Photo: upbaby.ru Permanent lip makeup has many advantages. It creates the appearance of volume, corrects shape and minor asymmetry, makes the color deeper and more saturated, and the contour clearer. Scars and various defects are camouflaged, including cleft lip. As you age, this is the best way to restore youth and freshness to your lips. Finally, you can forget about lipsticks and the constant worry that something will smudge or print where it shouldn’t!
What is permanent lip makeup
The technique of performing permanent makeup resembles a regular tattoo using similar machines and needles. But the pigment is introduced under the top layer of the skin, much closer to the surface. Thanks to this, the procedure is relatively painless even on such sensitive areas, and the result looks natural.
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What to use during the procedure
– What do you use for pain relief during the procedure?
What can the client expect from the process? – I do not use painkillers before or during the procedure. I am able to carry out the entire procedure painlessly and without injury. Topical lidocaine can cause the skin to become pale, swollen, or callous, which can lead to uneven healing and more injury and discomfort.
My clients rate discomfort within 2-3 points (on a scale of 1 to 10), and even then only towards the end. Most people simply sleep during the procedure.
However, if necessary, for example to contour a very sensitive area, I dip a cotton pad in 5% lidocaine (Sustaine or Tattoo Soothe). There are many 5% topical gels available and they all work.
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What happens to your lips
Nothing! Your own lips do not suffer in any way after the procedure if permanent makeup was done by a professional. The main thing is to follow all care recommendations and make timely corrections to maintain the results. The maximum that will happen is that the pigment will gradually fade over time.
Keep in mind that the most common consequence of permanent lip makeup is herpes. The skin is severely damaged, so any infections can easily get into it. You need to be prepared for this and take care of prevention in advance.
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Pros and cons of the procedure
Unfortunately, there are not many advantages of permanent makeup:
- the ability to correct defects;
- saving time and material resources;
- durability of the result.
There are more negative sides to permanent makeup:
- risk of exacerbation of viral diseases (herpes, etc.);
- long recovery period;
- unpredictability of the body's reaction;
- painful procedure;
- dissatisfaction with the result.
The last factor is perhaps the most unpleasant and very common drawback. Tattooing is a capricious procedure, even experienced artists have misfires, so you can’t even rely completely on reviews.
The effect of the permanent is reversible, but correction takes a lot of time and causes considerable discomfort. Because of this, if you don’t like the result for personal reasons, it is recommended to wait 3-4 months. Usually this period of time is enough to get used to it and not change anything.
But if the procedure is performed poorly, the artist’s mistakes will have to be corrected through laser resurfacing or tattoo removal. However, to resort to it, you need to wait for the lips to completely heal (about 2 weeks), and before that the discomfort from dissatisfaction with your appearance will be felt constantly.
Many experts consider permanent makeup to be an outdated technique whose place dates back to the distant 90s. However, a woman needs to decide on her own whether it is worth subjecting herself to this procedure, taking into account contraindications and disadvantages. After all, it is quite possible that this method is the only one available to her for correcting certain defects. Otherwise, it is recommended to think carefully, because for those with beautifully shaped lips, even their pallor will suit them.
How to choose a color for permanent lip makeup
The color is always selected individually, because you need to take into account your own lip shade, skin tone, desired result and overall type. When carrying out the procedure, specialists combine several adjacent shades to make the result look as natural as possible.
Warm peach, apricot, salmon and beige shades are best suited for fair-haired, fair-skinned and light-eyed girls. Contrasting blondes and fair-haired women should pay attention to the same colors, but in cool tones. Dark hair and dark eyes suit more saturated red and even plum colors. And red and golden-blond people should pay attention to terracotta, brown, reddish and the same plum.
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Color palette for lip tattoo
In principle, you can use any color and shade you want, but there are several recommendations from experts on choosing a color so that it looks harmonious and beautiful.
It is also worth considering that not every color is suitable for a certain lip tattoo technique.
Nuances when choosing a color:
- This lip color will be permanent, so it should be suitable for everyday wear.
- The chosen color must correspond to the color type of appearance.
- On dark skin, the coloring pigment appears paler, but on light skin it appears richer and more striking.
