Semi Permanent Make Up by Ayla Kettle

Semi Permanent Make Up by Ayla Kettle

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Semi Permanent Make Up by Ayla Kettle. Specialising in Microblading, bespoke brow design, shape and tint, also lash extensions, lifting and tinting.

ABT accredited and fully licenced technician.

24/08/2026

BROW COVER-UP WORK BUT NOT EVERY OLD BROW CAN BE COVERED✨✨

This client had her brows done years ago, elsewhere. Over time, the pigment had faded significantly, but there was still residual pigment within the skin.

She wanted a more defined, balanced and natural-looking brow so the first step was assessing whether her existing work was actually suitable for a cover-up.

And this is where experience and pigmentology matter.

Not every previous brow treatment can safely or successfully be covered.

Before creating new brows, I assess:

• How much residual pigment remains
• The depth and saturation of the old pigment
• The colour that remains in the skin
• Whether the previous pigment has shifted or changed over time
• The shape and density of the existing work
• The condition and integrity of the skin

An old brow may look faded on the surface, but that does not mean the pigment has disappeared.

When new pigment is implanted over significant residual pigment, the colours can interact. This can affect the healed result, colour balance, clarity and longevity.

For some clients, the correct professional decision is not to cover it immediately.

A removal or lightening session may be required first, allowing us to create a cleaner canvas and achieve a more predictable result💯

In this case, the existing brows were suitable for a carefully planned cover-up, with the new design created around the client’s facial structure rather than simply working over the old shape.

Good cover-up work isn’t about hiding what is underneath.
It is about understanding exactly what is underneath and knowing how to work with it💯✨

Every previous brow is different. Every skin is different. And every cover-up should be assessed individually.

Beautiful brows are not created by simply adding more pigment. They are created through assessment, anatomy, pigmentology, colour theory and controlled technique✨✨

18/08/2026

Defined, deeper in colour but still beautifully natural✨✨

This beautiful client has Fitzpatrick Skin Type II with a normal, well-balanced skin condition. Normal skin generally provides a stable working surface, allowing pigment to be implanted evenly and supporting more predictable healed retention although every skin responds individually.

Using my signature Combo-Naturale® technique, I combined delicate machine hairstrokes with soft machine shading to create greater definition and depth without making the brows look heavy or artificial😍

The pigment selection was carefully considered according to her natural colouring, undertone, skin characteristics and desired healed result. The fresh colour will soften during healing, leaving a refined brow that enhances her features while remaining elegant and natural💯

Beautiful PMU is never simply about adding more pigment. It is about understanding the skin, selecting the right formulation and using the correct technique with control.

📍West Sussex

Complimentary consultations available
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17/08/2026

Fresh results may attract attention, but healed results reveal the quality of the artist’s decisions💯💯

When reviewing a healed brow, I assess far more than pigment retention:

• Has the colour healed appropriately for the skin and undertone?
• Has the detail remained soft and believable?
• Has the shading settled evenly?
• Does the brow remain balanced within the client’s face?
• Has the result healed without looking excessively saturated?

This client received my Combo-Naturale® brow treatment, individually adapted to her skin characteristics, natural hair growth and facial anatomy✨✨

The purpose was not to create the maximum amount of definition possible. It was to create a brow that would heal softly, restore natural-looking structure and remain harmonious within her face..

Successful permanent makeup is not judged only on the day it is created. It is judged by the way it heals💯💯

Contact for more information on treatments and training options. Link in Bio!

Pigments
Cartridges

14/08/2026

No two clients and no two sets of brows are the same✨

My signature Combo-Naturale® technique allows me to tailor every treatment to the individual, considering their skin type, natural hair growth, facial features and personal expectations💯

By carefully adapting the balance of delicate hair strokes and soft shading, I can create beautifully natural definition without an overdone appearance. The technique changes for every client, but the goal remains the same: bespoke brows that feel completely natural to them💯

For training information or to arrange your complimentary consultation, please contact me through the link in my bio…

Photos from Semi Permanent Make Up by Ayla Kettle's post 12/08/2026

Permanent makeup should never overpower the face, it should quietly restore balance and harmony💯

My signature Combo-Naturale® brow technique blends delicate hairstrokes with soft shading to create a seamless, natural-looking result. Every brow is individually designed around the client’s facial features, bone structure and natural hair growth so it doesn’t look newly “added,” but as though it has always belonged there😍

No harsh outlines. No brows dominating the face. Just subtle definition and beautifully balanced results✨✨

Swipe to see the before photo and more treatment videos.

Cartridge: Kwadron Permanent Makeup
Pigment: MONICA IVANI PMU ✨

For complimentary consultations and training info contact me. Link in Bio!

