To consider the process of tattooing and permanent eye makeup, it is necessary to take into account the concepts of the procedure itself (how it is done), what tools and materials are used, the duration of the makeup and the individual characteristics of the body, which should be taken into account when deciding on the procedure.
What is eye tattoo and permanent makeup
Permanent eye makeup or tattooing is the introduction of special pigments into the upper layer of the skin with a needle. Thanks to this technique, a permanent pattern is created that imitates makeup or the natural beauty of the eyes.
The differences between tattooing and permanent makeup are in the components used. When applying tattoo, chemical pigments are used, which are injected 1.5 mm under the skin, and during the permanent make-up procedure, natural ones (to a depth of 0.8 mm).
The most common types of permanent makeup and eye tattoo today are: eyelash tattoo, arrows and eyelid tattoo with shading. At the request of the client, you can simply fill the space between the eyelashes, you can draw a small arrow, or you can add shadows or make the effect of an eyeliner or a shaded pencil.
What materials and tools are used
Devices for applying permanent makeup and tattooing are:
- Induction - the movement of the needle is carried out using an electromagnet. Due to the perceptible vibration, the effectiveness of drawing clear lines is significantly reduced. The force and speed of the impact does not change. It is not easy to adapt to such a machine, so it is better to use more modern rotary devices.
- Rotary - ergonomic devices with low vibration. The various configurations allow for precise tattooing techniques. Modern devices have powerful motors. They are quite compact and easy to use.
Modern devices are equipped with IQ handles and microchips, display and software. After selecting a certain program, the device sets the required depth and speed of the needle entry.
Thanks to the central processor, it is possible to select one of the programmed modes, depending on the type of procedure: eye, lip, eyebrow makeup or medical procedures.
The most popular devices for permanent makeup are as follows:
- Intelligent High Definition - one of the most popular devices. Its motor has a high power, and the needle speed reaches 250 strokes per second.The main advantages are the ability to draw clear and even lines, minimal skin trauma, quick healing and minimal pain of the procedure.
- NOUVEAU CONTOUR. The device has 4 programs with optimal speed in the area of the eyelids, eyebrows and lips. Performs 170 beats per second and has 18 needle module configurations.
- Digital 1000 apparatus. Thanks to the microprocessor, a stable needle speed is ensured, which facilitates various types of work and uniform saturation of the skin with pigment. The needle speed reaches 150 strokes per second. The punctures are stable and resistant to ensure minimal injury.
- Simplicity apparatus - the mechanism is also controlled by a microprocessor. The needle speed reaches up to 140 beats per second. Both manual control and pedal control are possible. Lateral runout and vibration are absent. Has 5 modular configurations.
In addition to the apparatus, you will need the following materials and tools:
- Sterile gloves;
- Mask for the face;
- Anesthetic drugs;
- Containers for mixes of pigments with dispensers;
- The pigments themselves;
- Sketch markers;
- Sterile needles or needle modules;
- Tips-nose;
- Caps for paint;
- Pigment holders;
- Microblading blades and handles;
- Handle for microblading (possibly backlit);
How long does permanent eyelid makeup last?
The service life of permanent eyelid makeup depends on a number of factors:
- The quality of the paints used;
- Make-up technique and specialist's experience;
- On dry skin, permanent makeup lasts longer. On oily skin metabolic processes pass faster;
- External factors (sun rays or artificial tanning);
- Correct selection of cosmetics for the care of inflamed eye skin in the first days after the procedure (they should not contain acids);
- Patience is an important factor. It is important not to peel off the healing crust, otherwise the dye can be removed along with it and the makeup will be damaged;
- After 30 days after the permanent make-up, you can turn to the master for a light fixing correction.
Based on the above criteria, permanent eyelid makeup can last from 1 to 3 years, and sometimes longer. If the client does not want to use makeup for a long time, you need to tell the master about this. He will select such pigments and methods of application, in which the paint will come off in a few months.
If you have a desire to remove parchment makeup ahead of time, you can do it using neodymium lasers or chemical methods. For this, acid and alkali are used. After the acid, the alkaline solution is rubbed on top, it foams and raises the dye up. Removal occurs after 2 - 3 procedures.
How painful the procedure is
The skin of the eyelids is highly sensitive, therefore, eye tattooing, as well as permanent makeup, are painful procedures.
Before work, it is necessary to apply an anesthetic cream or gel to the eyelids and hold for a certain time (from 10 to 50 minutes, depending on the content).
