Fineline Tattoo Aftercare

  • For the first 2 weeks

    • Clean hands always!

    • Apply your aftercare cream 2x per day.

    • Avoid swimming, baths, excessive sweating, saunas.

    • Avoid direct sunlight.

    • No fake tan over your tattoo

    • Avoid touching, itchy, picking

    • Your tattoo will be healed by 6-8 weeks to keep it looking healthy and fresh always wear SPF!

    • Fine line tattoos heal light and faded, however it is common that they need a touch-up.

    • Please wait a minimum of 6 weeks before booking in a touch up.

    • All touchups are $30.

    • Steph does not touch up tattoos completed by other artists.

    • Fingers/hand tattoos are a two-part process and almost always need a touchup and can completely drop out.

    • Following aftercare instructions is crucial in healing fingers/hands. Please be aware of this before booking and be prepared for a follow-up appointment.

Fineline Tattoo FAQs

    • You can book online or send a message with an enquiry.

    • Please refer to our Instagram page to see the style of tattoos we tattoo before making a booking.

    • Daytime bookings preferred

    • Not all booking requests are accepted; Steph has the right to refuse a booking if she feels she is not the right artist.

    • Please get in contact with Steph asap if you have any design changes. Steph will send your final stencil the day before your appointment, only small changes can be made the night before/day off your appointment. Any major changes may result in your appointment being rescheduled.

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    • Please have something to eat and be hydrated before your appointment.

    • Remove any hair from the tattoo area.

    • Avoid consuming alcohol the night before/day of your appointment (alcohol can increase bleeding)

    • The skin being tattooed must not be damaged (no sunburn, cuts, bruises) please reschedule asap if the area is not suitable to be tattooed

    • Please wear loose fitting comfortable clothing, anything easy to pull up or down, a bikini is a good idea for rib tattoos, something with an open back for spine. Avoid white clothing.

    • Please avoid using numbing cream, it changes the texture of the skin making it extremely difficult to get the ink into the skin and may also affect the healing process.

    • Fingers/hand tattoos are a two-part process and almost always need a touchup and can completely drop out.

    • Following aftercare instructions is crucial in healing fingers/hands. Please be aware of this before booking and be prepared for a follow-up appointment.

  • Pricing starts at $100. Quotes are approximate and are subject to change. Pricing on our website is an estimate please send an enquiry for a more accurate price.

  • Loose fitting comfortable clothing, anything easy to pull up or down, a bikini is a good idea for rib tattoos, something with an open back for spine. Avoid white clothing.

  • Steph loves the design process and bringing your vision to life. To book in for a custom piece please enquire via website or our Instagram.

  • Please avoid using numbing cream, it changes the texture of the skin making it extremely difficult to get the ink into the skin and may also affect the healing process.

  • Fine line tattoos heal light and faded, however it is common that they need a touch-up. Please wait a minimum of 6 weeks before booking in a touch up. All touchups are $30. Steph does not touch up tattoos completed by other artists.

  • Steph does not touch tattoos completed by other artists.

  • Yes, please be aware before booking. Fingers/hand tattoos are a two-part process and almost always need a touchup and can completely drop out. Please be prepared for a follow-up appointment.

  • Yes, it’s fine to have existing fake tan on just as long as it’s not fresh and sticky (it must be washed off)

  • You must wait 2 weeks until you can go over your tattoo with fake tan. However, you can tan around your tattoo.

Piercing Aftercare + FAQs

    • Use saline solution on your piercing twice a day

    • Rinse in shower daily to loosen any build up

    • Do not move or rotate jewellery

    • Avoid touching with your fingers

    • For any build up soak with saline spray or warm water then gently remove with a soaked cotton tip

    • Healing can take up to 4-6 months

    • You can change jewellery at 6-8 weeks

    • Avoid sleeping on your new piercing, change pillowcase regularly

    • A donut pillow or travel pillow is suitable for healing cartlidge piercings

    • Avoid swimming while your piercing is still healing

    • Keep the area free from makeup, moisturisers, cleansers

    • Avoid putting pressure on your piercings like sleeping, headphones

    • Dry area thoroughly; excess moisture promotes bacteria in tight spaces such as rook, forward helix, navel

    • Piercings take time to heal; stick to your aftercare, patience is key and if you have any concerns contact us

    • Irritation and infection are not the same thing, if you suspect an infection see a doctor right away

  • Everyone heals differently, typically swelling should be gone by 6-8 weeks if you are following correct aftercare.

