Permanent makeup (lips, eyebrows) - what is it in all details

Updated July 23, 2022 921 Author: Dmitry Petrov
Hello, dear readers of the KtoNaNovenkogo.ru blog. Everyone knows what makeup is, but when the word “permanent” appears before this term, some still think: “What is this?”

Today we will figure out what this new word in the field of cosmetology is and why such makeup is needed. Do we need this revolution and what will it give?

First, let's look at what the word permanent means in general.

The word permanens (entis) is easy to find in the Latin-Russian dictionary, where we will read what is translated: permanent is persisting without change , continuous, permanent.

But what does this mean in the field of makeup? Let's figure it out.

Permanent makeup is...

Permanent makeup is a method of color correction of the shape or size of facial features using invasive (by punctures) introduction of pigments of different colors into the upper layers of the skin.

Thanks to its implementation, we can now create permanent makeup that changes the shape and contours of the lips, eyebrows or eyes.

Permanent makeup can also be useful for those people who have cosmetic defects on other parts of the body . For example, freckles in the décolleté area, hyperpigmentation, small scars, vitiligo spots, etc.

If a pigment in the form of large salt crystals with a size of 4 microns is used to apply a symbol or design on the skin, then another type of pigment is used to perform tattoo make-up - they are small salt crystals on a sorbitol or glycerin base.

The size of these particles is 1 micron. Once “stuck” into the skin, they create a softer color and neater contour.

removed from the skin by lymph over time , but create a long-lasting effect of correcting facial features or skin color.

Previously, permanent makeup gave a rather rough result , which lasted for about 10 years. After its application and “service”, many rough and very noticeable defects could appear on the face: faded or uneven blurry arrows on the eyelids, paint ingrained into the skin with dirty spots under the eyebrow hairs, etc.

Let's remember the photo from ten years ago (see above) with permanent eyebrow makeup. What was it... Then, well, very expressive eyebrows, similar to the eyebrows of Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev, “entered” the room before their owner.

However, the introduction of innovative technologies into cosmetology has led to the emergence of many new techniques for applying tattoos to the face.

Now permanent makeup for lips, eyebrows and eyes has become more natural and gentle on the skin.

Due to the emergence of new tattooing techniques, many new synonymous names have arisen, the definitions of which you can find in the “Varieties” section.

Areas for holding

Eyebrow makeup

With it, you will forget about the constant problem of applying pencil to this area. It should be mentioned that it is the most painless and is well tolerated by clients with a minimal amount of anesthesia.

There are several techniques for performing the procedure:

Shading. It will create the effect of tinted eyebrows.
European methodology. The master creates the effect of natural hair in the eyebrow area using line movements.
Eastern technique. Its significant advantage is that this technique does not require correction. Hair creation occurs in the exact direction of growth of your own eyebrows. You can choose both long and short hairs, it all depends on your desire and taste. At the same time, they can be directed either upwards or downwards.
Hair-to-hair technique. It occurs in 2 stages and using pigments of different shades. It is performed as alternating pigments of dark and light shades. This gives incredible volume and naturalness, even if you don’t have your own hair.

Lip makeup

Over time, lips can lose their former volume and color, so tattooing this area will help restore them to a seductive shape and bright natural color.

We offer you several types of procedures:

Lip contour tattoo. Suitable for those who boast good shape and plump lips.
Shading along the contour. The lip rim can be made clearer or more natural.
Permanent lipstick. This implies a complete change in lip color according to the client’s wishes. These lips look sexier and plumper.
3D effect. With it, your lips will be juicy, textured and voluminous.
Light kajal. The skin above and below the lip is painted over to enlarge it.

Before performing permanent lip makeup, you decide in advance on the shape, the desired color shade that would look natural and suit your face type and skin tone.

Makeup is done using anesthesia. The master rubs it into his lips. It is absolutely harmless and does not cause an allergic reaction, unlike an injection.

Eyelid makeup

It is the most popular among other types. With its help, you can solve a number of hated problems, such as aging eyelids, insufficient number of eyelashes, allergic reaction to cosmetics.

There are the following types of tattooing of the eyelid area:

Interciliary. The area where makeup is applied is the eyelash growth area. This area is filled with black or dark brown dye, which creates the effect of thick and beautiful eyelashes; the eye itself appears larger. This tattoo looks very natural and natural.
Arrow tattoo. The skin above the growth line is filled. Arrows can be of different lengths and styles. It all depends on your preference and desire.
Shadow shading. With its help you can create the effect of shadows that lie on your eyelids. Your eyes will always be made up and stunning.
Contour of the lower eyelid. Aimed at correcting the shape and line of the eyes. Apply as the first type, only under the lower eyelid.

Since the tattoo procedure in this area is very painful, it is impossible to do without an anesthetic. It can be in the form of a cream or liquid. Its task is to remove all discomfort from makeup techniques.

Eyes

Permanent makeup works best to emphasize the eyes and visually increase their size. There are several basic methods:

Arrow. In this case, the master uses subtle drawing and creates a beautiful arrow. There can be a lot of options for the shape and thickness of the arrows - they are chosen to suit the characteristics of your eyes.
Arrow with shading. One of the main methods for creating a smokey eye effect.

Drawing the interciliary contour is also common. In this case, the pigment is applied to the space between the eyelashes.

What are the advantages of permanent makeup

After applying it, you will not have to spend a lot of time applying eye contour, eyebrow shadows, lip pencil and the rest of the makeup bag arsenal that we are sometimes forced to apply to improve the appearance of our face.

The result after a permanent makeup procedure lasts for 1-2 years (some varieties up to 5 years), and it can be repeated every 12 to 18 months to update and refresh the clarity of lines and color.

