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Can you imagine waking up, not having to do your makeup, and rolling out the door? That fantasy could come true thanks to permanent makeup. Cosmetic tattoos that enable you replicate your favorite makeup looks in a semipermanent way are referred to as permanent makeup – this technique has recently gained popularity. Microblading is probably something you’ve heard of before. The eyebrow tattooing technique has become ubiquitous thanks to an increasingly growing interest in brows over the last few years. But brows are only the start. You can even acquire fake freckles, sharp-lined eyes, and just-bitten pink lips. And, unlike the tattooed makeup of the 1980s and 1990s, permanent makeup in 2022 looks like cosmetics rather than a line of tattooed ink along your lids or mouth.
WHAT IS PERMANENT MAKEUP?
Permanent makeup tattooing, also known as micro pigmentation or cosmetic tattooing, is a groundbreaking cosmetic process that involves using an iron oxide pen to apply a permanent pigmentation to the skin layer. It’s done by injecting natural pigments that are colored or tinted into the skin’s top layer. The procedure uses a very small needle that generates hundreds of microscopic holes each minute. It creates articulate patterns that appear to be made up of cosmetics on the lips, eyelids, and brows.
Is cosmetic tattooing safe?
Though this is a great option for individuals who want a fuss-free daily makeup appearance, it’s vital to note that “permanent” is the key word in semipermanent makeup. Even if it seems seamless and simple, you’re still making a long-term decision.Permanent makeup is generally safe, but there are a few things to consider before beginning to avoid complications or infections. Begin by gathering as much information as possible about the studio, reading reviews, and conducting a comprehensive social media search. Make sure you don’t have any allergies or sensitivities to ink before booking a session (it happens). Finally, during the healing period, make sure to look after your permanent makeup. You should apply an ointment to the region and prevent getting it wet for a week or more, depending on the sort of permanent makeup you have. The healing time is substantially shorter—up to three weeks—than with a regular tattoo since the needle doesn’t go as deep into the layers of your skin. Permanent cosmetics, like tattoos, can result in scabbing, peeling, and dryness.
How long does permanent makeup last?
It varies largely on the treatment chosen, but it normally lasts one to three years. So, it’s not quite long-lasting, but it’s certainly better than the lipstick/tint that smudges off your lips by the end of the day, right? Permanent makeup, unlike a regular tattoo, does not last indefinitely because it does not penetrate the deeper layers of the skin—it is more of a surface level tattoo.
Before the needle pierces your skin, learn everything you need to know about microblading, lip blushing, blush tattoos, eyeliner tattoos, freckle tattoos, and scar concealing.
Microblading
What is microblading?
The most common type of permanent cosmetics is microblading, which is a fancy phrase for eyebrow permanent makeup. Instead of the stunningly black brows that were a trend for a moment, the new approach duplicates individual hair strokes for a natural effect. Cosmetic tattoo artists use a very thin pen to accurately apply color beneath the skin. Brow feathering and micro shading are two other words for permanent eyebrow cosmetics that you may hear. They are, however, essentially the same item with different names. Other techniques still fall under the umbrella of natural-looking hair strokes. The important part is to study examples of your artist’s work and make sure you’re a fan before booking an appointment. If filling in your brows is an important aspect of your beauty routine, microblading is a good option.
Facts
Technique: To fill in, lengthen, and contour eyebrows, pigment is squeezed into hand-placed, hairlike cuts.
Procedure Time: The initial treatment takes 2 to 3 hours (with local anaesthetic) and the follow-up takes 1 to 2 hours.
Healing: For a week to ten days, flakes and scabbing.
Restrictions: For one week, keep the region completely dry and apply no pressure.
Cost: About $600 on the low end, several thousand dollars with premiere technicians
How long does microblading last: Microblading, like any tattoo, fades with time, turning permanent brows into semipermanent brows. Lasts anywhere from 1 to 3 years depending on skin type and your lifestyle.
Risks: Premature pigment fading, infection, allergic reaction, fuzzy lines, scarring, and granulomas are just a few of the problems that might occur.
Aside from the health risks, there’s a potential you’ll be dissatisfied with the final product and be left with unloved brows for over a year. The only way to fully avoid this is to conduct thorough study on the artist to ensure that their work is compatible with your personal aesthetic.
Best Candidate: If filling in your brows is a crucial part of your beauty routine, microblading might not be a bad idea. Anyone with scant or uneven brows who wants them to look fuller with natural-looking hair strokes can also have it done. To its credit, the procedure is dermatologist-approved and can be done in a dermatologist office (that way unforseen circumstances can be avoided).
