Permanent eyebrow makeup - what are the pros and cons

Why is tattooing popular?

During the procedure, a specialist uses a manipulator or a device equipped with thin needles to apply paint into the skin.

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Arguments supporting the idea of ​​permanent makeup are that the depth of penetration of the instrument is only 0.5-1 mm.

The process uses paint of organic origin, which does not cause toxic poisoning or inflammatory reactions.

Other benefits of makeup include:

1. Creation of a permanent pattern in a color scheme corresponding to the color of hair, eyes, and skin.
2. Helps you forget about applying makeup every day.
3. Preserved in its original form in extreme situations: scorching sun, heat, swimming in a pond, heavy snowfall, rain, etc.
4. Gives lips and eyebrows expressiveness and volume.
5. Makeup disguises scars, aesthetic imperfections of the skin in the face or body;
6. Invisible, painless correction of asymmetry, softens facial features, changes appearance.
7. Helps women with poor eyesight who find it difficult to put on makeup to look bright.
8. A safe alternative to decorative cosmetics that cause allergies in people with sensitive skin.
9. Long-term effect - from 6 months, depending on the technique.

Permanent tattooing has the advantage of not having to regularly look in the mirror to correct a smudged pencil.

What are the disadvantages of permanent makeup (tattoo)?

You need to understand that applying a permanent tattoo is the same as a tattoo, even the word tattoo comes from this. Pigment (paint) is driven under the skin, which simply cannot be removed.

although there are tattoo removal techniques using a remover. But it's all about your looks, money and time.

The most important thing is to take your time and don’t run to the first master you come across. Perhaps one of your friends has already had their eyebrows tattooed and you like it - then ask which artist got these eyebrows done.

Before signing up, look at the master’s work, fortunately now all this is available and each master has their own Instagram accounts where they post their work. The salon itself where you want to have the procedure done should also inspire confidence in you. At a minimum, it should be clean and everything neat, because... applying a permanent means working with blood and you are unlikely to want to catch any infection.

And most importantly, do not spare money, especially when the price difference is not that big.

Very often, in an attempt to save 10-20% of the total amount, a person goes to get a tattoo from another artist, and not from the one whose work he likes. As a result, he then returns, removes the old eyebrows and returns to the master who does really good work.

Reasons not to get a tattoo

The permanent makeup procedure is associated with a violation of the integrity of the integument, which gives rise to many disadvantages and arguments against:

1. Extensive list of contraindications. If you carry out the procedure contrary to the doctor’s prohibition, there is a high risk of complications and harm to your health and beauty.
2. Unpredictability of the result. The salons offer the services of specialists of various skill levels. A beginner can create a crooked shape, add permanent pigment to a greater depth, which will cause the tattoo to turn blue, skin scarring, etc.
3. Risk of recurrence of herpes infection. Trauma to the dermis awakens a dormant infection. Along with beautiful makeup, blistering rashes and pain appear.
4. It is impossible to change the appearance until the pigment comes off. With hardware tattooing, the removal of pigment takes more than one year.
5. There is pain during the application of permanent makeup. But you can apply an anesthetic to the treatment area to reduce the severity of pain.
6. A two-week recovery period with unaesthetic crusts and spots that cannot be masked with cosmetics.
7. Rating companies do not hire women with unnatural provocative makeup for office work.
8. The need for regular corrections. The first is carried out a month after the main procedure to add intensity to the permanent color.
9. High cost of makeup and correction. If the master did a poor job, the client will have to pay for laser removal or wait for natural fading.

Types of permanent tattoo

There are several types of permanent lip makeup, differing in the technique of introducing coloring pigment. The end result of each technique is different.

What harm can a tattoo cause?

When putting forward arguments against permanent salon makeup, women often refer to the unsuccessful results of their friends.

Bad consequences are associated with the presence of diseases that were hidden from the master despite warnings about the danger.

You should not get a tattoo in the following cases:

1. Diabetes. In severe insulin-dependent forms of the disease, any damage to the skin takes a long time to heal, turning into weeping ulcers.
2. Breastfeeding, pregnancy. A permanent pigment injected into the skin can cause an unpredictable reaction, an allergy. This is dangerous for the development of the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy and during lactation. Painful sensations from the operation of the device, nervous tension can cause bleeding and premature birth.
3. AIDS, HIV. With these infections, you cannot do permanent salon makeup; the tissues do not regenerate well. The specialist must be warned about the presence of these diseases so that he can decide whether to work with this client.
4. Hepatitis. There is a high risk of infection by pathology through unsterile instruments and dirty hands of the master. Make sure that all instruments have been antiseptically treated, new needles and gloves are used. If you have hepatitis, notify the salon staff.
5. Cancer. In the presence of malignant tumors, deterioration or relapse may occur. Permanent salon makeup can only be done with the permission of a doctor.
6. Malfunctions of the cardiovascular system. With persistently high blood pressure and poor blood clotting, bleeding may occur and the tattoo will not take root well.
7. Menstrual bleeding. During this period of the cycle, the blood is liquid, which will lead to swelling, cyanosis, and hematomas after permanent professional makeup.
8. Inflammatory dermatological diseases. The introduction of dye will worsen the condition of the skin and provoke new problems.
9. Hypertrophic scars. The tendency for keloid tissue to grow is a dangerous phenomenon. This is a feature of the body that cannot be treated. After permanent professional makeup, large and dense scars may remain.
10. Hormonal imbalances can lead to the pigment not taking root and quickly changing color.

Eyelid tattooing: features of the procedure

Tattooing or permanent makeup is the introduction of colored pigment into the upper layers of the skin.
The work is performed with a special machine with disposable attachments that make microscopic punctures. The result of the work depends on the skill of the cosmetologist. A good specialist will not only draw arrows or fill the space between eyelashes, but also correct the shape of the eyes and select colors that are ideal for a specific type of appearance. When performing permanent makeup, pain relief is required. Injections are rarely used; anesthetic ointments or gels have a good effect. To avoid accidents, the eyelid is fixed with special spacers that prevent accidental blinking. The interciliary contour is pulled away from the eyeball, which allows the specialist to work without fear of damaging the mucous membrane.

The most common tattoo option is a clear or shaded arrow on the upper eyelid.

After the procedure, you need to take careful care of your eyes. The eyelids should be smeared with a bactericidal gel, which is recommended by the doctor. In the first days, it is undesirable to wet your eyes; decorative cosmetics are excluded. The eyelids may swell; a cold compress or antihistamines can help relieve the swelling.

The dried crust cannot be removed; it should fall off on its own. The complete healing process may take 2 weeks, but much depends on the individual characteristics of the skin. Strict adherence to the rules of care will help maintain the brightness of the arrows and the durability of the injected pigment.

Myths about tattooing

There are different opinions about permanent salon makeup. From the controversy, myths about tattooing have emerged that scare girls.

1. All eyebrow hairs are shaved off before the procedure - not true. Professionals recommend not plucking or touching hairs to avoid unnecessary injury to the skin. No one will force you to walk around with bald eyebrows before tinting them.
2. Permanent makeup will last a lifetime, just like a tattoo is a delusion. The depth of dye application is several times smaller. Only the surface layer is affected, from which the pigment is washed out in 2-3 years.
3. Micropigmentation, permanent makeup and tattooing are not different methods. The differences are only in the name. Each master or salon calls the procedure as it pleases him.
4. The wear period does not reach 7 years. Modern paints consist of organic, harmless substances, which reduces their durability. The maximum shelf life of a drawing is 3 years.
5. Tattooing is done quickly and easily - a myth. The entire recovery process will take about 1-1.5 months.
6. You can't correct a mistake made by a master - that's not true. Thanks to modern cosmetology, the presence of lasers and removers, permanent professional makeup can be completely removed and reapplied.
7. There is a misconception that tattooing looks too artificial. Modern methods - hair and powder techniques allow you to create a light shadow on the face and make the natural color of the hairs a little richer.
8. The high risk of dye allergy is a myth. All permanent makeup consumables are made from hypoallergenic components, which reduces the risk of negative reactions.

Many women have been doing permanent professional makeup for years and enjoy their appearance, which is resistant to bad weather conditions and extreme situations. A beautiful tattoo lifts your spirits.

Permanent makeup: against

1. Permanent makeup has long been no longer associated with acute pain: artists use very thin needles, and application anesthesia in the form of creams or gels can reduce pain to a minimum. But everyone's pain threshold is different. The most painful procedures are tattooing the eyelids and eyebrows.
2. Today you like the color of your lips, which you selected long and carefully, but tomorrow you don’t! However, permanent makeup is not a “sentence”. Do you want to get rid of this effect because the shade has ceased to satisfy you or is simply boring? Peeling or microdermabrasion will speed up skin renewal, the pigment will fade faster and be removed from the body.
3. None of us, alas, are immune from allergies to anesthesia or dye. Therefore, in this case, we recommend conducting a preliminary test.
4. Be prepared to hide from the sun for 3-4 weeks while healing is underway, forget about the solarium and sauna, and also take good care of your skin. You will also have to forget about decorative cosmetics. The most dangerous periods: for eyebrows - the first 7 days; for lips - the first 5 days; for eyelids - the first 3 days.
5. Even the most durable permanent makeup needs updating - usually once a year. This means additional costs and, for those who are sensitive, unpleasant sensations. A coupon for a tattoo can offset the first, but the pleasure of looking good can offset the second.

Popular techniques

There are several ways to get gorgeous, vibrant eyebrows.

Hair technique

There are two types: European and Eastern. They are suitable for girls with sparse hair. The master delicately draws each hair.

Shadow technique

The master introduces pigment into the spaces between the hairs, increasing thickness. You can choose the density and volume of eyebrows that suits you. There are dense, shadow and soft subtypes of this technique.

Powder eyebrows

This technique has become a trend in 2020. The master shades the dye so that a special foggy effect is obtained.

Microblading

The artist uses small, neat strokes to imitate natural hairs. This procedure is done with a special pen.

Henna tattoo

Henna tattooing, or eyebrow biotattooing, is a natural coloring. Henna colors hair and skin, and the effect lasts up to two weeks on the skin and up to six on the hair. Hair becomes denser, eyebrows look natural.

Watercolor technique

As in working with water paints, this technique does not have a clear outline. The master carefully fills the desired area with color.

Why is correction needed?

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Initially, the dye injected under the skin turns pale, so you should contact the specialist again to correct the color, fill in previously missed gaps and minor defects.

This procedure is required. Beauty cannot be achieved in one day. Moreover, the first tattoo procedure is the introduction of primary pigment. Only after the correction is the client satisfied with the result. The artist himself will tell you when to schedule a repeat procedure; most often, the second tattoo is not performed earlier than after 1–1.5 months.