Can you imagine how much time you can save? Especially in the morning when you are in a hurry to go to school or work. How great is it to not look like a gray mouse or a sleepy hen right after waking up?

Next, you will learn how this procedure is performed, what facial features it can change, whether there are risks when applying permanent makeup and whether complications can arise, how to choose an intelligent artist, and much more about tattooing.

Required tools and materials

The master purchases a permanent machine and disposable needles for it. Needles can be with one tooth or three (the latter help to stretch the color). Replacement cartridges will also be required. The device also requires a large supply of pigments of the most popular shades; the palette is selected with an analysis of the requests and capabilities of the specialist and the salon.

Permanent makeup is not very painful, but it all depends on the client’s individual pain threshold and his psychological mood. In any case, anesthetics are purchased. As well as disinfecting compounds. Almost always, at this stage the master shows the client what the make-up will look like: he makes a sketch right on his face. Therefore, he may also have a set of pencils, rulers and even special stencils.

The master also needs a special lamp, because the process is comparable to an ophthalmological procedure and even to the work of a dentist: you need to see everything clearly, notice the slightest discrepancy in colors.

Are there any differences from tattooing?

Another existing name for this type of makeup is tattooing - it can be used by different specialists in different ways. For beauty industry professionals in Russia and other post-Soviet countries, these terms are interchangeable and the professionals mean carrying out a procedure for micropigmentation of corrected areas.

That is, the principle of applying permanent makeup is similar to the process of tattooing.

But! When working with facial features, the movements of the master inserting a needle into the skin are as precise as the movements of a jeweler, since the depth of penetration of the pigment should be small.

However, in the beauty industry of Western countries, the term “tattoo” continues to be used to refer to a tattoo that imitates makeup, when the pigment is embedded deeply into the skin, not temporarily, but for life.

About 10 years ago, permanent makeup was performed this way. Now many cosmetologists have completely abandoned such an invasive procedure, as more modern and aesthetically beneficial methods of introducing pigments into the skin of the face and advanced dyes have appeared that provide a more natural and gentle effect.

Advantages and disadvantages

Among the main advantages of this type of procedure are:

You will significantly save your time and energy in front of the mirror in the morning and in front of the washbasin in the evening. From the very morning you will wake up already beautiful and ready to conquer the world.
Always looks great , as if you just came from a beauty salon.
By updating your lip contour and emphasizing the shape of your eyebrows, you will look several years younger.
With the help of tattooing you can hide small scars, scars and other imperfections.
You have an excellent opportunity to completely change your image.
Saving money on cosmetics - lipstick, eyebrow shadow or eyeliner.
Girls with poor vision will no longer struggle with makeup, standing almost nose to nose with a mirror.
If you are allergic to cosmetics , then tattooing is the best solution to this situation.

But, like all others, it also has its disadvantages, such as:

You won't be able to change anything about your appearance , even if you really want to. At the very least, this makeup will last for six months. So you have to come to terms with the image.
The risk of falling into the hands of an incompetent specialist , who with one movement of his hand can ruin what nature has given you. Correcting the mistake will be very difficult and will cost a lot.
An allergy may occur if the cosmetologist decided to save money on you and used cheap products.
You will need correction. Since the tattoo may fade over time.
Painful sensations during the procedure of applying permanent makeup.
You risk getting herpes.
The area that has been corrected requires rehabilitation, as it may swell for several days.
Certain difficulties may arise if you suddenly decide to remove permanent makeup.

Varieties

Depending on the area that is corrected with permanent makeup, there are the following types of tattoo :

permanent eyebrow - you can understand what it is by looking at the photo, applying pigment can imitate individual hairs (3D tattoo), nano-spraying, shading or powder eyebrows, mixed techniques;
eye tattoo - in the form of an arrow or soft darkening of the interlash space;
permanent lip – performed using 3D technique to create more expressive lips, contour line or shaded line to visually increase the volume of the lips or obtain a clearer contour and lift the drooping corners of the mouth;
permanent makeup of the area under the eyes - carried out to eliminate bruises under the lower eyelids;
tattooing of nipples – pigment is applied to correct the shape of the areolas or eliminate defects after mastopexy;
permanent treatment of individual areas with skin defects - to eliminate small scars, vitiligo, dark spots and other skin defects;
tattoo in the form of a freckle effect – applied to the desired areas of the cheekbones to obtain “temporary freckles”.

Types by application area

One of the most popular areas in permanent treatments is eyebrow pigmentation. Permanent eyebrows can be done either manually or using hardware. The manual technique is otherwise called microblading; it is carried out using a manipulator pen. This way you can draw each hair and apply powder.

The hardware technique involves the presence of a device that makes the eyebrows shaded, that is, drawing each hair is eliminated.

Let's see what other zones are drawn with permanent.

Eyelids. You can do pigmentation only between the eyelashes, arrows with shading and arrows without shading.
Lips. You can perform techniques with natural color or prefer the effect of painted lips.

Lips, eyes, eyebrows - these are the three “pillars” of the permanent. If you want to paint on a mole, that’s already a tattoo. Flies, blush, freckles, hairline - the permanent field also works with this, but such requests are rare and may not be practiced in all salons. Although, for example, specialists are increasingly working to create a concealer effect. This will appeal to those who are tired of covering up the skin under their eyes and blue circles every morning. In the salon, the specialist individually finds a pigment composition that slightly brightens the area under the eyes: this helps to disguise the blueness. True, for some time (a week or a week and a half) the bruises under the eyes will look very ugly, but this is the price to pay for the subsequent cheerful appearance.

