Features of the eyebrow shading procedure

The eyebrows are the calling card of the face. If they are beautiful and neat, then the appearance becomes much neater and prettier. Unfortunately, in conditions of a frantic pace of life, the beautiful half of humanity has practically no free time for themselves. So, in the morning it is not always possible to apply full makeup. In these cases, modern cosmetology comes to the rescue, offering such a procedure as shading eyebrows.

It's no secret that tattooing is a cosmetic procedure, during which a persistent pigment is injected under the skin, which gives an excellent opportunity not to use cosmetics for a long time. In addition, this procedure allows you to correct imperfections in appearance. The shadow technique does not involve drawing hairs.

During the shading of the eyebrows, a smooth transition from a dark tone to a lighter one is created, and several tones are also used at the same time... Pigment is injected under the client's skin using a sterile needle to a depth of no more than 1.5 mm. First, an outline is created, and then the main background is applied. Thanks to this technique, a so-called underlay appears, giving the eyebrows a natural shape and volume.

Shadow shading differs from other methods of tattooing in its naturalness. The paints are applied as evenly as possible, creating the effect of tinted eyebrows. To become a professional in the field of permanent makeup, in addition to quality tools, you need to have experience and excellent taste.The ability to create the perfect eyebrow architecture is especially necessary for those who work with hair technique. Shadow feathering is much easier to reproduce.

The most natural way to design eyebrow architecture is to emphasize with shadows. They paint over the distance between sparse hairs. The effect of painting the background is taken as the basis of the shadow technique by the tattoo artists. It is worth highlighting several types of permanent makeup using the shading technique.

• Soft shading. It is performed using a hardware method. Craftsmen use this method to visually increase the density of hairs. During the procedure, it is permissible to change the intensity of the application of the coloring pigment. The soft technique is perfect for blonde girls. The outline is made richer, and the background is left lighter.

• Shooting (dense shading). This type of shading is performed using a typewriter, as well as manually. Shooting allows you to gently blend the pigment without penetrating into the deep layers of the skin. The paint is used only in natural shades, thereby making the eyebrows organic. No one can guess that any cosmetic manipulations were carried out on this part of the face. Another advantage of dense shading is that it allows you to eliminate imperfections after poor-quality work. It is possible to stretch the shape, expand or narrow to the bridge of the nose.

• 3D effect. Combines shadow shading and hair technique. The combination of several shades adds volume and emphasizes the contour line.

The considered type of permanent make-up is wonderful in that after the procedure, the face is transformed as much as possible. And also the following aspects should be attributed to the visible advantages:

• the ability to create clear lines, thanks to which there is a chance to change the shape if necessary;
• natural looking eyebrows;
• makes the look mysterious and expressive;
• gives older women a more youthful look;
• the need to make a correction;
• smooth outline that does not create the effect of drawn eyebrows;
• almost painless manipulation;
• absence of scars and scars after the procedure;
• Suitable for all skin types.

The following two important factors can be distinguished from the disadvantages:

• there is a risk of getting to an unscrupulous master; for this reason, you should carefully choose salons and a specialist;
• high cost of the procedure.

Real customer reviews for the most part confirm the fact that the shadow tattoo procedure helps to radically change the appearance if you turn to a professional master. Negative reviews about permanent makeup are extremely rare and are usually associated with the fact that the beautician chose the wrong shape and created asymmetrical eyebrows. It must be remembered that the main thing in choosing the shape and type of tattoo is always the client.

Do not hesitate to tell the master about your preferences, because with the result you will have to walk for more than one month. From the published reviews of the owners of shade shading, you can find out that the appearance of the eyebrows often changes when the weight of the girls changes.

Literally 3-4 years ago, there were frequent cases when over time the color of the tattoo changed and acquired a red-red or blue-green hue. The problem was poor quality dyes. Pigment manufacturers have developed more advanced dyes and such incidents are now virtually ruled out. Numerous reviews of clients who have tried shots confirm that the effect of the procedure lasts for a long time. They are satisfied with the manipulations carried out.

Women who have sparse hairs in this area of ​​the face and grow poorly consider the shadow shading method their salvation. Light-blond girls, whose eyebrows are not particularly accentuated and not always of perfect shape, are happy to choose shots.

