Pros and cons of eyelash tattooing
Permanent make-up is a modern demanded procedure. Its purpose is to make certain areas on the face brighter and more expressive. Apart from eyebrows and lips, the most popular type of permanent is the inter-eyelash type tattoo. It allows you to make your eyes visually more open and large without drawing a clear arrow. In the process, a dark pigment is injected along the lash line, which makes the eyes look spectacular without makeup.
At the same time, in contrast to the arrows, the lash line looks more neat and natural. It seems to give the lashes splendor, but looks as natural as possible. This procedure is especially popular with those with rare or light eyelashes. It allows you to compensate for color and density and correct what nature lacked. The permanent makeup procedure for this area has both pros and cons. Before deciding on it, you need to study all the pros and cons, weigh everything and only then sign up to the master.
Review of advantages
Technically, the creation of the lash line begins with the treatment of the area with an antiseptic preparation, an anesthetic. When the substance begins to act, the master removes its remnants and begins to create the lash line. The procedure takes at least one and a half hours, sometimes more, it depends on the qualifications of the master.
Among the advantages of the procedure are the following factors.
- The impression of volume and splendor of the eyelashes is created. Visually, even rare eyelashes, the line of which is filled with paint, become voluminous. The effect is quite noticeable, the eyelashes appear thicker and healthier.
- Eye size. Optically painting the space between the eyelashes opens the eyes and makes the eyes large.
- Saving time. Any kind of permanent gives the hostess a lot of free time. In the morning, you do not need to spend minutes on drawing the eyelash line with a pencil, shadows, eyeliners. Of course, if there is a desire or need, you can make a more active and wider arrow. But for everyday makeup, a permanent lash line will be enough. If you make an eyelash line with shading, you can also save on applying shadows.
- The duration of the effect. The pigment in this zone lasts the most, for at least 3 years it will be absolutely unchanged. For some, lightening begins only after 5 years, but this is an individual feature. The paint fades most quickly on young skin, the aging process is slower.
- Hypoallergenic. Since modern materials are certified, tested and hypoallergenic, they are absolutely safe in most cases. The highest quality pigments are used in this area.
- Accuracy. Permanent make-up of the space between the eyelashes looks neat, does not smudge, does not flow. Eyes look expressive in the pool, sauna, water park, on the beach.
- Color variety. Of course, the leader is black pigment, because the majority of eyelashes are black. But there are other palettes that are used to draw the lashes.
For example, brown, graphite is perfect for fair-skinned girls with light eyelashes. Or you can choose a shade to match your eyes.
Main disadvantages
Despite the fact that the advantages of inter-eyelash tattooing are obvious, there are a lot of them, and the disadvantages cannot be bypassed. They also exist, and they are very significant.
- Painful sensations. Unfortunately, even the most modern anesthetics do not eliminate the risk of painful sensations. Much depends on the client's pain threshold. In any case, the level of discomfort cannot be predicted in advance.
- Irrevocability. It is also difficult to insure against an unsuccessful permanent, even professional craftsmen can make mistakes. If the result is not to your taste, it will not be possible to fix it in a moment. Of course, there is the possibility of a deprivation, but this is also painful, unpleasant and you will have to wait until everything finally heals. In addition, any corrective procedures are paid.
- Long-term effect. This point is not only an advantage, but also a disadvantage at the same time, depending on which side you look at. If you get bored with the permanent, you won't be able to get rid of it quickly.
- Correction. One procedure for creating a permanent is often not enough, much depends on the individual characteristics of the skin and the skill of the performer. Each correction costs money. In addition, tattoo, for all its durability, is not eternal. And the correction will have to go sooner or later.
- Rehabilitation. You won't be able to get a tattoo and go to work. After this procedure, a period of rehabilitation is required. Lacrimation increases, edema appears. These manifestations can go away immediately or last for several days - you can't predict this.
The zone will have to be frequently processed during the first days - it is not always possible to do this at work.
Is it worth doing the procedure?
If you are sure that you really need the drawing of the inter-eyelash zone, you should take care of finding a qualified master. If in your city there are no problems with this, pay attention to the portfolio of a professional, read the reviews. Refuse to work with a person who raises doubts of any kind. It is also dangerous to contact masters whose services are too low. It is very important to realize that you will have to go for some restrictions. If you are not ready to do this, you should not even try to sign up for an eyelash.
It is imperative to give up alcohol and the use of potent drugs. If you are taking medications that reduce clotting, consult your doctor first or skip the procedure.It is better not to drink strong coffee and not eat spicy foods during the day. If you have permanently curled your eyelashes, it is also not worth doing the procedure for several days.
It is also important to consider the following points that rehabilitation will require:
- the first 24 hours, the eyes should not be wetted, rubbed;
- you may have to use ointments and drops, chlorhexidine is a must;
- you can not remove the crusts until they fall off themselves;
- for a whole week after the procedure, you cannot go to saunas, baths, swimming pools, lie in hot baths;
- you will have to give up sports and some spa treatments for a week;
- during the rehabilitation period, you should not paint your eyes with decorative cosmetics and apply care creams.
If the advantages of the procedure are obvious to you, and you are ready to endure the above points, you can choose a master and sign up for the procedure.