Permanent eyebrow makeup

It can be performed using different methods:

powder eyebrows - a method of shadow shading of pigment, the selected color is applied pointwise, as a result the eyebrows become more voluminous and have a natural appearance, this method can be combined with 3D eyebrow tattooing that imitates individual hairs;
nano-spraying - the pigment is applied to the skin of the empty areas between the hairs and the eyebrows look thicker, the paint is not applied in clear lines and thanks to this the most natural result is obtained;
ombre - when introducing pigments into the eyebrow area, the shades are applied one by one and, as it were, shaded together, the most transparent tone is applied closer to the bridge of the nose;
3D tattoo imitating individual hairs (microblading) - performed manually or with hardware and consists of making micro-incisions that are filled with pigment and imitate the effect of individual hairs on the skin.

Watch a video of how permanent eyebrow makeup is performed using different techniques:

Eye tattoo

Three techniques can be used to perform permanent eye makeup:

arrow effect on the upper eyelid - the pigment is applied to the skin near the eyelashes of the upper eyelid in the form of an arrow of the desired shape;
interlash contour - a pigment of a natural shade, as close as possible to the natural color of the eyelashes, is applied to the skin around the eyelashes of the upper and/or lower eyelids and creates a soft and almost imperceptible effect of thicker eyelashes and an expressive look;
mixed technique - an arrow is applied to the upper eyelid, and an interlash contour is made on the lower eyelid.

This is how the top arrow works:

The procedure for performing the interciliary contour is carried out as follows:

Permanent lip makeup

Lip tattooing was previously performed using only one method - applying a contour in the form of a clear line along the edge of the lips. When using it, you can get not only a clearer contour, but also visually increase the shape and size of your lips.

Later, this stencil technique gave way to a softer method of permanent makeup, which involves applying a lighter and more transparent pigment to the middle of the lips and a darker and more defined pigment to the contours of the mouth. The result is the effect of fuller lips.

Lip tattooing is performed as follows:

Who is it recommended for?

Permanent makeup can be performed to achieve the following results :

correction of the shape, size and color of facial features;
leveling the effect of bald patches due to loss of eyebrows or eyelashes;
elimination of the consequences of hyper- or hypopigmentation, trauma and plastic surgery;
leveling the defect of a cleft lip;
correction of the shape and size of the nipples.

Those who want to have it done should remember that this procedure only corrects some facial features and nuances of the appearance of the skin. However, it is powerless against a number of physiological characteristics:

bags under the eyes;
drooping eyelids;
deep-set eyes.

Alas, sometimes nature cannot be outwitted. But! Don’t be discouraged – special techniques for applying decorative cosmetics can help change imperfect facial features. Well, for a more radical solution to the existing problem, there are many minimally invasive and classical plastic surgery techniques.

Beautiful examples

The following examples show what successful permanent makeup is.

Bright eyebrows, tending upward.

This is what eyebrows look like after a week or two; over time, the expression will fade a little, and it will be difficult to distinguish them from natural ones.

The eyebrows look as natural as possible, the special pen for the hair technique did its job.

A modern permanent can even lead to such a natural effect. But not all masters work so meticulously; this is an Asian style.

Light natural eyebrows, but with a very regular shape and symmetry.

A good natural eyebrow color, and even such a natural shine to the lips can be given by permanent make-up.

Before going to the salon, you need to familiarize yourself with examples of work, reputation, etc. This is an invasive procedure, and if it is unsuccessful, the consequences can be dramatic.

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What should be done before the procedure?

Before performing a permanent makeup procedure, a conscientious artist always conducts a conversation with the client to clarify possible contraindications for tattooing and the risks of complications after the introduction of pigment.

After this, the person makes the final decision about the need to perform color correction and signs an agreement confirming the fact that the master warned him about all possible consequences.

If there are no restrictions, the specialist will discuss the desired result in detail and set a date for the procedure. The master warns the client that six weeks before the procedure it is worth refusing peelings or injections of drugs based on botulinum toxin (Botox, etc.).

Some patients may be recommended to be examined by a physician or other specialized specialists to identify possible contraindications. For example, if the specialist suspects the presence of an autoimmune disease or diabetes mellitus during the first conversation, then a series of tests will be required.

Some experts recommend that clients take a course of antiviral drugs (Zovirax, Famvir, Valtrex, etc.) to prevent exacerbation of herpes infection, which can be aggravated due to micro punctures performed during the session that traumatize the skin. Medicines for such preventive courses should only be selected by a doctor!

For people suffering from allergies, a few days before the procedure, it is recommended to carry out an allergy test in the form of a trial injection of a dye used for permanent makeup.

These tests are usually performed in an inconspicuous area (for example, behind the ear). And to identify an allergy to a local anesthetic, an intradermal test of the drug solution or application of an anesthetic cream is performed on a small area of skin.

Two days before the procedure, you should stop taking blood thinning drugs (Aspirin, anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and active exercise and sports. It is not recommended to set a date for tattooing on the days of menstruation. It is better to carry out such a procedure approximately in the middle of the monthly cycle.

How is permanent makeup performed?

Before performing the procedure, the doctor treats the area of skin where punctures will be made with an antiseptic solution and applies a sketch of future makeup . The client must approve it or asks to make the necessary adjustments.

Before starting the introduction of pigments, the master must indicate their names and color indices in the client’s outpatient card. Before punctures are performed, a cream with an anesthetic effect is applied to the skin or a local anesthetic solution is injected.

After the painkillers begin to take effect, using a dermopigmentator (a pen with needles and pigment solutions), they begin to inject dye into the lines drawn with a marker. The duration of this procedure depends on the amount of work and can take up to several hours.

The client should be prepared for the fact that mild pain may occur during pigment injection. Pain of moderate intensity is usually experienced if local anesthesia is not used when performing tattooing or by people with a low pain threshold.