Anesthetic drugs:
- OBEZBOL gel (new). Due to the lack of vasoconstrictor properties, reuse is allowed during a long session. The composition includes lidocaine;
- The most popular is TKTX Blue cream. It contains the pain relievers Prilocaine and Lidocaine, as well as the coagulant Epinephrine, which helps to reduce the bleeding and swelling of tissues;
- J-PRO ointment with a similar composition.
If the anesthesia is selected correctly, the device is modern and a good specialist, then this process is almost painless. In order to find out most accurately how painful the work of a certain specialist is, it is necessary to take into account customer reviews and ask in advance what technique the master uses.
Advantages of eyelid tattoo
- No need to rinse;
- Will not smudge or stain the pillow;
- Saving morning time;
- Eye shape correction;
- Visually improves the quality of eyelashes.
Disadvantages of eyelid tattoo
- Possible allergic reaction to dyes (the master needs to make a test before starting the procedure);
- During the first days, swelling will persist;
- The recovery period lasts up to 3 weeks, which is quite long;
- In some cases, after applying permanent makeup, barley appears from time to time;
- During the rehabilitation period, obligatory proper care of the inflamed skin is required;
- After some time, the color changes, it becomes less saturated;
- Over time, age, fashion, tastes and views change, but the tattoo remains the same;
- If this makeup is bored or performed poorly, you will have to resort to removal using a laser or chemicals.
Possible consequences
Swelling of the eyelids is inevitable on the first day after the procedure. Glasses will help to visually correct the situation, and physically - proper care. Itching may appear in the evening. Edema can be expected to subside after 2 days. During this period, you can use Hydrocortisone ointment.
On the 3rd day, in most cases, the edema subsides. The crusts have not yet disappeared, but the view is already attractive. It is still impossible to wet the eyelids, since this procedure will not allow the healing crust to dry out.
On day 4, the pigment begins to crumble. After 2-3 weeks, the healing process ends and you can see the final result.
- When contacting an unqualified specialist, due to the deep injection of the dye, severe edema may form.
- Also, due to the fault of the "specialist", the lines may turn out to be crooked, and the color - inappropriate.
- Self-removal of the formed crust during skin healing can lead to partial loss of paint, after which the procedure must be redone.
- Care must be taken when unpacking a new needle, otherwise there is a risk of contracting a variety of infectious diseases.
- Partial temporary loss of eyelashes.
- The skin on the eyelid is very thin, just below it are muscles and a large number of nerve endings. If the technician violates the permissible depth of penetration of the needle, damage to the optic nerve is possible.
Preparation for tattooing
The new tattoo should be combined with morning and evening make-up and look relevant in any style used. For this reason, you do not need to make an artificially too catchy appearance, because it is not so easy to get rid of it. If the decision is made, it's time to start choosing a salon and a master.
For direct preparation, the client is required not to drink alcohol the day before, everything else is the work of a specialist. He must look at the skin, conduct a conversation, determine if there are any contraindications.
Further actions of the wizard:
- Wear a mask and gloves;
- Cleanse and degrease the skin;
- Test the sensitivity of the eyelids to pain medications and susceptibility to dye;
- Apply anesthesia for 20 minutes or more;
- Wipe off the anesthetic ointment and apply a sketch;
- After full agreement on the final results, you can start applying permanent makeup.
Permanent make-up of space between eyelashes
Before making an inter-eyelash tattoo of the eyes, it is recommended to refrain from direct sunlight on this area of the face for about 5 days in order to avoid difficulties during the procedure (color may not appear correctly and excess blood and blood may appear during the procedure).
Also, these factors can affect the survival of the pigment. Do not drink coffee before the procedure and remove the lenses, if available. Inter-eyelash tattooing is painting the space between the eyelashes without shading and arrows, or with a small arrow, with which the eye appears more open. Thanks to this technique, the eyelashes appear thick and black.
Inter-eyelash tattooing is suitable for any eye shape and is performed along the line of ciliary growth by painting the skin between the hairs. At the same time, it looks natural, emphasizing the natural beauty.
Permanent make-up of eyelids with shading
This tattoo looks like applied shadows or arrows without clear contours and borders. It is a superficial thin application of pigment on the skin of the eyelids. It is often used when the frog goes into a crease or on Asian eyes with overhanging lids.
After the preparatory procedures (applying a sketch and anesthetic cream), draw a line in the eyelash area with a thin needle (paint over the space between the eyelashes). Thanks to this procedure, the eyes become brighter.
In this case, mainly black or dark gray paint is used, and when shading, you can add brown color, which will create the illusion of eyelash shadows. Then a larger needle is taken and an arrow is drawn. Vertical strokes are drawn from this line. After the session, wash off the paint, and treat the pigmented area of the eyelids with an antiseptic.
