How to Prepare for MicrobladingComplete Pre-Care Guide for Perfect Results

Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and blood-thinning medications 24-48 hours before. Don't wax, thread, or tint your brows for 1 week prior. Avoid sun exposure, tanning, and retinol products for 2 weeks before. No aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, or vitamin E supplements for at least 48 hours before your appointment as these thin the blood and increase bleeding.

Yes, you can get microblading on your period, but you may be more sensitive to pain and discomfort during this time. Some clients prefer to schedule their appointment for a different time in their cycle when pain tolerance is higher. If concerned about sensitivity, consider rescheduling for a week after your period ends.

No, do NOT wax or thread your brows for at least 1 week before microblading. Your artist needs to see your natural brow hair growth pattern to design the perfect shape. Arrive with your natural, untouched brows - we'll clean up any stray hairs after mapping your new brow shape if needed.

Avoid caffeine 24-48 hours before your microblading appointment. Caffeine increases heart rate and can thin the blood, leading to increased bleeding during the procedure. Excess bleeding can dilute the pigment and affect retention. Stick to water or decaf options the day before and morning of your appointment.

You can wear makeup on the rest of your face, but arrive with completely clean, makeup-free brows. Remove all brow makeup, pencils, powders, and gels before your appointment. Your artist needs a clean canvas to work on. You can wear eye makeup, foundation elsewhere, and lip products - just keep the brow area completely clean.

Stop using retinol, tretinoin, and all retinoid products on and around your brow area at least 2 weeks (ideally 4 weeks) before microblading. Retinol thins the skin, increases sensitivity, and can affect how well the pigment takes. Avoid all vitamin A derivatives including prescription retinoids during this period.

If you get regular Botox, schedule it either 2+ weeks before microblading OR wait until 4 weeks after your microblading touch-up appointment. Botox can affect brow shape and position, so it's best to have stable brow positioning before microblading. Discuss timing with both your injector and microblading artist.

Eat a good meal 1-2 hours before your microblading appointment. Having food in your system helps prevent lightheadedness and ensures stable blood sugar during the 2-3 hour procedure. Choose something protein-rich and avoid anything too heavy or greasy. Stay well-hydrated with water, but avoid caffeine and alcohol.

Do NOT take aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Nurofen), or other NSAIDs before microblading as these thin the blood. If you need pain relief, paracetamol (Panadol) is safe to take. However, most clients don't need any pain relief beforehand - we apply topical numbing cream during the procedure which minimizes discomfort.

Bring your ID, payment method, and inspiration photos of brow shapes you like. Wear comfortable clothing and consider bringing headphones for music if desired. If you wear glasses, bring them (remove for the procedure but helpful for seeing results). Don't bring young children as the appointment takes 2-3 hours and requires your focus.