After the procedure, the skin at the puncture site may become slightly swollen. Usually, the next day the swelling in the lips or eyes decreases significantly, but in the next 4-5 (sometimes 7) days the corrected facial features look more voluminous.

Continued over a longer period is a reason to contact a specialist who can treat it and distinguish it from the manifestations of possible complications of the permanent makeup procedure. When tattooing eyebrows, the effect of swelling is almost always absent.

Immediately after completing the procedure, the master applies a special product with bactericidal, soothing and anti-inflammatory properties to the treated area of skin. After that, he gives a number of recommendations for caring for the permanent area and observing a number of restrictions.

Q&A with expert Anna Zubenko

Why can't you do permanent makeup during pregnancy?

Anna:

“This is a personal matter for a specific master and a specific client. I don't hire pregnant girls, at least if I know about their situation. The fact is that permanent makeup, especially if it is done for the first time or after a long break, causes a lot of stress and how this will affect the course of pregnancy and the child cannot be predicted. With reservations, I also accept clients during the lactation period - the child must be at least 5 months old so that the woman’s hormonal levels and the lactation process stabilize after childbirth.”

What is the difference between a tattoo and permanent makeup - after all, the essence of the procedure is the same?

Anna:

“At first glance it may seem that these are the same thing, but upon closer examination, the main difference is revealed - the depth of pigment introduction. When tattooing, pigment is applied a maximum of 1 mm across the skin, and tattoos are “driven in” much deeper - that’s why they remain forever.”

Why can eyebrows be green, blue, or black after tattooing, although they initially looked quite decent?

Anna:

“The result, including the final eyebrow color, depends on several factors:

Origin of the dye – organic, non-organic or hybrid;
Depth of pigment introduction;
The professionalism of the master.

If at least one of the points “suffers”, there is a high risk of encountering eyebrows of incredible colors.”

Caring for permanent makeup after the procedure is the secret to a successful result

Plan the date for your facial tattoo so that you have the opportunity to stay at home for the next 1-2 days and not go to work.

On the first day after the procedure for applying permanent makeup, it is recommended to apply a cold compress of dry ice or rinse the correction area with purified cool water. This measure will help prevent the formation of a thick crust, which can occur due to swelling.

Contact with water should be avoided or done as quickly as possible, and immediately after washing, you should carefully (without rubbing movements!) blot the skin with a disposable towel. Until the crusts heal, you should not touch the skin with dirty hands.

If you feel dry in the lip area, you can use hygienic lipstick. Remember, under no circumstances should you lick your lips with your tongue!

Starting from the second day, the specialist will recommend the use of products to accelerate the healing of the skin - usually they are applied 2-3 times a day.

To care for eyebrows or lips, ready-made solutions of 0.05% Chlorhexidine bigluconate or 0.01% Miramistin and Bepanten Plus cream are usually used. To care for the eyelids, the same antiseptic solutions and 0.5% Hydrocortisone ointment are used to reduce swelling and inflammation.

If the surface of the eyeball dries out, you can use artificial tears or Visine drops. After lip tattooing, you should not eat spicy or salty foods or drink hot drinks. Cold liquids can be drunk through a straw.

After the tattooing procedure you should:

do not take blood thinning medications, fish oil and alcoholic beverages for 4-5 days;
do not use alcohol-containing tonics and other cosmetics that have not been recommended by the specialist;
brush your teeth carefully after lip tattooing (toothpaste should not come into contact with them until complete healing);
protect skin from exposure to wind and cold air;
refuse to visit the pool, bathhouse, sauna, do not swim in open water, do not take warm baths, and do not carry out thermal procedures that increase sweating for 7 - 10 days;
do not use a solarium or sunbathe for a month;
Apply sunscreen with SPF greater than 20 to your skin or use lipstick with a high UV protection factor;
refuse skincare procedures and use of scrubs or peels;
Do not apply decorative cosmetics until the skin is completely healed.

Everything about eyebrow tattooing: types, application techniques, post-procedure care rules

Eyebrow tattooing is the introduction of a coloring pigment under the skin, which lasts from 6 months to 5 years. This procedure is carried out both in beauty salons and by private masters. Permanent eyebrow makeup is in demand among both young people and adults.

What it is? Description and purpose of the procedure

Eyebrow tattooing (or permanent makeup) is a method of long-term correction using the subcutaneous injection of a coloring pigment. The master changes the color of the hairs and models new contours according to a previously drawn up template, using a tool with disposable needle attachments. This procedure serves not only to save decorative cosmetics, but also to disguise minor skin defects (for example, scars or bald spots).

Types of permanent eyebrow tattoo

Modern tattooing, depending on the method of introducing the coloring pigment, can be hardware or manual. The first method involves the use of a special tattoo machine, the second involves the manual use of a handpiece - a pen-shaped tool (used for microblading).

These methods involve the use of replaceable disposable needles, however, with the hardware method, the pigment is introduced deeper into the skin and, accordingly, lasts longer.

Popular techniques

The following permanent eyebrow makeup techniques are distinguished:

Hair technique (divided into two subtypes - European and Eastern). It is suitable for owners of sparse and irregularly growing eyebrows. The master draws each hair, imitating the natural effect.
Tattoo with shading. The pigment is introduced into the spaces between the growing hairs to visually enhance their thickness. Depending on the density of paint introduction, three subtypes are distinguished - dense (shotting), shadow and soft.
Powder technique. In 2022, this is one of the most fashionable and popular types of permanent eyebrow tattooing. The master works to create the effect of spraying with powder, carefully blending the dye. The result is beautiful eyebrows and a natural effect.
Combined. Here the master works on shading the color and drawing the hairs.
Watercolor. Its distinctive characteristics are delicate filling with color without clearly drawing contours.
Eyebrow microblading. Imitation of natural hairs using the finest strokes, which are applied with a special pen.

