Semi permanent eyeliner
Tattooing arrows on the eyelids is a complex but safe procedure that creates a long-lasting effect of neat eye makeup. This permanent eye makeup makes the look expressive even without makeup and eliminates the need to spend daily drawing excellent symmetrical arrows. Permanent eye makeup is done in three main techniques: classic hand, hand with spreading and filling the inter-eyelid space.
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Difference between arrow tattooing and inter-eyelash makeup
The semi-permanent makeup of arrows is the application of unique pigmenting colours into the eyelid skin as a transparent or growing line, which imitates a hand drawn with a pencil.
A popular type of semi permanent eyeliner – is intercostal filling, but it can not be attributed to the classic tattooing of arrows. With this technique, the master paints the upper eyelid from the first to the last eyelash and does not go beyond it. The process creates the effect of tinted eyelashes, preserving the most natural appearance.
The main difference between the permanent makeup of the inner lash line and the arrow is the application of pigment exclusively along the growth line of the eyelashes without a protruding tail. Such tattooing is inconspicuous on the eyes. It seems that its owner has naturally thick eyelashes and expressive eyes.
Contraindications for tattooing arrows on the eyes
The permanent makeup of hands is suitable for different appearances and ages. The main thing is to choose the correct width and shape of the line. However, there are several contraindications, in the presence of which the procedure should not be carried out:
- inflammatory or infectious diseases of the eyes and skin;
- menstruation;
- allergic reactions;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- Chronic pathologies: asthma, epilepsy, diabetes mellitus, hepatic or renal failure, oncology, AIDS, blood diseases and others.
The permanent should refrain if blepharoplasty is planned. Arrows, after lifting, can change shape and lose clarity.
How the procedure goes
One of the most common questions is whether tattooing arrows on the eyes hurt. The eyelid is sensitive, so the master uses local anaesthesia as gel, completely removing the pain. After the procedure, the anaesthetic is reapplied. The effect lasts about four hours. The strength of discomfort sensations depends on the client’s psychological aspect, mood, and calmness.
The procedure consists of several stages:
The master agrees on the technique, chooses the pigment shade, and selects the lines’ shape.
A special felt-tip pen master draws the contour of the future tattoo on the face and corrects the sketch.
Degreases and anaesthetises the eyelids gel anaesthetic of local action. Feel a slight tingling, tingling, but not pain.
Introduces pigments into the dermis, makes out arrows, and makes a spreading tattoo on the eyes if necessary.
At the end of the procedure, the master applies a special cream that protects the damaged skin from infection and bacteria.
How much time do tattoo arrows depend on how long it will take to discuss, draw, sketch, and coordinate. The preparation takes about 60-80 minutes. The actual procedure takes from 20 to 40 minutes.
How the healing process of arrow tattoo
Immediately after eyeliner application tattooing, swelling appears on the eyes. This is a normal reaction of the skin. On the photo – an example of the manifestation of swelling after the procedure:
- Usually, swelling persists for a day, after which it subsides. Accelerating recovery will help dry the cold compress.
- The correct care depends on how much the eyeliner tattooing will heal. During the first 3-5 days, the skin must be treated with “Miramistin” or “Chlorhexidine” 3 times daily. Use antibacterial soap to rinse your eyes with cool water in the morning and evening.
- During the first week, you can not wear traditional makeup, visit a bath or sauna, swim, swim in a pool or reservoir, sunbathe, steam the skin, rub it or comb it. It is forbidden to have any mechanical impact on the area, and it is also prohibited to damage the film that forms a couple of days after the procedure’s permanent makeup treatment.
In what case is correction necessary?
Correction of arrows is done 30-45 days after the first tattoo. In rare cases, the result of the permanent is perfect from the first time and does not require correction. However, after the complete healing, defects often form gaps, omissions, unevenly coloured areas, drips, inappropriate shade or asymmetry. In addition, when the film comes off, the tattoo loses saturation and lightens by 30-50%.
After correction, the eyeliner procedure on the eyes will acquire the desired colour, saturation and shape. The expert tattooists eliminate all the flaws that remain after the first procedure.
How long does the permanent makeup of arrows last?
Compared to the eyebrow or lip area, the eyelid skin is characterised by a higher density of the epidermis, and tattooing in this area lasts longer. The period of permanent wear depends on many circumstances: proper care of arrows after tattooing, pigment colour, skin type, metabolic rate in the body, UV exposure and other factors.
It is impossible to say precisely how long the tattooing of the arrow will last. The average permanent eyeliner wear period in this area is at least 1.5-2 years, and if we are talking about the intercostal, then all 10-12 years.
How to correct an unsuccessful arrow tattoo?
Poor quality work, mistakes of the master or harmful pigments distort the arrow tattoo and lead to unpleasant consequences:
- Too long, broad or unnatural lines;
- inappropriate tattooing technique, which visually reduces the eyes, makes the eyelids heavier, and emphasises imperfections;
- asymmetry;
- blown pigment;
- change of tone, the appearance of bluish, greenish, and reddish tones.
To correct unsuccessful tattoo arrows, the master overlaps or removes the permanent. The first method is suitable if you need to expand the hands, lengthen the lines, correct asymmetry or change the shade. The second – is in difficult situations when it is necessary to change the shape significantly.
To remove tattoo arrows, a laser quickly and painlessly removes the pigment in one or more procedures. Remover for this area is unsuitable since the acids in its composition can damage the sensitive skin of the eyelids.
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