KAKA'AKO, O'AHU FINE LINE TATTOO + COSMETIC TATTOO + BROWS + LASHES
TATTOO CARE GUIDE
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PRE-CARE
Arrive well rested, hydrated and not intoxicated.
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Avoid chemical peels or laser treatments in the desired area within 60 days prior to your scheduled appointment.
Do not work out 24 hours prior to your tattoo appointment.
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Shave the desired area one to two weeks prior to arrival and again, the day of arrival. This will also prepare your skin for the tattoo.
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24 hours prior to tattooing, avoid caffeine (coffee, tea, soda, etc), alcohol.
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48 hours prior to tattooing, refrain from taking aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil and vitamin E (check your multi-vitamin), check your prescriptions. If you’re unsure, please reach out. *Consult your Doctor before discontinuing any prescriptions.
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72 hours prior, avoid direct sunlight (tanning).
POST-CARE
Leave Tegaderm cover on anywhere from 3-6 days (the longer the better).
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Once removed, with clean hands, gently wash your tattoo, as well as once a day (morning recommended), with provided soap and water.
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Pat dry with a clean, dry paper towel (not a bath towel). Apply a thin layer of Aquaphor.
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Continue to gently wash your tattoo once a day (morning recommended) and use provided Aquaphor 5-7 times a day for the following 10 days.
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Your tattoo should be healed by 2 weeks.
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If you bled more than average during your procedure, please refrain from using blood thinners for 24 hours, additionally.
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Don't forget, don't put anything on your tattoo while healing except what was given in your post-care bag.
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Avoid sleeping directly on your tattoo if possible. Leave Tegaderm on for 3-6 days especially for sleeping purposes.
IN THE SCAB ERA
Do not prematurely pick at your tattoo.
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Avoid direct sunlight.
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Avoid saunas, pools and the beach.
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Avoid excess sweating; No working out/hiking.
LONG-TERM CARE
Once healed, apply sunscreen (SPF30-50) directly onto your tattoo for LONG TERM PROTECTION. *Do not apply sunscreen on your fresh tattoo (10-14 days).
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Don’t forget to book your included second session. Second sessions take place 6-12 weeks after your first session.
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Coming in to renew your delicate fine-line tattoo every few years is recommended especially for these areas which fade faster: feet, knees, fingers and elbows.
PRE-CARE
Please refrain from using anything to prevent aging or acne: AHA or BHA (ex: retinol, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, mandelic acid, hydroquinone, salicylic acid, lactic acid, etc.) for 2-weeks prior (over the counter), or 4- weeks prior (topical prescriptions).
Avoid chemical peels or laser treatments within 60 days prior to your scheduled appointment.
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Do not work out 24 hours prior to your cosmetic tattoo appointment.
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Do not receive injections (Botox, JuveDerm, Radiesse, etc.) within 4-weeks prior to your scheduled tattoo appointment.
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24 hours prior to cosmetic tattooing, avoid caffeine (coffee, tea, soda, etc), alcohol.
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48 hours prior to cosmetic tattooing, refrain from taking aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil and vitamin E (check your multi-vitamin), check your prescriptions. If you’re unsure, please reach out. *Please consult your Doctor before discontinuing any prescriptions.
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If you would like to book a brow wax with HL Studio + Ink, please book 3-7 days before your cosmetic tattoo. *This is optional. Otherwise, avoid any form of hair removal or trimming 3 weeks prior. This way, Heidi can see how and where your hair grows.
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72 hours prior, avoid direct sunlight (tanning).
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Avoid brow henna for 4-weeks prior.
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Avoid brow lamination for 2-weeks prior.
POST-CARE | 30 Minutes Post-Procedure
Wipe in the direction of hair growth (medium pressure, don’t scrub) with the provided sterile water wipe.
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Evenly apply a thin layer of the balm provided. One rice size is enough for both eyebrows. Do this every hour, for a total of 4 hours, consecutively. (ex: procedure finished at 2pm. Begin this process at 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm and 5:30pm.)
POST-CARE | Before Bed on Procedure Evening
Wash your hands.
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OUTSIDE OF THE SHOWER, by the sink, use one pump of tattoo soap and some water to GENTLY cleanse your eyebrows, helping to remove excess oil or oozing.
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Rinse thoroughly! If you have filtered or distilled water, this is best. Cup hands with water and rinse to make sure all the soap is removed.
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PAT dry with a clean paper towel (night of procedure, apply pressure for 30-60 seconds).
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Evenly apply a thin layer of the balm (one rice size for BOTH brows).
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Do this morning and night for the next 10-14 days depending on how long your scabs are intact. Please wash very gently when your scabs are starting to peel. Do not prematurely remove the scabs with too much pressure.
POST-CARE | Reminders + Helpful Tips
If you bled more than average during your procedure, please refrain from using blood thinners for 24 hours, additionally.
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Still discontinue AHA’s and BHA’s (ex: retinol, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, mandelic acid, hydroquinone, salicylic acid, lactic acid, etc.) during the healing process.
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Don’t forget no makeup, no sunscreen, wetting of your brows (otherwise); nothing else other than these directions and what was given in your post-care bag.
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Please don’t skip your skin-care routine. To wash your face, wash and rinse cheekbone down. Use a makeup wipe or wash cloth gently in-between the eyebrows and forehead to cleanse.
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The shower visors given are water-resistant, not waterproof. They will fall off if soaked.
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Avoid sleeping on your face.
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Since you cannot apply SPF yet, wear a hat and sunglasses while outside or even in the car.
LONG-TERM CARE
The conditional use of AHA’s and BHA’s, Retinol, or anything dedicated to anti-aging or acne within your skincare, can lead to a premature fading of your tattoo and/or a change of color. What this means is you may need to come in sooner for your annuals. *Do not apply these products directly onto the brows.
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Once healed, apply sunscreen (SPF30-50) directly onto your eyebrows for LONG TERM PROTECTION. *Do not apply sunscreen on freshly tattooed brows (10-14 days).
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Book your annual for before the two year mark.
COSMETIC TATTOO
Tattoo Eyebrow Procedure Care
PRE-CARE
Arrive well rested, hydrated and not intoxicated.
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Avoid chemical peels or laser treatments in the desired area within 60 days prior to your scheduled appointment.
Do not work out 24 hours prior to your tattoo appointment.
​
Shave the desired area one to two weeks prior to arrival and again, the day of arrival. This will also prepare your skin for the tattoo.
​
24 hours prior to tattooing, avoid caffeine (coffee, tea, soda, etc), alcohol.
​
48 hours prior to tattooing, refrain from taking aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil and vitamin E (check your multi-vitamin), check your prescriptions. If you’re unsure, please reach out. *Consult your Doctor before discontinuing any prescriptions.
​
72 hours prior, avoid direct sunlight (tanning).
POST-CARE
Leave Tegaderm cover on anywhere from 3-6 days (the longer the better).
​
Once removed, with clean hands, gently wash your tattoo, as well as once a day (morning recommended), with provided soap and water.
​
Pat dry with a clean, dry paper towel (not a bath towel). Apply a thin layer of Aquaphor.
​
Continue to gently wash your tattoo once a day (morning recommended) and use provided Aquaphor 5-7 times a day for the following 10 days.
​
Your tattoo should be healed by 2 weeks.
​
If you bled more than average during your procedure, please refrain from using blood thinners for 24 hours, additionally.
​
Don't forget, don't put anything on your tattoo while healing except what was given in your post-care bag.
​
Avoid sleeping directly on your tattoo if possible. Leave Tegaderm on for 3-6 days especially for sleeping purposes.
IN THE SCAB ERA
Do not prematurely pick at your tattoo.
​
Avoid direct sunlight.
​
Avoid saunas, pools and the beach.
​
Avoid excess sweating; No working out/hiking.
LONG-TERM CARE
Once healed, apply sunscreen (SPF30-50) directly onto your tattoo for LONG TERM PROTECTION. *Do not apply sunscreen on your fresh tattoo (10-14 days).
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Don’t forget to book your included second session. Second sessions take place 6-12 weeks after your first session.
​
Coming in to renew your delicate fine-line tattoo every few years is recommended especially for these areas which fade faster: feet, knees, fingers and elbows.
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MEET HEIDI
Heidi believes in enhancing your natural beauty without over-doing it so you still look like you by "cocktail-ing" or customizing your service for your unique face. She has extensive training & knowledge in facial architecture to help your tattoo improve the symmetry of your face with our variety of different services. Heidi has been an esthetician for over 15 years & has spent almost a decade as a tattoo artist specializing in nano brows, powder brows, & fine line tattoos. Beyond this she has also trained in the art of calligraphy and loves blending this with her business to create unique hand written tattoos for her clients. She loves making everyone who steps through her doors feel comfortable and leave feeling more confident in an ongoing way while they save time in their busy lives.
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