About permanent makeup & aftercare

Permanent makeup

Permanent makeup, also known as micropigmentation, is a semi-permanent beauty procedure in which a special pigment is implanted into the outer layer of the skin, the epidermis, to enhance natural facial features such as eyebrows, eyes, and lips.

The result is a long-lasting yet natural look that helps you save time and effort every day.

With permanent makeup, You have every day:

Suitable for those with sparse or asymmetrical eyebrows, pale lips, or difficulty applying eyeliner.

Wake up every morning with a beautifully defined, subtly enhanced look.

Won’t wear off during sports, spa treatments, sauna sessions, or at the beach.

No need for daily makeup.

Today, we focus on enhancing your natural beauty and unique features rather than trying to change them dramatically!

Permanent makeup is a long-lasting solution, but it’s not permanent nor intended to be – over time (1.5–3 years, sometimes up to 4 years), properly applied permanent makeup fades evenly and naturally.

The days are long gone when people practically had eyebrows tattooed onto their foreheads or received heavy lip liners that, in some cases, are still visibly bluish or reddish even after 15–20 years. 🙁

The composition of pigments has also evolved (generally for the better over time), as has their quality. Every permanent makeup artist has undoubtedly tested countless products and pigments throughout their career, and I, too, have found the most skin-friendly and high-quality pigments for my work.

BEFORE THE PROCEDURE

Important before booking:

For two weeks after the procedure, avoid heat treatments – sauna, tanning beds, swimming pools, spa visits, or immediately going on a sunny vacation. Therefore, choose a suitable time frame for your appointment!
No special recovery time is needed; for example, with eyebrows, you can comfortably attend a party or return to work the same day (as long as you avoid alcohol).
Please avoid alcohol for 24 hours BEFORE the procedure, and limit coffee consumption (it draws pigment out of the skin with tissue fluid and works against us).
Also, please refrain from smoking right before your appointment (not for my sake, but to ensure the best results of the procedure)!

For permanent EYE makeup:

Eyelash extensions must be removed at least 48 hours before the procedure!
Contact lenses should not be worn on the day of the procedure, and removing eye makeup on-site right before the session can unnecessarily irritate the eyes.
The use of any (lash) serums should be discontinued 10 days before the procedure.

For permanent LIP makeup:

It is recommended to exfoliate the lips a day or two beforehand and keep them moisturized with a lanolin-based product (e.g., Purelan).
If you have experienced cold sores or blisters in the past or occasionally do, it is advised to get Aciclovir/Valtrex tablets from the pharmacy as a preventive measure!
NB! If you have never had cold sores, there is no need for preventive medication!

AFTERCARE

For two weeks after the procedure, avoid the following: sauna, tanning beds, spa visits, swimming pools, sunny vacations, and direct sun exposure on the pigmented area (a cap is your best friend!).

For eyes and lips, mild swelling and redness may occur for a day or two right after the procedure, but it’s not always the case!

Healing is highly individual and largely depends on proper home aftercare.

You will always receive a small kit from me containing step-by-step instructions, as well as the necessary cleanser and cream for aftercare, depending on the treated area.

On the first day, cleanse the treated area with distilled water/NaCl (provided!) and cotton pads every 2–3 hours until bedtime, and also the following morning.

For eyebrows, keep them as dry as possible. Starting from day 3, if there is a tight, dry, or itchy feeling, you may apply a thin layer of the provided cream—but ideally, keep them dry.

For lips, unlike eyebrows, keep them constantly moisturized (you’ll get a sterile cream from me!).

After peeling and healing, especially in summer, ALWAYS use SPF 50 cream—particularly on eyebrows. For example, during your morning routine: after brushing your teeth and washing your face, apply a thin layer of SPF 50 on your eyebrows. This ensures the color remains beautiful over time. 🙏