All about lip tattoo with shading
Lip tattooing is a popular cosmetic procedure that allows you to change your appearance without surgery. It takes only a few hours, and the result of the work is preserved for a long time.
Advantages and disadvantages
Lip tattooing with shading has many benefits.
- Practicality... After the tattoo procedure, a girl can permanently remove gloss, lipstick and pencil from her cosmetic bag. In any situation, she will look beautiful and well-groomed.
- Versatility... Shaded tattoo can be done by both young girls and adult women. Young beauties usually choose a partial or one-color tattoo. Older ladies like contour makeup.
- Durability... With the right care, lips will look bright and beautiful for years to come.
- Persistence... Since the pigment is injected directly under the skin, the makeup cannot be tampered with or removed. A girl with permanent makeup can safely go to the sauna, to the beach or to the bathhouse. The main thing is to wait for the complete healing of the skin before resting.
- Hypoallergenic... The color pigments used for tattooing are of high quality and are well accepted by the body.
- Naturalness... Shaded tattoo looks natural and very beautiful, especially if the master uses light shades of pigment in his work.
It should be understood that permanent makeup also has its drawbacks.
- Duration of the procedure. The tattooing process takes 1–2 hours.Due to the painfulness of the procedure, not everyone can endure it to the end.
- Unpleasant rehabilitation process... In the first few days after the procedure, the surface of the lips may swell or become crusty. This process will just have to wait out.
- High price. The services of a good master are quite expensive. Therefore, not everyone can afford to turn to a professional. It is also not worth choosing a cheap master without reviews and recommendations, because in this case there will be no guarantee that he will do everything at a high level.
- The presence of contraindications... Not everyone can do shaded tattooing. In some cases, an incorrectly performed procedure can lead to the appearance of herpes or allergic reactions.
It is also worth remembering that a poorly executed tattoo is difficult to fix. Therefore, the choice of the master who will carry out the procedure must be treated very responsibly.
Indications and contraindications
Shaded tattooing is usually done by busy women, as well as girls who are dissatisfied with their appearance. This procedure can help get rid of the first signs of wilting. After it is carried out, the contour of the lips becomes clearer, and their color becomes bright. Thanks to tattooing, the face looks younger and more beautiful. Correctly chosen permanent makeup also helps to make thin lips look fuller and more symmetrical.
In order not to face negative consequences, it is also important to pay attention to the existing contraindications. Permanent make-up with shading cannot be done for people with:
- diabetes mellitus;
- low blood clotting;
- mental disorders;
- chronic herpes;
- serious gum disease.
It is forbidden to carry out this procedure and pregnant or lactating women. The tattooing session should be postponed for a while if wounds or bubbles appear on the lips. It is not recommended to perform tattooing during menstruation either: these days girls react more sharply to pain.
Description of species
Now there are several main types of permanent makeup with shading. Each of them has its own characteristics.
Partial
In the process of tattooing, three shades of one selected color are used. The darkest one is used to design the contour of the lips. The lighter shade is used for creases and corners. A medium tone is applied to the center of the lips. This technique is ideal for girls with thin lips. After the procedure, they become plump and beautiful.
3D effect
This technique is the most difficult. Therefore, deciding to apply a permanent in this way, it is important to contact a trusted master. This procedure helps to eliminate the asymmetry of the lips, as well as to make them more beautiful.
Contour
This type of tattoo ideal for creating a sharper lip contour. Most often, women over forty years old correct their appearance in this way. The procedure helps to make the lips look wider. They immediately take on a clear outline and look as if they were carefully outlined with a pencil. At the same time, the makeup does not seem vulgar or sloppy.
In order for the result to be satisfactory, it is important to choose the right pigment for yourself. In this case, the lips will look natural and attractive.
Monochromatic
In this case, a pigment of the same color is also used to treat the surface of the lips. At the same time, the base is carefully shaded, and the makeup looks as natural as possible. Such a tattoo makes the lips look more voluminous and sexy. This technique is perfect for girls with a beautiful natural lip shape. It allows you to make them brighter without changing their appearance.
The nuances of color selection
To make your makeup look natural and attractive, it is important to choose the most suitable pigment for yourself... This is best done with a master. A good professional will help you find the most suitable shade.
In general, when choosing a color, you should take into account the peculiarities of your appearance. The pigment tone should blend well with the natural shade of hair and skin. Pay attention to the following color types.
- Celtic... Girls with bright red hair, fair skin, freckles and light blue or green eyes should choose a bright pigment. Shades of red and pink will look beautiful on the lips.
- Scandinavian... Blondes with blue or gray eyes and fair skin will be more attractive with makeup in shades of coral, caramel or cherry.
- European... For beauties with light brown hair, slightly dark skin and bright brown or gray eyes, a brown or beige pigment is suitable. Such makeup helps to highlight the natural beauty of the girl.
- Mediterranean... Girls with dark hair and eyes, as well as dark skin, are suitable for a wide range of shades. Permanent make-up is best done in terracotta, wine or golden-red colors. The selected shades should be saturated. In this case, the girl will look bright in any situation.
Light nude shades are universal.... They are also perfect for girls who are looking for permanent makeup for the first time. Do not choose too bright pigments for yourself. A dark color can become boring to a person over time. In addition, it will be difficult to cover it with lipstick or gloss of a different color.
Preparing for the procedure
In order for the lips to look beautiful after the tattooing, and the healing process took very little time, it is important to properly prepare for the procedure.