What is the difference between a regular tattoo and a biotattoo?

In fact, the second concept refers to temporary henna tattooing. This procedure is painless, but has a short “term of use”: the natural dye lasts on the skin from 2 weeks to 1.5 months.

The following photos will demonstrate what the listed types of tattoos look like in reality.

Samples of hair technique:

Examples of shadow shading techniques:

Example of powder tattoo:

Example of watercolor technique:

Pros and cons of this procedure

Permanent eyebrow makeup is a profitable service that allows you to save personal time on everyday makeup and visually correct facial features. The tattoo does not wear off and is washed off in the pool, gradually losing color saturation. This procedure is the best option for those with sparse and naturally faded eyebrows, when a regular eyebrow pencil cannot give them additional thickness and the correct shape.

Expected effect:

permanent coloring;
correction of the shape and elimination of asymmetry of eyebrow contours;
camouflage minor cosmetic imperfections (for example, a scar or an area of impaired hair growth).

The main risk that the client takes when carrying out such a procedure is the choice of an unqualified specialist. Unpleasant consequences can result not only in an unaesthetic result, but also in infection.

Contraindications and restrictions

Contraindications to the procedure can be divided into several groups.

The first is a ban due to a medical diagnosis:

acute inflammatory, oncological and autoimmune diseases, AIDS;
the presence of benign neoplasms in the area of tattooing (moles, papillomas);
dermatological diseases;
herpes;
tuberculosis;
epilepsy;
hepatitis;
diabetes.

Consult with a tattoo artist about the advisability of tattooing if you suffer from blood clotting diseases or are at risk of developing keloid scars.

Should I do permanent makeup during my “critical days”?

If you started menstruating on the eve of the procedure, reschedule your visit to the specialist for 5-6 days after the end of your period. This period is unfavorable due to increased skin sensitivity.

Is tattooing allowed for pregnant and nursing mothers?

Since hormonal levels and the state of the immune system change during pregnancy and lactation, permanent makeup can even be dangerous. Possible consequences are poor-quality results, infections, and even the formation of keloid scars.

The second group is seasonal restrictions.

In summer, permanent makeup is highly undesirable, because high temperatures and increased concentrations of dust in the air will cause skin irritation. This will complicate the healing process and may cause complications. In addition, swimming in open water poses a risk of infection.

The third group is age restrictions.

Clients of adult age can afford to correct the shape of their eyebrows with tattooing. Therefore, a 17-year-old girl will have to replace this procedure with henna or permanent eyebrow dye.

A striking example of why permanent makeup should not be done when underage is 17-year-old model Harley Kai. After the tattoo procedure, she was forced to abandon her professional career. A few days after the procedure, her eyelids became so swollen that the girl could not open her eyes. The consequences of poor-quality tattooing were severe swelling and the risk of scars in the eyebrow area.

Choosing the pigment color and the correct eyebrow shape

Correctly determining the future shape and shade of the pigment is the task of the master, who focuses on the oval of the face and the client’s color type. The rules for permanent eyebrow makeup say: the chosen dye cannot be more than three shades darker than the hair shade.

Recommended shape according to face type

Chubby people should model their eyebrows in an upward shape with a neat curve. It is strictly not recommended to design them in the form of arcs: this will make the oval of the face even rounder.
For those with an oval shape, straight eyebrows without a bend, sufficiently distant from the bridge of the nose, are suitable. It is possible to create a slight break or model ascending lines.
The arched contours of the eyebrows will help to visually correct the disproportion of the triangular shape.
If the outline of your face resembles a square, you are strictly forbidden to draw thin “strings”. The best option is arched long eyebrows with a raised tip.

What pigment should I use?

To ensure that the result does not disappoint the client with pretentiousness and unnaturalness, the following rules should be followed when choosing a color:

for brunettes, it is preferable to choose dark brown shades;
For blondes, gray-brown colors are used. If the hair color has an ashen tint, it will be harmoniously emphasized by gray tones;
Brown-haired women are advised to be careful when choosing a coloring pigment. The recommended range of shades is from gray to brown. Dark dyes are suitable only for those with dark skin, and in other cases it is recommended to choose a pigment that is a tone lighter than the hair color;
For redheads, brown shades are the best option. It is not recommended to overuse dark tones;
for fair-haired people it is permissible to use a terracotta-chestnut color scheme. Blonde hair and eyes will successfully highlight the dark golden shades of the pigment. And dark brown clients can choose brown and dark chestnut shades.

Why do masters refuse black pigments?

From low-quality manufacturers, this dye acquires a blue tint over time. In addition, eyebrow tattooing that is too dark will not suit even hot brunettes with dark skin.

Experts often use a mixture of dark brown, gray and olive pigments. This “cocktail” is ultimately as close to a black tone as possible, but when fading it retains a beautiful shade.

Important details:

The choice of color allows for exceptions. In some cases, dyeing with dark chestnut pigment can harmoniously combine with blond hair and brown eyes.
If the client has done complex coloring the day before, the eyebrow tone is selected according to the color of the hair roots.
Thin eyebrow lines are in harmony with small facial features, while wide eyebrow lines are suitable for owners of brightly defined cheekbones and large features.

Tattooing with a rejuvenating effect: is it possible?

Elderly clients are not recommended to model arched contours: this will visually make the eyes smaller and give the face a comical appearance. You should also not bring tattooed eyebrows close to the bridge of your nose.

The right choice is slightly raised eyebrow tips and correction of their shape using the hair method.

If the client is a man: what equipment to choose

How can classic tattooing be useful for men? The procedure will help get rid of bald spots in the hair growth area and correct asymmetry of eyebrow contours.

