Permanent Beauty Options

BThis month we will be looking into the fascinating world of permanent and semipermanent cosmetics. That’s right, my lovelies, we are talking about PERMANENT eautyOPTIONS BY JON PAULE CALCOTE TATTOO MAKEUP…but this is not your grandma’s permanent cosmetics.

The industry has grown and evolved in a huge way with tattoo makeup being one of the hottest trends in cosmetic enhancements these days. As a permanent makeup artist five times certified with over six years’ experience in the industry, I’m here to tell you that long

gone are the days of painful, harsh lines and ashy tones.

The reason we call it semipermanent is because we no longer use traditional tattoo inks, which have heavy metals in them anchoring the pigments to the skin, which makes the ink last years longer. When they do fade out, those heavy metals are trapped under the skin, reflecting light, and they can leave you with a multitude of colors, such as blues, pinks, greens, and oranges.

Water-based pigments that don’t have the same life span as tattoo ink tend to fade faster, so if you ever decide to let them fade out, they will eventually fade right back to a natural, neutral skin tone.

No matter what area you want to enhance, it is imperative that you rigorously research the facility and the artist performing your service. You should always check before and after photos, ask how long they have been performing their services, ask to see their stateissued license from the Health Department, read any reviews you can find online, and, if possible, go in for a quick consultation with your artist, which in many cases is offered complimentary. Look into pre- and post- service care regimens because aftercare is so important in achieving your desired results.

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Brow enhancements are also becoming popular among men, and the results last up to three years.

Brows The most popular service is brows, and there are a few techniques available to create different looks.

Microblading uses a manual hand tool to create tiny strokes replicating the look and growth pattern of your brow hair. Powder Brows uses a delicate tattoo machine to create the illusion you took the time to softly fill in your brows with a brow powder. Precision Brows uses a delicate tattoo. Machine to give the hair stroke look. Combo Brows uses a mix of Combo Brows soft brow shading with hair like strokes with a delicate tattoo machine.

LipBlushing

Lip Blushing is a semi-permanent tattoo procedure that not only enhances the color of your lips but also helps with shaping and creating the illusion of more fullness. This is achieved by tattooing a soft, beautiful liner around the natural lip line and then softly feathering it inward towards the center of your mouth to create an elegant, beautiful wash of color. Most artists have a kaleidoscope of colors to choose have a kaleidoscope of colors to choose from. And by mixing pigments, an artist can create a custom shade similar to a client's favorite lipstick. is one of the scariest services to receive— that’s no a variety of techniques an artist can use

LipLiner

Lip Liner is another cosmetic enhancement performed much in the same way as a full lip blushing. The difference is that a bolder line is created around the perimeter of your lips and the color is not feathered in as much or as far, creating a soft yet pronounced lip line.

Eye Liner

Permanent Eye Liner is one of the scariest services to receive— that’s no surprise. Having someone close to your eyes with a tattoo machine can be quite nerve-racking, but believe it or not, it is actually one of the easiest and most comfortable services to receive. Most clients say they were scared for no reason and experienced little to no pain. But keep in mind that everyone’s body and pain tolerance is different. There are a variety of techniques an artist can use to achieve your desired effect, and that’s completely based on your artist.

Beauty Marks

Have you ever wanted that classic Marilyn Monroe beauty mark but weren't born with it? Well, no worries, it can simply be tattooed right in place–wherever you want!

Lip Blushing lasts from one to three years, and I’ve personally seen up to five.

Gorgeous, eyeenhancing eye liner lasts up to three years.

Jon Paule Calcote is a MACcertified makeup artist and a four time certified licensed permanent cosmetic artist. SBMAG.NET | JULY 2022 11