- If you wish, you can change the color, but it is worth remembering that repainting a light tone will turn out to be darker, so you cannot change bright colors.
Permanent lip makeup techniques
There are many different techniques that an experienced master usually combines for specific tasks. Let's talk about the most popular of them!
Contour technique
The master draws a clear, neat outline if his own is blurry or uneven. The shade matches the tone of the lips, so the outline does not look drawn with a pencil. Very often, the procedure is preferred by older women due to characteristic age-related changes.
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Feathering
Shading returns a bright and rich shade to the lips. The pigment is blended over the entire surface, from the contour or slightly beyond the boundaries. This is the best way to visually enlarge your lips, but you need to get the color perfectly.
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Volumetric technology
The method is used if it is necessary to correct problems - asymmetry, lack of fullness, uneven contour. Usually the procedure is carried out in two stages: first, the master makes a contour and masks obvious imperfections, and the second time he fills everything with color.
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Watercolor technique
In modern makeup, clear pencil lines are used less and less. The watercolor technique does not involve brightly defined boundaries, making the result look as natural as possible. And if you use muted shades, then no one in life will tell you that you have a lip tattoo!
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Light kajal
An interesting technique involves applying light highlights, which makeup artists usually finish with a white pencil. As a result, lips appear more tender and plump. But this requires an ideal form from nature.
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Permanent lipstick
This technique involves completely filling the lips with color so that they appear brightly colored. Suitable for those who cannot go out without their favorite lipstick. But you need to choose the color carefully, because it will be difficult to paint over bright lips.
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Types of tattooing
To decide what type of tattoo to get, you need to familiarize yourself with all the options. They differ not by the result, but by the type of tattooing, the time of the recovery period, and also by other characteristics.
Watercolor technique
The technique requires the artistic skills of a master, since folds and uneven surfaces of the lips must be worked out in such a way as to hide them or turn them into advantages. To do this, they are worked out with strokes, since the standard method is that dots only emphasize the folds.
The peculiarity of the watercolor method is that pastel, delicate, fresh, powdery shades of color are chosen. This is done so that the result looks natural and reduces the age of its owner.
For a more natural effect, the contours and borders are not drawn, only the inner part is painted over.
The pigment is applied in two or three layers. This is done because its introduction under the skin is not done too deeply. As a result, the lips turn out fresh and glossy, this effect makes them plump.
Contour technique
This type is the easiest to apply and versatile to wear. In it, the master draws only the outline of the lips; bright colors cannot be used so that the lips do not look ridiculous. The contour shade is selected according to the natural color.
This tattoo should be done by those who naturally have a good shape and size of lips, but want to emphasize them. The method saves those whose boundaries blur from birth or age. This reduces the natural size and spoils the shape, so permanent makeup comes to the rescue.
The borders retain the shade for a long time, and you can paint your lips with lipstick or gloss of any color, since the technique does not have any other shade.
The advantage of this method is that it can be combined with other methods. There will be no resonance or change in any of the effects.
Shading technique
The most complex and popular technique, not all masters will provide the service. Suitable for those who want:
- Change the shape or size of your lips.
- Make the stripes symmetrical, correct some defects.
- Make lips voluminous.
- Change the natural color to a brighter one. Suitable for those who constantly wear lipstick on their lips.
In this method, the cosmetologist works with all zones: changes the color of the main area, emphasizes the boundaries, creates a shading effect, fulfills the client’s requests (hides imperfections).
To visually increase the volume of the lips, a color is selected, then its dark shade is applied to the outer contours, and a lighter, more natural shade is applied in the middle.
The effect is rich and bright, the lips do not require other decorative cosmetic products to highlight them, since the color applied is strong.
3D effect
3D lip tattoo is suitable for those who want to visually make their lips plumper and more expressive than natural ones. At least three shades of the main color are used, it is desirable that the main color does not differ from the natural one.
The entire internal area is not always painted over, since towards the middle the color always becomes similar to natural. The technique is similar to the previous one: the outline is painted over with a dark color, which gradually becomes light in the middle one shade at a time. Often the final color is not painted over, but a natural shade is left.
