The desire to remain beautiful 25 hours a day, to have flawless makeup, but not to bother with eyeliner or pencils . How to swim in the sea without thinking about leaking cosmetics, are not afraid of bad weather or heat, the answer to this question was the permanent makeup procedure (tattoo). It is very similar to a regular tattoo, but unlike a tattoo, the harmless dye penetrates into the depths of the skin only 1 mm, and when a tattoo is applied it is much deeper. Naturally, the long-term duration of such a procedure as permanent makeup is significantly less than that of a tattoo. And in the end it may come to naught.
Features of the technology
The main feature of permanent makeup using watercolor technique is the absence of edging after pigmentation. And although there is no visible contour, the tattoo does not go beyond natural limits.
Smooth shading without expressive contour lines is achieved through the multi-layered use of several shades. The choice lies only with natural tones; bright, expressive pigments are not suitable for the procedure. If you use saturated colors for watercolor tattooing, the features will become sloppy, and the face will appear older than its actual age.
The procedure for applying watercolor permanent makeup involves a step-by-step implementation:
- Discussion, choice of shape, selection of color palette, approval of the sketch.
- Pigment fixation. The master applies micro-punctures along the outline of the sketch. It is recommended to avoid anesthetics to prevent swelling and deformation of the pattern. However, if the area is too sensitive, anesthesia is allowed.
- “Freezing” the area where the artist will apply paint. To do this, use a local dental gel or ointment.
- Pigmentation. It takes no more than two hours.
- When tattooing lips using watercolor technique, the depth of pigment introduction is about 0.6-0.9 mm.
- Correction. It is carried out after complete healing after 3 weeks to 3 months. During this time, the color will lose its original brightness, peeling will disappear, and the wounds will heal. The master will restore the desired shade and correct any defects.
Cons of permanent lip makeup
Price
Permanent makeup requires significant costs. However, this is an investment for several years in advance.
Mater
A poorly selected master can lead to problems, and you will have to see the unsuccessful result in the mirror for a long time. Few people like “lips - dumplings”.
Errors
An erroneous, unprofessional procedure - introducing the dye too deeply not into the epidermis, but into the dermis can lead to visible scars.
Life time
The service life of such cosmetics is from 4 to 5 years, so it is not completely eternal; after a while it will be necessary to repeat the procedure.
Pain
Soreness. Permanent makeup affects more sensitive parts of the body than traditional tattoos, which are most often performed on the arms, back or ankles.
If the basic rules are not followed during the procedure, you can catch dangerous viruses. The needle must be sterile, the tip of the device and the skin must be disinfected, and the doctor must wear sterile gloves.
Micropigmentation is especially effective for women who:
- narrow lips,
- uneven lip coloring,
- imbalances in the width or shape of the lips,
- disappearing lip contours,
- allergy to colored cosmetics,
- no time for daily makeup.
Benefits of watercolor tattooing
The popularity of permanent lip makeup using watercolor technique is due to its advantages. This method:
- has a natural effect, emphasizing natural beauty;
- compensates for pallor, cyanosis, insufficient lip volume, lack of expression;
- saves time on makeup and money on purchasing decorative cosmetics;
- visually makes features more harmonious - lifts the corners of the mouth, eliminates facial imperfections and asymmetry;
- gives a well-groomed appearance, allows you to look attractive at any time;
- suitable for different ages;
- provides a long-term effect - with proper preparation, application, and care, it lasts 1-2 years.
This permanent lip makeup creates a watercolor effect, thanks to which the skin shimmers and looks attractive even without makeup. The result of the work of our studio master using this technique is presented in the photo:
Contraindications for permanent makeup
- postoperative conditions,
- blood thinning drugs
- acne medications,
- steroids (6-12 months after withdrawal),
- psoriasis at the surgical site,
- kidney disease,
- hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism,
- diabetes,
- high blood pressure,
- problems with blood clotting (hemophilia),
- epilepsy,
- inflammation of the skin at the site of pigmentation (bacterial, fungal, viral),
- taking nonsteroidal inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs),
- peripheral vascular diseases, cardiovascular diseases, thrombocytopenia and anemia,
- skin diseases: eczema, mycosis of the skin, lichen planus, flushing, keloids, urticaria, atopic dermatitis, connective tissue inflammation, acne, colloid tendency,
- pregnancy,
- breast-feeding,
- HIV and hepatitis,
- skin allergies,
- colds, weakness, flu, fever, taking antibiotics,
- cancer,
- active herpes.
