Applying makeup correctly is a skill that takes a while to master. A. Q.
When first experimenting with it, many teenage girls slather it on, as if trying to send the world a bold-faced message that they are now adults. Unfortunately, though, they usually end up looking like little girls who got into their mothers’ cosmetics while playing dress-up. Certainly, many women remember those early days of trial-and-error (and error, and error), when wearing makeup was new and
exciting. Luckily, with maturity, most women gain an appreciation of subtlety, and refine their techniques to produce more elegant, understated looks. Naturally, we all discover and develop our own styles, too, as we test myriad combinations of foundations, and the endless palettes of lipstick and eye shadow colours that are available. Of course, our complexions continue to change, as time marches on (on our faces, that is!); and, eventually, wearing makeup can turn from being capricious and fun, into a very serious business. The trouble is that this leads some women to revert to the heavy-handed method of application, using it to fill in lines and wrinkles, or to draw on, or augment, lips or eyebrows. Not only does this result in exaggerated, unnatural-looking features, but the makeup may also settle into lines, making them even more noticeable, or melt or fade away. This is the point where many women begin to lament the cruel irony that they originally started wearing it because they wanted to look older. As the years pass, failing eyesight, unsteady hands, and various medical conditions, can also make it difficult to apply cosmetics properly and evenly. Moreover, once it becomes a tiring, time-consuming chore, many women simply give up on it. Sadly, this can be very depressing, and may even make some people self-conscious enough to avoid socializing. On the other hand, happily, most of these situations can be resolved. If you’ve exhausted your makeup bag of tricks, it may be time to try a new kind of magic. At Irene’s Permanent Make Up, Irene Nathan can rejuvenate your appearance with permanent cosmetics for your eyes, eyebrows and lips. For those with age-related issues, the procedures that she performs can sometimes have life-changing results. Besides sparing them from a grueling, unmanageable task, having permanent cosmetics applied greatly boosts their self-confidence. Even people who can still easily put on makeup may need help with other problems, such as thinning lips or lashes. In such cases, Irene will add fullness and definition to lips, with colour and liner. She can also give eyes a more youthful, animated look, with permanent eyeliner, and make lashes appear more voluminous as well. The procedures are safe, and normally do not necessitate any downtime. The entire process may require 2-3 visits, as the initial application acts as a primer, which will fade several days after the first session, until it is revived with further treatments.
“It’s like an instant facelift”, “and one small change, such as adding a slight arc - creating a fuller bow - to an upper lip that has lost its shape, can have a dramatic impact. Another great thing is that most people won’t even realize that you had anything done; they’ll just notice that you look refreshed.”
Indeed, the enthusiasm with which she speaks makes it obvious that Irene takes great joy in helping women – and men – to appear more vivacious, and regain their self-esteem. So, if you want to get excited about makeup again, come in and put your face in Irene’s hands! Who benefits from Permanent Cosmetics?
• Men and women who seek correction of asymmetrical facial features
• People with allergies to conventional makeup
• Busy people who desire freedom and convenience from daily makeup application
• Those who have unsteady or arthritic hands
• Athletic people, those who perspire drastically, or have employment that will wash or mess up traditional makeup
• People with thin or light eyelashes
• Those who’s lips lack natural colouring and definition
• Those with visual impairment, contact lenses or eye glasses
Other Permanent Makeup Procedures
• Ar**la Restoration is for anyone, man or woman, who would prefer to camouflage their scars following a breast augmentation, reduction, mastectomy or those who wish to enhance the ar**la by adding more color tone to unevenness. About Each Procedure
Lip Colour and Lip Liner
This procedure is both lip liner and lip-fill. The vermilion border, or lip line can be tattooed slightly outside the border to give the appearance of larger, more pouty lips. As time marches on, our lips begin to appear thinner, irregular, and faded. The lips take a lot of wear and tear and it is little wonder that as we mature, women want plump, colourful, well-defined lips, which we enjoyed in our youth. Over time, sun damage, medical conditions, hormonal changes, and tissue trauma all contribute to loss of definition and natural colour. Permanent Makeup application is a major contributor to a more youthful appearance. The client has two alternatives, either going for a Dental Block, at the local Dentist before hand or Irene can use her new and improved Topical Anesthetic (creams) that works wonders before a Full Lip Colour is done and Topical Anesthetic (gels) during the procedure, to ensure minimum pain and discomfort and the best possible results. Lip Liner
Lip Liner can give the appearance of a more defined lip or even-out an asymmetrical lip border. Most women eventually want to have their whole lip coloured in permanently, because it looks the most natural. What to Expect with Permanent Lip Colour and Lip Liner
