re planning any chemical peels, laser treatments, or an MRI, inform your technician of your semi-permanent eyebrows.

If you plan to donate blood, please notify the National Blood Service as you may be ineligible for 4 months following your treatment.