Relative contraindications:
These are contraindications that require consultation and consent of a doctor to perform the procedure. This category includes those who take medications from this list:
- sedatives,
- hypnotic,
- anticoagulants,
- anti-inflammatory drugs,
- antidepressants,
- fungicides and antibiotics.
People with heart disease, diabetes, epilepsy, hemophilia, mental disorders and skin diseases. It is also worth noting those who have previously had allergies to dyes or decorative cosmetics. Be sure to tell your doctor about any other medical conditions or medications you are currently taking.
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Who is this effect suitable for?
Masters classify this technique as a universal method for correcting appearance. Non-contour permanent lip makeup is suitable for clients of all ages. It allows young girls to complete a gentle romantic look, and helps older women to disguise imperfections. Due to the fact that permanent lip makeup using the watercolor technique creates a natural effect, it is suitable for all types of appearance and face.
It is mainly chosen by those who strive for a natural result, want to get rid of excessive pallor or add volume. Filling the area with pigment in a delicate color scheme while blending the contour provides a natural result and a well-groomed appearance around the clock.
Features of color selection
When performing permanent lip makeup using watercolor technique, the artist combines several colors, which are carefully selected according to the client’s wishes. When compiling a palette, it is important to focus on the tone of the skin, hair, eyes, and take into account the color type of appearance.
The non-contour lip tattoo technique involves the use of soft pink, beige, and nude tones. The possibility of applying burgundy, cherry, plum, and dark brown undertones is excluded.
Depending on the type of appearance, experts recommend choosing the following shades:
- light-skinned blondes with eyes of blue, gray, green - the whole spectrum of crimson, light pink tones;
- dark-skinned girls with brown eyes, dark hair - beige, cocoa, nude, terracotta, caramel undertones;
- girls with chestnut, light brown hair and fair skin - a palette of coral, honey, crimson colors;
- African type of appearance - light brown, beige tones.
It is better to entrust the choice of palette to a specialist who understands color and can choose the tone that best suits your appearance.
Post-procedure care
Often a thin crust forms at the puncture site. You cannot rip it off; bleeding and the formation of unsightly scars are possible. The lips should heal naturally. It is recommended to smear the skin with a moisturizing antiseptic gel; the crust will fall off in 3-4 days, leaving no traces.
If the skin is swollen, it is recommended to take an antihistamine. All unpleasant symptoms disappear completely 12 hours after the procedure. The colors gradually fade, the lips acquire normal shape.
After tattooing, you cannot visit the sauna or swimming pool, sunbathe on the beach or in the solarium. For a week, you need to give up decorative cosmetics for your lips and any cosmetic creams other than the wound-healing agent recommended in the salon. It is important to ensure that toothpaste, shampoo and other medications do not come into contact with inflamed skin. The healing and recovery process will take 2 weeks, after which you can fully evaluate the work of the cosmetologist.
What the result looks like: before and after photos
It is important to remember that contourless lip tattooing is a rather traumatic procedure, after which the skin will heal and recover. Immediately after application, the result seems too rich.
But there is no need to worry, after 5-7 days the tone will become paler and stabilize. During this time, the peeling will disappear and the skin will heal completely. After a month, correction will be required, after which the final result will be visible.
In the photo you can see what lip tattooing using watercolor technique looks like before and immediately after the procedure, as well as after healing:
This is what a tattoo using the watercolor lips technique looks like after complete healing.
This is a photo of dense filling, not at all like that.
