Permanent Make-UP FAQ
Most frequently asked questions and information in regard to “Permanent Make-Up”


What is "Permanent Make-up"?

Permanent Makeup, also referred to as micro-pigmentation, cosmetic tattooing or dermal-pigmentation is a process whereby completely natural pigments are implanted beneath the epidermis (top layer of skin), into the dermal layer (second layer of skin), by micro insertion. This technique has been medically developed and specifically designed for a safe permanent application.

E-Z Touch Permanent Makeup is the gentlest and easiest way to implant color pigments into the skin using the manual hand method. The unique configuration design of our E-Z Permanent Makeup needle lets us create the most natural look in permanent cosmetics, providing you with maximum comfort.

E-Z Permanent Makeup is safe, 100% disposable, complete control, fast healing, with little or no touch-ups.


Who would benefit from Permanent Makeup?

Everyone from the young to the elderly, who desire a natural enhancement to their appearance:
Those who:

  • Are fashion conscious.
  • Want to save time each day.
  • Have to look their best in the professional world.
  • Have sparse, or very light eyebrows.
  • Are allergic to make-up.
  • Have ultra-sensitive eyes.
  • Wear contact lenses.
  • Have sparse lashes.
  • Have visual limitations.
  • Have unsteady or arthritic hands.
  • Often engage in strenuous activity.
  • Entertainers, actresses and models.
  • Want to look naturally beautiful, always.
  • Want the convenience of make-up that won't smudge, smear or wear off.


NO IRON OXIDE VS. IRON OXIDE

COLOR CHANGE

Pigments that contain iron oxide do not stay true to original color. Due to the color change in iron oxide pigments, E-Z Touch Permanent Makeup quit using iron oxide pigments shortly after 1996. My customers do not come back with odd colors because I do not use iron oxide pigments, so color change is unlikely to occur. Non iron oxide pigments are MRI safe.

COLOR RETENTION

Is equal in both iron oxide and non iron oxide pigments. We have customers that have very good color retention after 7 years. Color retention is due to proper pigment implantation. The difference is iron oxide pigments will change in approximately 3 years. Brown to orange or mauve, black to blue etc.


Is Permanent Makeup truly permanent?

A variety of factors influence the longevity of Permanent Makeup.

Ultra-violet exposure from sun or tanning booths, various drugs, excessively dry skin, and smoking are all factors that may affect this.

Alpha-hydroxy, Retin-A, and glycolic acid must be kept away from treated areas. These kinds of substances slough away top layers of the skin and eventually the layer that the pigment has been implanted into.

Use of these kinds of substances will require additional maintenance in years to come. Sunblock on eyebrows, sunglasses for eyeliner, and SPF on lips will greatly prolong the effective life of these procedures.

Other items of interest:

Colors will appear darker and somewhat unnatural for the first few days, but then lighten to a completely natural look during the following few weeks.

Pigment colors can be soft and natural looking, or a bit more dramatic. If desired, your end result may be deepened with additional applications, or lightened slightly.

Permanent Makeup is causing a wave of excitement, and has revolutionized cosmetic application. It is definitely becoming the make-up of the future.


Permanent Brows:

Properly designed eyebrows can:

  • Make a long face look more oval.
  • Make a round face seem narrower.
  • Pull apart close-set eyes.
  • Bring together wide-set eyes.
  • Emphasize exotic, almond shaped eyes.

Permanent eyebrows are for people who:

  • can't grow eyebrows due to shaving or tweezing.
  • want more of a brow arch to look younger and more attractive.
  • want to intensify their eyebrows.
  • have sparse or thinning eyebrows.
  • have a medical condition and can't grow eyebrows.

Eyebrows Individual hair style:

I can create a individual hair look using more than one color so it has the 3 dimensional look.

Eyebrows feathered or powder look:

Creating a soft powder of color under the hair for a natural look.

Eyebrow Solid:

A well-defined dramatic style.
*I can create any style of brow shape you wish.*

Permanent Eyeliner:

Properly designed eyeliner can:

  • Make wide-eyes appear more normal.
  • Make close-set eyes appear further apart.
  • Make narrow eyes seem wider. (using the doming technique).
  • Make regular eyes seem more exotic.

Permanent eyeliner is for people who:

  • are athletes and on the go.
  • can't see well enough without glasses to apply eyeliner.
  • like the convenience.
  • are allergic to regular make-up but like to look their best at all times.
  • can’t seem to keep their eyeliner on or from smudging.

Eyelash enhancement: Implanting color in between the eyelashes giving more definition to the eye area.
Eyeliner: From a soft powder look to a dramatic liquid eyeliner look the choice is yours.


Permanent Lip Liner & Full Lip Color:

Properly designed lip liner can:

  • Give lips better definition.
  • Re-shape un-even lip line.
  • Help prevent "lipstick bleeding".
  • Create fuller looking lips.
  • Conceal scars.

Properly designed lip color can:

  • Enhance or change the shape of lips.
  • Detract attention from a face that is too long, too thin, too round or too square.

Permanent lip liner is for people who:

  • are athletes.
  • have visual or hand dexterity problems.
  • like the convenience.
  • have lost some of their natural lip pigment.


Lip liner only: for a perfect outlined lip
Lip liner with a gentle blending into the lip: Creates a sharp outline with soft inside line.
Lip liner with full lip color: Defined lip shape with a solid lip color. Your choice of color. I will custom mix to you liking.

You may want to have your outline one color and filled in color another color. The choice is yours.



TATTOO REMOVAL:

A non-laser method is used to draw out any (regular tattoos or permanent make-up) artificial pigment that has been implanted in your skin. This is a clear solution that is used to "draw" out the pigment and raise it to the surface of your skin. This procedure takes a few sessions but is less invasive than laser treatments or cover-up tattoos. This IS NOT a chemical burn or injections. The solution is used with a rotary machine and "tattooed" over the tattoo that is to be removed. Depending on the size and depth of the tattoo, it can take up to 6 treatments and between 30 minutes to an hour per procedure.

Does the procedure hurt?

This may vary according to each individual's pain threshold, however, topical anesthetics are used to numb the area and minimize discomfort.
Most people describe a mild pricking sensation.

Is it safe?

Allergic reactions to permanent makeup procedures are extremely rare.

The cosmetic pigments are made from completely natural ingredients, and disposable sterile needles and surgical gloves are used for each procedure. However, micro-pigmentation is a skin invasive procedure.

It is extremely important to consult an experienced professional technician who is licensed, qualified and conscientious.


Services Offered:

Make-up Consultations
Make-up Applications
All aspects of Make-up Artistry (trained in Beauty, Character, & Special Effects Make-up)

Lash Extensions

Beauty Marks
Eyelash Perming
Eyelash/Eyebrow Tinting
Eyebrows
Lash Enhancement
Eyeliner
Lip Liner
Full Lip Color
Color & Shape Permanent Cosmetic Correction/Touch-ups
Non-Laser Tattoo Removal/Correction