  • Your piercer will select jewellery size to allow for swelling. After 6-8 weeks when swelling subsides it is important for you to downsize jewellery as it can cause irritation and possibly affect healing. It is recommended for a professional piercer to change your jewellery to ensure it is done correctly.

  • We recommend avoiding swimming while your piercing is healing as bodies of water can contain bacteria which can lead to infection.

  • Irritated- swelling, crusties, bump/scab on piercing, redness, tenderness is all normal for the initial 6-8 weeks.

    Infected- major swelling, throbbing, heat, thick yellow or green pus, pain beyond tenderness, fever or chills (if these symptoms occur see a doctor right away)

    Rejecting- the piercing moves from its original positioning, the skin between the entry and exit holes become thin, shiny or translucent, the jewellery hangs or feels loose, more of the jewellery or bar becomes visible, constant irritation- sore, red, flaky, itchy

    • Clean with sterile saline only then rinse your mouth with water and spit out

    • Get a new toothbrush to reduce bacteria

    • Only use alcohol free mouthwash (alcohol can disrupt the balance of bacteria leading to oral thrush)

    Things to avoid while healing

    • Alcohol (alcohol can disrupt the balance of bacteria leading to oral thrush)

    • Dairy (can increase bacteria)

    • Teeth whitening (products can be harsh)

    • Smoking/ vaping ( chemicals can cause irritation

  • No, we don’t. They can increase the risk of tissue damage, irritation and improper sterilisation.

  • All piercings are performed with single use sterile needles.

  • Not every piercing suits every anatomy. Our trained piercers will assess your anatomy and recommend the best piercing option for you.

    • 16+ ID required

    • Under 16 must have in person parent consent (written consent not accepted)

    • 18+ nipples & earlobe stretching

    • Strictly no children under 13

    • All piercings are performed with needles by a trained piercer

    • We use sterile jewellery for all piercings therefore you cannot provide your own jewellery

    • Jewellery is included in price; however you can upgrade jewellery

    • Bookings can be made online or by sending a dm or text

    • You may bring one support person to your appointment

    • Please do not bring children to your appointment

 Lash Aftercare + FAQ

    • Keep your lashes dry within the next 24 hours

    • Keep your freshly lifted lashes make up free within the next 24 hours

    • Use a Lash Lift aftercare product daily to keep your lashes healthy + nourished

    • Avoid oil based products

    • Do not use mascara

    • Do not pick or touch lashes

    • Schedule refills between 2-4 weeks

    • You must have 40% of extensions remaining to be classed as a refill

    • After 4 weeks it will be a full set

  • I recommended waiting at least 6 weeks between lash lift appointments. The results typically last about 6-8 weeks.

  • After the first 24 hours you can wear mascara on your lash lift.

  • No, please wait at least 6 weeks before booking an appointment for lash extensions. With a lash lift the base of your lashes are curled which makes it difficult for extensions to bond to the base of your lashes. You must wait until the lash lift has grown out which is about 6 weeks.

  • Yes, as long as the pre-existing lashes are applied correctly with no damage to your natural lashes, and you meet the refill requirement of 40% of extensions remaining. A lash refill from another salon is an extra $15 on top of the refill price.

Brow Aftercare + FAQ

    • Keep your brows dry within the next 24-48 hours

    • Keep your freshly laminated brows makeup free within the next 24 hours

    • Avoid using any creams, retinols or fake tan around your brows for the next 48 hours

    • Apply aftercare oil or cream daily to keep your brow hairs healthy + hydrated

    • Brush your brows into place with a spoolie in the morning to hold the shape

    • Keep your brows dry within the next 24-48 hours

    • Keep your fresh brows clean + make up free for the next 24-48 hours

    • Avoid using any creams, retinols or fake tan around your brows for the next 48 hours

    • Avoid scrubbing instead wash gently + pat dry

    • Skip oil-based skincare + makeup remover. These can cause your brows to fade quickly

  • Brow tint is not designed to stain the skin, so it only lasts a few days on the skin and 2-4 weeks on the brow hairs.

    Brow dye is designed to stain the skin, it last up to 2 weeks on the skin and 6 weeks on the brow hairs.

  • I recommend waiting at least 8 weeks between brow laminations. The results can last 10-12 weeks.

  • Fresh fake tan can cause discoloration to the brow tint. I always recommend getting your brow sculpt before fake tanning.

 Brow Tattooing Aftercare

    • Your brows will be at their darkest in the first 1-4 days following your initial session.

    • At day 5-7 a scab will become to form and your brows will begin to flake and shed for up to 10 days.

    • Once your brows have scabbed and flaked entirely, your brow tattoo may seem lighter in colour, but will return to its expected colour after 2 weeks.

