Shot eyebrows: maximum naturalness

Issues discussed in the material:

The essence of eyebrow shooting technique
Advantages of eyebrow tattooing using the shot technique
Disadvantages and contraindications of shoting
Rules for selecting pigment for eyebrow shading
Technique for eyebrow shooting step by step
Proper eyebrow care after shooting

All professional eyebrow stylists know about eyebrow shooting. After all, in essence, this method is very similar to the powder eyebrow technique. Such soft shading is applied carefully and sparingly, without causing severe damage to the skin. This means that eyebrows heal much faster after being shot, and the procedure takes place without severe pain.

A smooth and beautiful contour with soft transitions is why clients love the technique of eyebrow shooting. What is her secret? And how does a master manage to achieve the effect of completely natural eyebrows? Let's figure it out.

The essence of eyebrow shooting technique

Many girls have heard about eyebrow shooting. But few people understand what it really is; this technique is often confused with microblading. However, in contrast, shotting is performed using a machine with needles rather than blades. And the pigment is applied over the natural eyebrow.

Since microblading appeared in Asia, it is more suitable for women of oriental appearance, whose stratum corneum is denser than that of representatives of the Slavic type (they perceive the procedure worse).

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This variation of permanent makeup, like shooting, is less traumatic, and clients tolerate it more easily. And due to the fact that the needles allow you to more accurately regulate the depth of immersion into the skin and the distribution of pigment, the resulting coloring is more even.

The main difference between eyebrow shooting and other types of tattooing is the method of applying the pigment: a shading effect is obtained on the skin. This allows you to give your eyebrows the most natural look possible, but without drawn hairs. When done correctly, eyebrows look as if they were tinted with shadows or a pencil. It's very similar to spraying.

Main stages of the procedure

Permanent makeup is usually started with simple but very important preliminary preparation. Make an appointment with a cosmetologist in advance, and two weeks before the visit, completely avoid sunbathing and aggressive cosmetic procedures. A few days before tattooing, you should stop taking aspirin and forget about bad habits.

The session itself rarely lasts more than one hour. First of all, it is necessary to agree on the color and future shape. The paint can be applied both on top of the hairs and in their complete absence. Unfortunately, in the latter case it is rarely possible to achieve a natural effect. Usually the master draws with a pencil several options that suit the shape of the face, hair color and other important external factors. The next step is anesthesia . Local anesthesia makes the process of applying paint less painful, but does not always completely relieve discomfort. This is largely due to the depth of pigment penetration: the greater it is, the more clearly the pain is felt.

The paint is injected under the skin using a special machine equipped with a sterile needle. The last requirement is mandatory, otherwise there is a risk of infection. At the end of the manipulations, the master sets a date for correction and gives recommendations for the recovery period.

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Advantages of eyebrow tattooing using the shot technique

What are the benefits of shooting?

Long-lasting effect. Having made a tattoo using this technique, you can forget about the need to take up a pencil or eyeliner every day. Shotting, if done correctly, gives elegant and neat eyebrows, and the result lasts up to 3 years.
Possibility of correction. If for some reason the pigment disappears or fades ahead of time (this can happen in about 1.5 years with improper care), it is not difficult to restore it.
Naturalness. After such a tattoo, eyebrows look so natural that they practically do not differ from those given by nature.
The ability to hide some appearance flaws and focus on advantages.
Getting closer to perfection. With the help of shoting, you can get rid of the asymmetry of the arches and visually transform eyebrows with a lack of volume into thick ones.
Saving outlines. After a certain time, the pigment simply fades, but does not spread beyond the outlined boundaries. If you do not make corrections, the eyebrows will gradually become the same as they were originally.
Possibility of carrying out the procedure for oily skin types. Usually, for women with such skin, few permanent treatments are suitable, since the paint spreads beyond the outlined contours. Shooting solves the problem.

Rehabilitation at home

After tattooing, you should definitely follow the rules that promote the restoration of the skin. So, during the first days the drawing is treated with antiseptic agents, and after that with special preparations for regeneration. Traumeel pharmaceutical ointment is often used for these purposes. Among other things, after shooting it is recommended:

use sunscreen, avoid sunbathing and going to the solarium;
stop using decorative cosmetics;
do not exert mechanical influence on the drawing;
Do not remove the crust that has formed.

