1. Before the procedure, the tattoo needle must be sterilized by soaking in disinfectant solution. Cotton balls used during the process must be sterilized, and pigment must be single-use per client.
2. Wipe the pre-drawn eyebrow shape with a cotton ball soaked in 1:1000 benzalkonium chloride solution or 75% alcohol to disinfect it.
3. The technician holds the tattoo machine or needle, dips it into a small amount of tattoo ink, and repeatedly punctures the skin along the drawn eyebrow shape. This delivers the ink containing titanium dioxide particles and food-grade pigments into the dermis layer of the skin.Apply consistent pressure during the procedure, ensuring appropriate depth. Insufficient depth may result in poor color retention, while excessive depth can cause pinpoint bleeding, impair color retention, and increase the risk of color fading.
4. Use the dot technique for the brow head and upper/lower edges of the eyebrow. For the middle section and tail, employ either the dot technique or a combination of dots and strokes. Coloration should be slightly lighter at the brow head and tail, while the central area may be slightly darker. Avoid making the upper/lower edges or brow head overly neat. The brow head must not extend beyond the natural hairline, as this creates an unnatural appearance.During the procedure, repeatedly wipe away excess pigment and exudate with cotton balls dipped in saline solution to monitor coloration.
5. Anesthesia is generally unnecessary for eyebrow tattooing. Clients typically experience only mild pricking sensations, which are entirely tolerable. For exceptionally sensitive individuals unable to endure discomfort, apply 1% lidocaine-soaked cotton pads to the eyebrow area during tattooing to significantly reduce pain.
6. Both the technician and client should continuously monitor the coloration and brow shape during the procedure. Any unsatisfactory areas can be corrected immediately through further tattooing until the desired result is achieved. Each eyebrow typically takes 15–20 minutes to complete.Immediately after tattooing, the eyebrow color may appear slightly darker. Typically, within about one week, after a thin layer of scab peels off, the true color will be established, appearing realistic and natural. If the color seems too light after scab removal, a second touch-up session can be performed to achieve a more perfect eyebrow shape.
7. After completing the tattooing, apply a layer of antibiotic ointment to the area to prevent infection and the formation of thick scabs.