Tattoo Makeup

Permanent Tattoo Makeup

Tattoo Makeup , Permanent Makeup , Cosmetic Tattooing or Micro pigmentation all describe the process of injecting permanent cosmetic ink in to the dermis layer of the skin. This process dates back to the early 1920's; however in those days it was not referred to as Tattoo Makeup but rather as a "complexion treatment".

The most popular areas for permanent Tattoo Makeup include eyebrows, eyeliner, lips and breasts. The process is fairly painless and the results are immediate. Regulations vary from state to state but it's always important to do you research before going to any beauty professional for a permanent makeup procedure. The person administering the Tattoo Makeup should be a licensed Cosmetologist or Esthetician and should have a portfolio on hand for you to review their work. Don't be afraid to ask a lot of questions and to ensure you are completely comfortable with your permanent makeup procedure before making a decision. Remember, this person is about to leave a permanent mark on you!

It is common that with a permanent makeup procedure, you will initially notice the tattoo makeup appears to be very dark at first. This is normal and like a tattoo, will fade slightly over time. However the top 4 most comment complaints about tattoo makeup are still, "too dark", "wrong color", "uneven" and "too big". In the event you are unhappy with your tattoo makeup, reversing the results can be difficult. Unlike your average tattoo, cosmetic pigments in permanent makeup are formulated differently and are typically unable to be treated with standard tattoo fading processes such as laser tattoo removal. Because of the components used to create permanent makeup ink, lasers can have a reverse effect and rather than fading the pigments can make the colors darker or even turn black.

Tattoo Makeup Cosmetics

The other type of Tattoo Makeup is makeup used to temporarily conceal a tattoo, which can be used as a solution should you be unhappy with your permanent cosmetics and or any other type of tattoo ink. Tattoo Makeup , makeup used to cover a tattoo,
tattoo concealer and tattoo cover up all refer to the process of concealing or hiding a tattoo with makeup. Tattoo Makeup is much different than regular makeup because it's made specifically to cover very vibrant pigments and hard to conceal tattoo inks. This type of tattoo cover up makeup also has to be strong enough to not come off when rubbed against clothing, in heat or when it gets wet.

Most coverage cosmetics that you see on the market today are designed to conceal skin imperfection such as uneven pigment, brown spots, rosacea or even vitiligo, not just simply tattoo cover up. Tattoo Makeup cosmetics, however, are made just for tattoo ink and designed to conceal the very vibrant, unnatural colors that come with tattoos. The difference is best explained by understanding color theory and how complimentary colors are used in makeup.

Complimentary colors are colors 'opposite' from each other on the color wheel. When mixed together these colors become neutral by creating a white or grayish color and cancel each other out. For example, if you have red acne scars you can completely conceal these by applying a green concealer over the area and then finishing the makeup application off by using your everyday foundation. The same thing goes for blue veins or if you have dark circles under your eyes; by applying a yellow concealer under your foundation, the blue will be masked and goes unnoticeable. (Great tip to achieve flawless skin!)

Tattoo Makeup works with any color because rather than being able to only conceal one color like most coverage cosmetics, it's designed to conceal all colors including black. After the tattoo inks are concealed, a superior tattoo makeup will seal in the tattoo colors by using a reflective mater to bounce light off of the tattoo making it completely unnoticeable.

Tattoo Makeup is mostly commonly used to cover up tattoos for special events such as weddings, job interviews, or even going to visit grandma. It can also be used as a less expensive alternative to tattoo removal or during the tattoo removal process to hide unsightly, fading tattoos that are in the process of being removed.