1. The Day of the Procedure: Fresh Brows
Immediately after your powder brow procedure, your brows will look dark, and possibly a bit swollen. This is completely normal. The pigment appears much darker initially because it's sitting on top of your skin and has not yet settled into the upper dermis layer.

What to Expect:

• Appearance: Your brows will be more defined and darker than you anticipated.
• Sensation: You might experience slight tenderness or tightness in the brow area, similar to a mild sunburn. Plus skin around the brows might be red. Thats a result of irritation. It will go away soon.

What to Do:

• Keep the area clean and avoid touching your brows unnecessarily.
• Blot the area gently with a clean tissue to absorb any excess lymph fluid, which can prevent scabbing.

2. Days 1-3: Dark and Defined

In the first few days following the procedure, your brows will continue to look darker than expected. The swelling will subside, but the pigment will still be bold. The skin is beginning to form a protective layer, which may feel slightly tight.

What to Expect:

• Appearance: Your brows will still look very dark, and the shape may appear more defined than you originally wanted.
• Sensation: The skin may feel tight, but this should be mild. Some clients report minor discomfort, but nothing extreme.

What to Do:

• Aftercare: Avoid water on your brows for 4 days.
• Moisturize: Apply a thin layer of the aftercare ointment provided that you recieved after your appointment once a day.

3. Days 4-7: Peeling and Flaking

Around day 4, the healing process truly kicks in. Your brows will start to scab, peel, and flake. This is the skin’s natural response to healing, as it sheds the upper layers where the pigment has been implanted. During this phase, your brows may look uneven or patchy.

What to Expect:

• Appearance: Your brows will begin to flake and peel. It may seem like you’re losing the pigment, but this is normal. The color might appear to fade drastically, but it will return.
• Sensation: Itchiness is common as the skin heals. Do not pick at the peeling skin—this can pull out the pigment and cause patchy healing.

What to Do:

• No Touching: Resist the urge to pick or scratch at your brows. Let the scabs fall off naturally to avoid disrupting the healing process.
• Moisturize: Continue applying the aftercare ointment lightly as directed by your artist. Do not over-moisturize, as this can affect the healing process.

4. Days 8-14: Soft and Faded

Once the scabbing phase is over, your brows will enter a phase where they may look significantly lighter and softer than expected. This is sometimes called the “ghosting phase,” where the pigment appears to have faded or disappeared entirely. However, don’t worry—the color will start to come back over the next few weeks as the skin continues to heal.

What to Expect:

• Appearance: Your brows may look very light or patchy at this stage. Some areas might seem darker than others, but this is a normal part of the healing process.
• Sensation: The itchiness should subside, and the skin will begin to feel more normal.

What to Do:

• Stay Patient: The fading is temporary. The color will gradually reappear as the skin regenerates.
• Avoid Sun Exposure: Protect your brows from direct sun exposure, as UV rays can affect the pigment during this delicate stage.

5. Weeks 3-4: Color Returning

Around week 3, the color will slowly start to return. The pigment, which was once hiding under the healing skin, will become more visible, and the brows will begin to take on their intended shape and shade.

What to Expect:

• Appearance: Your brows will start to look more even, and the color will appear softer and more natural. However, the final result may still not be fully visible yet.
• Sensation: By this point, the skin should feel completely normal, and any itching or tightness will have subsided.

What to Do:

• Aftercare: You can generally stop applying ointments at this stage, but continue to keep the area clean and avoid harsh skincare products around your brows.

6. Weeks 4-6: The Final Look

By week 4 to 6, your powder brows will have fully healed. The pigment will have settled into the skin, and the color should be more even and beautiful. At this point, you can see the final results of the procedure.

What to Expect:

• Appearance: Your brows should now look soft, natural, and perfectly blended. The final color will be visible, and any areas that may still seem a bit light will be touched up during your follow-up appointment.
• Sensation: Your skin will feel completely normal, and the brows will look and feel like part of you.

What to Do:

• Touch-Up: Touch up is recommend in 6-8 weeks after the initial procedure. This is an essential part of the process to ensure the pigment is evenly distributed and to make any necessary adjustments.