Nanoblading Pre-Care

If you’re preparing for your maintenance appointment, follow these essential steps to help prepare for your appointment and achieve optimal results!

For best results, I request the following:

Do not consume alcohol, caffeine, or blood thinners (including aspirin, ibuprofen, Niacin, and fish or primrose oil) within 24 hours of your procedure, as they can increase bleeding.
Do not subject the tattoo area to prolonged sun exposure beyond normal day-to-day activity (including tanning beds, beach days, or extended time outdoors without coverage) within 30 days of your appointment.
Ensure any self-tanner is fully removed from the area being treated, including the surrounding skin.
Hydrate from the inside out – Drink plenty of water in the days and weeks leading up to your appointment. Proper hydration boosts skin elasticity and supports both the tattooing process and healing.
Prep your canvas! External hydration matters too – Moisturize the area daily for at least a week before your appointment. Well-hydrated skin is more receptive to pigment, allowing for smoother application, cleaner lines, and better overall retention.
Do not apply numbing creams or topical anesthetics before your appointment, I provide safe, professional numbing during your session, and overuse or pre-application can be harmful to your and the treatment.

Avoid the following facial procedures 4 weeks prior to your brow tattoo:

No Botox
No Chemical peels (Glycolic, Pumpkin, Alpha Hydroxy, Salicylic Acid).
Laser Facials, both ablative and non-ablative, including Fraxel, Co2, and IPL laser treatments.
No manual or chemical exfoliation including retinol products.

Avoid the following treatments before prior to your brow tattoo:

No Waxing or Hair Removal 3 days prior to your appointment.
No Brow Tinting 1 week prior to your appointment.

Additional Information:

At Lovely Canvas, I prioritize creating a serene environment for every experience. To maintain this ambiance, the studio door is kept locked during treatments. If you arrive 10 minutes or more before your appointment, I kindly ask you to avoid attempting to open the door to prevent any disruption to ongoing sessions.

You're welcome to relax in your car or take a seat on the bench conveniently located outside the studio. To facilitate a smooth transition between clients, I advise against arriving more than 5 minutes early, as the door will be locked while I sanitize the treatment area. This allows me to welcome you into a beautiful, clean space for your session

Please ensure none of the following are applicable. Please call to cancel and reschedule your appointment if:

If you become pregnant.
If you begin taking antibiotics.
If you begin experiencing acne/eczema, dermatitis.
If you are receiving treatment for cancer or have any health concerns related to cancer.
If you begin taking Accutane medication within 12 months of your appointment.

Your deposit will not be forfeited under these conditions when provided with a doctor’s note or photo evidence.

Your preparation is complete and your appointment is done! Now it’s time to care for your investment. Follow the aftercare instructions below to support proper healing and maximize your result!

Nanoblading After-Care

Maximize your results! Healed results and longevity will vary between each individual, so follow these aftercare steps to protect your investment and enjoy your new cosmetic tattoo!

Day 1:

Clean the treated area every 2 - 3 hours after your appointment.

To do this, use a slightly damped cotton pad or gauze with distilled water and gently pat the treated area. This is important as it carefully removes any leaking lymphatic fluid from the skin, to prevent unnecessary scabbing and excessive loss of pigment. Do not apply the barrier ointment until the second day.

Day 2 - 14:

Clean the treated area, as explained above, once in the morning and once at night.

Allow the area to air dry completely. Once fully air dried, gently apply a thin layer of the provided aftercare ointment with a clean finger. The tattooed area should appear slightly shiny after the ointment is applied. The amount applied should not exceed the size of a grain of rice.

Do not apply additional ointment due to itchiness as itching is a normal part of the healing process. Over use of the ointment will cause the tattooed hair strokes to blur.

What to avoid during the healing process

Avoid for 10 days:

Activities that will cause sweating.

Avoid for 14 days:

Application of makeup on or near the treated area.
Direct water on the treated area. Wash around the areas using a cleaning cloth or oil-free makeup wipe.
Uses of cleansers, soaps and heavy creams.
Vaseline, Neosporin and any other petroleum based products.
Swimming pools, hot tubs or other bodies of water.
Exposure to the sun and tanning beds. Once completely healed, always apply sunscreen (30 SPF or greater) on the treated area.
Laser light therapy, as it can darken/lighten or distort the pigment on the entire face.
Massages, facials or skin treatments.

Avoid for 30 days:

Exfoliation products, retinol acids or AHA’s on the treated area to avoid premature fading and pigment discolouration.

What to expect during the healing process

Immediately following the procedure, you may experience minor discomfort on the treated area. Symptoms, such as redness, typically subside within 24 to 48 hours.

The tattooed area will appear darker in colour for up to 2 weeks after the treatment, as the initial healing process takes place. The total healing process takes about 6 to 8 weeks, at which time the true colour of the tattoo will become evident.

Due to swelling, the procedure area may appear bolder than the approved design. The swelling will subside in a few days, revealing the original design.

Scabbing, flaking and dryness is to be expected during the healing period. To avoid loss of pigmentation, do not itch or remove the scabs. They will naturally fall off on their own.

What to expect after your tattoo has healed

Eyebrow tattoos normally last 1 to 2.5 years depending on lifestyle, skin type and aftercare.
Yearly touch-ups with Lovely Canvas are recommended to maintain your results.
Do not laser your brow area (IPL).
Additional eyebrow makeup application may still be required post-tattoo to achieve your desired look.