Permanent makeup: how to emphasize natural beauty and save time?

Permanent makeup has already been appreciated by hundreds of thousands of women. However, some girls are still afraid that it will turn out unnatural or spoil the skin of the face. In this article we will tell you about all the stages of permanent makeup in the salon, and its types. Our masters will answer the most frequent questions of clients.

With micropigmentation you:

Stop wasting time every day to put on makeup	Only 2-3 hours every 1.5-2 years vs. 30-60 minutes daily for regular makeup.
You'll forget about decorative cosmetics.	It'll cut costs.
You will always look a 10/10	Permanent makeup stays flawless no matter the weather or what you're doing
Enhance your natural beauty	Contouring makeup naturally and discreetly highlights your strengths and conceals any flaws.

Sign up for a free consultation at Annazur Beauty Organic Spa - our masters will tell you about the procedure in detail to eliminate any of your fears.

The permanent makeup process: all the steps, step by step

Contour makeup does not require complex preparation. The procedure takes only 2-3 hours. Subsequent corrections - up to 1 hour. It is not surprising that many women refuse classic makeup and choose micropigmentation.

Permanent makeup is recommended for girls who have:

very light-colored, naturally thin eyebrows, and eyelashes;
localized alopecia of the eyebrows;
small, colorless lips;
asymmetrical eyebrows, lips;
allergies to decorative cosmetics.

Contour makeup not only makes lips, eyebrows, eyelashes more beautiful. It is also used to camouflage scars, stretch marks, scars, and white spots (vitiligo).

1. Counseling and planning - 15 minutes

This is the first and very important stage. This is where the makeup artist and the client:

Determine the area for permanent makeup. It can be eyebrows, lips, intercostal space, arrows on the eyes, areas of alopecia on the head.
Select the shape and color. The master is guided by the wishes of the client. But also takes into account the oval of the face, the natural shape of eyebrows, eyelashes, and lips. Advises how it will be better for a particular woman. Also determines the tone of makeup, taking into account the natural color of the face and hair.
Clarify contraindications and health nuances. It is necessary to talk about all chronic diseases and medications taken. Especially those associated with the cardiovascular system, that can cause blood clotting and blood pressure issues. Additionally, the master makes allergy tests to make sure that there are no acute reactions to tattooing materials.

MAKEUP ARTIST'S OPINION!

Often at the consultation clients express concerns and fears. But they are often based on rumors and myths:

Permanent makeup is the same as a tattoo and will stay forever
No. Although it is often referred to as tattooing for simplicity. For micropigmentation, other tools and colors are used. The depth of penetration of the needles is also different: only up to 0.5 mm. Over time, the pigment is removed from under the skin.

Eyelashes and eyebrows will fall out, stop growing
This is unrealistic if you use the correct technique. The needles do not penetrate the hair follicles and do not damage them in any way. This is only possible if the technician violates the technique of the procedure.

Makeup will eventually become green, blue or purple in color.
No way. This happened only in the 90s, when they really resorted to tattooing. And the materials were of poor quality. Modern contouring makeup is just phasing out.

Pigment is toxic to the body.
Partly true. Perhaps if the salon uses cheap pigments containing metal salts. We at Annazur work with natural safe and certified materials, made and certified in the USA.

After permanent makeup, scars will remain.
It is possible if the master uses unsafe methods. Most often this happens if an inexperienced makeup artist makes mistakes when using manual makeup techniques. In the case of professionals who use hardware techniques, such
consequences are impossible.

2. Preparation for the procedure - up to 15 minutes

The client's face is prepared for makeup:

The skin is cleansed. Women are warned that it is not necessary to apply decorative cosmetics before the procedure. But if there are any remnants of mascara, eyeliner, eye shadow, or cosmetic pencil, they are washed off with micellar water.
Disinfect and degrease the skin. The first will exclude infection. The second will prevent grease from clogging the skin pores.
Anesthetic is applied. Local anesthetic creams and gels are used. After application, wait 5-10 minutes so that the area of the face has time to numb.

3. sketching - 15-60 minutes depending on complexity

Creating a sketch is a key step. At this point you can once again express your wishes, finally approve the form.

