The Ultimate Guide To Permanent Makeup

Permanent makeup has become extremely popular today, as everyone wishes to get that always ready-to-go look. 

Have you ever considered how many hours you have spent applying makeup over the years? For example, let's say that you spend five minutes daily applying makeup. This means you spend about 1,825 minutes filling your eyebrows and applying your eyeliner in a year. That's over 30 hours! Shocking, isn't it? 

Have you ever wished that you had a flawless makeup face that could remain untouched so that when you wake up, you can just roll out of bed and feel ready to take on the world? 

We all want those perfectly shaped eyebrows and beautiful pink lips that last all day long without having to deal with the hassle of reapplying the lipstick and retouching the makeup. 

Your wish can now easily turn into a reality with permanent makeup. But you probably wonder how it works. This blog will discuss everything you need to know about permanent makeup.

What is Permanent Makeup? 

Permanent makeup, also known as micro-pigmentation, is a cosmetic tattoo technique that enhances the eyebrows, creates the look of thicker lashes with permanent eyeliner, and makes your lips look like they have the perfect tint of color at all times. 

Permanent makeup helps you mimic your favorite look. Just like a traditional tattooing pattern, it involves using a needle to ink in the pigmentation beneath the upper layers of your skin. 

People also opt for permanent makeup to resolve other aesthetic issues, such as evening out skin tone from vitiligo, minimizing uneven hairlines, and concealing stretch marks or scars.

How Does Permanent Makeup Work? 

Permanent makeup, or cosmetic tattooing, is done with a special pen filled with iron oxide that inks the skin to create your desired makeup look.

Whether you're getting your lips, eyebrows, or liner done, the process typically takes an hour or two.

Before starting the tattooing process, your permanent makeup professional will sketch out the design to give you an idea of the end result. 

The Most Popular Permanent Makeup Types 

The following are the most popular permanent makeup types:

• Microblading

Microblading is the procedure of getting permanent eyebrow tattoos, also known as brow feathering or microshading. It is one of the most popular permanent makeup treatments out there. 

The microblading tool has fine needles to create each hair stroke. The pigment is directly deposited under your skin to imitate natural eyebrow hair-like strokes to recreate fuller, natural-looking brows.

Depending on skin type and lifestyle, these brows can last from 1 to 3 years.

• Lip Blushing

The technique of lip blushing or lip tinting is a smooth wash of sheer color across your entire lip. This cosmetic tattoo builds consistent color and creates an illusion of fuller lips without fillers.

Lip blushing can be a great option if you're looking for a natural blurred-lip look with a slight boost of color. However, it helps if you have a high pain tolerance. Lips are more sensitive than any other part of the face, so people experience a little pain and swelling.

Once you've been through the process, the color will last about a year.

• Permanent Eyeliner

Eyeliner tattoos can vary depending on your needs and personal aesthetic. The lash line enhancement is a dark line drawn within the lash line to help make your eyes pop. It is the most popular choice for permanent eyeliner. 

A lash enhancement will make you look like you have fuller lashes, even without makeup. There's also eyeliner tattooing. i.e., the application above the lash line creates some of your favorite looks, from a cat eye to a soft, smoky wing. 

If applying eyeliner is a part of your everyday routine, then permanent eyeliner can offer similar results without the daily hassle. 

The results can last for up to 1-3 years. You'll likely want to return after your original appointment for a touch-up every six weeks.

• Scar Camouflage 

Scar camouflage is a type of permanent makeup where the skin is inked with flesh-colored pigment to hide a scar. This treatment is also used to hide mastectomy scars, although experts can also cover imperfections such as acne scars or stretch marks.

Someone with scars lighter than their natural skin tone is generally a perfect candidate for this service. This treatment does not work well on purple, brown, or red spots. Laser and bleaching treatment should be the first step if you want to cover up purple, red, or brown scars. After which, you can undergo the procedure of camouflage tattooing. 

It's also important to note that your scar needs to be fully healed before tattooing. Due to the thicker texture and absence of sweat glands in the scar tissue, the camouflage lasts longer than any other permanent makeup type. 

The Two Sides of a Permanent Makeup Coin: Pros and Cons 

Every procedure has its pros and cons. The fact is that while permanent makeup can be a blessing for you, it may sometimes come with a few disadvantages. 

Let’s explore them both below. 

The Pros of Permanent Makeup:

Time-Saving: This is the most important benefit of permanent makeup, especially for busy career women, older women, or even new moms.

• It helps you feel confident because you know you have some makeup on.
• Not only does permanent makeup reduce the time required for you to get ready, but it also provides you with bonus time that you can use to wrap up your pending tasks. 
• You take less time in front of the mirror.
• If you are running late, you can go out with just the basics on.

Resilience: The worst thing about makeup is that it smudges and is not as long-lasting as expected. Sometimes we forget to remove makeup at night and wake up with it all over the pillow. However, the best part about permanent makeup is that it is always perfect, no matter what.

It is best for people having skin allergies due to makeup: Permanent make is the best solution if you cannot apply makeup every day because of your allergic skin. 

With this procedure, you will never have to worry about skin irritation or breakouts. 

Increases Your Confidence: If we look good, our confidence increases. No matter how smudge-proof your makeup claims to be, a little touch-up is always needed. 

Permanent makeup makes you look picture-perfect, even while exercising or swimming. On the other hand, it boosts your confidence when you already know you are looking perfect.   

Customization: There is no one choice for permanent makeup that fits all. Your treatment will be customizable as per your unique style and preferences.

The Cons of Permanent Makeup:

It Is Permanent: If you are a person who likes to mix and match your makeup look, then permanent makeup might not be for you. 

Once applied, there is no going back for at least a few years. Therefore, you must be confident that you love your permanent makeup look. However, at the same time, you can still experiment with your look by applying makeup on top of your existing permanent makeup. For example, you can still use different lip colors even if you have opted for lip filling and create new looks.

Can't change with the trend- If you love going with changing makeup trends, this should be your last choice. Permanent makeup might make things difficult for you.

Safety Concern- Permanent makeup is not a complicated process, but like other cosmetic treatments, there are risks and possible side effects. 

Almost all tattoos have minimal infection risk or allergic reactions, but most people undergo the procedure with no problem.

To undergo a safe cosmetic procedure, you should always seek a professional who uses safe pigments specially made for the procedure. 

The experts at Bond Hair Bar diligently follow every safety measure, from donning protective equipment like gloves and masks to using brand-new needles for every client.

It can fade unevenly- Remember, this is a permanent cosmetic tattoo. Like all tattoos, they will fade over time. Microblading or lip blushing can look awful when it fades unevenly. That’s why you should schedule an appointment with your team to get it professionally re-touched at regular intervals. 

Cost- Permanent makeup can be expensive, but by investing in the procedure, you can save a lot of time and money you spend buying expensive branded makeup products. 

Where to Find the Best Professionals for Your Permanent Makeup? 

There is much to consider regarding permanent makeup's pros and cons. Because this is a permanent procedure, careful consideration is essential. 

While most tattoo artists are doing this procedure, you need a skilled professional like Emily Wyant, an expert in the industry for over 15 years at  Bond Hair Bar.

We offer the best micro blading and lip blush procedure in town. Not only that, Bond Hair Bar is the number 1 provider of customized braids, hair extensions, adhesive lace, and sew-in hair pieces. 

We currently serve clients in the Bay Area but are available for travel by appointment. Call us to learn more about your options. You can also fill in a free consultation form or book an appointment here.