The art of permanent makeup has been recently trending, leaving many to wonder if they should partake in permanent makeup enhancements. The name itself is a bit misleading because permanent makeup isn’t necessarily tattooing your traditional full-face glam. Permanent makeup is commonly used to enhance features on the eyelids, eyebrows, lips, hairline, and even the scalp.
What is Permanent Makeup?
Permanent makeup is a cosmetic semi-permanent tattoo that can be applied to the skin in specified areas, using fine details to mimic the appearance of makeup. A specialized tool is used to inject the pigment into the top layers of the skin, allowing the client to enjoy precise, semi-permanent pigment for years to come.
How is Permanent Makeup Applied?
Permanent makeup is applied by a skilled and licensed technician, typically in a clinic setting. The technician relies on the use of a specialized pen that injects pigment into the top layer of the skin. It’s important to recognize that the pigment is not a traditional tattoo ink, but a customized cosmetic pigment. Clients can work with their technicians in order to choose the pigment colors and shades that are best for their procedure and skin tones/undertones.
The Benefits
Permanent makeup provides people with the ability to have a nearly maintenance-free look. Often, people use permanent makeup to achieve a look they can wear every day, for any occasion. Through permanent makeup, you can enhance features such as eyelashes, lips, and eyebrows. Without having to enhance these features yourself every day with makeup, a lot of time and money are saved. Permanent makeup is also very beneficial for those who have allergies or sensitivity to certain ingredients in most makeup products.
Not only can it be used to create the appearance of long-lasting makeup, but it also can reduce the impact of scars and correct a receding hairline. It is an affordable way to get guaranteed immediate visual solutions for imperfections that may require more extensive procedures.
The Disadvantages
While the name implies the permanent makeup will last forever, it’s important to recognize that the results will gradually fade over time. Apart from that, if a person decides to have permanent makeup applied by an inexperienced technician, the results may be disappointing and irreversible. Though it may fade, it is difficult to completely remove permanent makeup once the pigment has been injected into the skin.
Become a Permanent Makeup Artist Today
The fact of the matter is, there’s an increasing number of people who are interested in permanent makeup, and a lack of licensed and qualified permanent makeup technicians. Grow your clientele and expand your career by becoming professionally trained in Permanent Makeup and Microblading application. You can begin offering these services when you complete a Permanent Makeup and Microblading Course such as the one we offer at the New York Institute of Beauty. This 80-hour course provides you with thorough teaching and the hands-on training you need to take your career to the next level. If you want to get a feel of what it would entail, schedule a permanent makeup service with us and experience it for yourself! Contact NYIB for more information about this exciting course.
