Ombre lips

Ombre lips are becoming more and more popular among lovers of new makeup looks. In this article, we will consider what this technique is, note the main features, talk about permanent makeup, and also present the step-by-step implementation of ombre lip makeup.

Ombre lips are often seen on models in fashion magazines, at fashion shows, as well as on the stars from the red carpet. This color contrast and gradient within the same tone often surrounds us in everyday life.

The very name ombre came to makeup from hairdressing - most likely, many have heard of this hair coloring. And this is not surprising, the two directions are closely related, therefore the words denoting certain techniques often wander from one direction to another.

So what is the main feature of this technique? Different shades are superimposed on each other, often there are 2-4, shaded and mixed, creating the effect of stretching one tone.

Thanks to the ombre, you can achieve that the lips are slightly plump, and vice versa. This is achieved by a play of color. In this case, the asymmetry of the lips can be corrected.

Many people wonder if this makeup is a pure evening decoration. It all depends on what shades were used. If the lipstick colors are discreet, natural and muted, then this makeup is suitable for everyday life. If you choose deep dark colors, then this makeup is best reserved for evening events.

Ombre lip makeup is done in several techniques, or to be more precise, there are only two of them.

This application technique begins with a transition from a dark shade to a light shade, application is from top to bottom or bottom to top.The light color is distributed from the place where the lips meet, slightly shaded, then a darker tone is taken and applied to the entire surface of the lips, and the darkest shade will directly cover the contour, outlining it. This technique helps to visually enlarge the lips if you blend the gradient transition correctly.

To reduce lip volume, it is best to apply dark shades directly to the middle of the lips, and start with darker shades, moving on to lighter shades. And outline the contour with the lightest shade.

Color distribution starts from the middle of the lips and continues to the corners of the mouth. Here, the shades help to achieve a change in the size of the mouth itself, that is, light ones increase the length of the mouth, but dark ones reduce it.

For photo shoots, you can often find such variations as a strong stretching of color over the entire surface of the lip, that is, one corner of the lips has a bright light color, it stretches vertically, gradually going deeper, and ends with a dark shade at the other corner of the lips.

Why is this technique so popular? It can help to increase or decrease the plumpness of the lips without the need for cosmetic or surgical procedures. It refreshes the look and brings a touch of variety to everyday life.

Most often, when self-applying ombre, only two colors are used, since more shades require skill and proper application.

Many people know that there is such a direction in cosmetology as permanent makeup. This is a make-up in which the pigment is applied to the lips with a special machine, and the color is distributed, penetrating directly into the skin.

Permanent makeup is becoming popular due to the fact that after it there is no need to constantly touch up the lipstick or reapply it every time.

However, this direction in tattooing is very difficult, and the level of skill must be honed to perfection, since it is necessary to correctly distribute the pigment under the skin, and there is no room for error. It will not be possible to wash off the tattoo, remove the result with a laser, since the pigment is distributed at a depth of 0.5 mm, that is, this technique belongs to tattoos.

Ombre in permanent makeup is a relatively recent trend. The peculiarity of the technique is that at least 5 different pigments are used to create a smooth transition. They should be in harmony with each other, be saturated.

Pigments are chosen at the discretion of the client, you can choose calm natural colors, as for everyday make-up. Or you can go into a riot of colors and perform the technique in rich colors. But it is worth remembering that the permanent will last on the lips for about 6 to 10 months.

You can choose pigments that will visually resemble lip gloss, or you can choose matte shades.

Performed in two directions: vertical and horizontal. Thanks to him, you can achieve symmetry, get rid of a blurry outline and lowered corners. And also the natural irregularities of the lip pigment will be hidden.

Permanent make-up should not be done for people with diabetes, HIV, moles, which are located near the mouth. And also during an exacerbation of herpes.

It is worth noting that before performing the procedure, it is necessary to discuss all the nuances with a beautician, and especially find out if he has done such procedures before. The experience of the master can affect the result, because you need to correctly distribute the pigment under the skin so that it evenly fills the space. Inexperienced specialists often make mistakes, shade the pigment incorrectly.In this case, it turns out that the lips look asymmetrical with the applied color, or, moreover, the pigment was applied completely incorrectly. In this case, the result cannot be redone. Even a laser procedure will not completely remove the hammered pigment. And you have to wait for the color to completely drop out.

Many women want to independently master the tricks of performing a particular technique. Ombre lip makeup is no exception. But basically there are very few such tricks, everything requires perseverance and constant self-improvement.

In order for the gradient to distribute correctly and beautifully, you need to follow the step-by-step recommendations.

1. To make ombre-style makeup, you need to start by scrubbing the skin of the lips to exfoliate dead skin cells and smooth out irregularities. Then you can lubricate your lips with a balm based on shea butter or honey. This will help nourish the lips after exfoliation and even out the texture. Wait until the balm is absorbed.
2. Then a light foundation is applied. You can use a light shade of foundation. It is worth distributing it over the entire surface of the lips, slapping it lightly with the pads of your fingers. You can use a beauty blender.
3. The tonal base should be fixed with colorless loose powder.
4. While the powder sets the foundation, you need to apply concealer around the lips, and then blend it to avoid a sudden color transition. This is necessary so that later the selected lip contour is more pronounced.
5. Then you need to choose a color scheme. It can be nude or, conversely, bright makeup with a predominance of red shades. Having chosen the colors, it is worth choosing the darkest pencil that matches the color. They outline the contour of the lips.
6. After that, you need to apply lipsticks in the sequence that you have chosen. That is, in a vertical or horizontal application technique. It is best to start with 2 shades of lipstick to blend the right colors.