The shady permanent makeup method is ideal in the following situations:

• when it is necessary to create additional volume;
• if there are gray hairs that need to be masked;
• when you need to achieve the most natural appearance.

Feathering mimics the coloring of the eyebrows with a pencil. This method works equally well for blondes and brunettes. You need to choose the shade of the pigment so that it is slightly darker than the hair color. For owners of black and chocolate hair, it is best to opt for coffee shades. It is recommended not to use black dyes.

If, after the shadow technique, it is planned to apply tattooing to the eyelid area (arrows), then the eyebrow dye should be chosen a little lighter than for the eyes. Another important point - on all girls, the pigment appears individually and gives a different shade in terms of brightness. Here the color of the skin, its ability to accept pigment, plays a major role. Therefore, the desire to make shading of exactly the same color and shape as, for example, a friend's, may not always be crowned with success. And this will not be the fault of the master, because it is not always possible to achieve exactly the same result.

Women with oily skin sometimes have problems with permanent makeup. Excessive oiliness of the skin may cause the pattern to fade and become blurry. The increased activity of the sebaceous glands does not allow the pigment to securely gain a foothold, and after a while it is washed out. Girls with this type of facial skin are categorically contraindicated to choose the hair method of tattooing. For them, the most suitable option would be to use shadow shading.

The shading procedure is considered hygienic and completely safe. Despite this, the risk remains, because during the manipulation, an instrument with a dye is inserted under the skin. If you are completely healthy, then there is no reason to be afraid. In some cases, permanent makeup is contraindicated, namely:

• venereal diseases, HIV status, tuberculosis, exacerbation of herpes infection, epilepsy;
• during menstruation, pregnancy and lactation it is forbidden to make a tattoo;
• clients with hemophilia (poor blood clotting) and high blood sugar levels, the above procedures are strongly discouraged; in this case, any intervention may be harmful to health.
• if a person has skin and inflammatory infections, nevi, papillomas in the brow arches, a tendency to scarring, cosmetic manipulations should be postponed.
• allergic dermatitis or Quincke's edema. During an exacerbation of chronic diseases or other painful conditions, it is imperative to consult a master before proceeding with the procedure, so as not to cause serious harm to the body. In addition to medical contraindications, there are also seasonal restrictions. For example, it is not recommended to apply shade shading in summer due to the increased air temperature, the active phase of ultraviolet rays and a large amount of dust particles. All these factors will injure the healing skin, hinder rapid recovery and create the risk of possible infection. Eyebrow shading can be combined with other cosmetic procedures.
• shadow technique should be carried out no earlier than 4 weeks after injection manipulations (botox, hyaluronic acid injections).If the beauty injections have already been made, then you should consult the cosmetologist performing the procedure before starting the tattooing.

The shadow technique consists of several stages. The technology is identical to other tattooing techniques. You should study them step by step.

The first stage is preparation for the procedure. Two days before the scheduled meeting with the master, it is not recommended to use antibiotics and blood thinners. If these drugs are vital for maintaining health, then the procedure should be canceled until complete recovery. You should try not to drink strong coffee and tea on the eve of cosmetic manipulations, and also to exclude alcoholic beverages. In addition, it is not recommended to visit the solarium and the beach at least one day in advance.

There is no need to shave or pluck your eyebrows before visiting the salon. A qualified specialist will never ask for this, but, on the contrary, will offer to remove excess hairs correctly and with his own hand. It is advisable to come to the procedure without a make-up, in particular, you do not need to paint your eyebrows with a pencil and shadows.

The second stage is a meeting with the master in the salon. Before proceeding with the application of the pigment by the chosen method, the specialist should explain the features of shading in an accessible way, show the tools, coloring pigments, pain relievers and advise on ways to further care for this area of ​​the face during the healing period.

The third stage is the selection of the shape and the application of the pigment. The master must listen to the client's wishes about the desired design of the eyebrows, treat the skin with a disinfectant, and then draw a contour. If the girl is satisfied with the proposed form, they begin the process itself. If there is a disagreement about the sketch, then the contour is corrected. Next, application anesthesia is performed. To do this, the eyebrow area is lubricated with an anesthetic cream (most often masters choose Emla anesthetic creams for this area of ​​the face), then cover with cling film for a quarter of an hour.

