Semi Permanent Make Up – FAQ’s

How can permanent cosmetics benefit me?

There are a variety of reasons why people get permanent cosmetics. Many people want to save the hassle of applying make-up everyday. Others want to change or enhance their looks.
Sports enthusiasts and those of us who have very active jobs will opt for permanent cosmetics as they are often unable to wear conventional make-up, also, there are people who need feature correction, people with allergies to make-up, alopecia sufferers, those with vision impairment who have difficulty applying makeup, all benefit from permanent cosmetics.
All of these people can benefit from permanent cosmetics.

Will it hurt?

Although permanent cosmetics is a form of tattooing, the pain factor is considered to be less pronounced as the treatments are gentler and less invasive.
What is permanent cosmetics?
Permanent cosmetics involves the application of pigment into the skin. Specialist equipment and techniques are used to ensure that the experience is quieter, gentler and less invasive. Although the treatments use needles, these do not penetrate as deep into the skin as tattooing and the needles are smaller.

Do my natural brows need to be shaved off?

Absolutely not. If you have natural brow hairs, we will work with what you have, subtly integrating our work to suit your natural brow style.

What will I look like straight after the treatment?

Brow and eye treatments tend to look darker in colour immediately after the appointment, while lip colours can look more intense. This softens in a few days upto 40%. Lips are likely to have some residual swelling and can chap.

How quickly will it heal?

Everyone is different, but as a general rule the surface skin generally heals between 3-7 days after the treatment, and 10-14 days below the surface. Many people will return to work the same day after a treatment, however, we don’t advise driving after an eyeliner / lash enhancement, in case your eyes are a little swollen or watery immediately after the treatment.

How long will it take?

Treatment times vary depending on how advanced or detailed the required result is. Although some treatments may take as little as 1 hour, you should set aside 2-3 hours for your appointment.

Can I wear make-up after the treatment?

You can wear mineral cosmetics immediately, however, you need to wait until the treatment area has healed before wearing traditional cosmetics. If applying traditional cosmetics elsewhere, ensure you don’t get any in the treatment area, as this could lead to healing problems.
Permanent cosmetics are typically used to enhance your natural features, therefore after your treatment has healed, you can wear makeup to complement and enhance your permanent cosmetics.

How long will it last?

This varies from person to person because skin type, diet, genetics and environmental factors can all contribute to how long the pigments will be retained.
As a guide, it could be anything between one to five years before a new treatment is required, although refresher colour boosts are recommended for maintenance during this time. Once the colour starts to change you will know that you are ready for your refresher colour boost. It is important to remember that permanent make-up is a “low” -not a “no” -maintenance treatment.

See our Semi Permanent Make Up Treatment Page for details and pricing of the services available at The Beauty Cabin.