How Long Does Permanent Makeup Last?
Throughout the history of civilization, women have employed makeup in different ways to enhance their natural beauty. The power of makeup has been a well-known secret among women for centuries. In the modern era, women are often too busy to spend ample time applying makeup, leading them to seek shortcuts. We believe that women can save time by completely skipping certain steps when they opt for permanent makeup.
How Long Does Permanent Makeup Last?
You might be curious about the duration of the treatment if you’re thinking of using it to save time in your daily mirror routine. A time-saving treatment should ideally provide significant benefits for an extended period.
The longevity of permanent makeup is remarkable, lasting for an average of three to five years with just three to five treatments. This means you can enjoy a simplified daily beauty routine for an extended period after undergoing the procedure.
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What Causes Fading?
This makeup is long-lasting, but it’s not permanent. The longevity varies depending on the location of the pigment. Permanent pigments along the lash or eyeliner can last up to three years, while those directly on the skin may take up to five years to fade.
What causes the fading? Several factors contribute to the fading of your tattoo, including your skin type, age, how your skin reacts to pigment, sun exposure amount and duration, and the products you use. Some factors are beyond your control, while others are influenced by lifestyle choices.
How Can You Extend the Results?
It’s inevitable that results will fade, but you can extend them. Making the right skincare choices is crucial. Using the right SPF and sun-protection measures can prevent your skin and makeup pigment from being bleached by UV rays. Choose products carefully, avoiding Retinols or strong acids in your daily skincare routine.
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Permanent Makeup 101
When did permanent pigmentation start? The answer is more interesting than you might think. The history of permanent makeup application on the face dates back to 1902 in England. It began with a tattooist applying permanent makeup on the face. Since then, the process has evolved into what we know today, no longer requiring a visit to a tattoo salon.
What is it?
What is permanent pigmentation? Permanent makeup is often compared to tattoos, and that’s not wrong. Tattooing makeup and traditional tattooing are both similar practices, using similar techniques. While tattoos are artwork on the skin, tattooed makeup uses flesh tones deliberately placed to appear natural. Most people cannot tell the difference between makeup applied to appear natural and tattooed makeup that enhances the natural appearance.
What Does It Do?
People tend to imagine tattoos in tattoo parlors when they think of tattooing makeup. Depending on the type of treatment, you may not be too far from the truth. The process of applying permanent makeup to the face is similar to traditional tattooing, as pigments are injected into the skin using a machine-operated neoprene needle. The application of this treatment can vary depending on the location and desired results.
What Can It Help With?
Permanent makeup can address many concerns related to appearance. This treatment can correct a number of issues, as it is designed to improve your appearance.
- Uneven skin pigment
- Thin lips
- Pale lips
- Thin lash line
- Sparse eyebrows
- Hair loss
Permanent makeup is not just for enhancing natural beauty. This treatment is popular among women who want to avoid having to constantly apply makeup and check how it looks during the day. The treatments that add pigment to the lip line, lash line, and face can be used as an alternative for eyeliner and foundation. They look more natural than traditional makeup, which tends to look dry and oily.
What Are the Different Types of Permanent Makeup?
There are many types of makeup that can be applied permanently. Permanent makeup is a term used to describe cosmetic tattooing, which involves applying pigments to the skin for aesthetic purposes. Our office specializes in a variety of techniques, including:
Skin Camouflage
Skin camouflage uses flesh-toned pigments to improve the complexion of the skin. Similar to full-coverage makeup, this treatment can be applied anywhere on the skin, particularly in areas with dark spots, scars, or sun damage. It is especially helpful for people dealing with pigmentation issues on their skin.
Beauty Marks
Adding well-placed beauty marks to enhance your look is a trend that has lasted for decades. The popularity of tattooing freckles and beauty marks on the face has been growing in recent years. Beauty marks can give a woman a sensual look, while freckles can make her appear playful, mischievous, or innocent. This treatment can enhance existing freckles or beauty marks, or create new ones where you want them.
