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What Shall I Do Before Receiving My Medical Micro-pigmentation Treatment?

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How to Prepare for Your Medical Micro-pigmentation Treatment

Medical micro-pigmentation, or medical tattooing involves implanting pigment in the skin to blend in different skin colours into one.

Skin tone colour matching is carried out prior to the treatment.

A sensitivity patch test must be performed prior to the medical micro-pigmentation procedure.

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Pre-treatment Checklist for Medical Tattooing

1. Skin Tone Matching: Avoid tanning before the skin tone matching process and throughout the treatment plan to ensure accurate results.

2. Patch Test: A sensitivity patch test is required before the procedure to ensure you’re not allergic to the pigments.

3. Multiple Sessions: You may need multiple sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart. This allows the skin to heal fully between treatments.

4. Initial Colour Intensity: The colour may appear more intense and darker immediately after the treatment. This will soften as the skin heals over the next few days.

5. Swelling and Redness: Swelling, redness, and occasionally bruising may occur after each session. You might want to avoid social events immediately afterward.

6. Medications: Avoid aspirin or anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen two days before treatment. However, do not stop taking any prescribed medications without consulting your doctor.

7. Alcohol: Do not drink alcohol for at least two days before and after your session, as it can thin the blood and increase the risk of bruising.

8. Aftercare: Follow the aftercare instructions carefully to avoid infections. Keeping the treated area clean is crucial for proper healing.

Skin Cosmetic Products:

Do not use Retin-A or retinol products near the treatment area for six weeks prior.

Avoid AHA products for four weeks before treatment.

Refrain from professional chemical peels near the treatment area for four weeks prior.

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Blood Donation

You will not be eligible to donate blood for 12 months after your medical micro-pigmentation procedure.

Specific Guidelines for Cleft Lip Tattooing

If you’re planning a cleft lip tattoo and have a history of cold sores (herpes simplex), it’s recommended to take anti-herpes medication for one week before and after the procedure. This helps prevent a potential outbreak, as the procedure can trigger the dormant virus.

Other Considerations:

Laser Hair Removal: IPL laser hair removal should be completed at least two weeks before your treatment.

Lip Waxing and Bleaching: Avoid lip waxing or bleaching two weeks before and two weeks after your procedure to prevent irritation.

By following these guidelines, you can ensure a smoother treatment process and better results. Always consult us if you have any questions or concerns before the procedure.

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How to look after your semi-permanent Eyeliner tattoo?

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How to Care for Your Semi-Permanent Eyeliner Tattoo

Proper aftercare is important so your semi-permanent eyeliner tattoo heals beautifully and achieves the best results.

What to Expect After Your Eyeliner Tattoo

For up to 4 days after your semi-permanent eyeliner procedure, you may experience mild redness, slight swelling, tenderness, and possibly some eyelashes sticking together, especially overnight. Dry and itchy skin is also normal. These are all typical healing symptoms and nothing to worry about.

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Daily Care Tips for Eyeliner Tattoo Healing

First 48 Hours Post-Procedure:

  • If you need you can apply disposable cold packs to reduce swelling.

Daily Care for the First 7 Days:

  • Apply a healing balm or Bepanthen cream 3 times a day using a clean cotton bud for each eye. Always wash your hands before application to avoid contamination.
  • Use a gentle facial cleanser during the first week, avoiding direct splashes on your face. Clean the eyeliner area twice daily with damp cotton pads.
  • If the area gets wet, pat it dry with a clean tissue.
  • Keep your hair away from your eyeliner to avoid infection.
  • Itching is normal—do not pick, peel, or rub the area. Let the color naturally flake off.
  • Avoid wearing contact lenses for 24 hours after treatment.
  • Continue using your usual eye cream, but avoid applying it directly over the eyeliner tattoo.
  • Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from wind and pollution.
  • Avoid beauty treatments around your eyes for 5 days after the procedure.
  • Do not apply any makeup near the treated area for 3 days, and use a new mascara after 3 days to avoid bacteria from old mascara.
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Avoid for 2 weeks After Your Eyeliner Tattoo

Avoid direct sun exposure, tanning, Jacuzzis, saunas, chlorinated pools, and saltwater.

Do not use eyelash tints, lash curling, lash extensions, or lash growth products.

Avoid direct shower spray on the eyeliner area.

Long-Term Care for Semi-Permanent Eyeliner

If you’re planning eye surgery or need an MRI scan, inform your doctor about your eyeliner tattoo.

Notify the National Blood Service if you plan to donate blood, as you may be ineligible for 4 months after your procedure.

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Important information

In rare cases, you may lose some eyelashes during healing, but they typically grow back within 2-4 months.

Expect your eyeliner color to be more intense and defined for the first week, but it will soften and lighten as it heals.

Healing time is typically 14 days but can take longer if you’re stressed, have a weakened immune system, or maintain a poor diet.

Some unevenness in color is normal—this will be corrected at your top-up visit.

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Aftercare for semi-permanent Lip tattoo

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Lip Blush tattoo Aftercare

Follow proper lip blush aftercare

Proper care following your semi-permanent lip tattooing is necessary to achieve the best results.

What to experience the 4 days after lip tattoo treatment

  • Swelling and redness. 
  • Tenderness.
  • Flaking and mild itchiness as the lips heal. 
  • Dry skin may remain for up to 2 weeks. 
  • These symptoms are a normal part of the healing process.
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Your PMU lip aftercare for the next 2 weeks

For the first 2 days after your lip liner, lip blush or full lip tint treatments you can use disposable cold pack if necessary to reduce swelling.
Daily Care to follow for 7 days
  • Apply a healing balm regularly using a cotton bud. Wash your hands before applying the product and prevent cross-contamination of the product by not replacing the used bud into the container.
  • We recommend that you use a gentle facial cleanser to freshen your skin during the first week. Do not splash wash your face. Do however clean your enhancement twice daily with damp cotton pads.
  • Apply a layer of Vaseline to your semi-permanent lips when brushing your teeth to prevent it from becoming wet. Remove the Vaseline with damp cotton pads.
  • If your lip tattoo gets wet, gently pat the area dry using a clean tissue.
Some itching is normal. DO NOT PICK, PEEL OR RUB your lips as the colour may heal unevenly and you could risk infection, which in turn could lead to scarring.
  • Allow the colour to flake away by itself.
  • No make-up should be applied close to your lip area for 3 days.
  • Avoid eating spicy and salty foods and drink through a straw for 3 days.
  • No kissing for 5 days to prevent infection
  • Do not receive skincare beauty treatments for 5 days after the application of your lip tattoo.
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Avoid For 2 Weeks

  • Do not expose your lips to direct sun, tanning treatments, Jacuzzis, saunas, saltwater, chlorinated pools and direct shower spray.
  • Do not receive bleaching, waxing, electrolysis or laser hair removal treatments close to your lips.
  • Do not use lip plumping products
  • Do not receive lip filler treatments

Important Notes

  • If you suffer from cold sores at present or anytime in the past use an anti-herpes medication for 1 week before and after treatment. If an outbreak does occur it will generally begin on day 3 of the healing process.
  • Remember, your selected colour will be stronger and more sharply defined for 4 – 5 days and will then shed away appearing as if little or no colour is present. Over the next 3 weeks, the colour will blossom into a considerably softer version of the original colour. 
  • The approximate healing period is 14 days, however, healing can be prolonged if your immune system is compromised if you are generally stressed and by poor diet.
  • Keep in mind that in many cases, some unevenness of colour is to be expected. This is the purpose of the top-up visit allowing us to fine-tune your lip tattoo. 
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Long Term Lip After Care

Use a good sunscreen. Sun exposure will fade your micro-pigmentation enhancement. If you are planning a chemical peel, laser or IPL on your face or an MRI scan, please inform the technician of your lip tattoo.

Please inform the National Blood Service if you donate blood, as you may not be eligible to give blood for 4 months post-application.

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How to Care for Your Newly Tattooed or Microbladed Eyebrows

What to Expect After Your Eyebrow Treatment

Taking proper care of your semi-permanent eyebrows after treatment is essential for the best results.

What to Expect in the First 1-4 Days:

Minor swelling and redness

Mild tenderness in the treated area

Itchiness around your eyebrows

Dry, flaking skin

These are all normal signs of healing, so there’s no need to worry.

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Daily Care for Semi-Permanent Eyebrows

Daily Care for the First 7 Days:

Apply a thin layer of Bepanthen cream at least 3 times a day using a new, clean cotton bud for each application. Always wash your hands before applying the cream and prevent contamination by using a fresh bud for each brow.

Use a gentle soap to cleanse your face, avoiding splashes of water. Clean your brows with damp cotton pads before reapplying the healing balm.

Apply a thick layer of Vaseline to your brows when showering or washing your hair to protect them from getting wet. Remove it carefully with damp cotton pads afterward. Do not use Vaseline as a moisturiser—only as a water barrier.

If your eyebrows do get wet, gently pat them dry with a clean tissue.

Keep your hair away from your eyebrows to avoid introducing bacteria.

Some itchiness is normal, but resist the urge to pick, peel, or rub the area as this could lead to uneven healing, infection, or even scarring. Allow the pigment to flake off naturally.

For 14 Days:

Avoid any skincare or beauty treatments close to your eyebrows.

Do not apply makeup near your brows for 5 days.

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What to Avoid for the First 4 Weeks

Stay out of direct sun and avoid tanning treatments, saunas, Jacuzzis, saltwater, chlorinated pools, and direct shower spray.

Refrain from eyebrow tinting, waxing, electrolysis, or laser hair removal near the treated area.

Important Notes:

Your brows will appear more defined and the color will be stronger for a few days post-treatment. This will fade and soften as they heal.

The healing process takes about 14 days, but internal healing can take up to 4-6 weeks. Though the skin may look healed on the surface, full healing takes place beneath the surface.

Makeup can usually be worn again after 4-5 days.

Some unevenness in color is expected. A touch-up session is recommended to perfect the look of your brows.

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Long-Term Care for Tattooed or Microbladed Eyebrows

Always use sunscreen on your brows to prevent fading from sun exposure.

If you’re planning any chemical peels, laser treatments, or an MRI, inform your technician of your semi-permanent eyebrows.

If you plan to donate blood, please notify the National Blood Service as you may be ineligible for 4 months following your treatment.

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What Shall I Do Before getting semi-permanent makeup treatment?

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How to Prepare for Your Semi-Permanent Makeup Treatment

General Pre-Treatment Advice

Before getting semi-permanent makeup, it’s important to think about the look you want to achieve. While we will guide you in selecting the right colors and styles, you’ll play an active role in making the final decision.

Most semi-permanent makeup procedures require multiple sessions. To ensure the best results, you may need a complimentary touch-up 4 to 6 weeks after your initial treatment.

Right after the procedure, expect the color to look darker and more intense. Don’t worry—this will fade and soften as your skin heals over the next few days. You can return to work or your daily routine the day after the procedure.

General Pre-Treatment Advice:

Swelling or redness may occur in sensitive areas like the eyelids after eyeliner tattooing, so avoid scheduling social plans on the day of your enhancement.

Wear your regular makeup to the appointment, but be ready to have it removed in the treated area.

Do not take aspirin or anti-inflammatory medications like Ibuprofen 2 days before your appointment.

Do not stop taking any prescribed medications without consulting your doctor.

Do not drink alcohol for 2 days before your procedure.

Do not use Retin-A and AHA skincare products near the treatment area for 6 weeks before the procedure.

Steer clear of professional chemical peels near the procedure area for 6 weeks.

Remember, the National Blood Service won’t accept blood donations for 4 months following semi-permanent makeup treatments.

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Pre-Care for Eyebrow Tattooing

Waxing or threading should be done 2 weeks before.

IPL laser hair removal should be scheduled at least 2 weeks prior.

Electrolysis should be done at least 2 weeks before your procedure.

Eyebrow tinting should be done no less than 2 weeks before.

Avoid eyebrow growth serums for 4 weeks prior.

If you’re planning Botox near the brow area, schedule it at least 2 weeks before your treatment.

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Pre-Care for Eyeliner Tattooing

Avoid eyelash tinting or perming for at least 2 weeks before.

Stop using eyelash growth serums 6 weeks prior.

Remove artificial lashes 1 week before and avoid reapplying them for 2 weeks after your procedure.

Do not wear contact lenses during the procedure. Bring your glasses instead and wait 24 hours before resuming contact lens use.

Mild swelling may occur, so it’s a good idea to have someone drive you home.

Pre-Care for Lip Tattooing

If you have a history of cold sores, you may use anti-herpes medication like Zovirax, 1 week before and continuing 1 week after your lip tattoo. This can reduce the risk of an outbreak by 50%. Consult your GP for recommendation.

IPL laser hair removal, waxing, and bleaching around the lips should be done at least 2 weeks before your treatment.

Schedule electrolysis 2 weeks before.

If you plan to have dermal fillers, have them at least 4 weeks before or after your lip blush..

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Top 9 most asked questions about semi-permanent make-up

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Top 9 Most Asked Questions About Semi-Permanent Makeup

Is Semi-Permanent Makeup Painful?

Semi-permanent makeup is becoming increasingly popular as a convenient way to enhance natural look with long-lasting results.

Is Semi-Permanent Makeup Painful?

Before starting the procedure on areas like the lips, eyelids, or eyebrows, a numbing cream is applied to minimise discomfort. An anaesthetic cream is also used during the treatment to ensure the experience is as pain-free as possible.

When Can I Start Wearing Makeup Again?

After a semi-permanent makeup treatment, it’s best to avoid makeup until the skin has healed on the surface. For eyebrows or eyeliner, wait 5 to 7 days, while for lips, give it 7 to 10 days. This allows the treated area to fully recover before applying any products.

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Can I Tan Before or After a Semi-Permanent Makeup Treatment?

Tanning before your procedure isn’t recommended as it causes skin inflammation, dries out your skin, alters the natural tone of your skin, making it difficult for us to match the pigment accurately. After the treatment, you should avoid sun exposure for at least 4 weeks as it can cause the pigment to fade or even change colour, especially on areas like freshly done brows, which may turn bluish or ashy under UV light.

Is Alcohol Safe Before and After Semi-Permanent Makeup?

It’s recommended to avoid alcohol for 2-3 days before and after your treatment. Alcohol thins the blood, which can lead to more bleeding during the procedure, potential pigment migration, and increased swelling and bruising afterward.

When Can I Get Eyelash Extensions After Eyeliner Tattooing?

For best results, eyelash extensions should be removed about a week or 2 before your semi-permanent eyeliner appointment. Semi-permanent makeup usually requires two sessions—the initial treatment and a touch-up 4 to 6 weeks later. You can safely book eyelash extensions about 2 weeks after the touch-up, once your eyeliner has healed.

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When Can I Use Eyelash Growth Serum After Eyeliner Tattoo?

As with eyelash extensions, you should wait until your second eyeliner session has fully healed before resuming the use of eyelash growth serums or conditioners. This usually means waiting about two weeks after your touch-up appointment.

You should discontinue lash and brow serums at least 4 -5 weeks before your appointment as it will irritate your skin.

Are Eyebrows Shaved Before Semi-Permanent Brow Tattoo?

Absolutely not! We never shave off the natural brow hairs before a semi-permanent eyebrow treatment. Instead, we shape the brows and use your natural hairs as part of the template to create the most realistic and natural look. I always encourage clients to keep as much of their natural brow as possible.

Can I Return to Work the Same Day?

Yes, you can! After the procedure, you might experience mild swelling or redness, but it usually subsides quickly. Most clients feel comfortable returning to their normal daily activities on the same day.

Will My Lips Swell During Semi-Permanent Lip Tattoo?

Lip swelling varies from person to person. Some people experience significant swelling, while others have very little. Generally, the lips are more sensitive than the brows or eyeliner, so some degree of swelling is common. However, it usually resolves within a day or two.

By following these tips and understanding what to expect, you can feel confident and prepared for your semi-permanent makeup treatment, ensuring optimal results and a smooth recovery.

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How we choose the right SEMI-PERMANENT MAKEUP PIGMENT and its colour?

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Choosing the Pigment for Semi-Permanent Makeup

Different Skin Types and Their Effect on Pigment

Every skin type reacts differently to semi-permanent makeup. Whether you have oily, dry, combination, thick, or thin skin, the way your skin absorbs pigment can vary. For example, dry skin tends to absorb pigment more easily, while oily or thick skin may require additional passes to ensure proper saturation. In rare cases, certain skin conditions, like psoriasis or inflammatory conditions, may cause the skin to reject the pigment altogether.

Factors That Affect the Longevity of Semi-Permanent Makeup

The lifespan of semi-permanent makeup depends on several factors, including your skin type, metabolism, health, lifestyle, and sun exposure. People with thicker or oilier skin may find that their permanent makeup fades faster, while those with dry skin or a healthy lifestyle can enjoy their look for years. Typically, semi-permanent makeup applied with a machine lasts 2-5 years, while microblading tends to last around 6-12 months. Factors such as taking blood thinners or conditions like hypothyroidism may also reduce the longevity of your results.

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How to Match Pigment Colour for Brows, Lips, and Eyeliner

Choosing the perfect pigment colour for your semi-permanent makeup involves considering a few key factors: your skin type, skin colour, skin tone (warm, cool, neutral), and the technique used (powder shading, or hair strokes). For eyebrows, the colour may appear darker and warmer immediately after the procedure, but as your skin heals, it will adjust to the target shade – often one that matches your hair color or natural tones. Similar with lips, the results may look red immediately after but the healed pigment will look pink.

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Patch Testing Before Semi-Permanent Makeup

Safety is our top priority. That’s why we perform a patch test during the consultation to rule out any allergic reactions or sensitivities to the pigments. Our pigments are completely safe, but the patch test gives us peace of mind that your skin will respond well to the procedure.

By carefully choosing the right pigment and understanding your skin type, you can achieve long-lasting, natural-looking results with semi-permanent makeup.

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How to choose right shape of eyebrows for the mature age

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How Eyebrows Can Transform Your Face

Eyebrows play an important role in framing your face. Many women don’t realise just how important well-shaped eyebrows are until they see the difference after having semi-permanent brows done.

How Eyebrows Can Transform Your Face

After getting their brows professionally shaped, many clients are amazed at how much it enhances their features. The right brow shape can lift the face, making you look younger, more refreshed, and even slimmer. This subtle enhancement brings balance and definition to your overall look.

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The Right Brow Shape for A Youthful, Balanced Look

When choosing the perfect eyebrow shape, several factors come into play: the client’s natural beauty, facial features, and age. A well-chosen brow shape, along with the right width, length, and colour, can take years off your appearance. It’s a delicate balance, but when done correctly, the results are transformative.

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Avoiding Common Brow Mistakes - Dark, High, or Close-Set Brows

On the other hand, poorly executed brows can have the opposite effect. Overly dark, too thick or too thin, or exaggerated brows can age the face and create a harsh, masculine look. Brows set too close together can give off a stern, unfriendly impression, while too high of an arch may result in a constantly surprised expression that feels unnatural.

Choosing the right brow shape and colour is essential in achieving a polished, flattering look that complements your unique features. Well-designed semi-permanent brows can enhance your beauty without overpowering it.

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Can micropigmentation and semi-permanent makeup support hair loss?

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How Semi-Permanent Makeup and Micropigmentation Support Hair Loss

The Impact of Eyebrow Hair Loss and How to Address It

Eyebrows play a significant role in shaping your face, and their absence can drastically change your appearance. Many people don’t realise how essential properly shaped brows are until they experience hair loss or thinning. Whether due to alopecia, chemotherapy, trichotillomania or other conditions, losing your eyebrows can have a profound effect on self-esteem.

The Impact of Eyebrow Hair Loss and How to Address It

Hair loss in the eyebrows often occurs as a side effect of various medical conditions. Systemic or dermatological diseases, such as hypothyroidism or dermatitis atopica, can cause thinning or loss of the outer parts of the eyebrows, known as The Sign of Hertoghe. Alopecia, both general and frontal fibrosing types, can lead to eyebrow and even eyelash hair loss, leaving many feeling incomplete or less confident.

Semi-permanent makeup and medical micropigmentation offer a solution to these issues. These techniques can recreate natural-looking eyebrows, restoring a sense of normalcy and boosting self-confidence.

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Medical and Aesthetic Pigmentation Solutions for Hair Loss

Micropigmentation isn’t limited to eyebrow reconstruction. It can also be applied to various parts of the body, including the scalp for hair loss, the lips after cleft surgery, and even to camouflage scars or vitiligo. Nipple and areola pigmentation can also restore a natural look after mastectomy surgeries. These medical and aesthetic procedures offer versatile solutions for those dealing with hair loss, skin trauma, or other appearance-altering conditions.

Eyebrow Micropigmentation

There are several methods available for eyebrow micropigmentation, with the most popular being the shading method and the hair stroke method. These techniques can also be combined to achieve a more natural look. Before the treatment, a template is carefully drawn to ensure the client can visualise the shape and thickness of their new brows. We always take into consideration the client’s wishes, facial symmetry, and bone structure to create the most flattering look.

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The Semi-Permanent Makeup Process and What to Expect

The process begins with a detailed consultation, where we assess whether there are any contraindications to the treatment. This consultation typically lasts around 15 minutes.

On the day of your treatment, we discuss your expectations, draw the brows, and proceed with the procedure, which usually takes between 1.5 to 2.5 hours. After the treatment you will receive simple aftercare instructions to ensure proper healing.

A touch-up appointment is recommended 4 to 6 weeks after the initial procedure to perfect the results and ensure long-lasting effects.

Is Semi-Permanent Makeup Painful?

For most clients, the procedure is very comfortable. While some people may feel slight discomfort, most describe the sensation as a mild vibration of the machine against the skin, which is not painful.

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Contraindications for Semi-Permanent Makeup

There are some situations where semi-permanent makeup should be avoided or postponed, including:

  • Present viral infections
  • Pregnancy
  • Recent use of eyebrow and eyelash growth products (within 1-2 months)
  • Recent Botox injections (within a few weeks)
  • Psoriasis in the treatment area
  • Fresh scars (within 6 months)
  • Recent eyelid or facelift surgery
  • Tanned skin on the face
  • Cancer patients (doctor’s consent required).

If you’re unsure whether you’re a suitable candidate, feel free to contact us. We’ll provide personalised advice and guidance.

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Semi-permanent eyebrows hair stroke method. 8 things you should know before booking your appointment.

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Semi-Permanent Eyebrows Hair Stroke Method: 8 Things You Should Know Before Booking

What Are Semi-Permanent Eyebrows

Semi-permanent eyebrows, particularly the hair stroke method, offer a natural way to enhance your brows. This technique is a form of tattooing and uses a semi-permanent makeup machine with a fine needle to deposit pigment into the skin. This creates delicate strokes that resemble real eyebrow hairs. Each brow is carefully planned to suit the client’s individual features, ensuring a custom look that flatters and enhances your natural beauty.

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Hair Strokes vs. Feathering - Is There a Difference?

The hair stroke method is often referred to by various names – feathering, brush strokes, 3D hair strokes – but they all describe the same technique. Whether you call it feathering or brush strokes, the goal is to create a natural-looking brow by drawing hair-like strokes that mimic real eyebrows.

Hair Stroke vs. Shading and Ombre Techniques

The hair stroke method is often preferred by clients seeking a more natural look compared to shading or ombre techniques. However, other methods like soft shading or ombre can also look very natural and may even be better suited for certain skin types or desired outcomes. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference and the recommendation of your technician.

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What Results Can You Expect from the Hair Stroke Method?

The hair stroke method is great for filling in sparse brows, adding definition, or completely reconstructing lost eyebrows. It works equally well for both men and women, providing a natural look that seamlessly blends with existing brow hairs. Whether you want to thicken your brows or cover gaps due to overplucking or scars, this method offers long-lasting, realistic results.

Reconstructing Eyebrows with the Hair Stroke Technique

For clients who have lost their natural eyebrows due to medical conditions like alopecia, chemotherapy, or burns, semi-permanent makeup offers a solution. The hair stroke method can reconstruct brows and give clients back a sense of normalcy and confidence. This technique not only looks natural but also remains in place without smudging or fading throughout the day.

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The 3D Effect in Semi-Permanent Eyebrows

Semi-permanent makeup can achieve a 3D effect with the hair stroke method by using different shading techniques and pigments. This creates dimension and depth, making the eyebrows appear even more realistic. The 3D brow effect is particularly popular with clients who want a bold yet natural look.

Hair Stroke Method vs. Microblading - What’s the Difference?

While both the hair stroke method and microblading aim to create natural-looking brows, they differ in technique. Microblading uses a hand-held tool with blades to cut the skin and deposit pigment, whereas the PMU hair stroke method uses a machine with nano-needles for a more precise and less invasive application. We specialise in using the semi-permanent makeup machine for this technique, which allows us to create ultra-fine, detailed strokes.

Is the Hair Stroke Method Right for Your Skin Type?

The hair stroke method works best for people with normal or dry skin types. If you have combination or oily skin, particularly in the T-zone, other techniques like shading, powder mist, or ombre might provide better, longer-lasting results. These methods still offer a natural look but are better suited to your skin type.

If you’re looking for semi-permanent hair stroke eyebrow services in Hertfordshire, we proudly serve clients from Ware, Hertford, Bishop’s Stortford, and surrounding areas. Our studio specialises in custom eyebrow designs tailored to enhance your natural beauty.