Lip colour and Lip Liner tend to be quite dark upon completion of the first application. This is temporary. Expect the lips to go through various changes - lips will be darker the following day and around the tenth day will look like they were never done; about the twelfth to fourteenth day the pigment resurfaces. So expect that one minute your lips will look very dark, the next hour they will look like nothing was done at all. Sometimes the pigment may even appear to have vanished from the treated area completely. It is still there, but went in rather as a "primer" coat that will be brought to the surface with a second application. This occurs because of certain qualities in an individual's skin; it usually has nothing to do with the type of pigment used or the way it was applied. Lips may feel chapped for several days, and it's recommended you apply Vaseline, which will be supplied and can also be purchased at your local supermarket, it is very important to purchase a new container of Vaseline as an old container might have bacteria in it and that could infect the new procedure area. If you use a concealer on the face area, avoid getting it on the actual permanent makeup line itself. Baby oil (mineral oil) is probably the best way to remove this concealer without disturbing the permanent makeup ... ... but this does not mean you can use baby oil on the treated area but ONLY to remove the concealer. When the area has healed, there is a much greater chance that the permanent make-up will be too light or too subtle. It is much easier to add pigment than to remove it. If it is initially applied too radically, the client is almost always unhappy, at least until she gets used to the change in appearance or has it corrected. Eyeliner
As stated, eyes are the "window to our soul." People often refer to another's eyes as sexy, thoughtful, tired, cheerful, lifeless, or heaven forbid, beady, and so on. Our eyes define how we feel inside and how life is treating us. They are our means of projecting thoughts without words. Because our eyes are so expressive, it must be why we want the area surrounding the eye to look its best at all times. If we are in other's company, our eyes are the focus of conversation. With eyeliner the lash line is darkened to produce a lush, full lash-line effect. This can be applied to either the upper, lower or both lash-line areas. Eyeliner, properly selected takes the "tired and washed out" appearance out of our expressions, as well as the entire face. Sports activities, hobbies that were avoided due to the fear of topical makeup coming off, and just simply looking your best at all times are yours for the asking. What to Expect with Permanent Eyeliner
With conventional cosmetics, applying pencil or liquid eyeliner is one of the more challenging make-up tasks we, as women, do in make-up application. We have to tug at our eyelid; it smudges and is difficult to apply. However, Permanent Makeup can be applied as light as you want or made darker and thicker to bring out the eyes. Permanent Makeup doesn't smudge, and there is no more tugging or pulling on delicate eyelid tissue. Permanent Makeup eyeliner applied the right way can uplift a drooping eye. What does the procedure feel like? This procedure tickles more than anything. No one wants anyone near their eyes, however, once the area is numb this procedure can be quick and is quite tolerable and worth the outcome. Eyelash Enhancement
Eyelash Enhancement brings out the eyes just like eyeliner does. A line is drawn or dots are placed between the lashes, which gives the illusion of fuller lashes. The colour used is typically the same colour as your lashes or black as it brings out the eyes and normally gives the best results. What to Expect Overall
Each procedure behaves differently after its application. Depending on which procedure you've had done, you will see various changes occur in the next 14 days. Immediately after the procedure is done your make-up may look like it has been stamped onto your face. This is normal. After your micropigmentation (permanent makeup) procedure you may experience swelling. This can result from the procedure itself, or from the Topical Anesthetics applied during or after, do not disturb the treated area. Very rarely is the swelling excessive, but in any degree it is nothing to worry about and usually it is short lived. When the swelling dissipates, it usually goes down in one area first and then the other. Due to varying degrees of difficulty of applications associated with lip/skin texture, scarring or wrinkles around lip lines from cold sores, age laser treatments, medications, smoking, sun or tanning bed exposure and skin care products, we can not guarantee "perfect" results in two visits. Therefore, if irregularities in lip colour develop from the above mentioned conditions additional procedures may be necessary. These conditions also affect the longevity of the permanent cosmetics causing some persons to require maintenance sooner than others. How Permanent Makeup Is Done
Prior to getting your permanent makeup tattoo, the technician slips on latex, vinyl or nitrile gloves and examines your skin to make sure there are no scrapes, cuts, or broken skin. Topical Anesthetics are applied to numb the area. Intradermal pigmentation is micro-insertion of pigments into the dermal layer of the skin. Any type of cosmetic tattoo is applied using either a small electric device (a traditional tattoo coil or rotary pen) or a hand tool. The needle assembly holds multiple needles to implant coloured pigments. The cosmetic tattooing device basically works like a small sewing machine:
