Permanent Make-up, is it worth it?
Brow permanent make-up, also known as : cosmetic tattoo, microblading, micropigmentation , micro-shading, semi-permanent tattoo - is a trending beauty solution choice for people who would like to restore the fullness of their eyebrows, whether because they are born with parsed shaped brows, or thinning due to age or it was overplucked during the 90’s.
While it is an appealing choice to eliminate the hassle of daily make-up application, it’s important to consider its risks so you can be aware how to avoid them, and ensure that you get the best results.
Permanent make-up, who is it for?
Recommended for all genders who are time poor and their profession demands them to apply make-up and look their best daily. And for people who are vision and dexterity challenged and would like to regain their confidence and self-esteem. Or, it is simply for anyone who seeks to achieve that perfectly shaped full brows that will instantly enhance their already beautiful facial features.
Benefits:
Consistent perfect brows ALWAYS.
No more templates required! Your brows will always have that same perfect shape all day everyday!
It’s long lasting!
Swimming? Jogging? No problem, you will stay smudge free. And no more worries in trying on outfits , it won’t stain your clothes! And the best news is, your amazing brows will last for at least 2-3 years.
Gives you back your time in the morning.
You can have that extra hour of beauty sleep, or get energized with your morning yoga, or leisurely sip your coffee instead of spending at least half an hour in front of the mirror each day for the next 2 years, now isn’t that a treat!
It is an investment upfront , but will save you money!
Ask yourself, for the past year, how much have you spent on trying on brow pencils, brow gels, brushes, brow powder? Depending on the brand/s that you have tried, it can definitely add up. Though brow PMU has an initial investment on cost and time, but the gains in the long run is certainly worthwhile.
You can choose your eyebrow look!
You can choose between Powder Ombre look or Combination of microblade strokes + Shading, whichever will suit your preference and facial contour. One thing is for sure, it will instantly brighten and enhance your facial expression.
What to be aware of?
Like all cosmetic procedures, cosmetic tattoo have some risks with it, which is why it is important to do your research and to be aware how these can be avoided and ensure that you optimize the benefits of your investment.
In Brow & Glow MNL, safety of our clients come first hence we only use US and EU FDA-approved pigments, directly imported from Florida, USA. These are hybrid in molecular composition, vegan, non-magnetic pigments. They are safe and with good retention that may last up to 12-18 months. The formulation are highly stable that does not fade to red and just fade overtime.
The possibility of problems with PMU procedures are rare when all health standards are followed and done by highly skilled certified cosmetic tattoo artists. In Brow & Glow MNL, we ensure that high health and safety standard are followed especially with regards to disinfection and sterilization of equipment.
As safety is first and foremost for us, we are going to refuse services to those with the following conditions:
Pregnant
Client with keloids
Client with skin allergies such as dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis
Client taking antibiotic or medication that has thinning effect on blood
Client with autoimmune diseases
Client with health related conditions such as diabetes taking insulin and cancer patients on chemotherapy
It is key for anyone who is looking into getting a PMU to be responsible for strictly following pre-procedure instructions and after-care procedures properly to further decrease the risks of any complications or reduction of quality of results related to pre and post-procedural care.
It is also essential to understand the healing process. Everyone heals differently and therefore results may vary. In the touch-up session, the final adjustments are made to assure the client’s satisfaction.
Your Takeaway
Now with all of that said, if you have the means, and wants a break from the daily grind of drawing your brows - or if you want to regain your confidence and experience perfectly shaped full brows in your lifetime, then PMU is definitely for you- that is if you are the right candidate and you possess the right pre-care and aftercare discipline.