If necessary, you can apply a protective ointment to prevent infection from entering the area of the inflamed epidermis. The entire procedure takes about an hour. After the session, the skin looks swollen, reddened and inflamed. Light shadow arrow fits any eye. The main thing is to draw and agree on all the details.
Arrows
Arrow tattoo is a more decorative makeup element. This technique helps to visually correct the shape of the eyes and looks like an eyeliner. An arrow is drawn above the lash level.
A professionally executed shooter tattoo is able to give the eye the desired shape, including reducing or increasing the visual perception of the eye shape. It also partially eliminates the waste of time on morning procedures and makes the eye look beautiful at any time of the day.
Arrow tail direction:
- If the tip of the eye is down, an upward arrow works well. This option dramatically increases the height of the eye.
- A straight arrow works well for rounded eyes. It will "pull" the direction.
- The direction of the arrow must never fall below the horizon or centerline. Such an arrow will only spoil the shape of the eye.
- If you want to bypass the overhanging of the eyelids, you can lengthen the ciliary contour and draw an arrow without crossing the crease of the eyelid. This extension increases the length of the eye. With an overhanging eyelid, in most cases, the space between the eyelashes is filled. You can blend the eyelid a little over the cilia with a slight thickening at the end. If you make an arrow, then it should be small and very delicate.
When drawing makeup, it is important that the client looks straight and does not raise his eyebrows, otherwise it will not be possible to build a good even arrow.
What type of tattoo to choose?
To understand what kind of eye tattooing is suitable, how another eye shape is made and what type of tattooing to choose, you first need to have an idea of the horizontal and vertical axes of the eye. To do this, you need to virtually draw a vertical line through the center of the pupil and a horizontal (from the inner corner to the outer end of the eye).
When studying the vertical axis, you need to pay attention to whether it is shifted to the side, if so, in which direction. To do this, you need to follow the eyelash line. From the corner, it goes up, reaching a peak in height, and then it goes down. The vertical line must be visually tilted to pass it through the point at the peak of the height.
Thus, the vertical line crossing the center of the pupil will also cross the upper and lower peaks of height. Now the eye is figuratively divided into ascending lines and falling lines (both on the upper eyelid and on the lower).
In the case when the ascending lines prevail over the falling ones, and the horizontal line is straight or raised, the eye has the correct shape. With the help of makeup, this shape can be achieved by darkening the fall line with an arrow.
Also, for the correct application of makeup, you need to take into account the shape of the eyes:
- Almond-shaped - the height is equal to half the length of the eye. Most of the height is at the top of the eye.
- Rounded shape - the height of the eye is more than ½ half of the length of the eye.
- Narrow form - when the height is less than half the length of the eye.
Determine the fit of the eye - wide-set eyes, close-set eyes, or normal set eyes. Consider the natural ascending point on the upper eyelash edge. Blondes are better off drawing arrows. If the skin is light, then it is better to choose brown or gray shades. In this case, it remains possible to cover this arrow with makeup.
If the width of the distance between the eyes is approximately equal to the width of the eye
This is the normal form of eye seating. With such an arrangement, inter-eyelash staining, and a slightly raised arrow starting from the inner corner, and tattooing with shading are well suited. Before choosing a method of applying makeup, it is necessary to consider the shape of the eyes and the inclination of the visual vertical axis.
If the eyes are set close (the distance between the eyes is less than the width of the eye)
When the eyes are close, you can visually expand this distance. To do this, it is necessary to emphasize the outer corner and refuse to draw the inner corner. That is, draw arrows halfway down the eye starting from the ascent point. This will make the close eye fit less noticeable.
If your eyes are wide apart
With a large distance of the location of the eyes, special attention should be paid to drawing the inner corners of the eyes and in no case draw a long arrow on the outer corner.
If the eyes have dropped corners
When the corners of the eyes are lowered, an arrow is drawn, thickened in the part of the outer corner of the eye. If the inner side is also drawn, then the arrow in this part should be almost invisible. This type of makeup will visually raise the lowered corner.
Sad eye shape is when falling lines prevail over rising ones. In this case, it is necessary to shift the axes to the outer corners of the iris. The arrow extends towards the outer corner, and the tip of the arrow is drawn raised.
Bulging eyes
For a visual narrowing of the shape of the eye, it is necessary to make a complete inter-eyelash tattoo and lengthen the eyes using the arrows. The eyeliner should be thin with shading.
With a rounded shape of the eye, the main task is not to expand this shape additionally above the pupil. Therefore, the arrow is drawn on the floor of the eye. At the top it is very thin, and at the outer corner it is widened. The location of the arrow's tail is not ascending, but horizontal, elongated, not extending into the volume.