The 3D effect will make the halves symmetrical relative to each other. The result looks fresh, bright, sexy.
There are no age restrictions; anyone can refresh their lips. Even a man can use any technique; the standard contour method suits him best.
Stages of permanent lip makeup
During the preparatory stage, prevention of herpes is definitely necessary, even for those girls who have never seen it in their lives. And in a couple of days, give up solarium, sunbathing, alcohol and any potential irritants.
During the procedure, the master will draw an outline, apply a sketch and select shades. You can use a pain reliever if you wish, but some professionals do not recommend it because your skin may react differently. First they do the contour, and only then the shading. On average, a session takes up to 3 hours, depending on the complexity and technique.
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Preparation and care after the procedure
In order for the procedure to be as painless as possible and for the coloring pigment to perform well, it is advisable to prepare, namely:
- Approximately a month before the scheduled procedure, apply a moisturizing balm daily.
- Take a course of tablets for herpes and continue after tattooing for 5 days.
- A couple of days before the procedure, do not drink alcohol, coffee, tea or products that thin the blood.
- Take vitamin C to maintain immunity.
After lip tattooing has been applied, it is worth taking proper care of it, especially in the first days:
- During the first 24 hours, the skin on your lips gets a little wet, so it is recommended to blot them lightly with a napkin.
- Do not tear off the crusts that appear a couple of days after applying parchment makeup.
- Do not visit the bathhouse or solarium for a month.
- If your lip skin is too dry, you can lubricate it with a thin layer of balm.
- Do not use hydrogen peroxide or preparations containing alcohol, otherwise the lip color may fade.
- Do not use any decorative cosmetics on your lips and do not touch them with your hands.
Lip care
After permanent lip makeup and until healing, you need to avoid sun, scrubs and other aggressive influences. You cannot use decorative cosmetics or touch your lips with your hands. For the first couple of days, it is better to stay at home and periodically wipe the damaged skin with chlorhexidine and lubricate it with healing ointment. Recommendations from experts may vary, because each situation is individual.
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How do lips heal after tattooing?
The lips heal very quickly, but the result can be fully appreciated no earlier than in a month. The first days they seem too bright and swollen. By the third day, the swelling subsides and crusts begin to form. They should not be scratched, torn off or touched with hands - this will ruin the result. Usually the crusts finally disappear after about a week, and the color becomes paler.
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Do permanent lip makeup need correction?
The first correction is made 1-1.5 months after the procedure, when the final result is already clearly visible. The master corrects minor defects, adjusts the shade, and takes into account wishes. In the future, corrections are made as the pigment fades, approximately once every 1-1.5 years. Repeated procedures are often easier, faster and cheaper if done on time!
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Is it possible to lighten a tattoo at home?
Lightening is a cosmetic procedure that allows you to correct an unsuccessful or fairly boring permanent or bio tattoo. It is carried out when a woman wants innovations in makeup, and the old form does not allow applying a new layer of dye.
You can lighten permanent lip tattoos at home after one month from the date of the procedure. The skin will be completely restored, the crusts will come off, and the paint will acquire its final shade. Please note that the pigment will become lighter after 2-3 months.
Specialists perform lip tattoos in the salon using laser technologies or special techniques. Homemade recipes are not able to remove the dye completely, but they will make it paler and less noticeable.
The best folk methods
- Hydrogen peroxide. A complex procedure, it is advisable to entrust it to people with medical education. It involves injecting peroxide into the skin using a syringe with a very thin needle. The entire painted surface is treated with microinjections. Condition: compliance with sanitation standards - removal is carried out with a sterile needle on skin cleansed with alcohol. The product brightens by 2-3 tones. There is a risk of infection, prolonged healing, inflammation and swelling. The result depends on the type and oiliness of the skin, the depth of the pigment.
- Potassium permanganate. To remove tattoos on the lips, the skin is treated with a light pink solution up to 6 times a day. If rubbing causes the formation of crusts, manipulations are suspended until they fall off. It takes an average of 1-15 months to lighten tattoo makeup.
