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HELLO GORGEOUS MED SPA®

74 W. Washington Street

Oswego, IL 60543

630-636-6193

hellogorgeousskin@yahoo.com

Pre + Post Care Guide

MICROBLADING & BROW PMU

Hair-stroke brows, ombré powder, combo/hybrid, and nano strokes — follow these steps for your best heal.

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BEFORE YOUR BROW APPOINTMENT

A little prep makes a big difference. Following these steps helps your skin take pigment evenly and heal beautifully.

In the days before

  • Avoid blood thinners 24–48 hours prior — no alcohol, aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, or vitamin E (unless prescribed). They increase bleeding and can dilute pigment.
  • Skip caffeine the morning of your appointment — it can increase sensitivity and bleeding.
  • No tanning or sunburn for 1 week before. We cannot work on sunburned or freshly tanned skin.
  • Pause active skincare — stop retinol, Retin-A, AHAs, BHAs, and exfoliants in the brow area for 1 week prior.
  • No brow waxing, tinting, or threading for 3–5 days before — let your natural shape show so we can map accurately.
  • Botox & filler should be done at least 2 weeks before (or after) your brow appointment.
  • Facials, peels, or laser in the area should be at least 4 weeks prior.
  • Cold sore history? Ask your physician about an antiviral before brow PMU to help prevent an outbreak.

Day of your appointment

  • Eat a good meal beforehand to keep blood sugar steady and avoid lightheadedness.
  • Come with clean, makeup-free brows if possible — or arrive a few minutes early to remove makeup.
  • Feel free to bring an inspiration photo, but trust the mapping process — we tailor the shape to your face.
  • Wear comfortable clothing and plan to relax. The appointment takes time, and that's a good thing.

Please reschedule if:

  • You are pregnant or nursing
  • You have an active cold sore or skin infection in the brow area
  • You are sunburned
  • You have started Accutane

Your safety always comes first — we'll happily find you a new date.

YOUR HEALING TIMELINE

Days 1–2 · Bold

Brows look dark & bold. This is normal. Gently blot any lymph fluid with a clean tissue every couple of hours for the first day. Apply aftercare balm sparingly if instructed.

Days 3–5 · Darken

Color deepens; light scabbing begins. Brows may feel tight or itchy. Do not pick or scratch — let flakes fall naturally.

Days 6–10 · Flaking

Scabs and flakes shed. Brows may look patchy or "too light" — pigment is settling beneath the surface.

Days 10–14 · Ghosting

Color may seem to nearly disappear. Don't panic — it will resurface as healing completes.

Weeks 4–6 · True color

Final color emerges. Your true healed result is visible — softer and more natural than day one.

Weeks 6–8 · Touch-up

Perfecting touch-up visit. We refine shape, color, and density. This visit is essential to your final result.

Please DO

  • Keep brows clean & dry as instructed
  • Blot gently with clean tissue (days 1–2)
  • Apply aftercare balm sparingly if directed
  • Sleep on your back if possible
  • Let scabs fall off on their own
  • Be patient through the healing stages

Please DON'T

  • Pick, scratch, or peel scabs
  • Get brows wet, sweaty, or steamy (10 days)
  • Apply makeup to the area while healing
  • Sun, tanning beds, pools, saunas (2 weeks)
  • Use retinol, exfoliants, or acids on brows
  • Work out heavily until healed

Healed PMU looks 30–50% lighter and softer than it does on day one. Trust the process — your perfecting touch-up at 6–8 weeks is when we bring everything to its final, beautiful result.

Call us right away if you notice signs of infection — spreading redness, swelling, warmth, pus, or fever. We're always here for you: (630) 636-6193.

Brow PMU techniques — before & after

Permanent makeup brows · Oswego, IL

Brow PMU — My Work

Real client transformations: microblading (hair stroke), powder / ombré brows, combo (hybrid) brows, and nano brows — performed at our medically supervised Oswego studio.

Danielle Alcala · Hello Gorgeous Med Spa

Microblading hair stroke, powder brows, combo brows, and nano brows before and after by Danielle Alcala at Hello Gorgeous Med Spa Oswego IL — permanent makeup eyebrow portfolio
Before and after brow permanent makeup portfolio showing microblading hair stroke, powder brows, combo hybrid brows, and nano brows performed by Danielle Alcala at Hello Gorgeous Med Spa in Oswego, Illinois.
  • Microblading (Hair Stroke)Fine hair-like strokes for a soft, feathery brow — including natural light stroke technique.
  • Powder BrowsOmbré shading for a filled-in, makeup-soft finish.
  • Combo BrowsHair strokes at the front plus powder density through the body and tail.
  • Nano BrowsUltra-fine nano strokes for crisp, hyper-realistic definition.

Individual results vary. Technique, skin type, and touch-up visits affect final color and shape. Client consent on file.

Full brow PMU results & technique guide (Oswego) →

PROFESSIONAL CARE MATTERS

Results are optimized when all pre and post instructions are followed carefully. All treatments at Hello Gorgeous Med Spa® are performed by licensed medical professionals.

Individual results vary. A full consultation is required prior to treatment.

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