Under what conditions is waxing allowed for clients with tattoos or permanent makeup?

• A. After the tattoo is completely healed
• B. Only 24 hours ahead of the tattoo
• C. Both after healing and 24 hours ahead
• D. Never allowed

Answer: (C)

In this area, the skin has special sensitivity because of ink and pigment. Waxing on or near a fresh tattoo or permanent makeup can irritate the skin, pull pigment, or lead to uneven results. The safe approach is to avoid waxing over any new ink until the area has fully healed. However, there are two acceptable situations that let waxing proceed: if the tattooed or pigmented skin has completely healed, you can wax it like normal; or if there’s a planned tattoo or permanent makeup procedure, waxing the area at least 24 hours before that appointment helps keep the skin calm and ready for the procedure. That’s why the correct option includes both conditions: after healing and 24 hours ahead.