The Permanent cosmetics implantation technique deposits color pigment into the upper reticular layer of the skin (Dermal Layer) and is considered permanent because it cannot be washed off. Unlike traditional tattoos performed on the body, permanent cosmetics professionals do not use traditional tattoo ink (dye). Permanent cosmetics pigment is more refined and made from natural Minerals it is designed to work with the skin’s undertones. Every person’s skin is different in regarding pigment retention. Factors which effect longevity of permanent cosmetics are: color selected, age, thickness of skin, scarring of skin, use of skin care products, injectables, laser treatments, medication and sun exposure. You will need periodic refreshing of color, depending on how light the shade of implanted pigment, as well as factors mentioned above.
A General Color Retention Guideline is:
Blondes and light taupe shades may need to be refreshed every 6 to 12 months.
Mid-tone Browns may need a touch-up annually
Dark Browns may need a touch-up every 12 to 24 months.
Very Dark Brown and Black colors may need to be refreshed every 6 months, especially if the client has pink to ruddy skin undertones. It is a fact that clients with pink to red undertones will pull gray -ashy. Even if your technician uses a very warm colored pigment, the color could possibly pull gray-ashy over time if you don’t have frequent touch-ups. This is the nature of the skin chemistry which Technicians can only control with frequent touch-ups.
Special note about pigment retention for those individuals with Alopecia or Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and those with Trichotillomania: Over the 10 years of being in practice, Tammy has recognized the special needs of those with Alopecia conditions. Clients may need extra visits to complete the project. Also, clients should get more frequent touch-ups.
Alopecia: Once the brows are completed the brow color can look “ashy” due to the thickening of the epidermis.
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: The client may have some areas that will not take the pigment due to the scarring nature of their condition.
Trichotillomania: There is usually a lot of scarring around the hair follicle due to pulling. Therefore, the crispness of the look of the hair stroke cannot be guaranteed and some areas may not take at all, Powder brows may be a better technique for you.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MICROBLADING
Microblading is a type of eyebrow architecture. It is all about creating the best shape for each face, a unique approach for each client.
The process is very precise thanks to the tool that is used which is effectively like a pen with a curved blade with 16-21 micro needles at the end, needles that don’t penetrate the skin but just delicately scratch the surface, much like a paper cut.
The needle very finely implants featherweight strokes with a medical grade pigment on the upper dermal layer of the skin, creating fine, realistic and natural hair strokes.
HOW IS MICROBLADING DIFFERENT THEN GETTING YOUR EYEBROWS TATTOOED?
The hair strokes are far more natural and finer than any tattoo, as a handheld needle is used, there is no electrical gadget that permeates deep in this technique. There more of a scratching noise, rather than a buzz of a tattoo machine, which inserts pigment deeper into the dermal layer of the skin.