Disadvantages and contraindications of shoting

Like any cosmetic manipulation, tattooing in this technique also has disadvantages. You need to know about them before getting your eyebrows shot.

There are a number of conditions under which an unsuccessful result is possible: insufficient qualifications of the specialist or little work experience, non-compliance with the procedure technology, failure to follow recommendations for subsequent eyebrow care.
If the procedure is repeated over many years, the skin in the eyebrow area may become rough.

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There are a number of obvious contraindications to the permanent makeup procedure using the shooting technique:

pregnancy and breastfeeding;
diseases of the endocrine system;
hypertension;
moles, warts and papillomas in the area of the superciliary arches;
predisposition to the appearance of scars even at the site of small cuts;
poor blood clotting;
eye and skin infections.

To ensure that the client does not have an allergic reaction to the dye, the specialist who performs eyebrow shooting must conduct a preliminary test to identify intolerance to the components used.

Contraindications to the procedure

Shading is a gentle permanent makeup, but it cannot be done for a number of diseases or conditions of the body, because the needles still injure the skin and certain reactions may occur.

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Acute inflammatory diseases of organs or on the surface of the skin;
Oncological diseases;
Allergy to drugs or sensitive skin;
High pressure;
Cardiovascular diseases.

Attention, if you feel unwell, then it is better to reschedule the procedure for another time, coordinate with the specialist.

Rules for selecting pigment for eyebrow shading

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It is recommended to choose the desired shade of coloring pigment based on hair color. Shotting is performed with special compounds - ordinary inks used for tattoos are not suitable for it (over time they can turn blue or green, and the possibility of damage to the hair follicles cannot be ruled out).

In order for the shade to be in harmony with the appearance when shooting eyebrows, when selecting it, one must take into account, in addition to the type of hair, various factors, including skin tone and eye color:

For clients with black hair, black or dark brown shades are suitable, but if your own eyebrows are not very thick, it is better not to use black (it will look unnatural); rich brown or coffee color is preferable.
Brown-haired women can safely choose chocolate, classic brown or dark gray tone (for cool shades of hair color).
For red-haired girls, eyebrow shooting can be done with light pigments: gold, shiny, mocha. Reddish tones are practically never found, and such eyebrows (even in combination with fiery red hair) will look unnatural. The tone of the skin plays a big role: dark-skinned clients need a rich dark pigment, and those with white skin with a porcelain tone need golden ones.
The general rule for fair-haired girls is to decorate the brow ridges mainly in warm brown shades, regardless of the fact that the hair can be of various tones. If a cold color is clearly visible in the hair, then the shot paint should contain a lot of gray pigment. For dark skin, a brown tone is selected.
The eyebrows of blondes with platinum hair are decorated with gold or brown dyes. Shot eyebrows with ultra-white hair is performed with a dark gray pigment or graphite tone.

As for eyebrows with gray hair, in this case another permanent technique is more suitable, since the dye will quickly wash off from the hairs and remain on the skin. If, after all, we are talking exclusively about shooting (the client insists), the tones are chosen as neutral as possible. You should categorically refuse dark paint, because gray hair looks sloppy against such a background.

Advice for those who decide to take shots

There are various myths and misconceptions about how eyebrow correction is performed in this way, what it is and how to behave after the procedure.

Therefore, let us give you some advice.

There is no need to shave or pluck your eyebrows yourself before going to the salon. On the contrary, the specialist must evaluate your natural shape and color in order to decide on the choice of pigments and correction method.

Advice. If a cosmetologist demands to get rid of hair above the eyes, citing the convenience of introducing pigment, refuse his services - he does not have sufficient qualifications to carry out this procedure.

If you want to evaluate the future result in advance or are not sure what eyebrow shape will suit you, ask the specialist to make sketches.
Do not get a tattoo immediately before going to the seaside. Exposure to salty sea water and active sunlight can damage the skin, which has not yet had time to regenerate after the intervention.

