How Does an Eyebrow Cosmetic Tattoo Work? A Beginner’s Guide
Quick Answer
Eyebrow cosmetic tattooing uses a digital device to implant pigment into the skin, creating fuller, more defined brows. Modern techniques like Nano and Ombre Brows are customized based on your natural brow and skin type for the most natural results.
What Is Eyebrow Cosmetic Tattoo?
Eyebrow cosmetic tattooing deposits pigment beneath the upper layers of your skin with a powered tattoo device or a manual tool. The ink remains between skin layers, simulating eyebrows. As these eyebrows are tattoos for cosmetic improvement, they can last a long time. However, they are designed to fade, unlike conventional tattoos.
Yes, they’re often called “permanent brows,” or “permanent makeupβ but when done properly, they will fade over time. Done incorrectly, they remain forever and may require tattoo removal.
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Benefits of an Eyebrow Cosmetic Tattoo
Eyebrows frame your face and make you look younger or more mature, brighter or angrier. Permanent makeup is a safe, long-lasting, effective way for people to define brows to taste.
It also helps those who want to alter the shape or fill the gaps. It’s affordable, accessible, and very low maintenance.
Once the cosmetic tattoos heal, you get perfectly shaped and defined brows 24/7. There’s no need for brow pencils or powders every morning. Time is money, especially for businesswomen and busy mothers.
They are waterproof, smudge-proof, and sweat-proof. You can enjoy everything from beach parties to samba dancing. It’s a must for active lifestyles.
Eyebrow Tattooing Process
The permanent eyebrow procedure takes two sessions of 2-3 hours. Ask in advance what the price includes. Some charge once for 2 sessions, others charge for each session separately.
Let’s look at the steps from beginning to end.
Preparation
Prior to the procedure, you will have to prepare. Your clinic may advise you to avoid sunburns, moisturize your skin, avoid active exfoliants, shower, eat well, and get plenty of sleep. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and painkillers.
Certain medical contraindications may require a doctor’s approval. Get familiar with the pre-care and contraindications. Contact the artist for further clarification.
Make sure to schedule time for prep and recovery afterward. You will require a second session, possibly more.
Consultation
Discuss with your artist what you like or dislike. Artists will advise you what will be best options for your desired goals, skin type, brow type, facial features, and lifestyle.
Disinfecting the Area
Tattooing is a procedure that will puncture the skin, so the area needs to be clean. The artist will first apply an antiseptic solution. They’ll clean the brow area and may apply a numbing topical anesthetic for pain.
Mapping New Brows
The artist will draw the new brow shape with a marker based on the consultation. They’ll use precision measuring tools to make them perfectly symmetrical.
As mentioned above, this shape will remain for months and years. Decide well in advance, or you may need emergency tattoo removalΒ and have to start over.
Hair Removal
Now that you have a brow shape, it’s time to pluck or shave any unwanted hair. The artist will do this before tattooing, then brush your brows out and trim overlong hairs. They’ll use what remains as a reference when deciding on the shape.
In the future, you may wish to remove those same unwanted hairs.
Tattooing
You will sit comfortably as the artist uses a powered tattoo device that rapidly punctures the skin. They may also use a manual tool to get the desired look. Both are safe and effective.
They’ll use different needle sizes and dip them in the chosen pigment to tattoo your new brows. They’ll wipe off excess pigment and repeat this procedure multiple times. During this process, numbing agents are re-applied as needed.
You’ll be awake but may doze off during this time. Pain is generally minimal to none, particularly once the numbing agent has kicked in.
Clean Up
Once the artist has completed your brows, they will remove excess pigment. Once washed away, only new brows will remain.
Does It Look Natural?
Yes—when the correct technique is used.
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Aftercare: Healing Tips & Guidelines
After the procedure, there will be some mild pain for the next couple of hours. You will need to give your brows time to heal and follow aftercare instructions according to your clinic’s direction.
Tattoos effectively create an open wound that is sensitive to UV rays and other environmental factors. Failure to keep to the aftercare regimen could result in infection or unsuccessful results, requiring follow-up re-treatments. Avoid traveling to the beach until it’s fully healed.
Permanent Eyebrow Aftercare: Healing Tips & Guidelines
- Healing: 10–14 days
- Touch-up: 8–10 weeks
- Maintenance: 12–36 months
Getting Quality Work
Choose a clinic that knows its chops. Successful cosmetic tattoos largely depend on the quality of the work, skill, choice of pigment, and knowledge of your permanent makeup artist.
An eyebrow cosmetic tattoo should last between 18 and 36+ months. Individual skin type, lifestyle choices, and other conditions will also be a factor.
People usually need to come in again for repeat treatments if they like the look.
Choose Vita Felice for Permanent Makeup
Permanent eyebrow makeup allows you to get those ombré brows you’ve always been dreaming of. Or nano brows with soft hair-like strokes. The result is nicely defined brows, as soft or as bold as you desire.
Looking to get your brows done and look nice all day long without the need to fill in? Book your first brow consultation at Vita Felice, the trusted brow bar by clients in New Westminster, and surrounding cities including Surrey, Coquitlam, and Burnaby.