The needle assembly rapidly moves it from side to side and vibrating the needle, pushing the needles into the middle layer (dermis) of the skin, implanting the chosen pigment. The technician holds the machine with a steady hand while guiding it along the skin. A needle penetrates the skin only a couple of millimeters as the needle caps limit the needles from penetrating any deeper. A 3 prong needle is used to make a very fine, delicate line. Multiple needles grouped together are used for shading and more solid "fill ins". The technician wipes the area to view work, and then continues. More information as to how Permanent Makeup is done
During the procedure droplets of pigment are placed into the dermal layer of your skin. Anything deposited in the epidermis, which is your upper exfoliating layer will eventually exfoliate. This happens during the healing process. The initial exfoliation starts about three days after the tattooing. Tiny particles of normally shedding skin flake off carrying with it the colour that was staining these surface layers. This is why your cosmetic tattoo can lighten up to 80% during the healing process. It may take three to six weeks for the finished result to be “settled in”. Permanent cosmetics may take several sessions of layering in colour to achieve your desired result. As long-term technicians and tattoo artists know, the degree of colour permanency varies with each individual. Colour can fade do to many factors¸ including prolonged exposure to the sun, or other forms UV rays, a person’s own body chemistry, and the degree of care taken to maintain the work. Any process involving the dermal layer of the skin, such as peels, medical procedures or certain medications such as Acutane, can also adversely affect colour integrity. However, the lifetime integrity of colour has nothing to do with the permanent nature of any form of tattooing. The dermis is the layer of skin that holds your colour; this layer does not easily exfoliate. The colour is injected in molecules and those molecules remain in the dermal layer of your skin forever. Even after removal of colour via laser, the pigment molecules remain in the skin. The colour has merely been bleached from them. This is the same thing that happens, to a much lesser degree, from exposure to any form of UV rays. If permanent cosmetics could be totally protected from UV, it would remain in its pristine shape for years and years. But unlike a body tattoo that is protected by clothing, tattoos on the face are constantly exposed. In general, the lighter the colour implanted, the more it has the potential to be affected by ultra violet rays and fade. Colours like to fade to their base colour, but can easily be corrected by a colour boost. So the answer is yes, micro pigmentation or permanent cosmetics is permanent so choose your technician wisely. Medical Conditions that can cause fading and more frequent touch ups
Clients with certain medical conditions such as diabetes, thyroid, acid systems, cancer, haemophilia will cause an increase in pigment fading therefore you will need more than one touch up. FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q. What is Permanent Makeup? Permanent Makeup is pigment placed under the skin (dermis) in a series of dots. These dots or lines, are placed close together to create the desired image. I'm anxious about letting anyone else design my makeup, especially if it is permanent. What if I don't like the design or colour after the procedure? Your technician will assist you when determining design-work if you wish. She will take your facial shape into consideration, eyeliner and or lip liner that suits your facial features the best. You should approve of all design work before she proceeds with the procedure. This is your face, your procedure and it must meet your expectations. What if eyeliner goes out of style? It is exceptionally difficult to find a stage in history where the appearance of darker, thicker eyelashes was not fashionable. With the eyeliner or eyelash enhancement procedure your natural lash-line is enhanced for a fuller, beautiful, natural result. This procedure is also very popular for men with light coloured or sparse eyelashes. It provides wonderful eye definition. Thin, medium and wide top and bottom eyeliners are also very popular. However, when I do procedures, I preferred a more conservative, natural look. What about people who have allergies? Many people love Permanent Makeup because it replaces the topical cosmetics they may be sensitive to. Contact lens wearers especially enjoy not having to worry about makeup becoming lodged under their lenses. I have heard that these procedures require multiple sessions. Why is that necessary? It is necessary for several reasons. One is due to the condition of the skin. Each skin type is different. Some skin types are thicker and healthier and more pigment will be retained in one session. Also, fine details, additional colour depth, or design adjustments are easily made after the initial healing is complete. A follow-up visit is usually scheduled. Typically it takes a total of at least 2-3 applications, 3 -5 weeks apart to achieve the desired outcome. If this is permanent, why are future touch-ups necessary? The major issues affecting the pristine appearance of your procedure is exposure to the sun, changing health conditions, medications, anti-aging products, and hormonal changes. At some point in time, usually several years after your initial procedure, you will want to refresh the colour. I'm worried about the word "permanent". Don't be. Permanent makeup is a multi-session process. During the healing process the first