Who Should Avoid Permanent Makeup?

**Ineligible Without Exception

Individuals under 18 years of age
We cannot perform permanent makeup on anyone under 18 years of age, even with parental consent.

Women who are pregnant or nursing
As the body goes through hormonal changes, it is more prone to infections. Your skin may change, and results can be unpredictable.

Individuals with Pacemakers or major heart problems
We use epinephrine as a numbing agent that can increase your heart rate, possibly causing dysrhythmias.

Individuals with viral infections and/or diseases
The risk of developing an infection is higher in people with compromised immune systems.

Individuals with Lupus
The risk of developing an infection is higher in people with compromised immune system.

Individuals who have undergone an Organ Transplant
The risk of developing an infection is higher in people with compromised immune systems.

Individuals with any kind of skin condition on or near the treatment area
Eczema, dermatitis, rosacea, psoriasis or or any one of these skin conditions may compromise the surface and texture of the skin. Procedures performed on skin with these types of conditions may have subpar results.

Individuals who are allergic to metal and color
We use small needles and pigments that can contain some metals and colorant, so allergy can be a show stopper.

Individuals prone to keloids
Since permanent makeup punctures the skin, there is always a risk for people prone to keloids to heal with keloid scarring.

Individuals who used Accutane
Accutane, a medication known to alter the skin, can leave it thin, dry, and sensitive. It also weakens the immune system. Due to these effects, it's advisable to wait until one year after completing Accutane treatment, when the skin has returned to its normal state, before considering permanent makeup procedures.

**Eligible With Doctor Clearance and Note

Individuals undergoing chemotherapy
Although permanent makeup is excellent for enhancing your look, we require a doctor's note in order to perform the procedure for anyone undergoing chemotherapy. Once your oncologist clears you, we can book your appointment. Permanent makeup is an excellent solution for cancer survivors.

Individuals with Diabetes
It is important that your condition is stable and under control. Please consult with your physician and provide us with a doctor's note.

Individuals with Thyroid Condition
The color of your brows can fade faster when taken with certain thyroid medications.

Individuals with Glaucoma
The risk of developing an eye infection is higher.

Individuals with High Blood Pressure
Your blood pressure has to be at a stable condition. You may have slightly greater bleeding than the norm. Excessive bleeding during the procedure can dilute and expel the pigment color and lead to poor results.

Individuals who have any uncertainty regarding their pre-existing conditions or are under the supervision of a physician, please consult with your doctor before booking an appointment and provide us with a doctor's note.

**Eligible Based on Individual Cases 

Individuals with a dark pre-existing eyebrow tattoo or permanent makeup
The tattoo or permanent makeup must be light enough for us to draw hair strokes. We ask anyone with a previous eyebrow tattoo to email us at contact@pinkcaviarspa.com with a picture of their eyebrows with no makeup so we can evaluate them.

Individuals who are allergic to lidocaine or epinephrine
Our most used anesthetics are lidocaine and epinephrine, so if you are allergic to them, we will not be able to use them during the procedure; however, you will still have the option to proceed without a numbing agent to reduce the pain.

Individuals with oily skin
Those with very oily skin are ineligible for microblading. Powder brows are recommended for this skin type. Those with less oily or combination skin may consider a combination of microblading and powder effect, known as combo brows. We have a blog all about microblading solutions for oily skin if this applies to you. Our Master Artist will ultimately decide if they can perform microblading on your skin.

Individuals who are prone to cold sore
If you are prone to cold sores, lip blushing may result in an outbreak and cause loss of pigment. You must start taking antiviral medication, prescribed by your doctor and NOT over the counter, 48 hours prior to treatment to prevent an outbreak.

Individuals with dark lips or prone to hyperpigmentation
In some cases, we can not work over dark lips or people prone to hyperpigmentation. Due to the hyperpigmentation getting darker. We ask anyone with dark lips or prone to hyperpigmentation to send us an email with a picture of their bare lips and the surrounding area of their lips with no makeup on so we can evaluate.

Individuals with sun-damaged skin
It can result in poor retention of pigment.