Shades of pigment, as in the case of female tattooing, are also selected according to hair color and skin tone. To make the result look natural, it is recommended to use the following recommendations:

use a soft shading technique;
avoid clearly drawing the contours of the eyebrows;
combine several shades of pigment.

The result of turning to a qualified artist is beautiful eyebrows made by tattooing, and at the same time there is no hint of their unnatural origin.

How to do tattooing: stages of the procedure

Let's look at the procedure step by step - from the preparation stage to the salon procedure itself.

Tips for the preparatory period

The day before visiting the specialist, avoid drinking alcohol, strong tea and coffee. Stop taking antibiotics and blood thinners. Tanning sessions in a solarium or on the beach are also prohibited.

It is allowed to take a tablet of valerian or a similar sedative shortly before tattooing.

Should you listen to the advice of an astrologer?

For those who are accustomed to carrying out cosmetic procedures according to the lunar calendar, it is recommended to schedule a tattoo session during the days of the waxing Moon. This is considered to be the ideal period for skin healing. And during the new moon, the body, on the contrary, is weakened and more susceptible to infections.

How does the procedure work and how long does it take?

Traditionally, a tattoo session lasts 1.5 – 2 hours. The procedure protocol consists of the following steps:

the client discusses eyebrow design with the artist;
the skin is cleansed of makeup and treated with a disinfectant;
a sketch is made using a cosmetic pencil;
Local anesthesia is used. The effect of the anesthetic cream appears approximately 20 minutes after application;
The master begins to inject pigment under the skin. The work should use disposable needles and so-called barrier protection - a disposable polyethylene attachment for a tattoo machine. The dye implantation stage takes approximately 40 minutes;
the final stage is post-procedure skin treatment and consultation regarding subsequent care at home.

The following video will show you more details about how the standard tattoo procedure goes.
Does it hurt?
Thanks to preliminary anesthesia, the procedure is tolerated quite comfortably. Reviews from those who have had tattooing indicate that the sensation from contact with a needle is reminiscent of a weak mosquito bite. Of course, the anesthetic will not completely eliminate unpleasant sensations, but will make the procedure much more tolerable.

What you need to know about post-procedure care

To ensure that eyebrows treated with a tattoo machine heal correctly, you should adhere to the following recommendations:

during the first day after the procedure, wipe the skin with chlorhexidine or miramistin every 1-1.5 hours;
use wound healing and anti-inflammatory ointments.

How to smear the area where the pigment is introduced?

Among the restorative ointments, we can recommend solcoseryl, bepanten, “Spasatel”, “D-panthenol”.

What not to do after the procedure:

wet the skin with water - during the first week after the session;
touch the tattoo area with your hands;
visit the sauna and bathhouse, as well as the swimming pool;
take antiviral drugs that slow down the process of pigment implantation;
use scrubs and decorative cosmetics for eyebrows;
exercise actively (sweating is harmful to unhealed skin).

Is it possible to sunbathe after the procedure?

Active sun is harmful to unhealed skin and can also accelerate the removal of pigment from the epidermal tissue. Therefore, visiting the beach or solarium should be postponed for about 2-3 weeks.

Features of the healing process

Typically, the recovery period after the procedure takes 7 days. This is what the eyebrows look like immediately after the procedure: slight redness and swelling is quite expected.

Those who have undergone tattooing at least once know that the main stages of skin rehabilitation are best done at home.

On the first day after the session, there is redness and swelling around the eyebrows. The color of the introduced pigment seems unnaturally bright. Clients often complain that their eyebrows hurt after the anesthetic wears off.

In the area of tattooing, ichor stands out. It should be removed extremely carefully, using wet wipes that do not contain alcohol. When dry, the ichor turns into crusts that protect the still unhealed skin from mechanical damage.

On the second day, redness and swelling subside: you can appear in public places without hesitation. However, the eyebrows still remain bright.

On day 3, crusts form and should be lubricated with ointment. You cannot pull them or touch them with your hands unless absolutely necessary.

After 4 days, peeling begins in the tattoo area. Your task at this stage is not to rub or touch your eyebrows unnecessarily, even if the skin itches a lot.

How long does it take for the crust to come off?

Not earlier than in a week. When the peeling process is completed, the pigment injected under the skin becomes significantly paler.

The following photo shows how the crusts come off after the procedure.

How many days does recovery take in total?

Despite the fact that after a week the skin in the eyebrow area heals, its final rehabilitation will be completed no earlier than after 14 days. Then the brightness of the implanted pigment will decrease.

How to treat eyebrows to secure the effect?

Before purchasing a care product, be sure to consult with the specialist who performed the procedure. You should also take into account the tendency to allergic reactions and carefully study the composition of the creams used.

Vaseline promotes accelerated healing and protection of unhealed skin, and also enhances the durability of the dye. Its systematic use will help to carry out a second tattoo correction later than planned.

Other options are natural preparations based on rose oil, ginseng and Chinese lemongrass extracts, as well as special color fixatives.

Why is correction needed?

After the healing process is completed, the pigment injected under the skin becomes significantly paler. Correcting the master's work allows you to correct the color of the eyebrows, fill in previously missed gaps and fix the dye.

Is such a procedure required?

Yes. In addition, correction requires not only the initial introduction of permanent makeup, but also its coverage. This is due to the fact that even in the case of cooperation with an experienced master, clients are not always satisfied with the result obtained. In addition, with the help of correction you can significantly increase the durability of the tattoo.

When should I have a repeat session?

Young clients are recommended to visit the specialist no earlier than in a month, and representatives of the older age category - after about 6 weeks.

How long does the result last?

