Microblading is a semi-permanent tattooing technique where a special handheld tool made of tiny needles is used to deposit pigment under your skin. This creates natural-looking hair strokes that can give the appearance of fuller, thicker eyebrows. It’s a popular procedure these days for people wanting to enhance their brows. After getting microbladed, your brows will go through a healing process that lasts anywhere from 4-6 weeks. During this time, you need to follow proper aftercare instructions to ensure your brows heal nicely. One common question is whether you can drink coffee the day after getting microbladed.
Can You Drink Coffee Right After Microblading?
The short answer is no, you should avoid coffee the first 48 hours after your microblading appointment. Here’s why:
Coffee is a stimulant drink containing caffeine. Caffeine causes vasoconstriction, which means it narrows blood vessels. When you get microblading, tiny cuts are made in your skin and pigment is deposited. You want proper blood circulation to this area to optimize healing. Drinking coffee right after microblading can inhibit proper blood flow and affect pigment retention.
The heat from coffee can also stimulate inflammation and swelling, which you want to avoid. Excess inflammation can lead to irritation, oozing from cuts, and poor pigment retention.
Coffee is a diuretic, meaning it flushes out fluid from your body. Dehydration is bad for wound healing. After a procedure like microblading, you want your body to be well-hydrated.
Other components in coffee like tannins can dry out and sensitise the skin. Your brow area will already feel tender and dry after microblading. You don’t want to aggravate this further.
When Can You Drink Coffee After Microblading?
You should avoid any caffeine including coffee for at least 48 hours after your appointment. Some technicians may recommend avoiding coffee for up to a week post-procedure.
After the initial 48 hours, you can slowly reintroduce caffeinated drinks back into your diet. Start with just a small cup of coffee and monitor your skin’s reaction. Stop drinking coffee if you notice any redness, swelling or oozing. As your brows start to heal more over the next few weeks, you can gradually increase your coffee intake.
Many technicians recommend waiting 1 week before consuming your normal amounts of caffeine. At this point, your skin should be healed enough that coffee is less likely to negatively impact results.
Tips for Drinking Coffee After Microblading
When you do start drinking coffee again after microblading, follow these tips:
– Drink coffee in moderation and avoid over-consuming caffeine. Too much can still affect circulation.
– Make sure you are well-hydrated when drinking coffee. Drink an extra glass of water to account for its diuretic effect.
– Opt for cold brews over hot coffee. The heat from hot coffee can inflame skin and open pores.
– Use straws when drinking coffee to minimize contact with brows.
– Carefully dab away any droplets of coffee that may drip onto brows.
– Consider using caffeine pills as an alternative if coffee seems to irritate brows.
Other Caffeinated Drinks to Avoid After Microblading
Coffee isn’t the only caffeinated drink to avoid after microblading. Other beverages containing caffeine that should be avoided include:
– Black tea
– Green tea
– Soda
– Energy drinks
These all have similar effects as coffee – vasoconstriction, diuretic properties, potential irritation from heat or acids. You want your brows to heal properly, so it’s best to refrain from these drinks as well in the first 48 hours. Follow the same reintroduction guidelines as for coffee.
Non-Caffeinated Drinks to Enjoy
While you should hold off on the caffeinated beverages initially, you can still enjoy other drinks as you recover from microblading. Some good options include:
– Water – Stay well hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
– Herbal tea – Look for uncaffeinated varieties. Chamomile and peppermint tea can be soothing.
– Juices – Opt for fresh juices without added sugar. Citrus, apple, carrot, cucumber and aloe juice provide vitamins and minerals beneficial for healing.
– Milk – Cold milk can provide protein, vitamins and minerals without irritation.
– Electrolyte drinks – Help replenish electrolytes lost through wound exudate.
– Bone broth – Provides protein and collagen to support tissue regeneration.
The Bottom Line
It’s best to refrain from drinking coffee for at least 48 hours after microblading. Caffeine causes vasoconstriction and dehydration which can negatively impact results. Coffee can also irritate and inflame the sensitive brow area. After the initial 48 hours, you can slowly reintroduce coffee back into your diet while monitoring for any irritation. Wait 1 week before consuming your normal levels of coffee. Be sure to follow proper aftercare guidelines for your microbladed brows to achieve best results. Avoid other caffeinated beverages like tea, soda and energy drinks as well. Instead, opt for water, herbal tea, juices, milk and electrolyte drinks while your brows heal.