At Pink Caviar, we prioritize the safety and well-being of our clients. Therefore, we reserve the right to refuse service to anyone if we believe that the procedure may not be suitable or safe for them. This policy is in place to ensure that all our clients receive the best possible care and results.

MICROBLADING IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR ANYONE WHO IS OR HAS THE FOLLOWING:

• Sick with cold, flu, or sinus/respiratory infection (please reschedule your appointment and stay home to recover)

• Used Accutane in the past year

• Diabetes

• Epilepsy

• Pacemaker or major heart problems

• Had an organ transplant

• Viral infections and or diseases

* Individuals prone to keloids, super thin skin, Rosacea, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Unfortunately, since Microblading punctures the skin with tiny needles, we cannot work with clients with these conditions. 

* Individuals with visible redness on the face. Broken blood vessels too close to the skin surface will cause excessive bleeding, affecting the retention of the brows. We cannot work with clients with these conditions.

* Individuals with transmittable blood diseases such as HIV or Hepatitis. Microblading artists cut into the skin, so it is best not to work with these conditions for the safety of our clients, as these conditions greatly impact the immune system and healing process of individuals.

* Individuals with auto-immune diseases. Microblading may significantly impact the immune system, and healing results are not guaranteed.

* If you’ve had Botox/filler in the brow area. We ask that clients wait 4 weeks after botox/filler before getting microblading done. Alternatively, you can do the Microblading treatment first and then wait 4 weeks to do your botox/filler.

* Individuals undergoing active chemotherapy or if you have any skin condition near your eyebrows. Sunburn, acne, psoriasis, eczema, shingles, rashes, or anything near eyebrows.

* Individuals with oily skin. Those with very oily skin and large pores are not good candidates for Microblading.

* Individuals under 18 years of age

* Individuals over 55 years of age. From our experience, mature skin is not an ideal candidate for Microblading. Individuals who are pregnant or nursing

* Individuals with dark pre-existing eyebrow tattoos.We do not take clients with previous work. The only exception would be if the old works are completely gone and not visible. Please email us a photo at contact@pinkcaviarspa.com

Please Read Before Booking:

Clients who have a previous tattoo or permanent makeup treatment done by another company and not by Pink Caviar will be considered a NEW TREATMENT if we have to reshape, color correct, or if your previous treatment is past the 12-month time-frame.

For all clients who still need to fill out the online form, your appointment will be extended for 30 minutes for a consultation. We encourage all clients considering PMU treatments to book a consultation before booking a procedure. Once a procedure is booked, and if you don't cancel 24 hours before the scheduled appointment time, you will be charged a $99 cancellation fee. In addition, for any reason during the consultation, if the treatment needs to be rescheduled. You will be responsible for a $99 cancellation fee.

Pre-Procedure Instructions for Microblading & Microshading:

The following are a few issues that will NOT qualify a person for any eyebrow procedure:

• Is currently pregnant

• Has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy or radiation

• Steroid Medication and Prednisone (off for at least 2 months)

• Has an open wound present

• Has aged skin that is extremely thin or severely wrinkled

• Has a bacterial or viral infection

Please check the following with your doctor before having a cosmetic tattoo procedure

• Have diabetes and under doctor's care

• Have been in remission from cancer for 1 year

• Have high blood pressure

• Using blood thinning prescriptions

• Have seborrheic dermatitis

The following facial procedures must be avoided 4 weeks before the procedure:

• No Botox or Chemical Peels of any kind. These include Glycolic, Pumpkin, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Salicylic Acid, Microdermabrasion, Laser Facials, Both ablative and non-ablative. Also included are Fraxel, Co2, and IPL laser treatments

The following procedures must be avoided 1 week prior to the procedure:

• All blood thinners, including Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Advil, Aleve, Motrin, Aspirin, Excedrin, Warfarin, Coumadin, and Oil Supplements such as Fish Oil, Vitamin E Oil, & Primrose Oil.

• Antibiotics, iron supplements, and magnesium all compromise the integrity of the skin, so avoid Retin-A or any strong skin care products.

• Any mood-altering drugs

• Please eat something 20-30 minutes prior to your appointment. This keeps your blood sugar steady and helps you to be more comfortable and less sensitive.