BespokeBrows

Photos from Semi Permanent Make Up by Ayla Kettle's post 10/08/2026

A complete brow journey from sparse and undefined to naturally fuller, beautifully balanced brows✨

When this lovely client first came to me, she wanted definition and fullness without losing a soft, natural appearance. As a fellow beauty professional, she understood the importance of choosing an artist whose work aligned with her vision💯

The video begins with her brows immediately after the perfecting second session. You will then see:

• Her natural brows before treatment
• The soft, healed result after one session
• Her brows immediately after the second session

For her treatment, I adapted hyperrealism machine hairstrokes into my signature Combo-Naturale® technique, combining delicate, multidirectional strokes with subtle shading for added depth and seamless definition. Hybrid pigments were carefully selected to complement her natural colouring and support a soft, balanced healed result✨

She is absolutely over the moon and her reaction says everything😍

Her sister and mother have since trusted me with their treatments too, with more beautiful transformations still to come. That kind of family recommendation is one of the greatest compliments I can receive🤍

Permanent makeup should never overpower the face. It should restore what feels missing while remaining completely in harmony with the individual.

Treatment: Bespoke Combo-Naturale® brows
Technique: Hyperrealism machine hairstrokes with soft shading
Stage shown: Healed after one session and immediately after the perfecting second session

Contact me to arrange a complimentary consultation💕
18+ only

05/08/2026

For this lovely client, my goal was to restore that natural definition and healthy looking colour while keeping the result soft, elegant, and perfectly balanced with her features💯

This photograph was taken immediately after the treatment, so a degree of swelling is completely normal. The colour also appears brighter at this stage. During the healing process, the skin regenerates and the pigment settles into the tissue, allowing the colour to soften by approximately 50–60% over the following weeks, revealing a beautifully natural healed result😍

For this treatment, I selected a pigment with a warm undertone. Warm-based pigments are often chosen to restore vitality to lips that have lost their natural warmth, helping to create a balanced, healthy appearance once healed ⭐️

Pigment selection is never one-size-fits-all—it is carefully tailored to each client’s natural lip tone, undertone, skin characteristics, and desired outcome to ensure the most natural and long-lasting result✨✨

Permanent makeup is not about changing your features, it is about restoring harmony, enhancing what is naturally yours, and helping you look refreshed with effortless elegance💯

Photos from Semi Permanent Make Up by Ayla Kettle's post 04/08/2026

It was such a pleasure to treat this lovely lady’s brows❤️

What makes this transformation even more special is that she has also trusted me with her training journey. Being chosen as both her educator and permanent makeup artist is something I truly value💯💕

This treatment was a brow cover-up work. Her previous permanent makeup had faded considerably, leaving a subtle cool-toned base. Swipe to see before photo ➡️

After carefully assessing her skin and the remaining pigment, I neutralised the old colour and created the look she was hoping for; a slightly bolder, more defined and darker brow while still keeping it elegant and in harmony with her features ✨

It’s important to remember that not every existing permanent makeup treatment is suitable for a cover-up. If the previous pigment is too saturated, too dark, or has migrated significantly, removal or lightening sessions may be recommended before creating a new set of brows.

A thorough consultation and assessment will always determine the safest and most appropriate treatment plan for your individual case💯

Thank you for trusting me with both your education and your brows. It is always an honour🤍

Photos from Semi Permanent Make Up by Ayla Kettle's post 03/08/2026

It was such a pleasure treating lovely Christina today💕videos and photos straight from the camera roll. Please remember these photos and videos were taken immediately after Christina’s treatment. The colour will heal approximately 50–60% softer, revealing a beautifully natural result over the coming weeks✨

Swipe to see more photos/videos ➡️ She already had naturally full lips, but over time the upper lip had become lighter than the lower lip, the lip border had softened, and the overall colour lacked balance and definition.

Using a bespoke Ombre Lip Blush technique, I focused on restoring harmony rather than changing what nature had already given her. By carefully refining the border and creating a soft colour transition, I was able to enhance her natural lip shape while maintaining an elegant, effortless look😍
For me, permanent makeup is never about creating a different face. It’s about restoring definition, balance and confidence in a way that looks timeless, not obvious💯

Every lip blush treatment is individually designed because no two pairs of lips and no two clients are ever the same.

Thank you, Christina, for trusting me with your beautiful lips. 🌿❤️

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26/07/2026

A bespoke transformation, designed just for her✨✨

Every face tells a different story, which is why every pair of brows I create is completely personalised.

For this lovely client, her natural brows were very sparse. Using my signature Combo-Naturale® technique, I carefully designed a shape that complements her unique facial features, then blended delicate hairstrokes with soft shading to create beautifully balanced, natural-looking brows💯

The goal is never to create perfect brows.
The goal is to create your brows that belong to your face, enhance your natural beauty, and feel effortlessly elegant🤩

Seeing her smile when she looked in the mirror reminded me why I love what I do🥰🤍

Because true elegance never looks overdone.

✨ Complimentary consultations available, link in bio!

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