the honest purpose of prep: arrive with intact skin, steady energy and no preventable reason your artist should shorten, change or postpone the session.

prep can’t guarantee a particular result. technique, placement, your skin and aftercare all matter. what it can do is remove avoidable friction, from sunburn and razor irritation to an empty stomach.

keep the skin stable

• confirm the date, arrival time, session length, placement and deposit terms.
• keep the area out of the sun. no tanning, waxing, peels or aggressive exfoliation.
• if the skin is dry, moisturize morning and night with one familiar product.
• skip new actives, self-tanner and fragranced treatments on the placement.
• tell your artist about medications, allergies and any past reactions to adhesives.
• plan clothing, transport and the first few days after the session.

reduce variables

• sleep and eat normally. prepare food if the session is long.
• no alcohol or recreational drugs. arriving impaired compromises consent.
• shower as usual. don’t scrub the area or try new products.
• don’t shave unless your artist asks you to. most prefer to do it themselves.
• pack id, payment, water, a snack, a charger and a clean loose layer.

arrive clean and ready

• eat a familiar meal and drink water normally.
• keep caffeine to your usual amount.
• arrive with clean, dry skin and no product on the placement.
• check the area in good light. message your artist before you travel if anything changed.

want every step, including what to wear, what to bring and when to call your artist? read the complete appointment checklist or the skin-prep routine.