application fades 50%-80%. If at that point you are dissatisfied with your permanent makeup (extremely rare), then no harm is done because much of the pigment (usually) will have flaked off - this is the way the body heals itself. If anything, most clients return requesting more colour, a thicker line, etc. After each subsequent application 3-5 weeks apart, the area retains more colour, giving you your final outcome. Is this considered a safe process? Yes, it is a safe process conducted by a trained technician that follows the proper sanitation and sterilization requirements. The technician opens a sterilized tool and a manufactured sealed sterilized needle at the beginning of the procedure. The used needle is placed in a SWT container after the procedure has been completed. In addition, all areas the client will come in contact with while at the salon are sterilized. By conducting procedures in this manner clients are assured that their health has been safeguarded to the highest standards. After leaving the salon, it is then the client's responsibility to care for the procedure in a manner that encourages normal healing. Will I be uncomfortable during the procedure? Some people experience some discomfort during the procedure. This is described as a tickling sensation, which subsides as soon as the procedure is over. We have excellent topical anesthetics, which normally reduces discomfort to a minimum. How soon before I can resume normal activities? For most people, usually the same day. Procedures normally produce little swelling or long lasting trauma to the surrounding skin. As a result, you may resume normal activities, as long as they do not have an adverse affect on the healing process. For example you wouldn't want to introduce bacteria into the treated area by sweating while jogging. It is recommended you not plan a special function the day of and up to 3 days after having your permanent makeup, only because it's a new look and will be darker than the final outcome. Additional Information
The Pain Factor
We all have different tolerances to pain (pain threshold). Very good topical anesthetic creams and gels are now available, which greatly reduces much sensation. The area gets quite numb and clients typically experience minimal discomfort. Why Are Several Applications Required? As previously mentioned, even if the permanent makeup looks like it "faded away", it is still there, but went in rather as a "primer" coat that will be brought to the surface with a second application. After a lip (full lip or lip liner) procedure you are advised to drink with a straw for 3-5 days. Before eating and/or drinking apply a light coating of ointment on the lips. When washing the face
Splash water on the area and pat it dry gently. No rubbing, scrubbing or soaps or lotions of any kind. The whole area is sore and sensitive to start with so you have to be gentle to it. Leave the tattooed area exposed to the air so that it can begin to heal but keep the area moist with the ointment given you until the healing is complete. It takes about a week (usually seven to ten days) for a tattoo to heal on the surface. Healing is still occurring an additional 2-3 weeks beneath the skin. For at least 7-10 days, you should not apply cosmetics over the area and NO PEROXIDE, or other creams!!! The lips will get chapped and may develop a little scab, but be sure that you do not peel off the area! If it flakes, let it flake off by itself. If you peel it off, the pigment comes off with it. It is also advised not to “look” in the mirror for at least a week (two is better). You will only find something to “pick” and/or “criticize”, and the complete finished look should not be judged during this healing time. First, you will worry that the colour is too dark. Then, you will get used to the darker look. The third truth, is that you will have lost 50-80% of the colour. A good procedure is knowledge and proper Aftercare, not luck! Is There Anything I Can Do To Help Make This Procedure Successful? Following the "After Care" instructions will greatly improve the success and longevity of your permanent makeup procedure. In the long term, sun exposure and anti-aging creams will be what cause your permanent makeup to fade. Most clients like to "refresh" their permanent makeup in a couple of years to brighten the colour. Do NOT expose your tattoo to direct sunlight for at least two weeks. If you do, you may get sunburned or the colour may fade pre-maturely. Use sunscreen religiously. Do NOT swim, whirlpool bath or swim in the ocean during this healing time. This could cause pigment to fade as well. You should always apply sunscreen if you expose your tattoo to sunlight (this means "artificial light", too). Be advised that indoor tanning beds will also fade your tattoo. Pricing System for Permanent Makeup
Permanent makeup should be thought of as a two-step process for best results. That applies to new procedures and re-colouring of faded makeup. Upgrades: To "upgrade" any procedure at the second visit (e.g. change from a blended lip liner to a liner with full lip colour), the difference between the first and second application fees will be added. Re-Tattooing Faded Permanent Makeup (Another Technician’s Work)
Recolouring permanent makeup done previously by someone else is not “just a touch-up”. The technician must start “from scratch” since it was not her original work. To re-tattoo permanent makeup done by another technician, fees start at the new (initial visit) permanent makeup prices. Additional charges may apply for extensive shape and symmetry correction.
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