According to generally accepted standards, the “lifespan” of tattooed eyebrows ranges from six months to 5 years. Its durability is influenced by many factors - from the quality of the dye to the age of the client and the climate of the country in which he lives. Thus, young or oily skin retains the injected pigment less. Under conditions of frequent contact with ultraviolet light, eyebrows fade much faster.

What does it take to build resilience?

use sunscreen;
do not treat the skin in the eyebrow area with scrubs or bleaching agents;
Attend correction sessions regularly.

How does the dye come off?

Within a year, the injected pigment becomes significantly lighter. A high-quality dye fades evenly and should not change color over time.

Please note: the deeper the pigment is implanted, the longer it stays in the epidermal tissues.

Negative consequences and ways to eliminate them

What to do after an unsuccessful result?

If we are talking about the unaesthetic work of the master, then the following measures are taken:

covering with tattooing. However, not every master will undertake to correct someone else’s work: it all depends on individual factors;
laser correction. Please note: one session will not be enough to achieve results.

What to do if laser correction is not available?

In addition to hardware removal, there are other methods for removing pigment. For example, use a remover - a special chemical solution. If the eyebrows look sufficiently faded, you can move on to the at-home removal stage. The use of scrubs and bleaching agents will not remove the pigment completely, but will restore the aesthetics of your appearance.

Curved contours, blue-tinged eyebrows, allergic complications - the following photos will demonstrate without unnecessary comment what an unsuccessful tattoo can be like.

How to protect yourself from an unsuccessful result?

Unfortunately, some artists have a practice of passing off samples of other people's work as their own. To avoid becoming a victim of an unprofessional, use the following advice: study customer reviews on a social network page and find out their opinion about this specialist in personal correspondence. This will help you navigate both the authenticity of the written comments and the choice of the master.

Compatible with other procedures

If you have recently had beauty injections (Botox, fillers with hyaluronic acid, mesothreads) in the forehead area, you should hold off on tattooing. How many days after the procedure can you start applying permanent makeup, your cosmetologist will explain.

Put off chemical peeling for a while: firstly, the skin in the eyebrow area should heal, and secondly, and secondly, the exfoliation session will negatively affect the durability of the pigment.

Is it possible to dye eyebrows after a tattoo session?

Such manipulation is allowed only after the completion of the skin restoration period.

Cost in Moscow

Tattooing is not an economy class procedure. Its average cost in Moscow establishments ranges from 5,000-7,000 rubles. The most expensive type of permanent makeup is microblading, which is fashionable today. Depending on the credibility of the beauty salon and its pricing policy, the cost is set in the range from 5000-8000 rubles. Hair tattooing will cost you a little less: its standard price is from 4000-6000 rubles.

Conclusion. Pros and cons of tattooing

So, as we see, the result depends solely on the correct choice of a specialist. Therefore, it is better to get eyebrow tattooing done by a trusted artist in Moscow or St. Petersburg and not save on such a procedure. And then you won’t have to overpay for correction of unsuccessful work or resort to laser pigment removal.

Anna Vinkovskaya

What will permanent makeup look like?

Selecting shades for tattooing is a very painstaking job. It is carried out through individual selection of shades according to a special manual, which provides procedure protocols for 300 skin types .

You can judge what the color of the injected pigment will look like only after the swelling has completely disappeared.

Be sure to ask the artist how the color of the tattoo will change . Sometimes the pigment is absorbed a little unevenly and another session may be necessary to correct its contours or intensity. It is usually carried out 4 - 6 weeks after the previous one.

During this period, it is extremely important to follow all the specialist’s recommendations and use only those products that he prescribed. Self-medication in this case is unacceptable and can lead to complications!

Are there age restrictions

Correction of the shape of eyebrows, eyes or face can be performed at any age. Beautiful and correctly executed permanent makeup suits both young girls and more mature women.

If a minor client is going to undergo a tattoo procedure, the artist must obtain consent from his parents.

Sometimes the mothers of young girls who do not yet know how to paint themselves neatly and beautifully bring their daughters to the artist. In such cases, this step can be a real solution to the existing problem.

Can permanent makeup replace conventional cosmetics?

The answer to this question is simple - only partly. A well-made permanent with perfectly selected pigments in accordance with your color type significantly improves your appearance and rejuvenates.

However, it cannot completely replace some effects obtained with conventional decorative cosmetics. For example, you will still have to apply makeup on your eyelashes to lengthen and volume them, apply blush, eye shadow or corrective products, powder or lipstick to change the color of your lips.

Even your eyebrows will have to be tinted, since tattooing does not change the color of the hairs themselves. However, a version of a minimalist daytime make-up, beautiful permanent makeup can be performed with ease - it creates an attractive, but unobtrusive image.

Possible contraindications and when it is better to refuse the procedure

Before the procedure, an experienced permanent makeup artist will definitely find out whether the client has the following contraindications to permanent makeup:

herpetic infection;
any rashes or some dermatological diseases in the puncture area;
acute infections (for example, ARVI, influenza);
period of pregnancy and lactation;
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus;
autoimmune diseases;
AIDS and HIV;
viral hepatitis;
bleeding disorders;
hematological diseases;
inability to stop taking blood thinning medications;
epilepsy;
severe heart disease and hypertension;
malignant tumors;
recent courses of chemotherapy;
allergy to local anesthetics;
tendency to form keloid scars.

The procedure is relatively contraindicated

diabetes mellitus type 2 (non-insulin dependent);
menstruation;
stress;
a sleepless night.

In these cases, it is better to reschedule the tattoo procedure to another time, that is, to a date after the end of menstruation, elimination of the consequences of insomnia, and compensation of blood glucose levels.