Microblading
Another popular treatment, microblading, has gained popularity due to the desire for full eyebrows that look natural. Using a technique that mimics how eyebrow hair grows, microblading enhances eyebrow shape and creates a fuller look. This treatment is perfect for women with sparse eyebrow hairs or those who want to improve the shape of their brows.
Powdery Brow
Powdery brow is a treatment that is specific to our office. This treatment creates a softer, natural-looking appearance to the eyebrow by using a gentler pigment. Many patients compare this treatment to eyebrow powders, which rest lightly on the brow to make the eyebrow look fuller. Powdery brow is an ideal treatment for women who have naturally full brows but would like better color definition.
Eyeliner
Permanent eyeliner is a treatment that applies pigment to the upper and lower lash lines. Applying traditional eyeliner can be hit and miss for many women, especially as all eyeliner is susceptible to smudges that are difficult to fix. Permanent eyeliner can enhance the natural shape of your eye and the thickness of your eyelashes. Depending on the shape of your eye and your appearance goals, we can explore how thin or thick we should apply the permanent eyeliner, as well as the general shape of the treatment.
Lip Liner and Color
Permanent lip liner and color are two treatments that go hand in hand. Lip liner can be used to correct the appearance of thin or asymmetrical lips, while the color can enhance the natural shade of your lips to make them darker or fuller. Traditional lip liner and lipstick can be difficult to apply well and can also smudge onto your teeth or any cups you use. Permanent lip liner and color can make your lips look plush and pretty all hours of the day.
Scalp Pigmentation
Scalp pigmentation is a type of treatment that applies small, hair-like pigment to areas of your hair that are thinning, especially around the hairline. This treatment is ideal for women experiencing mild-to-moderate hair loss, as it can make hair look thicker and mask some loss. We often see this treatment combined with hair transplants or other cosmetic hair treatments for the best possible results.
3D Areola
3D areola is a treatment that creates an artificial nipple with flesh-toned pigments. While this treatment is usually for those who have had a mastectomy or other breast reconstruction procedures, some women who are not satisfied with the shape or appearance of the areola also seek this as a corrective treatment.
Body Art Removal
We also offer a permanent body art removal treatment. Unlike the treatments listed above, body art removal does not use a pigment. Instead, it uses a pigment removal solution that binds to pigment already in the skin to “dissolve” the pigment away. Body art removal treatment is ideal for patients who are not qualified for energy-based tattoo removal or who would prefer a gentler type of treatment. This treatment can be used on virtually any tattoo, regardless of size or depth of pigment.
Does This Treatment Interfere With Other Cosmetic Treatments?
To a certain extent, having a treatment that permanently applies pigment to the skin will interfere with future cosmetic treatments. There will be some limitations to the types of treatments you will be able to have. For example, you might not be able to use chemical peels or certain facial treatments if you have permanent skin camouflage on the face.
Some energy-based skin resurfacing treatments may also not be recommended, as some laser treatments are designed to lift all types of pigment from the skin. There may also be some products that you are not allowed to use, such as Retinol-based skincare.
Are You an Ideal Candidate?
The majority of patients who are interested in this treatment are good candidates. Prospective patients who are qualified for this treatment include those who do not have a current skin disease, allergies to the pigments used for treatment, and who are not satisfied with their overall appearance. You may be an ideal candidate if you want to:
- Enhance your natural beauty
- Correct pigment loss
- Have fuller eyebrows or lips
- Create beauty marks or artificial nipples
Let Permanent Makeup Be Your Breezy Beauty Solution!
If you’re tired of constantly applying makeup and want to save yourself some time, take a page from Cleopatra’s book and look into different options for makeup. It’s time to let permanent makeup be your solution for breezy beauty. If you think you are a good candidate for this treatment, please contact Enduring Beauty to schedule your treatment today!
