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WHAT IS PERMANENT MAKEUP?

Permanent makeup emphasize the natural beauty of each person. Eliminate the daily hassle of putting the makeup on. Cosmetic Pigment is implied into the upper layer of the skin. Read more here about different PMU techniques..

HOW LONG DOES EYEBROW PERMANENT MAKEUP LAST?

Traces of permanent makeup can remain very long sometimes up to 10 years. But in good quality, the permanent makeup of eyebrows, performed for the first time, with one repeated procedure (so-called correction) is kept from 1 to 1.5 years. That is, you will need to renovate about once a year, it all depends on your lifestyle (for example, if you like to sunbathe or you often visit a solarium, then in this case, the repeated procedure may be required much earlier). After several renewals, it may (but it does not always happen) increase the interval between the procedures to 2-3 years. But in any case, it isn’t possible to predict in advance how much pigment will last, you need to take into account many factors (especially metabolism and skin, your lifestyle, skin care after the procedure, etc.). In any case, keep in mind – permanent makeup is a procedure that can not be done once and for all.

NEEDLE, THROUGH WHICH THE INK IS INTRODUCED, IS IT DISPOSABLE?

Needles, paint caps, needle attachments, hats, gloves, etc. – all consumables are disposable, we take care that our customers do not suffer from reusable consumables.

IF MY EYEBROW HAIRS ARE VERY LIGHT AGAINST THE BACKGROUND OF TATTOO THEY WILL NOT BE VISIBLE?

If the hairs are light and stand out, you will have to paint them from time to time, this can be done after complete healing.

IS THERE A PRELIMINARY CONSULTATION WITH A PERMANENT MAKEUP ARTIST AND HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

This consultation is conducted at the request of the client, if it is necessary for you to make a decision, to do or not permanent makeup. Consultation is FREE. Just call the number (619) 323-1185 and specify the time of your visit convenient for you.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO LIGHTEN AN OLD EYEBROW TATTOO WITHOUT A LASER?

Yes, it is. This procedure is performed by the remover, but I do not practice it. I can try to lighten the tattoo with correctors (these are pigments that neutralize blue, red, gray colors).

WHY I CAN'T WET MY EYEBROWS AFTER PERMANENT MAKEUP AND FOR HOW LONG?

Eyebrows can not be wet until the crust is completely descended. This is due to the fact that it is the crust that helps to keep the pigment in the skin. If it is wetor damaged in any other way, there is a very high probability that the pigment will not take root at this point.

I CAN NOT CHOOSE THE SHAPE OF MY EYEBROWS, WILL THE MASTER HELP ME IN THIS?

Yes, we select the form together with the client. I draw the sample and you comment and agree with the sketch. If you are not satisfied with something, we will look for the right shape until we find the form and color that suits you, no matter how much time it takes, because the result will be reflected on your face! If you do not know how you will look with new eyebrows – sign up for a free eyebrow sketch or just give me a call (619) 323-1185

IF AFTER THE PERMANENT MAKEUP THE CRUST BEGAN TO MOVE AWAY, AND THERE IS ALMOST NOTHING UNDER IT. MAYBE I’VE DONE PM IN VAIN?

This is completely normal. It’s due to the fact of the active skin regeneration stage. Under the crusts a new skin area was formed, more dense and opaque. The pigment beneath it seems very pale or invisible at all. The pigment will appear after 3-3,5 weeks.

I THOUGHT EYEBROWS PERMANENT MAKEUP IS DONE EVERY 3, 5, 10 YEARS?

5 years permanent makeup can’t look natural, since the pigment is injected deeply. Often such a permanent makeup is blue eyebrows and arrows. I strive for naturalness, that’s why permanent makeup is done every 1 or 2 years. How does healed and immediately PM look you can see here

WILL I HAVE THE RESULT IF NOT ADHERE TO THE RULES OF AFTERCARE?