Regular use of a special scrub will help make your lips soft. It is recommended to use it in the evenings. This is done in order to remove dead particles from the surface of the skin. In this case, the pigment will fall on it much more evenly.
In the morning and before going to bed, a high-quality nourishing cream should be applied to the skin. During the day, nourish your lips with almond or olive oil. You can also use regular chapstick instead. To prevent your lips from drying out and chapping, you should treat them with petroleum jelly or moisturizer before going outside.
Many girls may develop herpes on their lips after the tattooing procedure. But its occurrence is easy to prevent. To do this, 4-6 days before the procedure, as well as 2-3 days after it, you need to drink antiviral pills. It is best to buy them on the advice of your healthcare professional.
In order not to interfere with the normal healing of the skin, the day before the procedure, you must not consume alcohol, energy drinks, coffee and blood thinning pills.
Main steps
Before carrying out the procedure, the client must choose a suitable paint color for himself, as well as clarify how he wants to change the shape of his lips. This is best done in consultation. In this case, the girl will have the opportunity to additionally think about her decision within a few days.
In order for the paint to lay on the surface of the skin in an even layer, the client must lie motionless on the couch. Do not apply pigment to a person sitting on an armchair or chair. In this case, there is a risk of oversight.
The shading procedure itself consists of the following stages.
- Lip treatment. First, the skin must be treated with a degreasing solution and antiseptic. Thanks to this procedure, the risk of contracting infectious diseases is reduced to nothing.
- Drawing a sketch. Using a special marker or pencil, the master tweaks the contour of the client's lips. At this stage, it becomes clear to him how to correct their shape.
- Use of anesthesia. After that, you need to use a quality pain reliever. Usually the lips are covered with a layer of a special cream or gel. For the product to work, it should be left on the skin for 20-30 minutes.
- Applying a permanent. When the pain reliever works, you can start injecting the pigment under your skin. For this purpose, a special machine with replaceable needles is used. After that, the pigment is shaded.
- Antiseptic treatment. After completing the procedure, the lips must be additionally treated with a special antiseptic. It helps speed up the healing process of the skin. If swelling appears on the skin immediately after the procedure, you need to apply a compress with ice to the lips. After a couple of minutes, it will become smaller or completely disappear.
This procedure usually takes no more than two hours. The very process of introducing pigment under the skin lasts 40-50 minutes. The rest of the time is spent on preparing and processing the lips.
Follow-up care
The process of lip healing after shading tattooing also takes a lot of time. The skin usually heals within 14–20 days. This process is characterized by the appearance of puffiness, as well as the appearance of a rough crust on the lips. In some girls, in the process of wound healing, you can also notice the release of ichor. The skin regeneration process depends entirely on the individual characteristics of the organism.
In order for healed lips to always look beautiful and neat, they need to be carefully looked after. On the first and second days after the procedure, girls need to:
- try not to wet your lips;
- regularly use healing ointments;
- do not drink alcohol;
- refuse to visit the pool and play sports;
- drink water and other drinks through a straw;
- treat lips with sunscreen;
- do not comb the skin, and also do not peel off the crusts;
- use disposable towels or wipes to dry your face.
7-10 days after the procedure, the crust will begin to fall off, and unevenly. This process must be treated with patience. Don't peel off the crust or try to even out your lip color using lipstick or gloss. It should also be understood that after the crust is separated, the color of the pigment will seem too pale. But this problem will be solved by itself. After a couple of days, the lips will become bright. Complete restoration of the shade will occur 3-4 weeks after the session.
If preventive measures have not helped and herpes appears on the lips, you should consult a doctor. This must be done immediately. In this case, the wound will not have time to grow. Therefore, it will be very easy to get rid of it. Typically, your doctor will recommend using antiviral ointments and gels. To restore the body's natural defenses, immunomodulators are used.
In the future, it is also recommended to moisturize the lips regularly using a cream or a special balm.
How long does it last and when to do the correction?
For many girls, an important role is played by how long the tattoo with shading lasts. The time of its preservation is influenced by the depth of injection of the pigment, as well as the features of the selected color. The lighter the shade used, the less it will adhere to the skin. Dark pigments are the most resistant and durable.
It is also worth noting that in young girls, the process of skin regeneration is much faster than in adult women. Therefore, they have to do makeup correction much more often.
An important role is also played by how carefully the client follows the recommendations for skin care. If done correctly, sponges will look beautiful for several months.
Correction can be done both after the complete disappearance of the pigment, and as a prophylaxis. In the second case, the tattoo will have to be renewed every 8-10 months. It is recommended to sign up for the first correction procedure a month after the main session. In this case, the master will be able to trim the contour of the lips and even out their color. This procedure is also suitable for girls who did not like the initial shade of the pigment.
The process of correcting permanent makeup usually takes no more than half an hour.
Review overview
After this procedure, most girls leave exceptionally good reviews. They note that their appearance, thanks to this intervention, becomes brighter. At the same time, the lips look natural and attractive.
Mature women find that the new permanent makeup makes them look younger. In addition, they, unlike young girls, have to make corrections less often. The tattooing procedure takes less time and is cheaper than the surgical correction of the lip line.
Women are dissatisfied only if the master did something wrong. In this case, they have to spend time removing permanent makeup. But it's easy to avoid choosing a proven master with a good reputation.
If you turn to a professional, as well as properly care for the healing skin, the results of the work will delight both the master and the client.
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