Permanent lip makeup: what is it (before and after photos)

“I want it and it hurts” - this phrase for many girls characterizes the popular beauty procedure - lip tattooing. On the one hand, there is a tempting prospect of forgetting about slipping and creasing lipstick, adjusting your makeup after a snack or drinking a cup of coffee, and on the other hand, there are frightening reviews from girls for whom lip tattooing resulted in a spoiled appearance. Those who are thinking about permanent makeup should weigh all the pros and cons, learn about the features of the techniques and the nuances of skin care during the recovery period.

How long does it last?

The brightness and clarity of the contours are maintained for up to three years. Of course, the length of time you wear permanent makeup depends on how well it is cared for, as well as on:

• metabolism – sometimes dye rejection occurs, and in this case correction will be needed much earlier;
• professionalism of the master - long-term results can be achieved only with the precise and high-quality introduction of pigment;
• proper healing - “falling out” of the dye can cause peeling or biting off of crusts during healing;
• characteristics of your skin - on dry skin the tattoo lasts longer, on mixed or oily skin it fades faster.

Also, the pigment may come off earlier if you choose a nude technique or are often in the sun, or like to visit solariums and baths.

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To avoid premature fading, be sure to apply sunscreen to your face before going outside.

Advantages and disadvantages

What are the real advantages of permanent makeup? Let's figure it out:

• make-up can last from 6 to 36 months;
• masking flaws, dullness;
• correction of contours, raising of corners;
• concealment of birth defects;
• adding volume and visualization.

Among the disadvantages of permanent makeup it is worth noting:

• the method is invasive, therefore, the integrity of the integument is destroyed;
• there is a risk of contracting viral herpes, hepatitis or AIDS (if choosing an unscrupulous salon);
• risk of complications;
• rehabilitation period from 2 to 10 days;
• can provoke the development of herpes;
• an allergy may occur to the permanent;
• high price;
• pain, despite anesthesia (with increased sensitivity).

Makeup can last from 6 to 36 months.
To sum it up, we note that, like any other procedure, tattooing has its own advantages and disadvantages, but it’s up to you to decide whether to use this kind of service or not.

Pros and cons of permanent makeup

Well-groomed and natural look are the main advantages of permanent makeup. You can “revive” the color, remove excess volume, or, on the contrary, add swelling without surgical intervention in literally a couple of hours.

In addition, among the advantages of having a tattoo are:

Possibility of eliminating defects in appearance. You can choose the color yourself, and the specialist will help correct natural imperfections - scars, unevenness, unclear contours and even scars.

Save time. You don't have to use decorative cosmetics. This significantly saves time spent getting ready in the morning before work or school. Accordingly, you no longer need to spend money on pencil, gloss or lipstick.

Persistence. The pigment cannot be washed off with cleansing foam or water, or accidentally smeared. Unlike lipstick, it will not rub off after a snack and will not remain on your teeth. You will always look bright and fresh.

Durability. The tone and contour will remain unchanged for three to four years, and if fading occurs, you can always come in for correction and correct any imperfections that have arisen.

Unpleasant sensations during the procedure and recovery process. For girls with a low pain threshold, a permanent makeup session can be painful. Until the skin has healed, dryness and crusting on it may cause you discomfort.

The tone is too bright until the tattoo has healed. During the first week, it will stand out strongly against the background of your face, even if you choose a technique with a natural and subtle effect, as well as a light shade of pigment.

Price. A good tattoo cannot be cheap - the price already includes the cost of training the artist, his equipment, as well as disposable instruments for the procedure. A suspiciously low price tag indicates questionable quality of work.

It can be noted that most of the disadvantages of the procedure occur during healing. If you approach this process carefully, following all the recommendations of the master, you will not experience discomfort and will practically not notice the listed disadvantages.

Which girls should choose natural tattooing?

Lip tattoo with nude shades has no restrictions on age and type of appearance. This type of permanent makeup is actively used to create natural looks for every day and helps correct some shortcomings:

• discolored by nature or regular use of lipstick;
• blurred outline;
• small mouth opening (considering the long-term fashion for large lips);
• many wrinkles, folds (due to age or severe dehydration of the skin);
• different sizes of the lower and upper lips;
• natural asymmetry;
• minor damage in the form of scars, scars.

According to the rules of image stylistics, when creating makeup, the emphasis is on the lips or eyes.

Natural tattooing is chosen by girls who use decorative cosmetics mainly on their eyes, who want to discreetly emphasize the beauty of their lips. Permanent coloring leaves freedom in choosing clothes - the nude palette is compatible with any look, from everyday to evening, on tanned skin and on girls with aristocratic pallor.

How to choose a color for permanent lip makeup

In order for the face to look natural in photographs and in life, it is important to take into account the saturation of the pigment used, the reaction to ultraviolet radiation, skin tone and color type of appearance.

Before choosing a lip tattoo color, it is better to consult with a specialist. It will help you choose a shade taking into account:

• type;
• desired effect;
• skin tones;
• your natural lip color.

