Benefits Of Permanent Makeup

Eyebrows? Check, Lip blush? Check, Eyeliner? Check. And you are now photo-ready for the next 1 to 2 years. Wait? What? Yes, you heard it right. You saved 40 precious hours on Makeup this year and still look better than ever all day. No Kidding, Permanent Makeup comes to the rescue for all the beautiful busy bees out there who can’t be bothered with putting on Makeup 3 times a day. You won’t lose your diva confidence after a sweaty gym session or a long night out, or do you have to worry about pool parties? Permanent Makeup has your back (I mean face).

Many people know of permanent Makeup, essentially its subcategories like Microblading for perfectly shaped eyebrows, Lip Blush for rosy looking Lips excellent to correct dark pigmented lips to a natural baby lip form, Semi Permanent Eyeliner, Lash Enhancement for the Kohl rimmed eyes etc. All the techniques involve the application of medical-grade pigments on the first layer of skin in a highly sophisticated manner so that it looks like part of your natural anatomy.

Does it Look like Tattoo?

According to Ashmi, a Diamond-certified permanent makeup trainer accredited by the American Academy of Micropigmentation (AAM), the face tattoos in the 80s & 90s looked too obvious, lacked precision and aged in funny colours. Amazingly, a well-trained permanent makeup artist can offer hyper-natural results. The Lip blush looks so natural that even if your friend touches and scrutinises your lips, they can’t tell that the secret is permanent Makeup. ! How cool is that!!

The pigments used in Permanent Makeup are better quality than those used in tattooing and can stay toned to the intended colour, like Browns or Blacks. Secondly, many people believe that PMU is as painful as tattoos. This belief is which is untrue. Tattoo is worked in the third layer of skin, which is why it lasts a lifetime, whereas PMU goes only in the first layer. High-quality PMU machines used by premium artists are much softer and gentler on the skin.

Is it Completely safe?

Like in most sectors of the beauty industry, Permanent Makeup clients are safe in the hands of highly experienced and qualified professionals. Hence the most critical factor is investing time in finding the best artist.

Are they certified?

• Are they doing PMU for ATLEAST 2 years or more?
• How many clients have they done?
• Are there enough pictures on their Instagram that look like their own original works?
• Do they have a sterile clinical facility to perform skin-deep procedures?
• Are they giving you all the pre-care and aftercare instructions properly?

Zoom in & Analyse their work pictures in microscopic detail and objectively observe differences in every artist’s style. For example, Some artists make all eyebrows look similar with arches at the same position for all clients irrespective of their bone structure and make every eyebrow look very dark. Go for a versatile artist who can create various works customised to their client’s requirements.

Skip going to Hair Salons or Nail bars or Lash artists whose primary work is something else, as they lack adequate experience, focus & knowledge required for the safest PMU. I prefer finding a PMU-exclusive artist whose work is only permanent Makeup. They are highly likely to have the best equipment, knowledge and intense experience in a focused field.

Is it Very Expensive?

When it comes to permanent changes to your face, do not price shop for a great deal as, in the long term, this can cost you your peace of mind with your face compromised. With a reputable artist, you might be paying a premium price, but it would be something you would cherish for many years, whereas with the wrong one, you will have no choice but to regret & repent every day. The corrections, changes or removals of permanent Makeup are neither simple nor easy or cheap; hence, you must do it with utmost care instead of trying to save money at the expense of your health.

How to find good Artists

A thorough hashtag search on Instagram is the best way to begin your search for good artists in your town. Once you figure out a few best names, head to their website to gather a sense of their depth in PMU. It’s worth travelling to another city rather than settling with someone locally available to ensure a regret-free experience. Do a hashtag search on Instagram, like #microbladingmumbai, #lipblushindia, and #Glowartline, to browse and compare the works of many artists.

The PMU procedures sessions are average, 2 to 3 hours long and usually don’t require more than two sessions which can be scheduled in a gap of 1 to 2 months.

What if it Hurts? Pain varies widely from person to person, but again it boils down to choosing a rightly experienced artist. There are many testimonies: many clients doze off during the eyebrow procedure if the artist is good and experienced. Good artists know how to work with topical numbing ointments for the best experience and results. You are bound to experience more pain in the hands of less experienced providers.

To put it as a friendly piece of advice, When done correctly with perfect pre-care & aftercare, most women are thrilled with the results, and it becomes one of the best experiences of their lives as they wake up to a gorgeous face in the mirror.

This article was originally published on BusinesUpturn.