Powdery lip makeup: who should choose this technique and when?

Permanent make-up, like any other direction in cosmetology, does not stand still. New techniques, improved tools and materials are constantly emerging. “Powdery” lips are one of the new products in permanent make-up.

Otherwise, they are called "watercolor" - because the tattoo done in this technique does not have a contour. Thanks to this application, the effect is very natural, at the same time clearly defined and sufficiently saturated in shade. It is interesting that the pigment is applied to the entire surface of the lips, and not only along the contour, and not shaded inward, but neatly and evenly distributed. This is what gives the effect of naturalness, as if the girl painted her lips with gloss. This becomes possible due to the fact that natural skin color and pigment, matched as closely as possible to it, are mixed.

The essence of the method is that the upper layer of the skin of the lips is filled with a minimum amount of pigment. The watercolor technique creates a lively and natural look by gently contouring the lips, not painting it, but only denoting it.

Another feature of the method is the need for 2 sessions. First, the main work is carried out to apply the pigment, and after 2-3 weeks - correction. This makes it possible to create the most natural and at the same time bright and lively effect.

Powdery permanent makeup is now most in demand among women, because it creates a natural look for lips, slightly covered with gloss, while, if desired, you can use bright lipstick.

The advantages of the technique include the following:

• Natural look. Thanks to this, powdery tattoo will suit even a young girl who wants to correct her lips and give them shine.
• The risk of injury is minimal... The pigment is injected to a depth of approximately 0.4 mm, which is much closer to the skin surface, in contrast to conventional application. It is thanks to this depth of application that you can significantly reduce the likelihood of scarring and shorten the healing time of the skin.
• Correction of the shape and masking of small imperfections. Despite the fact that the main function of tattooing is aesthetic, sometimes it can be used to eliminate such things as slight asymmetry of the lips or uneven pigmentation.
• No need to use decorative cosmetics... The selection of the tone is always done individually, so that the woman always looks well-groomed. But the use of lipstick, especially bright, saturated shades is also possible.
• Versatility... Watercolor tattooing technique is suitable for every woman, regardless of age.

The disadvantages of this technique include the short-term effect compared to other types of tattooing. The rest of the cons are more related to the craftsman and equipment than to the technique. For example, an inexperienced craftsman may choose too bright a pigment, and poorly disinfected equipment increases the risk of contracting herpes and other infectious diseases.

As already mentioned, the first difference is in the depth of penetration of the pigment under the skin. This is the most gentle tattooing technique, the least traumatic, and at the same time the most natural.

It is imperative to take into account the individual characteristics of the body, because in some cases the effect of the procedure can last only 6 months. This happens when:

• the girl is young, her metabolism is good;
• the client has increased regeneration;
• recommendations regarding the care of the tattooed area were not followed;
• the woman did not attend the obligatory second procedure to correct the contour and intensity of the pigment.

In some cases, hormonal levels can also affect the duration of the effect.... For example, when taking hormonal contraceptives.

All this can be clarified at the consultation before the procedure. One meeting is enough for an experienced master to understand how long a client can go through with permanent makeup without the need for correction.

Initially, the powdery tattoo did not last long - several months. Now it is applied differently - in several layers (the total number of them can be up to five), and each layer prolongs the life of the make-up. From a large number of layers, paint comes out more slowly, which means that the effect lasts longer.

The powdery effect of tattooing does not set an age limit for those who want to wear it. Most often, this option is chosen by young women - because of the natural effect. However, even older elegant ladies often strive for sophisticated naturalness, and not for bright lips, on which no other lipstick color can be applied.

Also, powder coating is suitable in the following cases:

• Women who have given birth to a child. Due to hormonal surges, lip depigmentation can occur. You can overlap this with a light pink tattoo pigment. It should be noted that the procedure is prohibited during lactation.
• Correct the consequences of plastic surgery. Small scars and slight asymmetry are exactly what can be masked with tattooing.
• Unsuccessful removal of Botox, other injectables... Lips are not always enlarged successfully, and botox is not always produced evenly. Bumps may form and the surface becomes uneven. Pixel spraying can hide these defects, but not always completely.
• For older women... Loss of its own pigment and deformation of the contour - indications for powder coating. The absence of a clear contour line will make the lips as natural as possible and at the same time fuller and more beautifully defined.

Before deciding on the procedure, you must consult with the specialist who will carry it out. In the same place, the master will identify if there are any contraindications to tattooing, and will also guide the future client as to how long the effect of the procedure will last approximately.

The first session lasts about an hour. It consists of sequential actions.

• Choosing a shade and future shape (in case of asymmetry or other defects that can be corrected by spraying).
• Application anesthesia.
• The introduction of pigment into the corners of the lips and into a number of zones with a special apparatus... With such a device, only powder coating is applied.
• Feathering pigment using short oblique strokes. The entire surface of the dermis should be filled with pigment.
• Applying a cooling cream for 10 minutes... After this time, the remnants of the cream must be carefully removed with a napkin.

In contrast to the conventional technique, the healing after powder spraying is faster. There is no crust, but the skin may peel off. Nevertheless, there is an algorithm of actions necessary for the speedy healing and prolongation of the effect of the procedure:

• lip contact with water should not be allowed 1 day after the procedure;
• you cannot paint your lips or use other decorative cosmetics on the treated area until the skin is completely healed;
• for 3-5 days, and preferably a week, avoid visiting a bath, sauna, solarium;
• at the same time, refrain from alcohol and too spicy and fatty foods;
• drink a course of antiviral drug for the prevention of herpes.

Recommendations for the healing and early restoration of the skin of the lips are given by the master. The same actions must be performed after the correction.