The Pros And Cons Of Permanent Make-Up

Permanent make-up is a tattoo that imitates normally applied make-up. There are a number of reasons for wanting permanent make-up, but they must be weighed against the risks of tattooing. Is permanent make-up the solution for you? If you are allergic to most cosmetics, have oily skin that make-up seems to just slide off, are physically active and sweat off your make-up in a short time, or you just don’t have the time to pay attention to the finer details, permanent make-up may the ideal solution.

The most common uses of permanent make-up include eyeliner, filling sparse eyebrows, lip liner and full lip colour. Instead of spending money trying to find cosmetics that do what they claim they will do, like long-lasting lipstick and smudge-proof eyeliner, you can have permanent make-up applied that will look good for up to 4 years. Sun exposure, facial peels and anti-ageing creams can shorten the life expectancy of your permanent make-up, but with the proper care, you will have permanent make-up for a good few years.

The pigments used by reputable salons are made by a German company, Swiss Color, and provide the salon technician with the facility to mix colours to create a perfect match to your hair colour for eyebrows, or the ideal tone for lip colour. Sterile modules are used to produce the various effects possible with permanent make-up. A feathery stroke is used on eyebrows to create a subtle filling effect, where a more defined line is needed for lip liner and eyeliner.

If you decide that permanent make-up is the solution for you, you need to be aware that the initial effect may appear quite dark and painted on. Once the tattoo has healed, it may appear to fade – sometimes to the extent that you cannot see the colour anymore. The colour usually strengthens again after a few weeks, but salons will schedule a ‘touch-up’ session 5 to 7 weeks after the first procedure to ensure that the colour is correct.

Use the ointment you are given as directed to optimise healing, and don’t wear make-up for the first week or so. For the first month, wash the area gently – vigorous rubbing will remove pigment. Keep the area out of the sun as much as possible. While the tattoo is healing, you may be tempted to scratch or pick at the crust that forms, particularly since it tends to get quite itchy as it heals. Lips tend to peel after 2 to 3 days – in both cases resist the urge to pull any crust or peeling skin off.

You should not consider permanent make-up if you are allergic to pigmentation inks, if your skin forms scars or keloids easily, or if the skin is cracked, peeling or blistering when the procedure is scheduled. Permanent make-up can be extremely useful for physically or visually impaired people who are unable to apply make-up, helping them to improve their appearance and boosting their self-esteem. Is permanent make-up the solution for you? If you want the benefit of make-up that does not have to be applied every day, day after day, that enhances your appearance without the fuss, and lasts for several years, then yes, permanent make-up is for you.

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