Brow lamination is a treatment that straightens and lifts your natural brow hairs so they can be brushed into your desired shape, filling in gaps and taming stray hairs. We use a vegan, TGA-free solution, which means no thioglycolic acid or its derivatives.

After your brow hairs are lifted, a setting solution holds them in place, and we can add a tint if you’d like more color. The result is fuller-looking brows that stay put when brushed into shape.

Brow lamination typically lasts 6–8 weeks with proper aftercare.

Stop prescription retinoids and Accutane 3 months before your appointment, and over-the-counter retinoids and exfoliants 10 days before. Avoid Retin-A, AHAs, and exfoliating around your brows for 3 days afterward.

In the first 24 hours, avoid water, saunas, steam, direct sunlight, and sweaty workouts. Keeping your brows dry for the first 24 hours can help your service last as long as possible.

Use a moisturizing serum daily on brows (after 24hrs).

Do not apply make-up or receive any other eye treatments for at least 24hrs after your treatment.

Avoid sleeping on your face/brows the first night, as cromping can occur

Do not over touch the brow area after treatment.

Do not work out or get your face wet immediately after brow lamination. If you need a spray tan on the day of your brow lamination, then do not spray tan your face.

DO NOT apply Retin-A, AHA, or exfoliate around brow area for three days after treatment. We recommend discontinuing the use of prescription retinol, accutane, ect for 3 months prior to booking your eyebrow lamination service. For over the counter retinoids and exfoliators we recommend stopping the use 10 days prior to your brow lamination service.

No self tanning products should be used on the face for two days after treatment. If you received a spray tan prior to your lamination appointment, you should wait at least 5 days after to receive treatment.

• First 24 hours: keep your brows dry and leave them alone. Skip makeup and other eye treatments, try not to sleep on your face, and avoid touching the brow area.

• After 24 hours: brush and style your brows as usual. A spoolie and brow gel each morning help your shape last longer.

• Keep them conditioned: brush through with a brow oil 3 times a week to keep hairs healthy and hydrated. We recommend Brow Code oil, available at the studio.

• Use a daily moisturizing serum on your brows after the first 24 hours.

Wait 24 hours. Sweat, heat, and steam can loosen the set before it fully settles, so skip workouts, saunas, and steam rooms for the first day.

Keep your brows completely dry for the first 24 hours. After that, you’re welcome to wash, brush, and style them as usual.

Yes, but skip your face. If you’re getting a spray tan the same day as your lamination, we’ll tan everything but your face, and you should avoid self-tanner on your face for 2 days. If you get a spray tan before your lamination, wait at least 5 days before your brow appointment. Both services are available at our Lincoln Park studio, so we can help you plan the timing.

Please don’t book brow lamination if any of the following apply to you:

• Psoriasis or eczema in the brow area

• Recent eye surgery

• Alopecia

• Recent microblading or micro-pigmentation (wait at least 6 weeks)

• Recent henna tinting (wait at least 4 weeks)

• Sunburn on the face

• Ultra-sensitive skin

• Taking blood thinners

• Pink eye

• Using a brow growth serum

• Scar tissue in the brow area

• Pregnant or breastfeeding

• Currently using retinol, AHAs, BHAs, or Accutane (see “How should I prepare for brow lamination?”)

Not sure if brow lamination is right for you? Text or email us before booking.