Permanent Makeup FAQs
Permanent makeup (aka micropigmentation) is a cosmetic procedure that uses a fine needle to deposit ink pigments into the deeper layers of the skin in a similar way to tattoos, but with the goal of creating long-lasting makeup-style effects around the eyes, lips and face.
The five main types of permanent makeup treatment are microblading, lip blushing, permanent eyeliner, scar camouflage, and freckle tattoos.
- Microblading is used to add colour and definition to your eyebrows by depositing pigment in a way that mimics the look of natural eyebrow hair.
- Lip blushing tints the lips and defines their shape to create a fuller pout.
- Permanent eyeliner can be used to give the effect of fuller lashes by applying pigment onto your lash line; it can be applied above the lash line in your favourite style, too.
- Scar camouflage does just that; a custom-blended pigment is created to match your skin colour and implanted beneath your skin’s surface to help hide scars.
- Freckle tattoos are natural-looking freckle-like tattoos.
The length of time your permanent makeup lasts hinges on what you have done and how well you care for your skin. Microblading and permanent eyeliner last 1-3 years, lip blushing lasts 3-5 years, scar camouflage lasts 2-5 years, and freckle tattoos can last for up to 10 years. You’re likely to need touch-ups for all permanent makeup treatments.
Some countries don’t regulate permanent makeup as an industry, so for your own peace of mind on safety, do your research. Check your practitioner’s qualifications and experience: look at online reviews, and ensure they work in a clean, safe environment. If you’ve got a specific medical condition or have some upcoming medical treatment booked, you may want to ask your doctor if it’s safe for you to go ahead with a micropigmentation procedure. As with all tattoos, there’s a risk of allergic reactions, scarring, and infection.
Permanent makeup isn’t a regulated industry in some countries, so your best option is to go for word of mouth referrals, or – if you don’t have that luxury – check your practitioner’s qualifications and level of experience and look online at their reviews and social media.
How much you'll pay for permanent makeup largely depends on what you're having done, but you're likely to pay between £60 and £350.
Book your next permanent makeup appointment in Cranbrook with Fresha
Fresha is your personal treasure trove of first-rate tattoo and piercing shops in Cranbrook. And there is no shortage of gems in among the treatments our salon and clinic partners have listed with us. So all you need to do is pick a favourite and confirm your appointment today. You can enjoy peace of mind with our secure payment system and appointment reminders sent straight to your phone. Lose yourself in some well-deserved me-time.
Now you know how Fresha works, let’s explore what’s available in Cranbrook. There’s plenty of self-care to sample in your area. You can enjoy trialling treatments with a variety of talented tattoo artists and piercing specialists at local tattoo and piercing shops. We'd recommend that you take advantage of the assortment of hair, health and beauty treatments in the neighbourhood. We're confident there'll be something for everyone.
Look good from the moment you wake up. That's what permanent makeup is all about.
There's no smudged eyeliner or uneven brows to contend with every day. Simply get up and go with a fresh face that needs no enhancing. Eyeliner and brows may be the most popular cosmetic tattoo choice, but permanent makeup can do more than meets the eye. It can create semi-permanent freckles, lip blushing and camouflage scars too. Appointments can take up to 3 hours, but results should last for at least a year. Prices start at £60 for permanent makeup in Cranbrook.
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