However, even if you choose a non-medical cosmetic tattoo artist, consult your dermatologist to ensure that your skin is suitable for a tattoo.
Lip Blushing
What is lip blushing?
There is no blush when it comes to lip flushing, believe it or not. Lip tattoos are a simple wash of translucent color across the entire lip, often known as lip blushing or lip tinting. The term refers to a semi-permanent tattooing procedure that is used to define and fill in your lips. Lip fillers are akin to permanent cosmetics for lips, only that it not only adds fullness to your lips but also evens out their color. Because you choose the hue and the professional uses needles to apply the pigments to your lips, the result is more natural.
Technique: Also called permanent lipstick or lip blushing, pigment is deposited into the entire lip area to create a wash of color and/or the illusion of fuller lips.
Procedure Time: 2 to 3 hours for the first treatment (with numbing cream); 1 to 2 hours for a follow-up.
Healing: Because the lips are such a delicate area, a numbing lotion should be used first, so you only get a few stinging pinches. Your lips may feel dry, flaky, or sensitive while they heal, but everything should be back to normal after a week to 10 days.
Restrictions: Keep area completely dry and apply no pressure for one week.
Cost: About $800 on the low end, upwards of several thousand dollars with premiere technicians.
Results: The color will last around a year once you’ve gone through the several touch-up procedures required to obtain your desired look. Two sessions, six weeks apart, are always included in this treatment. We encourage returning back whenever the color needs a boost because the results usually last three to five years.
Risks: Fuzzy lines, premature pigment fade, infection, allergic reaction, scarring, granulomas, herpes flareup (if present).
Red pigment in tattoos is associated with an increased risk of allergies.And, if you do acquire an allergy, keep in mind that there is no simple cure. It almost always turns black when a correction laser is used to remove red pigment. The patient will have the lowest chance of complications because to expertise, artistry, adequate care, and advanced skin knowledge.
Best Candidate: Lip blushing might be a wonderful permanent-makeup option to explore if you excessively over-line your lips, aren’t a fan of fillers, and spend way too much time and money trying to find the perfect lip color. Someone looking for a slight color enhancement and the illusion of fullness.
Permanent Eyeliner
What is permanent eyeliner?
People can obtain a variety of eyeliner tattoos depending on their demands and aesthetic preferences. There’s lash line enhancement, which is a black line that lies within the lash line to assist draw attention to your eyes. It’s similar to lip blushing and microblading in that it deposits color onto the skin, however it doesn’t last as long. If you can’t find a smudge-proof eyeliner, don’t want to deal with your liner running, or are allergic to traditional makeup, it could be a good option for you.
Technique: Pigment is hand-placed above the lash line to mimic eye pencil or liquid eyeliner, with or without a winged corner
Procedure Time: 1 to 2 hours for the first treatment (with numbing cream); 1 to 2 hours for a follow-up (if needed)
Healing: Minor swelling, some flaking and scabbing for a week to 10 days.
Restrictions: No makeup, keep area completely dry and apply no pressure for one week
Cost: About $700 on the low end, upwards of $2,000 dollars with premiere technicians
Results: Permanent eyeliner, also known as microblading eyeliner, can last anywhere from one to three years, depending on how rapidly the pigment is absorbed by your skin, which differs from person to person. While it’s healing, avoid exposing the area to water for about a week, and keep eye makeup to a bare minimum to guarantee the pigment lasts.
Risks: Fuzzy lines, premature pigment fade, eyelash loss, infection, allergic reaction, scarring, granulomas.
Although the procedure is quite safe, we emphasize the need of working with a seasoned practitioner you can trust. Examining before and after photos as well as reading feedback from prior clients is the most efficient way to accomplish this. Remember that people may react negatively to the colors used, experience discomfort as a result of the treatment, or have an unattractive appearance as a result of the therapy. If you’re considering this procedure, consult your dermatologist to determine if you’re a good candidate, and then identify a qualified cosmetic tattoo artist who you can trust to carry it out.
Best Candidate: If lining your eyelids is a daily ritual for you, permanent eyeliner can provide you with similar results without the trouble.
Scar Camouflage
What is scar camouflage?
Scar camouflage is a skin tattoo that conceals a scar by using flesh-colored pigment. Although artists can cover a variety of scars, such as stretch marks or acne scars, this therapy is particularly well-known for its usage on mastectomy scars.
How long does scar camouflage last: Because scar tissue has a stronger structure and no sweat glands, scar camouflage lasts longer than other forms of semipermanent makeup. Clients should expect advantages to last for years, especially if they avoid too much sun and keep their skin in good shape.
Cost: The price varies depending on the size of the scar, but expect to pay between $2,500 and $4,500.
