Before Your Treatment
As part of your Pre Treatment and Aftercare Advice, preparing your scalp properly helps you achieve the best possible result and ensures the treatment heals evenly.
During the week before your first session:
- Moisturise your scalp to keep the skin healthy
- Remove any hair system so the scalp can breathe
- Avoid sunburn or irritation on the scalp, as healthy skin gives the best results
On the day of treatment:
- Wash your hair to remove fibres, sprays, gels and moisturisers
- Shave your head using clippers, a shaver or razor (we can also do this at the clinic)
- Do not apply oils or lotions before arriving
After Your Treatment
Looking after your scalp helps it heal properly and reduces the risk of infection while keeping the pigment sharp and natural.
For the first 4 days:
- Do not get your scalp wet
- Do not shave your head
- Avoid heavy sweating or exercise
- Apply a small amount of the A&D ointment provided
After 4 days:
- Start moisturising regularly to prevent dryness and flaking
For longer-term healing:
Avoid swimming pools, saunas and steam rooms for 28 days after your final session
- Avoid sun exposure for 21 days, then use SPF 30–50
- Avoid swimming pools, saunas and steam rooms for 28 days after your final session
- Keep haircuts gentle at first to avoid irritating the scalp
Healing and Hygiene
Treat the area like a healing wound at first. Some redness and tenderness are normal for the first few days, so check the area daily. Proper care during this stage strongly affects how well the pigment settles into the skin.
To prevent infection:
- Do not touch, scratch or pick the treated area
- Always wash and dry your hands before and after touching it
- Keep the area protected if you work in dusty or dirty environments
Signs of Infection:
Contact your practitioner or seek medical advice if you notice:
- Increasing redness or swelling
- Strong burning or throbbing pain
- Growing tenderness
- Yellow or green discharge with a bad smell
- Any allergic reaction
Following these steps helps your scalp heal correctly, keeps the colour even, and ensures long-lasting, natural-looking results.