Sketch is made in stages:

Direct drawing. Makeup artist draws the sketch with cosmetic pencil and brow-paste. Adheres to the rules of the golden ratio. Takes into account facial features, lines of lips, eyebrows, eyelids and facial contour.
Harmonization. The sketch is shown to the client and agreed with him. At this point it is possible to express wishes to change the drawing.
Make adjustments. Correct the sketch if you are not satisfied with the result or have comments.

Will micropigmentation look natural?

During the application of the sketch, it may seem that the future makeup looks unnaturally bright and rough. This is normal, since the pattern is drawn with pencils and paste.

But the permanent makeup itself looks natural. Modern techniques, such as blending, hair technique, powder spraying, give the most organic effect. They simply emphasize your own facial contours.

Currently on trend:

eyebrows - less pronounced and deliberate than in the previous few years, with natural creases and curves;

eyelashes - seemingly more lush and long due to inter-eyelash tattooing;

eyes - visually enlarged due to thin arrows on the eyelids;

lips - natural pink, coral, beige, brown colors, without a clear contour and makeup beyond its own lines.

You can make sure that contour makeup looks natural by looking at works of our masters.

4. Pigment application - about 1 hour for one zone

A key step in the micropigmentation process. Makeup artist:

Prepare pigment. Takes a matching shade or creates a customized one by mixing several different shades.
Applies pigment with a machine. Soaks the needle in pigment. Conducts a special machine for permanent makeup on the entire area. Clearly follows the template.
Supervises the work. Moves from thin lines to thicker lines. Ensures that the needle is at the correct depth and that the pigment is evenly distributed.

There are several techniques of permanent makeup. Its type is determined at the sketch stage. The choice depends on the desired result and the area to be improved.

One of the following techniques is used in the micropigmentation process:

Hair.
Pigment is injected with fine lines that mimic natural hairs. Each hair is drawn separately, so they look as realistic as possible.

Shading eyebrows.
Pigment is introduced point by point and a little blending. This creates the effect of using a cosmetic pencil.

Powder spraying.
Paint is evenly sprayed with a special machine over the entire contour. Eyebrows become more voluminous, but without a clear contour.

Inter-lash contour.
Pigment fills in the dotted areas between the lashes. If desired, additionally draw an arrow on the upper eyelid.

Watercolor.
Lip color is enhanced with pastel, powdery tones. Pigment is applied only on the inner part. The contour is not clearly drawn.

Pomade.
Similar to the previous technique, only the makeup artist takes bright, saturated colors.

Lip stretching.
Several colors are used. For the contour - more expressive, dark tones. For the center - pastel, light shades.

5. Checking and finalizing - up to 20 minutes

Immediately after pigment application, the master:

Cleanses the skin. Removes the pigment and anesthetic gel with micellar water.
Determines the result. First, he visually assesses the resulting makeup. Then gives the woman a mirror so that she could also look at the final work and express wishes for revision.
Correction of small details. Usually these are small details: individual not drawn hairs, spot areas with poor pigment filling. They are, without problems, corrected.

6. Care recommendations - to be observed for up to a month

After the procedure, the master treats the areas of permanent makeup antiseptic and healing gel. Gives recommendations on skin care. Be sure to follow them. They will help accelerate healing, maintain the quality of permanent makeup, and prolong its effect.

Specific care is required for the first month after the procedure. During:

First 24 hours apply cold to the face: it will reduce swelling;

2-3 days every 4-6 hours wipe injection sites with non-alcoholic antiseptic and lubricate with wound-healing solutions - this will prevent infection and accelerate skin regeneration;

5-7 days do not drink hot beverages if you had lip micropigmentation: they can burn the mucosa and damage the pigment in the upper layer of the skin;

1-4 weeks apply a nourishing ointment with vitamins A, E, D with a soft brush: this will soften the skin, eliminate dryness;

2-3 weeks do not use decorative cosmetics on any part of the face (including powder or foundation): it will clog skin pores and may provoke inflammation;

Depending on the recommendation of a cosmetologist, do not go to the gym, solarium, bath, do not swim in the pool, reservoirs, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun: long contact with sweat, water, steam and sunlight will repeatedly accelerate the removal of pigment.

