WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR APPOINTMENT

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Your brow tattoo appointment at House of Beauty Melbourne is a relaxed, thorough and personalised experience. Here’s exactly what happens:

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Step 1 — Consultation & Brow Mapping (30-45 mins)
We begin with a detailed consultation to understand your lifestyle, skin type, brow goals and desired outcome. Using professional brow mapping techniques, we design your perfect brow shape tailored to your unique facial features and bone structure. You’ll have full approval of the shape and colour before anything begins — we never proceed until you are 100% happy.

Step 2 — Colour Selection
We carefully assess your natural brow colour, skin undertone and complexion to select the most flattering pigment. Our goal is always brows that look natural and enhance your features — not brows that look drawn on.

Step 3 — Numbing
A topical anaesthetic is applied to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure. Most clients are pleasantly surprised by how comfortable the treatment is.

Step 4 — The Treatment
Depending on your chosen technique, your artist will carefully create your new brows with precision and care. You are welcome to listen to music, a podcast or simply relax during this time.

Step 5 — Final Check
Before you leave, we’ll sit you up to check symmetry and shape together. You’ll also receive your aftercare kit and full written aftercare instructions.
Your appointment will take approximately 2-3 hours.

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HOW TO PREPARE — Pre-Care Instructions

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Please follow these instructions carefully. Your preparation directly affects your results.

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2 Weeks Before:
• No botox or fillers near brow or forehead area
• No laser treatments or skin peels near brow area
• No retinol or vitamin A products near brows

1 Week Before:
• No waxing, threading, tinting or lamination
• Avoid prolonged sun exposure or tanning

48 Hours Before:
• Avoid alcohol
• Stop blood thinners — aspirin, fish oil, vitamin E, ibuprofen
• No AHA/BHA exfoliants near brow area

Day Before:
• Wash your hair — hot showers must be avoided for up to 10 days after your appointment

Day of Appointment:
• Come with clean skin and no makeup on brows
• Eat a full meal before arriving
• Avoid caffeine — it can increase sensitivity
• No heavy exercise on the day
• Bring reference photos of brows you love if you have them
• You may fill in your brows as you normally would so we can see your preferred shape

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YOU CANNOT HAVE THIS TREATMENT IF YOU ARE:

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• Pregnant or breastfeeding
• Under 18 years of age
• Currently taking Roaccutane (must be off for minimum 12 months)
• Undergoing chemotherapy or radiation
• Diagnosed with diabetes (require doctor’s clearance)
• Have a history of keloid scarring
• Have active skin conditions, rashes or sunburn near brow area
• Have had recent surgery near the brow area
• Allergic to topical anaesthetics

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If you are unsure whether you are suitable, please contact us before booking.

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EXISTING BROW TATTOOS

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If you have previous cosmetic tattooing from another artist, please send us 3 clear, makeup-free photos in natural lighting before booking. We assess each case individually and will advise on the best approach. Please note that working over previous tattoos requires additional sessions and results cannot be guaranteed.
Send photos to: hello@houseofbeautymelbourne.com.au or send us a message on our instagram @hobmelbourne

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AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS

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Days 1-5 — Active Aftercare:
• 1-2 hours after your appointment, gently blot any lymph fluid with dampen cotton pad
• Apply a rice-grain sized amount of the aftercare ointment provided 3- 5 times a day
• Keep brows completely dry in the shower — use the visor provided

Days 6-10 — Leave Them Alone:
• Stop washing and applying ointment
• Brows will begin to flake — this is completely normal
• DO NOT PICK, PEEL OR SCRATCH — this pulls pigment out and can cause scarring
• Keep brows dry and makeup-free

For the Full 10 Days Avoid:
• Swimming, saunas, steam rooms and spas
• Heavy exercise and sweating
• Direct sun exposure
• Makeup on brow area
• Skincare products touching the brows
• Hot steamy showers — warm showers only

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WHAT TO EXPECT DURING HEALING

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Understanding the healing process will help you stay calm and trust the process!

Days 1-3: Brows appear darker, bolder and slightly swollen — completely normal
Days 4-7: Flaking begins. Colour may appear to disappear or look patchy — do not panic, this is normal
Weeks 2-3: Brows look very light or almost gone — this is the ghosting phase. The pigment is still there, settling beneath the skin
Weeks 4: Colour slowly resurfaces and softens into your final result
Week 4-8: You’re ready for your perfecting touch-up appointment! This is included and essential — your first appointment builds the foundation, your touch-up perfects it.
Brows will lighten 30-40% from how they look immediately after. This is completely normal and expected.

 

 

LONG TERM CARE

 

• Apply SPF daily to protect pigment from UV fading
• Avoid retinol on brow area — permanently
• Avoid laser treatments near brow area — always inform your clinician
• Avoid chemical peels touching the brow area
• Book your annual colour refresh to maintain your results