When choosing, the Fitzpatrick Scale and palettes with examples of tones are also used. The Fitzpatrick scale is used to classify your appearance based on your phototype. Of course, most cosmetologists recommend choosing pastel and discreet colors, which can be changed if desired. For example, when changing your image or dyeing your hair.

Color selection

There are natural, closest to natural lip colors, natural, and decorative - bright shades that imitate applied lipstick.

The choice of shade should be carried out in accordance with the recommendations:

• Keep in mind that a dark tattoo shade will be difficult to apply over light lipstick if desired.
• Over time, the applied shade becomes lighter.
• Choose a shade that matches a woman’s specific color type.

Preparation for lip tattooing

Before you sign up for a lip tattoo, carefully choose a salon. This way you will avoid disappointment and possible complications. You should not trust professionals who perform the procedure at home or do not have certificates confirming their education.

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How can you be sure of the quality of the technique used to perform the permanent?

If you have any doubts, immediately request certificates for the equipment used by the cosmetologist.

A couple of days before the procedure it is recommended:

• refrain from visiting the bathhouse, sauna, solarium;
• do not drink alcohol, coffee, energy drinks;
• prevent herpes, even if you have not encountered it before.

What pigments are selected for nude tattooing?

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The correct selection of pigments is an important detail when creating natural makeup. The main goal is to give the lips a beautiful shade and shape, without focusing the attention of others on the tattoo area. To do this, it is necessary to take into account many factors, the main one of which is the natural color type of appearance. Based on this criterion, the rules for choosing the color of a permanent are highlighted.

1. For blondes. Natural lip tattooing with shading for fair-haired girls should not be based on contrasts. To emphasize the natural beauty of your appearance, you need to choose a nude palette of natural tones of the permanent - delicate pink tones, velvety shades of coral and poppy, champagne with highlights, light shades of beige and scarlet with golden splashes.
2. For brunettes and brown-haired women. For natural tattooing, it is better for dark-haired girls to give preference to pink in slightly richer shades than for blondes. It is possible to use a dark palette - cherry, raspberry, lilac.
3. For redheads. Red-haired girls initially have a bright appearance; it is important not to shift the emphasis from fiery hair to lips. It will be enough to highlight them with the help of permanent in lightened bronze, copper, coral and terracotta tones.

The only contrast that is acceptable when creating a natural tattoo is the use of a warm pastel palette for a cold color type of appearance.

Stages of permanent makeup

The order of execution and duration of the session are influenced by the lip tattoo technique you choose. Typically the procedure consists of the following steps:

1. The cosmetologist selects the shade, applies the future contour, as well as the sketch itself to the skin.
2. If the pain threshold is low, an anesthetic is applied (with a preliminary allergy test).
3. The contour is applied with gentle movements, then the pigment is shaded.

Important: The average duration of one session is from two to three hours. Simpler techniques may take only an hour to an hour and a half.

The essence of the procedure

Performing tattooing using the light kajal method not only involves drawing the contour, but also increasing their volume by painting over the skin around the lips . Thanks to this, their size visually increases. In addition, the procedure allows you to get stunning relief.

To perform this type of make-up, specialists use neutral shades that are as close to natural as possible. In addition to the lips themselves, the master paints the skin around them with a white pigment. Depending on the wishes of the client or the individual characteristics of her appearance, the master can color the contour of the upper or lower lip.

The advantages of this type of tattoo are as follows:

• increasing volume, creating an attractive and seductive image;
• achieving the effect of naturally plump lips without surgery;
• lightening natural shade.

Lip care

To maintain the result for a long time, during the healing process, cosmetologists recommend:

• lubricate the skin with healing ointment, treat it;
• do not touch the face area with your hands, do not use cosmetics;
• refuse scrubs and other aggressive agents;
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, visits to solariums and baths.

Under no circumstances should the crusts that appear be torn off or bitten off. This will provoke inflammation and “loss” of pigment. Typically, peeling goes away 5-7 days after the session.

Lips with recently applied permanent makeup heal in a week to a week and a half. But the final result is noticeable only after a month. At first they will appear swollen and very bright; the swelling subsides on the third or fourth day.

Each case is individual, so it is best to follow personal recommendations from the specialist.

Healing

Since the pigment is injected into the upper layers of the dermis, healing occurs very quickly and comfortably. Immediately after the procedure, there is a slight (sometimes severe) swelling, which goes away after a few hours. At first the color is brighter, after healing the saturation decreases by an average of 40%.

Photo IMMEDIATELY AFTER the procedure. My individual feature is increased sensitivity and closely located vessels. Immediately after the procedure, there was more swelling than other clients. I knew about this feature and was additionally warned. The procedure was performed in the first half of the day, by the evening the swelling had practically subsided

The healing procedure is a slight peeling, as if the lips were chapped. During this period, it is necessary to lubricate your lips with moisturizing ointment (vaseline), which you give with you. Also, until the end of healing, you must refrain from visiting the sauna, swimming pool, or being in the sun. After a few days, the peeling will completely stop.