• Avoid any form of caffeine 48 hours prior to your appointment. Caffeine is a stimulant and will heighten your sensitivity.

•  If you bruise easily, we recommend taking arnica before procedure and after. Arnica is available at most health food stores.

• If you are required to take antibiotics before dental procedures, please follow the same instructions from your doctor before your procedure.

Color Boost Touch-Ups

• We highly recommend a 4-6 weeks touch-up after the first treatment.

• Maintenance appointments are recommended every 12 months to maintain the look of your cosmetic tattoo.

• Any touch-ups after 12 months is considered full price.

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Permanent Makeup Brows Aftercare Instructions:

Days 1 to 3: Eyebrows look fuller, though your face may feel cut and tender

On the first day, your eyebrows will look very bold and full. The color may look extremely dark, but keep in mind that it’ll eventually fade. You’ll likely experience:

• redness

• tenderness

• mild swelling

• mild bleeding

• a sensation of feeling cut or bruised

By days 2 and 3, these side effects should slowly subside.

Days 3 to 5: Eyebrows look very dark, then start to flake off

As the pain and tenderness go away, your brows will darken and thicken. They’ll still look very bold.

By day 5, your brows will begin to scab. They will be flaky and extremely itchy. This is normal and means your skin is healing.

Days 5 to 8: Flaking continues, and the color fades

You can expect more scabbing, flaking, and peeling.

Resist the temptation to pick the scabs, which can reopen the wounds and disrupt the healing process. It might also remove some pigment, resulting in patchy brows. Let the scabs flake off naturally instead.

As your brows continue to flake, the dark color will soften. But rest assured that the color will come back.

Days 8 to 12: Flaking ends, and color returns

After the first week, the flaking will gradually stop. The color will also return.

Days 12 to 21: Color and texture look more natural

The color of your eyebrows should look more even and natural. The individual brow hairs will also look more defined, creating the appearance of feathery eyebrows.

Days 21 to 30: Skin is healed

After 1 month, your skin will be completely healed. You shouldn’t feel any pain or discomfort. Your eyebrows should also look soft and full.

In another month or two, you’ll likely have a follow-up appointment with your provider. This allows them to check on how your skin has healed as well as fix any spots or errors.

The pigment immediately following the procedure will appear quite dark, and the skin underneath it will be red. After all, needles are used to cut into the skin, so it’s typical to experience some redness and sensitivity immediately following the service.

Follow these steps to take care of your skin after Microblading or Microshading:

About 2 hours after the Permanent Makeup, you should run a cotton swab dipped in sterilized water over the area. This will get rid of any excess dye on your brows. It will also keep the area sterile.

It takes anywhere from 7 to 14 days for the skin to begin to appear healed and for the pigment to fade to its intended shade.

• Avoid getting the area wet for at least 7 days. This includes keeping your face dry during a shower.

• Don’t wear makeup for at least a week. This is because the pigments are still settling into the shallow cuts in your skin caused by the blading.

• Don’t pick at scabs, tug, or itch the eyebrow area.

• Avoid saunas, swimming, and excessive sweating until the area is completely healed and you have a follow-up appointment.

• Keep your hair away from your brow line.

• Apply any medicated cream or healing balm provided by your technician as directed.

Lip Blushing Pre-Procedure Instructions:

CONSULTATION: We encourage all clients, and specially dark lip clients, considering lip blush to book a consultation before booking a procedure appointment. Dark lip clients (Fitzpatrick skin types 3 - 6). Who is a dark lip client? Clients that are or have American Indian, East Indian, Asian, Latin, Middle Eastern, African American ethnic background.

For clients who have a history of fever blisters, cold sores or herpes on their lips, If so we suggest using Valtrex or Lysine 1 week prior to treatment (all medication must be prescribed by a doctor)

• Botox and filler should be avoided 1 month prior treatment.

• Moist your lips daily for 1 week before the treatment.

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Lip Blushing Aftercare

First 24–48 Hours

• Keep lips clean and dry, avoid water, sweat, and steam.