After the specified time, you can safely proceed to the main process. Shadow shading is less painful than other types of tattooing, since the paint is injected shallowly. The pigment injection takes approximately 1-1.5 hours. First, the outline is drawn up, then the master needs to shade the main background. Painful sensations are practically not felt, the procedure is quite bearable. Clients with a low pain threshold may occasionally experience slight discomfort and tingling sensations.

The fourth stage is the completion of the procedure. At the final stage, after the injection of the dye, the skin is carefully treated with antiseptic agents (chlorhexidine bigluconate or miramistin), then a healing cream is applied. Immediately after the shot or soft shading procedure, the eyebrows look brighter than they will after healing. This is considered a normal reaction and should not be intimidated.

The durability of permanent make-up directly depends on the technique of its implementation. How the coloring matter is preserved is influenced by many factors - climate, exposure to sunlight, sea water. The individual characteristics of a person play an important role in the durability of shadow shading. This includes the woman's age, skin type.For example, classic tattooing lasts an average of 1.5–2 years, and shooting a little less - 1–1.5 years. This happens for the reason that when shading, the pigment is not injected deep into the epidermis.

After the color fades, the client will need a permanent make-up renewal procedure. The quality of the paint is characterized not only by its durability, but primarily by the quality of the components in its composition. Professional materials are known for their hypoallergenicity and do not change color saturation even after prolonged use. Low-quality tattoo dyes and inks usually give the eyebrows a bluish color.

While the recovery period lasts, eyebrows need careful care. For healing after the procedure to last faster, it is recommended to apply a healing ointment to this area of ​​the face, for example, "D-panthenol" or "Bepanten". Each master must inform the client about how to properly care for the eyebrows after the procedure and advise on certain medications. There are the following restrictions during the period of tissue healing, which are valid for the first week after cosmetic manipulations:

• do not use decorative cosmetics in the field of tattooing;
• do not be in the open sun and in a solarium;
• do not visit the sauna and swimming pool;
• wet the site of dye injection;
• do not engage in active sports, because excessive sweating negatively affects the damaged areas of the skin;
• do not apply alcohol-containing products to the skin.

Usually, the rehabilitation period takes no more than 7 days. But the final result should be assessed only after 2-3 weeks. By that time, the brightness of the pigment will decrease, the protective crusts will come off. On the first day after shading, there is a slight swelling of the epidermis and redness. An ichor appears from the tissue damaged by the needle. A little later, it dries up, turning into a protective crust. On the second day, the irritation gradually disappears, but the color of the dye is still very saturated.

By the third day, crusts appear that protect the tissues of the epidermis from external stimuli. By the end of the week, the crust gradually disappears. There are no painful sensations during this period. To help the crusts come off faster, it is recommended to use the recommended ointment. If you suddenly discover that the crusts have begun to crack, then this is a sure sign of overdried skin. The ointments described above will help to moisturize the epidermis and soften the protective crusts.

A common practice after shading is to carry out a correction. It is customary to do it due to the fact that after the first application of paint there are cases that the eyebrows are colored unevenly. Correction allows you to correct the shape and add the desired shade in those areas where it is needed. It is recommended to do it 1.5–2 months after the first tattoo. The duration of the correction will vary based on the work ahead. If it is necessary to slightly add tone or partially paint over skin areas, then the master keeps within 30-40 minutes. During the correction of shots, anesthesia is applied at the request of the client.

Professionals in the field of permanent makeup believe that it is the wrong care during the rehabilitation period after the shadow method that can affect the receipt of an unsatisfactory result. Despite the fact that this shading technique practically does not injure the skin, the body reacts to the intervention in a natural protective way. Therefore, each person who has chosen this transformation process should be ready for increased care of the eyebrows in the first days. When itching occurs, do not be afraid.This sign indicates the imminent healing of skin tissues.

To make the color brighter as a result, on the first day it is recommended to wipe the eyebrows every half hour with chlorhexidine applied to a cotton pad. On the second day, it is enough to wipe it once an hour. If you want a slightly muted color, then apply only petroleum jelly for the first days. Women who have chosen once the procedure for shading eyebrows will always have the most natural and delicate look. Thanks to this type of permanent make-up, the time for applying a daily make-up is significantly reduced.

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