Patch tests

• A patch test is needed at least 48 hours before your first tint, lash lift or brow lamination
• Keep the patch test area dry and uncovered, and tell us straight away if you notice any itching, redness or swelling
• Please book a new patch test if it's been 6 months since your last tint, or if your health, medication or allergies have changed
• If you've ever reacted to hair dye or a black henna tattoo, please tell us before booking. Tinting may not be suitable

Please let us know about

• Allergies, or any past reaction to beauty treatments or hair dye
• Skin or medical conditions, and medication (especially retinoids or Roaccutane)
• Recent peels, aesthetic treatments or brow/lash treatments
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding

Before

• Let your brows grow for 2–4 weeks with no tweezing, so we have more to work with
• Avoid retinol, AHAs, BHAs and exfoliants on the brow area for 5–7 days
• Avoid sunbeds, sunburn and fake tan on the area for 48 hours
• We can't wax if you've taken Roaccutane in the last 6 months

After

• Keep the area clean and avoid touching it
• No make-up on the waxed area for 24 hours
• For 24 hours, avoid heat, steam, saunas, swimming, the gym and sun or sunbeds
• Avoid exfoliants and retinol on the area for 48 hours
• Leave any regrowth until your next visit so we can keep your shape

Before

• Patch test at least 48 hours before (see Patch Tests & Consultation)
• Stop retinol, AHAs, BHAs and acne treatments on the brow area 7 days before
• Avoid fake tan on the brow area, as it can affect the colour
• Arrive with brows free of make-up if you can
• Tints aren't suitable for under-16s, or during pregnancy or breastfeeding

After

• Keep brows dry for 24 hours: no washing, steam, saunas, swimming or sweaty workouts
• No make-up or cleansers on your brows for 24 hours
• Avoid sunbeds and strong direct sun for 48 hours
• Avoid oil-based cleansers, exfoliants and anti-ageing products on your brows to help the colour last
• After 24 hours, a brow conditioning serum helps keep hairs healthy

Before

• Patch test at least 48 hours before
• No tweezing for 2 weeks
• Avoid retinol, AHAs, BHAs and exfoliants on the brow area for 1 week
• No fake tan on your face for 1 week before
• Leave at least 6 weeks since any previous lamination
• Arrive with clean, make-up-free brows

After

• Keep brows completely dry for 24 hours: no water, steam, sweat or saunas
• No brow make-up, serums or creams for 24 hours
• Try not to rub your brows or sleep face-down on the first night
• After 24 hours, brush brows into place each morning with a clean spoolie
• From day 2, a nourishing brow oil or conditioner keeps hairs healthy
• Avoid retinol and exfoliants on the area for 1 week
• Avoid sunbeds, strong direct sun and fake tan on the face for 48 hours

Before

• First lash lift? A patch test at least 48 hours before is required
• On the day, no mascara, eye make-up, lash serums, lotions or creams around the eyes
• If you wear contact lenses, bring your case so you can remove them
• Lash extensions need to be fully removed before your appointment
• Leave at least 6 weeks since any previous lift
• Let us know about eye conditions, infections, recent eye surgery or eye drops. If you use glaucoma medication, this treatment isn't suitable

After

• For 24 hours, keep lashes completely dry and away from heat: no water, steam, saunas, swimming or sweaty workouts
• For 24 hours, no mascara, lash serums, oils, creams, cleansers or make-up wipes on your lashes
• No waterproof mascara for 48 hours
• Avoid rubbing your eyes, and try not to sleep on your side or face-down for 48 hours so lashes keep their shape
• Skip the lash curler, as your lashes are already lifted
• Brush lashes gently upward each morning with a clean spoolie

Before

• Patch test at least 48 hours before
• Arrive with no mascara or eye make-up
• If you wear contact lenses, bring your case so you can remove them
• Tints aren't suitable for under-16s, or during pregnancy or breastfeeding

After

• Keep lashes dry for 24 hours
• Avoid rubbing your eyes
• Gentle, non-oily removers help your tint last longer

Before

• Let hair grow to around 0.5cm (about a grain of rice), usually 2–3 weeks after shaving
• Gently exfoliate 1–2 days before, but not on the day
• Arrive with clean skin and no lotions or oils on the area
• Avoid sunbeds, sunburn and fake tan for 48 hours
• Stop retinol on the area for 5–7 days. We can't wax if you've taken Roaccutane in the last 6 months
• Loose, comfortable clothing helps afterwards

After

• For 24–48 hours, avoid hot baths, saunas, steam, swimming, the gym and sun or sunbeds
• No fake tan, perfume or perfumed products on the area for 24 hours (including deodorant after underarm waxing)
• Avoid touching or scratching the area
• After 48 hours, exfoliate gently 2–3 times a week and moisturise daily to help prevent ingrown hairs
• Try not to shave between appointments