Another option is an arrow from the inner corner of the eye. The line is drawn very thin, after crossing the eye above the iris, the width increases, and the horizontal tail of the arrow is drawn.
Deep-set or narrow eyes
In this case, the goal is to increase the height of the eye. Increase the width of the arrow. We transfer the ascent point to the edge of the iris. By increasing the thickness of the arrow, a thin shading with a light color will do with painting the eyelash line. You can widen the eyes with a wide stroke in the center of the eyelid.
The most important thing in building arrows is the ascent point. To change the shape of the eye, it is necessary to visually move this point.
How to remove swelling and bruising after tattooing
Edema and swelling after this procedure is an inevitable fact, since eye tattooing is done by micro-punctures of the upper part of the skin with the introduction of coloring pigments. After 2 to 3 days, the swelling will go away by itself.
Unfortunately, there are also deeper reasons:
- Poor quality of the pigment used;
- Allergic manifestations to dyes or pain medications;
- In case of infection.
The removal of puffiness is facilitated by the application of ice compresses for 10 minutes with a two-hour break between procedures. Of the drugs for ocular edema, Dexamethasone eye drops are used every 2 hours or the eyelid is treated with hydrocortisone ointment ointment up to 3 times a day.
The use of Prednisolone tablets also helps to relieve edema, and Furosemide will help remove excess fluid from the body. To get rid of bruises after the procedure, there are the following drugs: Rescuer, Indovazin, Bruise Off, Troxevasin, etc. It should be noted that medications have contraindications.
If the edema is accompanied by pain with redness of the skin, you should not self-medicate. This may indicate an infection.
Eye care after the procedure
During the first day after applying permanent makeup on the eyes, the eyelids should be rinsed with cool water or cooled tea. During the first 2 days, ice should be applied 4 times a day for 15 minutes. This will help get rid of edema.To stimulate skin regeneration until the moment of healing, Bepanten ointment should be applied 2 times a day.
The rehabilitation period lasts about 5-7 days. During this time, the edema and crust disappear. During this period, contact with water, alkaline drugs and antibiotics should be avoided.
Inflamed skin can also be treated with Dexpontenol. You cannot apply cosmetics and remove the crust yourself (it will come off along with the pigments). To avoid paint withdrawal, wash your face for the first two weeks without cleaning agents.
After 2 - 3 weeks (the period varies depending on the individual characteristics of the skin, proper care and adherence to all recommendations), the skin of the eyelids will completely recover, and the paint will acquire the desired shade.
Correction and restoration
Sometimes after the expiration of the recovery period after permanent makeup, correction is required. It is impossible to assert in advance with 100% certainty that everything will turn out perfectly in terms of color. Due to the individual characteristics of the skin, the tone may turn out to be lighter than planned, in which case correction is necessary to add color intensity.
Even if the result confirmed the expectations, the initial correction makes the permanent longer lasting. It can be done within a month after the procedure. By this time, the inflammatory healing process has completely passed, and the colors acquire the final shade.
Over time, the permanent will lose color. If it just faded, then in this case, correction will help as an update of previously applied makeup. It is better to contact the same master, only he may have information about the pigments used earlier.
If there is a desire to change the shape of the permanent or the complete disappearance of the contours, not a correction, but a new makeup is required. Correcting the mistakes of another master also cannot be called correction, since this work is often technically more difficult, therefore it is not cheaper than primary make-up, and sometimes more expensive.
How to choose a salon and a master
When the client has studied how to make a tattoo that suits his eye shape, it's time to start choosing a salon and a master. It is imperative to read the reviews about the specialist, look at the number of visits, in the photo with the quality of work. Also inquire about the availability of modern equipment.
If the chosen salon has been operating for a long time, this also indicates high-quality work, since poor work leads to the absence of customers, without whom the salon will not last long. The best option for selecting a master is a visible result on someone from your acquaintances and their direct feedback.
Eye tattoo during pregnancy
It is not recommended to do eye tattooing during pregnancy, as the pigment can take root badly or unevenly.
Contraindications
The reasons why tattooing is contraindicated are as follows:
- Pregnancy (due to unpredictable results);
- Allergic reaction to dyes;
- During the menstrual cycle, the procedure is more painful;
- Hepatitis B and C;
- HIV infection;
- For various diseases of the eye membrane;
- Viral infections and blood diseases;
- Chronic conjunctivitis;
- Diabetes;
- Oncological diseases;
- Poor blood clotting;
- Skin inflammations in the area of the planned tattoo.
If there is a desire to build up eyelashes, then this can be done only a week after permanent makeup.
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