    • The whole healing process can take up to 6 weeks which is approximately when you’ll be due for your touch up where we can intensify colour, touch up any faded areas, and clean up your shape. 

    • Post-appointment aftercare: Just like any cosmetic procedure, the full healing process can take much longer than the initial healing process.

    • The entire healing process can take up to six weeks.

    • The first ten days are crucial for the healing process, and 90% of your result will depend on how well you look after them.

    • You cannot get your healing eyebrows (soaking) wet for the duration of the initial healing process (7-10 days).

    • You must clean your face with fragrance-free make-up wipes or with a damp face washer.

    • You must keep your eyebrows (which are wounds) extremely clean. You can do so by gently wiping them daily with a fragrance-free make-up wipe and micellar water or gently washing them with warm soapy water. Please ensure you pat the area dry with a clean tissue immediately afterwards to ensure the scab doesn’t fall off prematurely.

    • Aftercare ointment needs to be applied daily (after the initial 48 hours).

    • You will be unable to exercise for the duration of the initial healing process. Exercising will promote sweating which will cause the pigment to push out of the skin, leaving you with a patchy result.

    • You cannot be exposed to direct sunlight during this period.

    • Around five days after your procedure, exfoliation will begin to take place. This means that the top layer of the skin will begin to peel off, leaving a softer, lighter colour below.

    • After this entire process is completed, you can return back to your normal routine.

  • After your initial appointment, a touch up is required approximately 6-8 weeks after your initial session.

    The final result will be created at the touch up appointment, where we can correct the shape, colour and saturation of the tattoo.

  • As cosmetic tattoos age, the pigments beneath your skin may alter over time.

    The pigments initially implanted into your dermis will break down at different speeds; this is because some molecules are harder for your body to metabolise, and some molecules cannot be metabolised at all. If your body is holding onto certain molecules, it is common to be left with hues of colours, which may require neutralisation. Neutralisation is the process of implanting complementary pigments to attempt to bring the colour back to its original state.

    Any maintenance touch ups that you'd wish to book will incur an additional fee as specified on the booking system.

 Brow Tattoo FAQs

    • It is important that you refrain from using any skin/blood thinners (Vitamin A, Glycolic acids) on the brow area two weeks prior to your appointment.

    • Do not consume any alcohol, fish oil, caffeine or take any blood thinners (Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Niacin) 48 hours before your procedure, this may cause excess bleeding and may affect your results.

    • We will not be able to tattoo over any blemishes, sores or moles in or around the brow area.

    • Cosmetic botox and fillers should be done two weeks prior or two weeks after your appointment.

    • You will not be able to receive a tattoo service if you are pregnant or planning on pregnancy.

    • You will not be able to receive a tattoo service you if you are prone to keloid scarring.


  • As cosmetic tattoos age, the pigments beneath your skin may alter over time.

    The pigments initially implanted into your dermis will break down at different speeds; this is because some molecules are harder for your body to metabolise, and some molecules cannot be metabolised at all. If your body is holding onto certain molecules, it is common to be left with hues of colours, which may require neutralisation. Neutralisation is the process of implanting complementary pigments to attempt to bring the colour back to its original state.

    Any maintenance touch ups that you'd wish to book will incur an additional fee as specified on the booking system.

  • Cosmetic Brow Tattooing is the semi-permanent makeup technique that involves using a needle to deposit pigment into the skin to create fuller brows, correct symmetry and provide longer lasting results than common brow services.

  • Cosmetic tattooing will not wash off and will gradually fade over time as your body metabolises the pigment. It can last from 1-10 years. The duration that the pigment holds a high saturation will depend on factors such as, client’s own metabolism, skin type, sun exposure, medications.

  • A topical anesthetic cream or gel is used for numbing during your procedure. Pain thresholds vary from each individual and every effort is made to ensure you remain comfortable, however small amounts of discomfort is to be expected

  • Your brow tattoo will appear more intense, darker and warmer than expected for the first few days. This will gradually lighten and cool during the complete healing process. Redness and swelling are completely normal, but minimal

  • The shape will be carefully mapped and measured, then drawn during your consultation, you will have many opportunities to assess this process and request any alterations before moving forward.

    We’ll never start tattooing until you are 100% happy with the shape we’ve created.

  • We assess factors such as your natural hair colour, skin tone and eye colour to carefully select the best suitable pigment for you and your unique features.

  • Allocate 3-4 hours for the appointment. This will include a consultation, colour, style, mapping & the tattoo. Expect to be tattooed for 2-3 hours.

  • Steph is not currently taking on clients with a pre-existing brow tattoo.