Permanent Makeup
Permanent makeup goes by other names such as cosmetic tattooing or micropigmentation. It involves putting color into the skin's top layers to make features like lips, eyebrows, and eyes stand out more. People who don't want to spend a lot of time on makeup every day, those with makeup allergies, or anyone looking to boost their looks might find it a great choice. Among the sought-after treatments are lip blush, ombre powder brows, and permanent eyeliner.
Lip Blush
What's Lip Blush?
Lip blush is a kind of lasting makeup that tinges the lips, boosting their natural shade and form. It kinda creates the look of a soft lip tint making the edges more defined and plump. This look sticks around for one to three years but will go lighter.
Perks of Lip Blush:
- Makes your lip color look more realistic.
- Shapes and evens out the appearance of your lips.
- Addresses any unevenness or color issues.
- Reduces the frequency of lip color application each day.
Getting Better and Looking After It:
You're looking at around a 7-14 day timeline for the top layers to heal, while total recovery might need a month to a month and a half.
- Day 1-2: You might see your lips all puffed up and looking kinda darker. Make sure to clean them up nice and gentle with some sterile water and then just dab them dry with a super clean towel.
- Day 3-4: Your lips start peeling. Don't mess with the skin by picking at it, 'cause you could mess them up.
- Day 5-7: The peeling will chill out, but the color might seem a bit faded.
- After 4 weeks: You'll get to see the real deal color of your lips. If you need, you can get a little touch-up by then.
General Care Rules After:
- Don't touch, rub, or lick your lips.
- Make sure to use healing balm often.
- Stay away from spicy foods, warm drinks, and cigarettes for seven days.
- Wait to use lip makeup until healing is complete.
Stuff You Shouldn't Do:
- Stay out of the sun and skip the tanning.
- Give swimming pools, saunas, and steam rooms a miss.
- Chill on the heavy workouts that make you sweat.
Lip Blush and Herpes:
Talk to your lip technician if you get herpes often (those pesky cold sores). They tell you to start popping an antiviral med like Herplex. Kick it off 3 days before your lip job and keep at it for 5 to 7 days afterward. This is all to dodge a nasty outbreak.
What is Ombre Powder Brows
Knowing Ombre Powder Brows
So, what's the deal with Ombre powder brows? Well, they're this kind of semi-permanent ink for your eyebrows. They give you that sleek fill-in makeup look. The trick is the color intensity cranks up at the tail end of your brow, but they keep it chill at the front. That combo gives you brows that mean business but still look pretty chillaxed.
Ombre Powder Brows Perks:
- Fits every skin type, even the greasy ones.
- They stay put for ages (from 1 to 3 years).
- Gives you that smooth fade look.
- Heals fast and fades evenly.
Getting Back to Normal and Looking After 'Em:
Your ombre powder brows need 10-14 days to get all better.
Looking After Them Steps:
- Day 1-2: Your brows might look darker and sharper. Keep them away from water.
- Day 3-4: Brow skin starts to flake. Keep your hands off, don't scratch or peel.
- Day 5-7: The flaking stops, brows might seem lighter though.
- After 6 weeks: You see the final look and might get a touch-up if needed.
General Aftercare Tips:
- Slap on some healing cream that your brow person tells you about.
- Stay out of bright sun, pools, saunas, and the gym for seven days.
- Give the makeup a break when it comes to your brows while they're healing.
Stuff You Shouldn't Do:
- Getting too much sun or using tanning beds.
- Messing with or scraping off peeling skin.
- Taking long hot showers, chilling in steam rooms, or sweating a lot.
Permanent Eyeliner (Lash Line Enhancement)
What's Permanent Eyeliner?
It's a tattooing method that makes your lash line pop, giving off the vibe that your eyes are bigger and sharper. You can go low-key with just a touch or all out with dramatic eyeliner.
Perks Of Permanent Eyeliner:
- Pumps up the look of your eyes and lashes.
- Cuts down your get-ready time.
- Ditches the need to apply eyeliner and stops it from smearing.
- Great for folks allergic to regular makeup.
Healing Routine:
Eyeliner needs about 5-7 days to heal, but you won't see the real look until 4 weeks are up.
Looking After Your Eyes:
- First Two Days: You might notice some puffiness and redness. Be nice to your eyes and clean them with a wet cotton pad.
- Day Three to Five: You may start to see some peeling. Keep your hands off your eyes, don't scratch.
- Last Couple of Days: The puffiness goes away, and the true color begins showing up.
Tips to Take Care:
- Keep water away from the area, try to stay dry.
- Stay away from eye makeup and don't touch your eyes till they're healed.
- If your eyes get puffy, a cold press can help make it better.
Stuff You Shouldn't Do:
- Eye-rubbing.
- Slapping on contacts too soon.
- Slathering on eye makeup before things are all healed up.
- Soaking up those rays.
Caring for Your Permanent Makeup
Gotta Do These:
- Lube Up: Slap on the goop your pro gave you to keep things slick.
- Clean Mitts: Scrub up those paws before poking at your fresh ink.
- Shade It: Keep your skin out of harsh sunlight to stop the color from taking a hike.
- Bare Faced: Hold off on the beauty paint over the new stuff until it's tough.
Steer Clear of:
- Avoid Picking or Scratching: Let scabs heal on their own to dodge scarring.
- Cut Back on Sweating: Stay away from stuff like gyms and saunas that make you sweat a lot in the initial week.
- No Sunbathing or Tanning Beds: Keep clear of tanning and soaking up the sun for a good two weeks post-procedure.
Herpes and Getting Permanent Makeup:
If you get cold sores often, you should have a chat with your makeup pro before you start. They often say you should pop antiviral meds, like Herplex, start them 3 days before getting the work done and keep at it for 5-7 days afterward to block any flare-ups.