The main thing in skin care after the procedure is - do not tear off the crusts. After 3-5 days, in the area of the tattoo, skin will begin to heal and the dry areas will appear. They categorically can not be scraped, wet, peeled off or scrubbed. Otherwise, together with them you will remove the permanent makeup. Just let them fall off on their own.

7. Correction

In the first month after permanent makeup skin gets used to the pigment. Part of it is inevitably washed out with lymph. Therefore, after 4-6 weeks, correction is mandatory.

Correction is necessary to:

Intensify the color. Restore its evenness and intensify the saturation in areas where it has faded.
Correct the shape. Align symmetry, correct contour and lengthen lines.
Correct imperfections after exfoliation. Correct uneven pigment distribution and gaps.

Makeup artists should also assess the condition of the skin. Determine if there is any redness, inflammation, how the healing went. Be sure to share with him/her how you felt during the month before the correction. Tell him if there was anything that bothered you.

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How to prepare for the procedure?

To get a perfect result and the procedure went smoothly, we recommend:

in 2 weeks finish taking antibiotics: they reduce local immunity, which can lead to inflammation in the area of injections;

in 1-2 weeks stop plucking eyebrows and tendrils around the lips: the master needs to see the natural curves of the brow arches, mouth to give them the desired shape;

for 1.5 weeks do not do apparatus cosmetic procedures, facial massage, do not visit the solarium: these procedures affect the integrity of the skin, accelerate blood flow, can lead to rashes and damage to the skin of the face;

for a week stop using decorative cosmetics, creams, gels in the eyelids, eyebrows, lips: they clog skin pores, can prevent the introduction of pigment;

for 5-7 days do not drink alcohol: it affects the blood flow and distribution of pigment under the skin, can reduce the effectiveness of anesthetics;

for a couple of days give up cigarettes, icos, vapes: tobacco smoke slows blood flow, burns the mucosa, leaves tar pigments on the lips;

in a day do not drink hot tea, coffee: they affect the speed of blood flow and can burn the lips;

24 hours do not take medications that thin the blood or increase blood pressure: this also negatively affects the blood supply of facial tissues and the distribution of pigment under the skin.

MAKEUP ARTIST TIP!

If you are prone to herpetic rashes, I recommend taking anti-herpes medications for a week. Start the course 2 days before the procedure and take them for another 5 days after. The fact is that in the process, the needles violate the integrity of the skin. This can lead to an exacerbation of herpetic infection.

Another tip: do not perform permanent makeup during ovulation and the first 3 days of menstruation. It is better to choose the second half of the cycle for the procedure.

Questions and Answers: Everything you need to know about permanent makeup for beginners

It can be difficult to decide to get permanent makeup for the first time. We understand that beginners have a lot of fears and doubts. Therefore, we have prepared answers to the most commonly asked questions for those who are still just considering micropigmentation.

Does it hurt?

During permanent makeup there is a slight discomfort, burning, tingling. The severity depends on the pain threshold of a particular person. But even people with hypersensitivity assess the sensations as tolerable.

To reduce the pain, we use creams, gels with anesthetic effects. In addition, the needles are thin and small. They penetrate to a depth of 0.5 mm. Therefore, the pain cannot in principle be severe. And there is no risk of capillary damage.

What if you don't like the result?

Will the makeup look natural?

How long does the makeup last?

How safe is the procedure?

What will I look like immediately after the procedure?

What if I have allergies?

How long does the skin take to heal?

Can permanent makeup be removed?

Are there any contraindications?

Permanent makeup is not recommended in the presence of:

pregnancy;
diabetes mellitus;
hematopoietic diseases;
autoimmune diseases;
oncology;
a tendency to keloid scarring;
dermatitis, psoriasis;
recent surgeries.

The procedure is postponed for a while if:

skin rashes, scaling, inflammation, herpetic ulcers;
conjunctivitis has occurred;
the woman is taking immunosuppressants, blood thinners;
the body is weakened by illness, such as a cold;
you have unstable blood pressure.

Can there be adverse effects?

Standard complications following the procedure include:

Skin swelling;
redness;
watery eyes;
dry skin.

Severe consequences are excluded at Annazur Beauty Organic Spa. Our employees are qualified masters. But when turning to inexperienced or unscrupulous artists after permanent makeup is possible: