Wake up every morning without having to wear makeup and limit the time spent in front of the mirror? A dream for many women. With permanent makeup, it seems to come true. But what is permanent makeup? What precautions should be taken ? What are the differences with semi-permanent makeup?

Who has never dreamed of being glamorous when they wake up? Perfectly shaped eyebrows, doe eyes and curly lips. To achieve this result, a technique: permanent makeup or, more exactly, dermopigmentation.

Dermopigmentation

So-called permanent makeup is actually dermopigmentation. The professionals who perform these aesthetic acts use micro-needles from which the pigments come out. These pigments only penetrate into the surface layer of the epidermis. This is where dermopigmentation is different from tattooing, which is permanent.

However, the duration of dermopigmentation varies depending on the person and the makeup. The lighter the pigmentation, whether on the lips or the eyebrows, the less time the makeup will last. So it can range from 3 to more than 10 years.

What is the difference with semi-permanent makeup?

There is in fact no difference between these two titles for a simple reason: a make-up can in no case be permanent. It would then be neither more nor less than a tattoo. The effect would be on the one hand much too dark and unnatural and, on the other hand, would prevent any turning back over time.

The term semi-permanent is therefore more correct.

According to his age

Permanent makeup has several purposes. For young women, the goal is to save time in the morning and gain confidence in their makeup without needing touch-ups. In recent years, they have been the main focus for eyebrow dermopigmentation.

In older women, semi-permanent makeup can be a solution to loss of glow in general. Dermopigmentation of the lips can thus make it possible to hem and enlarge them. They become more plump if they have lost a little curve over the years. Correcting the eyebrow line is also found to be effective in rejuvenating the face.

To get natural makeup

To achieve this result, specialized beauty institutes are increasingly offering very natural permanent make-up. However, there is no question of no longer offering glamorous makeup. But the client’s will and the study of her style must be the main criteria to be taken into account.

To solve a complex

In addition, permanent makeup is not always a simple flirtation. If you have plucked your eyebrows too much, or if they are sparse, this is a good solution to overcome a possible complex.

Regarding the eyebrows more particularly, permanent makeup is also a good way to resolve the aesthetic consequences of a disease. After chemotherapy or alopecia areata that causes eyebrow loss, permanent makeup can be an interesting solution. And this, of course, on condition that you contact the right professionals.

Certain memories of permanent make-up evoke results that are either too sophisticated or, conversely, not very chic. Today the trend is towards makeup that naturally sublimates and does not disguise. Better yet, it is in line with the beauty trends of recent years. With, in focus, a part of the face which is very important for the morphological balance: the eyebrows.

Very fashionable, eyebrow makeup brings intensity to the eyes. In all cases, the shape of the eyebrows has a big role to play. Whether it is to fill in sparse areas, to darken too light eyebrows or to create absent eyebrows, dermopigmentation is very interesting.

There are now two main methods:

• filling which consists of creating a shadow over the entire eyebrow line. It is the same principle as a classic makeup with a pencil.
• hair by hair, more realistic and more natural.

Although different from the classic tattoo, truly permanent, dermopigmentation is subject to the same legislation. Whether in terms of professional activity or in terms of hygiene.

Thus, anyone can open and declare a business practicing permanent make-up, provided they have a certificate. The aesthetic professions, however, require stricter regulations and compulsory completion of the CAP.

So be sure to go to an institute or aesthetic clinic that practice permanent makeup with professionalism. Make sure of their reputation, the hygienic conditions and the quality of the pigments used. Pigment that ages poorly can lead to a strange color over the years.

Finally, dermopigmentation is not recommended for pregnant women, as well as for people suffering from a skin disease, diabetes or immunodeficiency.

Permanent makeup causes more discomfort, tingling, than pain. It all depends on the people, of course, but it is, in any case, less painful than a tattoo.

Any dermopigmentation, on the eyebrows, eyes, lips, also leads to a healing period of one week. Care will be provided to you so that it goes as well as possible. Scabs will appear, but you should not touch them. This time is in any case necessary to fix the color.

Being a profession with free tariffs, the prices can vary from simple to triple. It all depends on the reputation of the practitioners, the quality of the service, the address of the institute.

For a part of the face such as the eyebrows, for example, count from 200 to 600 €.