The Healing Process: What to Expect After Your Brow Appointment

Getting your brows done—whether it’s powder brows, ombré brows, microblading, microshading, combo brows, or nano brows—is an exciting transformation! But before you can enjoy your flawless, long-lasting results, your brows need to go through a healing process.

At Ink & Gold Studio in Lakewood, CO, we want to ensure that every client knows what to expect after their brow appointment, including healing stages, aftercare, and when to book a touch-up. Proper healing is key to achieving the best brows possible!

Healing Timeline: Day by Day

The healing process typically lasts 4-6 weeks, with the first 7-14 days being the most noticeable. Here’s what you can expect:

Days 1-2: Bold & Beautiful

✅ Your brows will look darker and more defined than expected.

✅ The skin may feel slightly tender or tight, like a mild sunburn.

✅ Minimal redness or swelling is normal.

✔ Pro Tip: Don’t panic! The color will soften by 30-50% as they heal.

Days 3-7: Scabbing & Flaking

✅ Brows may feel dry, itchy, or slightly scabby.

✅ Light flaking and peeling will occur.

✅ Some areas may look patchy or uneven—this is normal!

🚫 Avoid picking or scratching to prevent pigment loss.

Days 8-14: Light & Patchy Phase

✅ Your brows may look too light or uneven as the skin regenerates.

✅ Pigment may temporarily “disappear”—this is part of the healing process!

✅ Brows will gradually resurface and darken again over the next weeks.

✔ Trust the process! The color will return as your skin heals.

Weeks 3-4: Color Comes Back

✅ Your brows start to look more even and natural.

✅ Any faded areas begin to blend with the rest of the brow.

✅ You can now see the true healed color of your brows!

Week 6: Touch-Up Time!

✅ Your brows are fully healed and ready for a 6-8 week touch-up.

✅ The touch-up session perfects the shape, fills in gaps, and enhances the color.

✔ Skipping your touch-up can lead to uneven, faded results!

Brow Aftercare: Do’s & Don’ts

✅ Do:

✔ Keep brows dry for the first 24-48 hours.

✔ Use a gentle ointment (as instructed by your artist) to aid healing.

✔ Avoid sweating, swimming, or excessive moisture for at least a week.

✔ Let scabs fall off naturally—no picking!

❌ Don’t:

🚫 No makeup on brows for at least 10 days.

🚫 Avoid facial treatments, retinols, or exfoliants near brows for 4 weeks.

🚫 Don’t touch, scratch, or rub the healing brows.

How Long Do Brows Last?

• Powder brows, ombré brows, and microshading: 1-3 years

• Microblading and combo brows: 1-2 years

• Nano brows: 2-3 years

✨ Annual touch-ups help maintain their fresh look!

Book Your Brow Appointment in Lakewood, CO

At Ink & Gold Studio, we specialize in semi-permanent brows, including:

✔ Powder Brows, Ombré Brows, Microblading, Microshading, Combo Brows, and Nano Brows

✔ Brow Correction & Removal (including saline removal for unwanted pigment)

✔ Emergency Removal (for pigment removal within 48 hours of an unwanted tattoo)

✔ Inkless Stretch Mark Revision & Scar Lightening

Book your brow transformation today!