Permanent makeup in watercolor technique
Watercolor makeup is popular among both young girls and adult women. This technique involves the use of light colors. Thanks to this, lips and eyebrows designed using this technique look natural and attractive.
Advantages and disadvantages
There are many benefits to watercolor tattooing.
- Saving time. After spending a couple of hours on tattooing, you can forget about the need for daily use of cosmetic products.
- Naturalness. The light pigment allows you to make your makeup look natural and natural. This watercolor tattoo compares favorably with other popular techniques.
- Versatility. This method works for most girls. Women with such makeup can additionally use other cosmetic products. Thanks to this, they always look unusual and attractive.
- Practicality. Watercolor tattooing allows you to hide various imperfections. Therefore, this technique is ideal for girls with asymmetrical and pale lips, as well as thin and expressionless eyebrows.
- Durability. If you apply the permanent in several layers, the color will remain bright for 1-2 years.
It should be understood, however, that permanent watercolor makeup has its drawbacks.
- High price. Watercolor tattooing is quite expensive. Therefore, not all girls can afford such pleasure.
- The likelihood of infection. If you get a tattoo done by a bad master who works in non-sterile conditions, there is a risk of getting infectious diseases.Therefore, it is very important to take a responsible attitude to the choice of a specialist.
- Difficulty in leaving. In order for the makeup to always remain bright, it must be adjusted from time to time.
In general, if you find a good master and follow all his advice on skin care, the result will be of high quality and pleasantly pleasing to the eye.
Views
Watercolor tattooing allows you to brighten both lips and eyebrows. The procedures are generally quite similar. The difference lies in the colors of the pigments used, as well as in the duration of the application process.
- The watercolor technique of lip tattooing involves painting over their entire surface. This makes the outline brighter and the base lighter. But in some cases, women prefer to paint over their lips not completely, but only along the edges. This technique is popular with young girls.
- The eyebrows are also completely painted over. As a rule, several shades of pigment are used for their processing at once. It is thanks to this that they look beautiful and natural.
How to choose a color?
Choosing the color of the pigment for lip tattooing, you need to act very carefully. Masters are advised to take into account the peculiarities of their color type.
- "Winter". Girls with pale skin, dark hair and brown or blue eyes should choose a pale pink or madder color pigment.
- "Spring". Women with this color type also stand out with pale skin. But their hair is light brown, and their eyes are light green, gray or blue. For such beauties, a peach, pale pink or even orange pigment is suitable.
- "Summer". These ladies have fair skin, the same hair, and light gray or gray-blue eyes. They are suitable pigment of a pink or peach shade. With him, girls look brighter and more attractive.
- "Autumn". Owners of golden skin, dark eyebrows, green or light brown eyes usually choose plum or red pigment for themselves.
Light nude tones are suitable for all girls, without exception.
Having decided on such a procedure as eyebrow tattooing, it is best to choose a pigment that is ideal for the color of the hairs. In this case, the makeup will look natural and neat.
How is it done?
To make your face look good after tattooing, you must first prepare for this procedure. Lips should be regularly treated with mild scrubs, as well as moisturized with high-quality hygienic lipstick or balm. Two days before the session, you need to stop drinking alcohol, coffee, energy drinks, as well as blood thinners.
If you neglect these recommendations, you may encounter increased bleeding during the process of tattooing.
The tattooing process itself consists of several main stages.
- Consultation. First of all, the client discusses all his wishes with the master. At this stage, you need to choose the most suitable pigment, as well as understand what the color intensity should be.
- Skin preparation. Having decided on the choice of color, the master proceeds to prepare the skin. For this, an antiseptic solution is used. Lips are additionally treated with a mild exfoliating scrub.
- Anesthesia. In order for the procedure not to cause any discomfort to the person, the treated area must first be anesthetized. For this, high-quality local anesthetics are used. After their application, the client does not feel pain, only a slight tingling sensation.
- Pigment injection. 10-20 minutes after anesthesia, the master starts the tattooing procedure itself. He injects the pigment at a shallow depth. The tattooing process usually takes 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Disinfection. When the procedure is over, the skin must be additionally treated with an antiseptic. This product minimizes the risk of skin inflammation and speeds up the healing process.
It is worth remembering that immediately after the end of the procedure, the result will not be perfect.
The nuances of aftercare
In order for watercolor sponges and eyebrows to look beautiful after complete healing, it is important to properly care for them. In the first 2-3 days, the skin should not be wetted. Liquid these days can only be consumed through a straw. You need to wash yourself very carefully. It is worth wiping your face with a soft towel or disposable napkins.
During the next 14-20 days, it is not allowed:
- visit a solarium or sunbathe in the sun;
- swim in a pool or any open body of water;
- peeling off the crust from healing wounds and scratching them;
- use decorative cosmetics;
- smear the treated area with balm or cream.
After the skin is completely healed, it must also continue to be carefully looked after. When going outside, you must use a quality sunscreen. The rest of the time, don't forget about moisturizers. Otherwise, the pigment will break down very quickly.
How much heals and lasts?
As already mentioned, skin healing usually takes 2-3 weeks. Unpleasantly itchy blisters may appear on the lips 2-4 days after tattooing. Their appearance is triggered by the stress that the body is exposed to. It is important not to scratch or puncture them. To prevent the appearance of such wounds, you need to regularly take antiviral drugs. The eyebrows usually heal without any problem.
After the skin has healed, the lips and brows look beautiful for 3-5 months. The color dulls over time. To maintain the effect, it is necessary to carry out regular corrections. The first procedure will be required 2-3 months after the tattoo session. In the future, you need to adjust the drawing every six months. With proper care, tattoo done using this technique retains its attractiveness for 1-2 years.
Are there any contraindications?
Like any other procedure, watercolor tattooing has its own contraindications. It is strongly discouraged for people with:
- diabetes mellitus;
- epilepsy;
- oncological diseases;
- exacerbation of any chronic diseases;
- mental disorders.
It is not recommended to make tattoo for pregnant women. If a person has herpes, eczema or some sores on their lips, the procedure should be postponed for a while. Otherwise, the pigment will lie in an uneven layer. It is necessary to carry out the tattooing procedure only after the lips are completely healed.
Watercolor tattooing is a great way to add appeal to your look. But before deciding to change your appearance in this way, it is important to weigh the pros and cons of this procedure.