FAQ'S
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PERMANENT MAKEUP
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Who can benefit from permanent makeup?
Anybody and everybody! Permanent makeup is great for those who may suffer from alopecia, undergone chemotherapy, skin sensitivities to traditional make up, eyebrow/eyelash tints, eyeliner etc. Or just simply anybody that wants to “wake up with make up” and have a natural enhancement to their appearance. The results of permanent makeup build the clients confidence, proving to be a luxurious treat to an almost maintenance free, natural look. Some medical/skin conditions and medication are not suitable for permanent makeup. If you have any doubts it is always best to seek a doctor’s attention and ask the technician prior to booking an appointment.
How “permanent” is permanent makeup?
Technically, any form of tattooing is permanent. However, permanent makeup is an extremely delicate form of tattooing the skin, meaning the ‘tattoo’ will fade at a much quicker rate than an ordinary body tattoo, which is why they are referred to as ’semipermanent’ by some technicians. Also, it is dependent on how the permanent makeup is looked after post treatment. For example, constant/excessive sun exposure/UV rays will result in the pigment fading faster, meaning more top up procedures will be required to maintain the colour and definition of the treatment.
Will a top up be needed after the first treatment?
Sometimes, a second appointment is required after the initial treatment, which is often referred to as a ‘top up’ treatment. This appointment allows any shape/colour adjustments to be made. However, this is not always required and is totally dependent on the client’s skin and aftercare of the initial treatment.
How often are colour boost/top up appointments required?
On average, the colour boost treatments are advised roughly every 12 months to maintain the desired colour depth and shape of the permanent makeup. Frequency of the colour boost is dependent on skin type, lifestyle and client care.
Does the treatment hurt?
Everyone has a different threshold of pain. However, clients often find the tweezing during the eyebrow tidy up, or wiping the treated area, more painful than the actual treatment. The majority of clients say it was not as bad as they were expecting. Topical anaesthetic is used to numb the area, minimising discomfort (patch test required).
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