Eyeliner Embroidery Aftercare Guide

How to Care for Your Lips (Without Stress)

Lip embroidery isn’t just about looking good the moment you step out of the studio. It’s about how your lips heal in the days that follow.

Truth is, most people aren’t told how important the healing phase is. The colour, shape, and softness you’re expecting? That all depends on how you care for your lips in the days that follow.

Most people don’t expect the healing phase to matter this much. But ask anyone who’s had it done. The care you give your lips after the appointment makes all the difference.

And in a place like Singapore, where spicy food, strong sun, and humidity are part of everyday life, recovery takes a little intention.

That’s why choosing a trusted studio like Arch Angel Brow can make all the difference. We don’t just perform the treatment well; we also guide you on what to expect afterward.

Let’s break it down clearly.

Right After the Appointment

Your lips will look darker than expected, maybe too dark. That’s normal. The bold colour is temporary and will soften as healing begins. Some swelling is also common. It may feel a bit like a sunburn, not painful, just sensitive.

All you need to do right now is keep your lips clean, moisturised, and untouched.

Days 1 to 3: Be Extra Gentle

This is when your lips are most fragile. What you do here can affect how much pigment stays.

Here’s what helps:

 

• • Use a wrapped ice cube (never direct) to reduce swelling. A few seconds at a time is enough

• • Apply your aftercare balm as instructed, with clean fingers or a cotton bud

• • Avoid spicy, oily, or hot food, even a small amount can cause irritation

• • Drink with a straw to keep liquids from touching your lips

• • Don’t touch or peel. Let the skin flake off naturally

Stick to quiet routines. Keep things clean, hydrated, and calm.

At Arch Angel Brow, clients are given personalised aftercare kits and step-by-step guidance, so nothing feels confusing or left to guesswork.

Days 4 to 7: Fading is Normal

At this point, your lips may start peeling. The colour can look faded or uneven, almost like it’s disappearing. That’s normal too.

The top layer is shedding, and the skin underneath is still adjusting. Keep using your balm and avoid makeup near your lips. This isn’t the time for concealer or setting spray.

Let the process play out. The colour hasn’t disappeared, it’s just settling in.

Week 2 and 3: Colour Starts Coming Back

Once peeling stops, the colour will start to show more evenly. It may still look lighter than you hoped, but that’s expected.

Lip embroidery isn’t complete without a touchup. The first session builds the base, the second seals the final look. Usually, it happens about four to six weeks later.

Stick to gentle balms. Avoid lipstick and anything with whitening or strong skincare ingredients until your artist gives the all clear.

What to Avoid (and Why It Matters)

Here are the common mistakes that affect results:

 

• • Wearing lipstick too soon

• • Picking flakes

• • Skipping the touchup

• • Using strong skincare near your lips

A little caution goes a long way.

It’s Part of the Treatment

Lip embroidery is low maintenance once it’s healed, but the healing stage isn’t something to rush through.

How you care for your lips in the first few weeks shapes how they’ll look for the next several months. Treat aftercare as part of the service, not just something to get through.

If you’re still deciding where to go, pick a place that takes aftercare seriously, not just the before and after photos.

Arch Angel Brow is one of the few studios in Singapore that treats recovery as part of the artistry. You’re not just getting beautiful results, you’re getting lasting ones like the one in the image below.

Quick Recovery Checklist

 

• • Apply your balm often, especially after eating

• • Avoid spicy, hot, or oily foods for the first week

• • Don’t pick or peel flakes

• • Use a straw when drinking

• • Sleep on your back for a few nights

• • No lipstick or tint until fully healed

• • Book your touchup on time

• • Use SPF balm outdoors

Take Your Time

Healing isn’t instant, but good results are worth the wait. If something feels off, ask your artist. The best ones, like our team in Arch Angel Brow, will guide you through every step. Your lips deserve nothing less. Book an appointment today.