Pre & Post Care

Brow Tint/Stain

Before your appointment:

To achieve the best possible stain and longest-lasting results, please follow these pre-care instructions.

Please Inform Your Artist If You:

  • Are currently using Accutane® (Isotretinoin) or have used it within the past year.
  • Use Retinol, Retin-A®, Tretinoin, Differin®, Adapalene, or other Vitamin A derivatives around the brow area.
  • Use glycolic acid, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, or other exfoliating skincare products.
  • Have recently had a chemical peel, laser treatment, microneedling, or microdermabrasion.
  • Have recently had brow lamination or permanent makeup.
  • Have any allergies, skin sensitivities, or previous reactions to brow tint or stain products.
  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding (please discuss with your artist).

These conditions may affect whether the service is appropriate or may require modifications.

Day of:

  • Arrive with clean brows free of makeup, sunscreen, and skincare products.
  • Avoid exfoliating the brow area for 48 hours before your appointment.
  • Avoid self-tanner on the face or brow area for at least 48 hours before your appointment.
  • Avoid prolonged sun exposure or sunburn before your service.
  • Inform your artist if you are, or believe to be pregnant; a hybrid stain will not be best suited as it is not pregnancy safe. We do have plenty of pregnancy safe options!

After Your Brow Code Stain

Your stain will continue to oxidize and settle during the first 24–48 hours. The initial color may appear slightly darker before softening into its final result.

Post Treatment :

First 24 Hours

To maximize stain longevity, avoid:

  • Getting your brows wet.
  • Cleansers directly on the brow area.
  • Excessive sweating or exercise.
  • Swimming pools.
  • Steam rooms or saunas.
  • Hot tubs.
  • Makeup applied directly over the brows.
  • Touching, rubbing, or scratching the brow area.

First 48–72 Hours

Avoid applying the following directly over the brows:

  • Retinol
  • Retin-A®
  • Tretinoin
  • Vitamin A products
  • Glycolic acid
  • Salicylic acid
  • Chemical exfoliants
  • Facial scrubs
  • Self-tanner

These products can cause the stain to fade more quickly.

Daily Brow Care

To help extend the life of your Brow Code Hybrid Stain:

  • Wash your face gently around the brow area.
  • Avoid oil-based cleansers and skincare directly on the brows.
  • Pat the brows dry instead of rubbing them.
  • Apply skincare products carefully around—not through—the brows whenever possible.
  • Brush brows into place daily using a clean spoolie.

Stain Longevity

Results vary based on skin type, skincare routine, lifestyle, and aftercare.

Generally:

  • Skin stain: Up to 7–10 days*
  • Brow hair stain: Up to 6 weeks*

*Longevity varies from person to person and cannot be guaranteed.