Pros of lip tattoo
- The opportunity to always be beautiful . Who hasn't dreamed about this? Lip tattooing is a huge saving of time and effort. Before going to work, a woman spends an average of half an hour on makeup. This time can be spent with much greater benefit, for example, allowing yourself to sleep a little longer. But if almost every woman likes to apply makeup, then she no longer has the strength or desire to wash it off in the evening after a long day of work. Lip tattooing will eliminate this need for a whole year, and maybe longer.
- Makeup is always on the face . Now, when smiling at a nice guy in a cafe, you don’t have to be afraid that bright red lipstick is imprinted on your teeth. The tattoo does not smear or spread; in cold and hot weather your lips will look equally bright and attractive. Now you can be beautiful everywhere - swimming in the pool, steaming in the sauna or sweating on the exercise machine. It's scary to imagine what would happen to ordinary lipstick in such establishments.
- Rejuvenation effect . Lip tattooing can correct age-related changes in the shape of the lips, after which the face will look fresh and bright.
- Concealing scars and imperfections . Tattooing will hide scars and correct natural lip asymmetry.
- Change of image . This technique allows you to make your lips visually fuller or narrower. You can lift the upper lip or enlarge only the lower lip. A competent specialist will find the ideal option that suits you.
- Saving money on cosmetics and space in your handbag . Women love to buy lipsticks, spending a decent amount of their salary on them. Lip tattooing will save money, because now lipstick will not be needed for several years. There is no need to carry five lipsticks of different colors in your purse.
- Stop eating lipsticks . Lipstick isn't all that healthy for your body, and it just tastes terrible. Now a bun eaten in a cafe will not have a raspberry color and a bitter taste, and your lips will not have a constant feeling of stickiness and grease.
- If you are allergic to lipstick, lip tattoo will help . Of course, tattooing itself can cause an allergic reaction, but when choosing a high-quality natural dye for the procedure, the risk of allergy is minimized.
How long does the effect last?
To accurately say how long a watercolor lip tattoo lasts, you need to take into account the characteristics of the client’s body - metabolic rate, hormonal levels. The wearing period is also affected by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, salts, alcohols, and acids.
Permanent lip makeup using the watercolor technique will last longer with proper preparation, which includes:
- treating the skin with a scrub or peeling roll a few days before visiting the specialist;
- active moistening of the area;
- treatment of herpes, elimination of peeling, healing of wounds;
- Refusal from alcohol and coffee the day before the procedure.
Proper healing plays an important role in the longevity of a watercolor tattoo, which we will discuss below.
If we consider the average, the effect lasts about 1-2 years. After this, a refresh of the lips is required to restore the pigment saturation.
Advantages and disadvantages
Permanent makeup is suitable for girls who have too pale lip pigment and unclear contours, who want to enlarge their mouth or change its outline, as well as those who do not like to waste time on multi-stage makeup. Properly performed tattooing can solve many appearance problems. It makes lips fuller, clearer and brighter, allowing you to do without daily makeup. The advantages of the procedure include:
- low trauma and low risk of complications;
- the ability to choose the appropriate technique, color and pigment saturation;
- natural lip augmentation;
- the inks used for tattooing do not cause irritation or allergies;
- with the help of permanent makeup you can hide small defects and scars;
- after contouring, the face becomes more well-groomed and youthful.
An experienced craftsman does not just paint the border. He can subtly enhance the shape of the mouth by lifting the corners, highlighting the cupid line, or emphasizing the lower lip. These small tricks allow you to change the proportions of your face and do without plastic surgery.
Despite the many advantages, lip tattooing also has its disadvantages. These include:
- Medical contraindications. The procedure will be prohibited for active herpes, autoimmune diseases, diabetes and pregnancy. Caution should also be exercised if you are prone to allergies or hypersensitive skin.
- Possibility of infection during the procedure or during the recovery period.
- Insufficient qualification of the master. An unsightly lip contour or a bad color will have to be corrected with a repeat procedure.
- The high cost of tattooing and the need for correction after 1.5-2 years. In some cases, you will have to refresh the pigment more often.
- Soreness. Women with increased sensitivity do not tolerate the procedure well, even with anesthesia.
The work begins with contouring, then shading.
