{"id":10105,"date":"2022-01-14T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/?p=10105"},"modified":"2022-01-14T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-01-14T13:00:00","slug":"permanent-eyeliner-aftercare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/permanent-eyeliner-aftercare\/","title":{"rendered":"Permanent Eyeliner Aftercare: Your Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Life would be a lot easier if someone drew on our cat eyes for us. Although that\u2019s not completely feasible, permanent eyeliner is the next best thing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you have a shaky hand or you\u2019re tired of spending your evenings fixing smudges, permanent eyeliner is the long-term solution to your eyeliner woes. This service is among many permanent makeup services that keep your face looking camera-ready at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Permanent eyeliner aftercare is the most important part of the process. Eyeliner is the easiest to heal compared to other types of permanent makeup, but this doesn\u2019t mean you can afford to cut corners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can put yourself at risk of possible infections<\/a> if you don\u2019t follow your makeup artist\u2019s instructions. It sounds scary, but we\u2019ll walk you through the general healing stages, healing methods, and everything else you need to know about permanent eyeliner aftercare before you book that appointment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long does it take for permanent eyeliner to heal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It takes about four to six weeks for permanent eyeliner to fully heal. Most of the aftercare needed normally takes a week and a half or so after it\u2019s applied. You\u2019ll experience scabbing and flaking during this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on your makeup artist\u2019s instructions, you\u2019ll also need to actively clean and moisturize the area. Understanding the initial stages of your healing process will help you better understand the aftercare needed at each point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the permanent eyeliner healing stages?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your healing process may look a little different than someone else\u2019s since everyone\u2019s skin reacts differently to the process. Luckily, most people still go through the same general stages after their procedure. We\u2019ll go over each phase below and explain what you can expect in each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Days 1-2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After your service, your eyes may look a little swollen. Your permanent eyeliner will appear darker and larger than it will look once it\u2019s fully healed. It\u2019ll feel tight and you can expect to wake up with swollen eyelids during this period. You may also have bloodshot eyes or sensitivity to light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your eyes are still swelling, appear bloodshot, or otherwise feel uncomfortable after a couple of days, seek medical attention right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Days 3-5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll start to notice flaking around this time while your skin begins to heal. The eyeliner will start to lighten and may appear smaller than before. Don\u2019t worry \u2014 this is normal while the new skin starts to grow in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Days 6-10<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The color will start to solidify at this point and will begin to look like the final color. Aftercare after this point depends on your makeup artist\u2019s instructions and how well your skin is healing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The number of days it takes to heal differs for everybody. Flaking may continue past your fifth day or it may finish much earlier. Listen to your body, watch out for any red flags, and see a healthcare professional right away if something doesn\u2019t feel right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dry healing vs. wet healing vs. combination healing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a few different methods to go about your aftercare. Most plans are a mix of different methods since everyone\u2019s skin differs. Your makeup artist will recommend what they believe will work best for you. Read on to learn about these three main methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dry healing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dry healing was the go-to aftercare method before wet healing gained popularity. This method works well for people with oily skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this method, you\u2019ll start by regularly cleaning the treated area throughout the day during the first couple of days. You\u2019ll take a damp cotton pad or cotton swab to blot off any lymph<\/a> and dust. Some artists recommend that you only blot away excess fluids to avoid introducing excess moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whatever the method, you need to regularly clean off fluids to help your eyes heal and to minimize scabbing. After that, your goal is to keep it dry for the rest of your healing period. You will experience some scabbing with this method. You shouldn\u2019t pick at it or try to remove it yourself. Let it flake off on its own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This method is great for people who don\u2019t have a lot of time for aftercare since you don\u2019t need to do much. However, you\u2019ll end up with scabbing and the color may look a little uneven in the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wet healing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many makeup artists recommend the wet healing process nowadays. With wet healing, you\u2019ll need to clean the area throughout the day after you leave your appointment, just like how you would with dry healing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After cleaning, you\u2019ll also apply a healing gel. Your makeup artist will either give you one or recommend one to you. You\u2019ll apply a thin layer that completely covers the area. Your makeup artist will advise on how often you should clean the area during your healing period. This can range from every few days to multiple times a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll continue cleaning by gently blotting the area with water or a gentle cleanser. After the area is cleaned and gently dried, you\u2019ll also continue applying the gel as prescribed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You won\u2019t get scabbing with this method and your color will look evenly distributed. However, wet healing requires many more steps than dry healing. You may also need to keep your aftercare supplies on hand throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combination healing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This method combines some aspects of wet and dry healing. With this method, you\u2019ll keep the area dry for the first few days except when you\u2019re cleaning it. Then, you\u2019ll clean the area and apply healing gel as directed by your artist for the next week or so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What shouldn\u2019t you do after permanent eyeliner application?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During your initial healing stage, you should avoid scratching and touching the treated area, exposure to moisture, and letting any unnecessary products or irritants near your eyes. This can include creams, saline eye drops, lash serums, and eye makeup. Most people need to avoid things like these for the first 10 days during the permanent eyeliner aftercare process, but this differs for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are examples of the things you should avoid while you\u2019re healing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n