Eyebrows can’t be wetted (swim in the pool, in the ocean, sauna, etc.) until the crust is completely descended. This is due to the fact that it is the crust that helps to keep the pigment in the skin during the healing process. If it is wetted or damaged in any other way – there is a very high probability that at this point the pigment doesn’t get accustomed.

HOW LONG CRUSTS LAST AFTER PM?

If you do PM aftercare properly, crusts are formed on 3-5 days in the form of peeling, which takes about a week, this will not prevent you from going to work or attending events.

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CAN I DO PM WITH HIV INFECTION?

Weakened immunity means the most careful treatment. The PM procedure is aesthetic, not of first necessity, with diseases of the blood and immune system is not carried out.

DO I NEED TO PLUCK OUT AND PAINT EYEBROWS BEFORE PERMANENT?

Yes, it will greatly simplify the choice of the sketch. But they should be painted in advance, a few days before the permanent makeup.

WILL THE HAIR IN THE TREATED AREA SUFFER?

Hair follicles are located in deep layers of the skin, at a depth of several millimeters. And when carrying out eyebrow tattooing, the depth of penetration of the needle is limited to tenths of a millimeter, so damage to the hair growth zone is excluded.

DO THE EYEBROWS CHANGE COLOR WITH TIME?

Modern pigments retain the desired color even after several years. But over time, they are absorbed by the body and the applied pattern gradually fades. Therefore, after about 2 years, if you want to make your makeup brighter again, you’d need to do the correction.

CAN YOU USE PM TO MAKE EYEBROWS IN THOSE AREAS WHERE THEY ARE NOT AT ALL?

Yes, in those areas where there is no natural hair growth, you can simulate their presence – the optimal in this case will be the use of “hairstrokes” technology. Most often this is required with short eyebrows, baldness of their tips. You can even draw an eyebrow in its complete absence (although enough natural makeup in this case will not be achieved). In general, everything that can be painted with a cosmetic pencil can be done with the help of a permanent, but better.

I'M SCARED!

Don’t be. If you haven’t ever done permanent makeup before and going to plan it soon? Start with the eyebrows – the permanent in this area is not so scary as tattooing of the lips or eyes. It can be carried out even without anesthesia. And when you are convinced of the master’s skills you’ll see the result on your face, it will be much easier for you to entrust your eyelids and lips.

AT WHAT DISEASES IS CONTRAINDICATED PM?

If you have any medical issues, then we suggest you to get clearance from your doctor.

IF I'M GOING TO MAKE PM LIPS AND I HAVE HERPES ON MY LIPS SOMETIMES, DO I NEED TO USE ANY ANTI-VIRAL DRUGS BEFORE THE PROCEDURE?

You’d need to contact your doctor and he will prescribe medications.

HOW LONG DOES THE PM PROCEDURE TAKE?

You need only 2-2.5 hours to forget for a few years about wasting time and money for makeup.

CAN I DO EYELINER PERMANENT MAKEUP WITH EXTENSIBLE EYELASHES?

No. Before PM the extensible eyelashes need to be removed, as this may affect the further result.

IF I ALREADY HAVE PM EYEBROWS, HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO RENOVATE? AS MUCH AS THE NEW PROCEDURE?

If there is a permanent makeup, then doing “renewal” is a complete procedure and it costs as much as the standard one. Remember that the master is not always ready to take on the work which done not in the Studio. A large number of clients have done the procedure by other master and these works, in most cases, are not of high quality. They can be corrected only by the procedure of laser removal. Therefore, before make an appointment send your photo to email annakara.pmu@gmail.com and I’ll contact you. Or sign up for a free consultation on the number (619) 323-1185.

DOES IT HAPPEN THAT HAIRSTROKES CAN NOT BE CLEAR OR BLURRED AFTER HEALING?