If there are no contraindications after the procedure, it is recommended to take Acyclovir (or another drug for herpes) for several days, since the permanent makeup procedure can provoke its appearance - during tattooing, nerve cells are affected, which awakens the infection.

Important! Tattooing is not the cause of infection, but only its causative agent. The only exception is the use of non-sterile equipment and consumables by the master, if the procedure was previously performed on a carrier of infection, but in this salon this is categorically excluded.

Photo the day after the procedure. The swelling has gone down by 95% (a little remains on the lower lip). The color of my lips has darkened greatly due to the formation of microbruises from the tattoo machine. The lips look as if they have a tint or lipstick applied to them. They feel rough to the touch, as if they are very weathered, but when applying Vaseline, the peeling is visually unnoticeable

No painful reactions, no bleeding scabs that require you to take time off from work so no one can see you.

In addition to applying Vaseline, you will also be advised to avoid hot drinks and spicy foods, which can irritate the area. It is necessary to allow the skin of the lips to remain calm for the next 3 days.

Photo one day after the procedure. The swelling has completely gone down. The color of the lips has noticeably brightened, the peeling has practically stopped, and only remains along the contour of the lips. I continue to apply Vaseline. Lips feel almost normal to the touch

Photo three days after the procedure. The color of my lips is lighter, the peeling has completely gone, so I don’t use products like Vaseline

Photo one week after the procedure. The result, color and shade are fully visible. I am completely satisfied with the result: – the lips have become more defined and symmetrical (I especially like the clearer “tick” on the upper lip); – uniform color; – Fordyce granules are invisible; – the face as a whole became fresher. And at the same time, my lips are completely natural and no one will guess that I did anything to them

The second most common question (after the question about crusts and marks after the procedure) is the change in color of the permanent after healing . Of course, there is such a risk (because each body is individual), but if the permanent is done by a professional, and high-quality materials are used, then it is not just minimal - it is negligible. And it can always be corrected with a special corrective procedure in a month.

Do permanent lip makeup need correction?

To prolong the effect of the procedure, the master will sign you up for correction. It is usually carried out a month and a half after the first session, when the skin has completely healed and the result becomes visible. At your request, the cosmetologist will adjust the color and correct minor imperfections, if any.

If you attend correction sessions on time, they will be quick and easy. The cost of the correction is also usually cheaper than the first procedure.

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How often do you need to come for correction after the permanent has completely healed?

To maintain the shade, it is best to do it once a year, as the dye fades.

Is it possible to remove permanent lip makeup?

Permanent tattooing can be removed from the lips if:

• you have changed your image or you are tired of the color of the pigment;
• the quality of work leaves much to be desired, and correction is ineffective;
• you are not satisfied with the result.

The number of sessions to completely remove the pigment depends on its quality, density, depth of introduction and brightness. It is believed that removing permanent lip makeup is much easier than removing eye or eyebrow makeup.

Laser

The dye is removed under the influence of the device’s beam. It gradually becomes gray and dull. More painful than using a remover, but much more effective - a couple of sessions are enough to remove light or already faded tattoos.

Remover

This is a special product applied to the skin. After some time, crusts appear on the treated area, as when a fresh permanent is healing. By carefully caring for your skin, you will notice that after a week (when the peeling goes away) the pigment will become significantly lighter.

Contraindications for lip tattooing

The most common problem is an allergic reaction to local anesthesia. If you are not sure about the absence of an allergy, ask a specialist to conduct a test first. After 24 hours, you will know exactly how your body reacts to the anesthetic.

Like other beauty practices, permanent lip tattooing has a number of contraindications. These include:

• fungal and viral infections;
• pregnancy, breastfeeding;
• bronchial asthma;
• tendency to form keloids;
• diabetes;
• blood clotting disorder;
• epilepsy;
• AIDS;
• malignant formations;
• acute inflammation.

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It never hurts to have a preliminary consultation with your doctor. Especially if you have serious illnesses, as well as age spots or moles in the tattoo area.

There is a separate list of symptoms, if they occur, it is better to reschedule the session to other dates. This is menstruation, the appearance of herpes, increased blood pressure or temperature.

In what cases is light kajal unacceptable?

Contraindications for lip light tattoos do not differ from the standard list of restrictions for permanent tattoos. You should completely refuse or postpone the procedure for a while in the following cases:

• with the development of an acute infectious process;
• during “blooming” herpes on the lips;
• in the presence of immunodeficiency, diabetes mellitus or cancer;
• during pregnancy and lactation.

Important! Before you start introducing the pigment, you should conduct an allergy test to make sure there is no hypersensitivity to the components of the dye. The exception is professional hypoallergenic pigments Perma Blend, which have a safe, environmentally friendly composition and do not cause irritation.