Risk: The most common danger is bad craftsmanship. Some technicians simply apply a mixture of white and brown to simulate skin tone. The brown will most likely turn orange over time due to the molecular structure of the pigment, whereas the white will remain perpetually bright, which has the reverse effect of making the scar even more visible. Do your homework and make sure your artist’s technique resonates with you, as with any sort of permanent makeup.
Freckle Tattoos
What are freckle tattoos?
Freckle tattoos might be thought of as the outspoken younger sister of the permanent makeup industry. Some artists refuse to do them because maintaining an even fading on the face is difficult, while others believe that freckles are uneven by nature.
A cosmetic tattoo artist creates the freckle pattern by continuously poking small holes in your face with an iron-based tattoo pigment using either a rotary motor (machine) or a single needle (hand-poked). While there are some short-term side effects, such as swelling, itching, and redness, the tattooing operation is far less frightening than it appears. Freckle tattoos could be just the thing for you if you want to wake up with youthful, dainty-looking skin every day.
How long do freckle tattoos last?
Depending on how quickly the freckles fade and how dark they want the freckles to be, most clients return for a touch-up after a year or two. Expect to return for maintenance appointments or let the tattoos fade completely if you use skin-care products to speed up the fading process.You can ease your way into freckle tattoos, unlike other forms of permanent cosmetics. You can have a variety of freckles, but one eye cannot be lined permanently.
FAQS
How do I find a good practitioner?
You should have a broad idea of what treatment you want and why you want it before you start your investigation.
What are some of the areas where you’d like to improve, and why?
Vanity, by the way, is perfectly acceptable. Start by looking at before and after photographs on social media and websites, as well as the different colors and forms available.
What’s the best place to start your search?
To begin with, this is an easy one. Visit Google to conduct a search. You’ll get hundreds of results if you Google “permanent makeup artist.” I recommend narrowing your search and including the location in the search phrase if it’s important to you. The first page of Google results, whether in the paid sponsorship section or below in the organic reach section, is a great place to start. To get a sense of who the professional is, look at their websites as well as Facebook and Instagram. Then, to check what they’re up to, go to other social networking sites such as Facebook and Instagram.
Ask all the questions:
Inquire about your professional’s qualifications and work experience.Enquire about their micropigmentation experience (semi-permanent cosmetics).Inquire if any of the Certification examinations have been passed by them.Inquire if disposable needles are used. This is extremely important for your health and safety.Inquire as to whether or not they were instructed by a Certified Board Instructor.Inquire about their pigments. Check to see whether you’ve had an allergic reaction. Because “vegetable-based” pigments or dyes do not exist, it is a red flag if a practitioner promises to apply them on the face.Inquire about color correction, brow hair strokes, and eyeliner without turning the “tattoo” blue.
Consult your doctor to see whether any of their eyeliner colors include ink. Inks can be used to do traditional tattoos. When used as eyeliner, ink has been known to migrate or spread beneath the skin, giving the impression of a permanent bruise.Make a request for pain relief. With local anesthetic injections, permanent makeup should not be applied. Topicals are effective, safe, and don’t need a doctor’s help. In some situations, a dental block may be utilized to help alleviate discomfort, but for lip treatments, it is rarely essential.Examine all consumer comments and reviews, as well as before and after social media photos, and see if anyone you know has gone to someone they can trust.
What Is the Post-Treatment Care?
Avoid hot tubs, steam rooms, public pools, sweat-inducing activities, and submerging the tattoo in water for the first 10 days.Stay out of direct sunshine and tanning beds for the first two weeks following your tattoo.Applying cosmetics to the affected area for the first week is not advised.Facials, chemical peels, and microdermabrasion must be avoided for the next four weeks.
How Long Does Each Procedure Take?
Permanent makeup operations take around two hours to finish on average. It could take anywhere from 25 to 30 days for the healing process to complete. Touch-up treatments, which can last up to 45 minutes, are recommended every 45 days.
What if I’m not fond of it?
It’s typically a good idea to conduct some research before getting treatment because selecting an unqualified artist can lead to negative results, and remember, this is your face. Keep in mind that the day-to-day affects of permanent makeup may differ from the healed results. Most of the procedure’s colors will diminish by at least half after treatment. Wait for the treatment to wear off if your brows or lips appear to be very bright. Remember that this is a two-part treatment if you’re concerned that no pigment is appearing.
What is the recovery time?
It takes 3-5 days for your body to heal. Touch-up treatments, which last 1 to 2 hours and are recommended 6 weeks after the operation, are recommended. There will be a few more days of healing after that.
