Permanent makeup services are getting increasingly popular, especially eyebrow services such as: microblading, nano brows, combo brows and 3d brows. There are also multiple types of lip tattooing services such as lip blush, ombre lips, full coverage lips and a variety of eyeliner services.  The industry is constantly changing with new techniques and styles, but is permanent makeup the right decision for you?

Here are some things to consider.

·      it can be a huge time saver if you wear brow makeup every day

·      it can help build a brow where there is hair lacking (from over tweezing, hormones, age, etc.)

·      it can be helpful if you wear the same lip gloss/stick/tint every day or often

·      it can be helpful if you have asymmetry in your lips

·      it can help define the shape and size of your lips with very natural looking colour

·      it can mask scars

·      it can help make your brows more symmetrical

·      the shape that is built can lift and shape your face and make you look more youthful

·      it can add to already great eyebrows by making them more full or defining the shape more dramatically

·      you don’t have to worry about brow makeup coming off in public (gym, pool, beach)

·      it can be helpful if you wear eyeliner every day

·      always look slightly “done up” or just naturally beautiful instead of dull without makeup on

·      it can be permanent, even though  a semi-permanent pigment is used, it can leave very long lasting results and sometimes never fade completely

·      it can also fade out very quickly and need to be touched up quite often, depending on the type of technique and your skin type

·      it’s recommended to have them touched up every 1-3 years

·      even though numbing agents are used, it’s not entirely painless

·      it is an investment for your face, not a cheap, spontaneous service to get

·      when done properly by a professional, it can be a life-changing service

·      it can be done very poorly and cause permanent damage if not done by an experienced professional

·      if you seek out cheaper pricing, that may come with inexperience which can cost you more (money, pain, time) in the long run

Always make sure you like the artist’s portfolio of work or you may not like what you get. If you’re still unsure about permanent makeup, going in for a consultation can usually sway your decision. If your brow makeup, eyeliner or lip colour is something you can’t live without and you want to make your life easier, then permanent makeup would mostly likely suit your needs. If you feel like something about your face is just lacking and you would like to see a change, then permanent makeup might just change your life!