It’s better to space out shooting and vacation

Do not be afraid that shoting can harm the hair follicles and affect hair growth. The pigment is injected very shallowly under the skin, without reaching the layers in which the follicles are located, and therefore cannot affect their vital functions. If hairs begin to fall out, it is most likely due to other reasons.
Do not try to simultaneously correct all the flaws in your appearance by using both Botox injections and eyebrow correction. Each drug requires a certain time for engraftment (2-3 weeks) and stabilization. Therefore, it is necessary to take a break between such procedures.

And the most important! Always ask the master for a license and permission to perform the chosen technique. Make sure that he uses high-quality drugs with a valid expiration date and sterile disposable instruments. Not only your beauty, but also your health depends on it.

The use of sterile gloves is mandatory

Technique for eyebrow shooting step by step

Shot shooting is recommended to be done by well-known masters with a good reputation and a constant flow of clients. It is advisable that the specialist regularly updates his portfolio. In addition, he must improve his skills from time to time. All this will minimize the risks of unsuccessful eyebrow tattooing, which will have to be put up with for a long time.

The sequence of eyebrow shooting:

Step 1. Disinfection of the affected area. The specialist treats the skin in the area around the eyes with an antiseptic. Lubricates the eyebrows with a special anesthetic cream, removes hairs protruding beyond the contour.
Step 2 . Working with a device pre-filled with pigment. The specialist draws the background or hairs (the thinnest needles in the set are intended for them), moving from the beginning of the eyebrow to its end. The master’s task is to depict thin and short hairs, bringing them as close as possible to naturally growing ones. During the procedure, the needles quickly become dull, so they must be changed promptly so that the coloring pigment is introduced evenly.
Step 3. Final disinfection of the work area. The brow ridges and the area around the eyes are once again treated with a disinfectant to prevent infection from getting into the punctures.

When faced with a choice: which tattoo technique to prefer, shoting will be an ideal option if the eyebrows require a slight correction rather than drastic changes. For example, you just want to add thickness or make the ends visually a little longer. The shadow shot technique will also help you understand whether the body can tolerate the procedure or not, so that you can subsequently get a hair tattoo or refuse it.

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Unsuccessful eyebrow tattoo

Although powder spraying is considered less traumatic, and in this case the pigment is introduced to a shallow depth, eyebrows still require special care after this procedure. Its principles will be the same as for regular tattooing. This means that eyebrows should be protected from contact with an aggressive environment. This is why shooting should not be done before going to the sea. Salty sea water and active ultraviolet rays can damage the skin and cause inflammation if it has not yet had time to recover after the procedure. In general, healing takes 10-14 days, and it progresses differently for each woman.

At this time, the skin is treated with special antiseptics. They are produced in the form of lotions or ointments; you can choose any convenient form. During this period, crusts form on the eyebrows. Under no circumstances should you tear them off yourself, as an unaesthetic scar may form in this place. After healing, you can use cosmetic oils based on castor or burdock for the eyebrows. This will help keep the color longer.

Eyebrow shooting is a unique procedure that has a number of advantages, but it should only be done by a highly qualified specialist. You should not try to repeat something like this at home, as there is a risk of ruining everything. The most you can do at home is to shape your eyebrows using cosmetics!

Proper eyebrow care after shooting

In some reviews about eyebrow shooting, there is advice to take care of the area where the pigment is applied in the same way as you would do after a tattoo. In fact, there is a difference in the care procedures, because when an artistic tattoo heals, a crust may appear, and this is considered the norm, but with eyebrow tattooing there should not be one.

Both waterlogging and drying out of the skin is unacceptable. For 24 hours after the shot, it is better not to wash your face or take a shower or bath at all. Under the influence of moisture or high temperature, the paint may not be retained in the epidermis and may come out. If the eyebrows dry out, a crust will appear on them - this is unpleasant and ugly.
It is better not to use Bepanten or Panthenol to treat the eyebrow area, but to use the product recommended by tattoo artists. Sometimes they prefer homemade ointments based on some fatty substance. Such compositions help maintain the elasticity of dried ichor and protect punctures on the skin from infection.
For three days after the shot, eyebrows must be soaked with any antiseptic that does not contain alcohol (Chlorhexidine, Dioxidine, etc.). This should be done twice a day: before and after sleep.
About five days after the procedure, when the cuts have healed, you can understand whether correction is needed. If the pigment has lost its brightness or bald spots are found, you need to contact the specialist for a second session. However, in most cases there is no need for an additional procedure.
Until the eyebrows are completely healed, you should not use cosmetics - they can cause inflammation at the puncture sites.