• Gently blot lips with a clean tissue if lymph fluid appears.

• Apply only the recommended healing ointment (very thin layer) as directed by your artist.

• Do not touch, rub, or pick at your lips.

General Healing Period (First 7–10 Days)

• Expect lips to go through stages: darker color, light peeling, then softening into the healed shade.

• Keep lips moisturized with a thin layer of healing ointment, don’t let them dry out.

• Avoid makeup, lip gloss, or lipstick until fully healed.

• Avoid spicy, salty, or acidic foods that may cause irritation (use a straw for drinks).

• Do not scratch or pick at scabs, allow them to shed naturally.

• Avoid excessive sweating, saunas, tanning beds, and direct sun exposure.

Long-Term Care

• Always wear SPF lip balm to protect pigment from fading.

• Avoid harsh exfoliants or chemical peels directly on lips.

• Healing takes about 7–10 days, but full color settles within 4–6 weeks after your final touchup.

Permanent Eyeliner Pre-Procedure Instructions:

• Clients must NOT be on lash growth serums or Latisse for at least 3 months nor have glaucoma prior to treatment.

• Eyelash tint/lift & eyelashes extension must be removed one week before treatment.

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Permanent Eyeliner Aftercare

First 24–48 Hours

• Keep the area clean and dry, avoid water, sweat, and steam.

• If needed, gently blot with a clean tissue to remove excess lymph fluid.

• Apply only the recommended healing ointment in a very thin layer (do not over-apply).

• Expect mild swelling, redness, or tenderness, this is normal.

• Do not rub, scratch, or touch your eyelids.

General Healing Period (First 7–10 Days)

• The eyeliner will appear darker and thicker right after treatment, then lighten as it heals.

• Mild scabbing or flaking may occur, allow it to shed naturally.

• Avoid makeup, mascara, lash serums, or eyelash curlers until fully healed.

• Avoid heavy sweating, swimming, saunas, tanning beds, and direct sun exposure.

• Do not pick, peel, or scratch the area, this can cause pigment loss.

Long-Term Care

• Always wear sunglasses or SPF around the eyes to protect pigment from fading.

• Avoid harsh exfoliants, chemical peels, or laser treatments near the eyes.

• Healing time is typically 7–10 days, but final results settle within 4–6 weeks after your final touchup.

Faux Freckles Aftercare

First 24–48 Hours

• Keep the treated area clean and dry, avoid water, sweat, and steam.

• Do not touch, rub, or scratch the freckles.

• Apply only the recommended healing ointment in a thin layer if instructed by your artist.

General Healing Period (First 7–10 Days)

• The freckles will appear darker and more defined at first, then soften as they heal.

• Mild flaking or scabbing is normal, allow it to shed naturally.

• Avoid applying makeup directly over the freckles until healed.

• Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, saunas, swimming, and heavy sweating.

• Do not use harsh cleansers, exfoliants, or acids (AHA/BHA/retinol) on the area.

Long-Term Care

• Always wear SPF to protect pigment and prevent fading.

• Avoid laser treatments, chemical peels, or aggressive exfoliation on the area.

• Healing takes about 7–10 days, with final color settling in 4–6 weeks.

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Beauty Moles Aftercare

First 24–48 Hours

• Keep the treated area clean and dry, avoid water, sweat, and steam.

• Do not touch, rub, or scratch the mole area.

• Apply only the recommended healing ointment in a very thin layer if instructed by your artist.

• Mild redness, swelling, or tenderness is normal during this time.

General Healing Period (First 7–10 Days)

• The mole will appear darker and bolder at first, then soften as it heals.

• Mild scabbing or flaking may occur, let it shed naturally (do not pick or peel).

• Avoid applying makeup, creams, or oils directly over the mole until fully healed.

• Stay away from sun exposure, tanning beds, saunas, swimming, and heavy sweating.

• Do not use exfoliants, retinol, or chemical peels around the treated area.

Long-Term Care

• Always wear SPF on and around the mole to protect pigment and prevent fading.

• Avoid harsh skincare or laser treatments directly on the mole.

• Healing takes about 7–10 days, with final results settling in 4–6 weeks.