- Iodine solution 5%. Do not bleach with a concentrated solution due to the risk of burning the sensitive skin of the lips. Apply iodine to your mouth twice a day for 3-4 days. To make the procedure easier, use a cotton swab. Lubricate the strictly painted area in 1-2 layers. The lip will become covered with crusts that cannot be removed mechanically; they will come off on their own.
If no recipe is suitable due to the aggressiveness of the effect on the skin, you can purchase a pigment removal cream at the salon.
Removing biotattoo is not difficult. Lemon will do the job: dilute freshly squeezed juice halfway with water. Process several times a day until the desired result is obtained.
Is it possible to remove permanent lip makeup?
It is possible to get rid of permanent makeup, but the process is very long. You will either have to wait for the pigment to fade on its own, or use laser removal. Laser is more effective, but several painful procedures will be required. Although there is a plus - it is usually easier to remove permanent on the lips than on other areas.
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Contraindications to permanent makeup
Lip tattooing should not be done in case of acute inflammation, viral or fungal infections, or malignant tumors. Contraindications are epilepsy, some blood pathologies and a tendency to form keloid scars. It is better to postpone the procedure during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If in doubt, we recommend consulting with your doctor.
Keep in mind that the result of permanent makeup is not always predictable. Too much depends on the individual reaction of the skin, especially to pigments in red and pink shades. To at least make sure there is no allergy, they first do a small test!
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Preparing for biotattooing
Many girls are afraid to get a lip tattoo, because this procedure leads to injury to the skin. Biotattooing can be a safe alternative. This simple procedure is within the power of every girl, so it can be safely performed at home.
To perform biotattoo you will need the following:
- henna in powder form;
- hot water;
- container for preparing the composition;
- thin brush or stick;
- fat cream;
- tonic or lotion containing alcohol;
- napkin;
- scrub;
- lip pencil.
Permanent lip makeup – before and after photos
If you still doubt whether you need a lip tattoo, or don’t fully understand what it looks like, take a look at this selection of before and after works!
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Features of the procedure
Lip tattooing is a type of permanent makeup, also called micropigmentation. The essence of the procedure is to introduce a coloring pigment under the skin to a depth of 0.3 to 0.8 mm. During the procedure, the cosmetologist is able to change the shape and give the sponges a rich, uniform color. Modern tattoo techniques make it possible to visually make the mouth more voluminous, fuller, and eliminate such aesthetic imperfections as light spots, lack of symmetry, and unclear outline.
How long the lip tattoo lasts depends on the depth of injection of the dye and the individual characteristics of the skin. The result of a beauty procedure can last for a period of 3 to 5 years.
Basic techniques
Depending on the chosen technique, a specialist can achieve different effects. Experienced cosmetologists can use combined techniques in their work to make all the client’s wishes come true. Let's talk about the features of existing techniques.
Full filling
This tattooing technique will be a good solution for those with lips of the correct shape, but with a dull tone or an unclear contour. It is also suitable for girls who want to spend less time on everyday makeup or do not like the feeling of lipstick on their lips.
Full filling implies a targeted introduction of pigment into the upper layers of the skin evenly over the entire area. One shade of paint is used. It can be either a rich or delicate nude tone.
Disadvantage of the technique: when choosing expressive tones, a too obvious transition may be created at the border of the red border and the mucous membrane of the lip. It will be especially noticeable on the lower lip. This “minus” will be insignificant if you choose natural soft tones. Then the color transition will be smooth, almost imperceptible.
Contour technique
If you need to slightly correct the shape, while “your” skin color on the lips is rich and uniform, you can use the contour technique. It involves introducing pigment only along the edge, without filling. The master can slightly “raise” the corners of the mouth, outline the “butterfly”, and make the shape more clear. The color for the contour is chosen close to natural, so as not to create the impression of unfinished makeup.
Note: this technique is the least traumatic, the master’s work takes no more than 30 minutes. If we talk about whether it hurts to tattoo lips, when choosing a contour technique, unpleasant sensations are minimized.
The disadvantages of the technique appear when the pigment color is unsuccessfully selected. If it is too bright, you will have to tint your lips with lipstick all the time. Otherwise, the contour will look unnatural and ugly.