Contraindications

Permanent makeup is strictly prohibited in the following cases:

decompensated diabetes mellitus;
psoriasis on the face, a progressive disease;
The skin is characterized by the formation of keloid scars;
epilepsy, tendency to seizures;
decreased blood clotting, hemophilia;
severe damage to internal organs;
renal or liver failure;
serious mental disorder;
state of alcohol or drug intoxication;
autoimmune pathologies - permanent makeup is allowed only at the stage of remission, if the doctor has given written permission;
oncology (exception - written permission from a doctor);
benign formation on the affected area - permanent makeup can be performed only after removal of the mole and complete healing;
children's age - up to 18 years of age, permanent makeup can be performed to hide a serious cosmetic defect (for example, after plastic surgery);
HIV, other severe immunodeficiency condition.

These contraindications are absolute. There are also relative contraindications when the procedure should be postponed until recovery:

bad feeling;
increased body temperature;
inflammatory elements, pustules on the skin;
taking certain medications (antibiotics, glucocorticosteroids, retinoids, anticoagulants) - after finishing taking medications, a certain interval is required before the permanent makeup procedure (depending on the medication taken and its form);
high blood pressure;
aggravated herpes - permanent makeup is carried out after complete healing;
conjunctivitis, if the disease is of an allergic nature, then the procedure can be performed outside the acute phase;
pregnancy;
lactation period - upon completion, permanent makeup can be done after 2-3 months;
recently experienced plastic surgery in the area of permanent makeup - it is necessary to wait a certain period, the duration of which depends on the characteristics of the intervention performed;
menstruation - blood clotting during this period decreases, pain sensitivity increases, it is better to carry out the procedure in the middle of the cycle.

You should not ignore contraindications and hide information from a specialist. Permanent treatment can provoke an exacerbation of the disease and aggravate the condition. With relative contraindications, there is a risk that the pigment will not take root or another undesirable reaction will occur. Before the procedure, you should visit a doctor to make sure there are no restrictions on the procedure.

Possible consequences

Experts divide possible undesirable consequences after performing permanent makeup into medical and artistic .

These do not include those phenomena that doctors call side effects that occur in the first days after the introduction of the pigment - slight swelling and a feeling of tissue tightness, some unnatural color and contours, the formation of crusts on the surface of the skin area treated with a needle.

Complications of a permanent are considered to be completely different manifestations that are more significant, cannot be eliminated on their own and cause significant discomfort to the owner.

The artistic flaws of permanent makeup are considered to be:

incorrect proportions, sharp asymmetries and irregularities;
error in choosing the shade of pigment;
irregular shape that does not suit the overall image of the client;
tattoo lines due to unacceptably deep injection of pigment;
intermittent pigmentation, etc.

According to the observations of experts in practice, clients have to deal with artistic tautage defects 4 times more often than with medical complications.

There is only one reason for these mistakes - the lack of professionalism of the master. Sometimes, after unscrupulous work, it is very difficult to correct aesthetic defects.

However, experienced craftsmen often cope with such tasks.

With the medical consequences of tattooing, the unprofessionalism of the specialist performing the makeup develops into complications from the skin or other body systems:

too deep injection of pigment, accompanied by excessively deep punctures, leads to skin trauma and pathological scarring;
insufficient compliance with the rules of asepsis and antisepsis can cause skin infection, infection with HIV, syphilis or hepatitis B and C viruses;
incomplete collection of information about health conditions that can negatively affect the procedure and the result of pigmentation;
allergic reactions in the form of anaphylactic shock, Quincke's edema, urticaria to local anesthetics and pigments (more often severe forms of allergies are caused by painkillers);
severe swelling due to excessive tissue trauma;
exacerbation of herpes in response to trauma to lip tissue;
formation of scars in the long term;
cheilitis, conjunctivitis due to excessive trauma to the tissues of the lips or eyelids during the procedure and violation of antiseptic rules when performing tattooing or in the post-procedure period;
spreading of pigment throughout the subcutaneous fat due to excessive trauma to the skin or the formation of small hematomas during the procedure (especially in the eyelid area);
stress reactions due to insufficient psychological preparation for the procedure or insufficiently effective local anesthesia;
insufficient consideration of existing contraindications, leading to prolonged healing, the formation of scar changes, exacerbation of diseases;
Hair loss from eyebrows or eyelashes sometimes occurs either in areas with too thin skin, or due to deeper insertion of the needle into the skin.

But don't be scared! Most artistic and medical problems that arise during permanent makeup can be prevented by properly preparing the client for the procedure and choosing a highly qualified artist.

Tattooing lips, eyebrows and wings – photos (before and after)

How long does permanent makeup last?

Usually, on average, the permanent lasts from 2 to 5 years . The duration of the procedure depends on the area where the tattoo is applied and various external and internal factors. The duration of the effect is influenced by age, skin type, metabolic rate and the quality of care for the area where pigments are applied.

Usually, in women under 25 years of age and those with oily or combination skin, permanent makeup is washed out faster.

In a shorter period, the permanent fades for those ladies who are actively involved in sports, often go to the bathhouse, sauna, in the open sun, or often undergo scrubbing or peeling procedures.

That is, the older the woman, the longer the result of tattoo correction of facial features lasts.

Reviews

Especially for you, we found several client reviews about permanent makeup, both positive and negative.

Positive:

Review 1 Review 2 Review 3

Negative feedback:

Review 4

Review 5

To get the desired result, you need to take a very responsible approach to choosing a specialist. This must be a proven specialist, experienced and qualified. Before you sit in a cosmetology chair, collect reviews about it, look at photographs of its previous clients. Remember that the result you get will last on your face for several years. And if you fail, instead of a beautiful appearance, you will get a completely different effect. Most often, the reason is too intense a shade or rough application of the tattoo, which gives the face a very unnatural look, sometimes even caricatured.