Sometimes it happens that the hairstrokes in the skin “blur”, it depends on the properties of the skin, which neither you nor the master can not control. It is noticed that the fatter and younger the skin, the more likely the hairstrokes may become blurred.Before the beginning of the procedure I’ll try to determine the possibility of drawing hairs, not every skin is capable of retaining them, so sometimes it is advisable to immediately make a feather. If the hairs simulation technique was chosen and they lay down badly, it’s corrected by drawing, or by redrawing the hairs, or by performing the tattoo already in the shading technique.

I LOVE GOING TO THE BEACH AND BE UNDER THE SUN FOR A LONG TIME, CAN MY PM BURN OUT?

It is impossible to predict in advance how much pigment will last, it is necessary to take into account many factors. In order to preserve the tattoo as long as possible, it is necessary to apply sunscreen on the tattoo area (only after the crusts come off!) with SPF factor of 30-50. Because the technique is superficial and the pigment is very prone to burnout.

HOW HYALURONIC ACID (OR GEL) IN THE LIPS CAN AFFECT ON THE RESULT OF THE PROCEDURE?

Permanent makeup can be done no earlier than six months after the procedure, but it is better to fill the lips before, give the PM to heal completely and only then do injections of the gel or acid.

I HAVE NATURALLY THICK EYEBROWS. BUT I WANT TO CHANGE THE FORM. CAN I DO PM?

Very often permanent makeup is an exit for people with thick eyebrows, because it is difficult to find the desired shape and perform eyebrow correction so that the eyebrows are of the desired shape and symmetrical. By the way, with a free consultation I will be able to draw you a shape of eyebrows that will suit you. Sign up for eyebrows sketch by phone (619) 323-1185

CAN YOU CHOOSE THE COLOR THAT I NEED. HOW MANY PIGMENTS DO YOU HAVE?

I have more than 40 shades of pigments for brows, lips and eyes. I think we will definitely pick the color that will suit you the best.

WHAT TYPE OF PIGMENTS DO YOU WORK WITH?

I use only licensed natural pigments that are fully compatible with human skin, and are not allergic.

WHAT ANESTHESIA DO YOU USE TO ANESTHETIZE THE PROCEDURE?

I use high-quality anesthesia based on lidocaine, which has American quality certificates (name FACEandBODY). The gel is applied to the tattoo area. No jabs.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO MAKE PERMANENT MAKEUP BY HAIRS SIMULATION TECHNIQUE, IF I DON'T HAVE ANY EYEBROWS AT ALL?

Yes, I can do it and this PM will look very natural.

HOW IS THE PROCESS OF SELECTING ARROWS SHAPE SUITABLE FOR MY FACE?

DO YOU DRAW A SKETCH ON SKIN AND HOW MUCH TIME DOES IT HAVE? AFTER ALL, CHOOSE THE RIGHT SHAPE, IT’S VERY IMPORTANT.

The form is very important! I always paint and look for shape with the client, my knowledge in the basics of makeup helps me in this. It usually takes from half an hour to an hour.

COULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME, IS AFTERCARE IS DIFFICULT FOR PM AFTER THE PROCEDURE?

I necessarily send you an email agreement, a medical card and information about aftercare. And also you can always call by phone number (619) 323-1185 or write to e-mail annakara.pmu@gmail.com

AFTER HOW MUCH TIME DO I NEED TO MAKE THE CORRECTION?

Correction need to make in 3-5 weeks, when all the stages of skin regeneration will be completely completed.

DO YOU WORK ON MICROBLADING OF THE EYEBROWS?

By me and many masters of the world it was noticed that on skin of a small percentage of customers after this technique can form micro scars. Because with conventional hair technology this is not observed, so I don’t practice this manual technique of microblading. You can read about this technique here. If you have not found the answer to your question, do not hesitate and ask me over the phone (619) 323-1185 or over the email annakara.pmu@gmail.com

SHOULD THE MASTER HAVE MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE?

This is one of the important criteria when choosing a master. The master must know the first medical aid, and know the structure of the skin, how anesthesia works, what processes occur in the skin when introducing pigment, aseptic and antiseptic, etc.

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