Immediate. For the first 2-4 days the color willl be darker, like you had worn a darker pencil. There are tiny little scabs that sluff off and then it is how the color is coming through your skin. Many husbands and boyfriends never know you have had the proceedures done, but husbands that know, love it because they like that you are ready to go at the drop of a hat. Call NATURALLY YOU for your work. Janette 952-881-5008.