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8 Misconceptions of Permanent Makeup
Dana Depta • 11 November 2019
Permanent makeup can be life changing for people. It's no wonder why it's so popular right now! You can wake up with beautiful eyebrows every morning! Or not have to fiddle with your glasses just to put some eyeliner on. You can go out knowing that your lipstick isn't going to smear while eating! It's got so many benefits, but there's also allot of misconceptions that may be putting you off from making a decision.
I've put together a little list of some of the biggest misconceptions about permanent makeup. Here it goes:
Really. It sounds really strange, but it's actually the same thing. Permanent makeup is the technical term as it involves implanting pigment under the skin. It's permanent because you can't wash it off. But, because it tends to fade out (in most people), many artists market it by calling it semi permanent makeup. Semi permanent eyebrows last just as long as permanent eyebrows.
2. Longer lasting is not necessarily better value.
Permanent makeup will usually last up to three years. This isn't going to change from artist to artist. It is what it is. No artist is going to be able to make pigment last longer than another artist (well... not any good artists).
Up to three years means that it can last less time too. There are a number of factors that effect rates of fading. Stuff like UV exposure, chemicals used on the skin and after care all have an impact on it. Things like medical conditions and even skin type are big factors too. We have no control over how long it will stay.
One thing we can control though is the pigment brand we use. Some do last longer than others. But- this isn't always necessarily a good thing. When the pigment stays longer in the skin, there is a risk of it changing colours over time. So yes, you still may have eyebrows in five or six years time, but they may turn red or blue... or in general, not look very good.
3. A more expensive artist does not mean it will be better quality.
When you choose an artist based on price alone, you run the risk of paying allot more! I see it all the time- girls coming in for removal that have paid allot of money from places like Harley Street. Look at the artist's work- don't book based on price. Price does not indicate value.
4. Microblading is not the only treatment for eyebrows.
Microblading is a word that most girls know now a days. It's a huge trend, but it's not the only treatment that's available! You have other options! There are many styles of eyebrows that you can get, so look around as not all artists will offer them all!
5. Permanent makeup is actually a tattoo.
One of the biggest misconceptions of permanent makeup is that it is considered a beauty treatment by most of society. Yes, they are a type of beauty treatment in a sense, but it is more specifically- a type of tattoo.
This is important to understand as the process of selecting an artist should also look at the venue that it is being preformed in, not just the artist themselves. Tattoos involve blood (even if you can't see it). This means that you should be considering venues that specialise in permanent makeup, tattoos or basically avoid places like the corner of a nail salon, someone's house or even your own house. It's not just about getting great brows, lips or eyeliner, it's about doing so safely.
6. It's not just for girls.
No way Jose! Permanent makeup isn't necessarily designed to replace your makeup. It's designed to redefine your natural features. And this can be done to look very natural or very bold. Regardless of the look, don't let the 'makeup' bit fool you. Anyone can get it.
7. It looks natural.
If I had a penny for the amount of times someone has asked for natural looking eyebrows... Times have changed since permanent makeup began. With new techniques, tools and pigments, we can create a natural look- if that's what you're after. And if it's not, we can do that too!
8. It doesn't hurt nearly as bad as you think!
Most clients think that getting permanent makeup will hurt allot, but are pleasantly surprised to find it's actually not bad! Sometimes client's don't feel anything at all and if they do, most people rate the pain a 1 on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the worst). No one would do it if it hurt that bad!
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