One of the unpleasant consequences of shooting can be intense redness and swelling. But this is not a reason to panic if the body temperature is normal and there is no acute pain - the immune system simply reacts to interference in the body. But in case of fever, severe pain and discharge from the wounds, you should immediately consult a doctor.

The duration of the effect of the procedure is 1.5–2 years, it depends on what pigment was used and how the body reacts to various types of interventions. Having made the correction, you can walk around with beautifully designed eyebrows for six months longer.

Shotting, to the great joy of many fashionistas, eliminates the need to tint and style eyebrows every day and at the same time allows you to look great. This tattoo looks very natural, so others may not even suspect that a permanent makeup artist was involved in creating your image.

Precautions when performing shot-shading

The master is obliged to thoroughly sterilize the instruments that will be used in his work.
All needles and caps must be disposable
Only special pigment intended for permanent makeup is used. Sometimes some dishonest artists, trying to save money on the client, use tattoo inks because they are cheaper. Unfortunately, these colors fade over time and fade unevenly, resulting in eyebrows turning green, blue or red. Few specialists will undertake the task of correcting such “masterpieces”. They often recommend removing the pigment first, and only then are they ready to correct the situation. Removing such “beauty” is very painful, since the dye is injected very deeply into the skin than with permanent tattooing.

How long does it take to correct permanent eyebrow makeup?

Re-pigmentation can be done only when the skin has completely healed. The dermis should recover, peeling should completely disappear. By this time, errors and shortcomings will manifest themselves, thanks to which the master will be able to see the final picture and tasks for correction.

Experts recommend correction of eyebrow tattooing no earlier than after a month. The optimal time is 3-4 weeks after the initial injection of the dye.

It is impossible to do the procedure earlier, since reintroducing pigment into unhealed skin carries certain risks. The color may take on an unexpected unnatural shade, and the skin may become scarred. Waiting longer than 1-2 months is also not recommended. If you delay your visit to the salon too much, you will have to repeat a full procedure to restore the color - refresh.

Advantages

Permanent makeup performed using the shot technique is one of the most popular. In what cases should you choose this particular tattoo, and who will it suit:

This tattoo is ideal if your natural eyebrows are very sparse, light, or almost non-existent;
It often happens that the eyebrows are very thin, or too short, and grow only at the base. In this case, it is also worth doing just such permanent makeup - shading;
this tattoo will appeal to girls who are tired of doing eyebrow makeup for a long time every morning and want to always look impressive and well-groomed;
after an unsuccessful tattoo, if it comes out in an undesirable shade or changes its color over time, shading is an excellent solution;
tattooing using the shot method is ideal for women whose eyebrows lighten or stop growing altogether with age;
This method is also good for correcting and correcting unsuccessful or unprofessionally performed work.

Subtleties of care

Regardless of what technique and what pigments a specialist uses to perform his work, the result largely depends on the client’s behavior after he has left the office. All my visitors receive a memo that tells them how to care for the resulting crust. Also, at the end of the work, I give clients a solution of chlorhexidine and Bepanthen cream - they need to be used until complete healing. This is very convenient, because there is no need to travel around Moscow in search of the necessary drugs.

Lip tattoo correction, eyelid makeup, etc. etc. – services that can also be ordered from me. There is secure parking in the building where my office is located - ladies who arrive by personal vehicle will appreciate this advantage.

Before and after selection

Knowing the entire process of tattooing, as well as the time of its healing and correction, you will need to decide for yourself whether you really need such a procedure?
After all, it will then be possible to remove the pigment from the skin only with the help of a laser, which does not guarantee the leaving of scars. But if you are completely confident in your desire, then do not waste time. After all, tattooing is a convenient type of makeup with which you can forget about tinting your eyebrows. Don't miss: Interesting makeup from the 1920s to the present day (55 photos)