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Eyebrow Tattooing
I've been thinking about getting my eyebrows tattooed but have a number of questions, I'm hoping that those of you that have had this done could answer some for me...
Is your eyebrow tattoo a solid shade or is the tattoo done to look like little hairs?
Did you go to a cosmetic tattooing artist or a general tattoo artist?
Are your eyebrows one shade of brown or multi shades?
Is there anyone that wouldn't mind sending me a close up photo of their tattooed eyebrows,
I would like to have this done but at the same time I'm so scared that they will look funny, like a clown, if not done correctly.
Is your eyebrow tattoo a solid shade or is the tattoo done to look like little hairs?
Did you go to a cosmetic tattooing artist or a general tattoo artist?
Are your eyebrows one shade of brown or multi shades?
Is there anyone that wouldn't mind sending me a close up photo of their tattooed eyebrows,
I would like to have this done but at the same time I'm so scared that they will look funny, like a clown, if not done correctly.
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Permalink Reply by Heidi Worman on
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check this post out, its all only as good as the work, there is a lot you have to look into. try to see a picture after around 10 months, you will then see what colour the they are pulling into. this is important and will show the technicians ability choose what is correct. 1 to 2 months down the line does not always show the lasting effect.
This work can look wonderful and stunning if carried out correctly, sadly many have never seen high class work so they will comment on how poor it look, I assure you this is not the case.
Heidi Worman
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Permalink Reply by Dielle on
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Okay first question. I have had them done both ways and I actually prefer the solid with a possibility of little hairs because it looks a little more natural if you lose a bit of color while it is healing, and the new lady I went to said that it should last longer also because they can push the needle in deeper doing solid.
Second question. I would definitely go to a cosmetic tattooing artist because they are trained to place the eyebrows the way they would most naturally grow or they can follow a template if you have a certain style that you like.
Third question. They usually have a mixture of two colors to create some different tones with the dye. I believe mine is a mixture of two colors.
Fourth question. I just got mine done recently so they aren't healed yet but as soon as they are I can definitely send you a picture..
So long as you go to somebody that is highly qualified and you ask lots of questions you will be just fine. I was pretty worried too, and even though I have only ever used two people they have been absolutely amazing. If you would like most of them can draw with a pencil how they are going to make them look so that you have some sort of idea of how they will turn out. If they don't usually do this they will probably still do it if you ask them to. Just make sure that if you decide to do this that you find someone that has a really good reputation and that about a half hour before you take a pain killer (a real one like vicadin or norco) and a benedryl so that it doesn't hurt so badly. And stay away from advil a couple days before because that will make you bleed like crazy because it is a blood thinner.
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Permalink Reply by Rebecca on
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Thank you for all the information... I never even thought of taking a pain killer before hand; I have a tattoo so I am familiar with the tattoo process but I'm sure having your eyebrows done would hurt more than other places on the body. I think what I need to do now is research on local cosmetic tattoo artists now that I know some questions to ask.
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This should never hurt, I use 2 types of unique anaesthetics, I have had many even fall asleep nearly! I cant say what anyone else does. My forms demand you take nothing when the patch test is carried out.
You state local, but I tell clients in the UK if you want the best work you will have to travel for it, its your face you want the best.
I agree, powder looks better than hairstrokes on many people, don't get hung up over haistrokes. Powder (you call it block) will last longer as there is more coverage.
Search hard.
Ask all you want I will help all I can Heidi xx
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I don't know if the regulations are maybe different in the states but they have been able to use creams that numb but I don't know if they are allowed to actually use any other kinds of anasthetics so if you can't find someone that does that then don't get hung up on it. It isn't excruciating but it does hurt a bit, especially when the nerve that runs through the middle of your eye through your forehead gets hit but it isn't that bad.
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Permalink Reply by kimberly dean on
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My eyebrows are 1 solid shade and are not feather strokes, but they still look great and pretty natural.
I went to a cosmetic tattooist as they use a different type of ink and are trained as cosmetic tattooists. The ink will fade over a number of years and you get them redone, whereas a tattooist uses permanant ink.
You get to consult with the tattooist and they draw the eyebrows on first to give you an idea of what they will look like.
I'll post a close up pic of mine soon, but your cosmetic tattoist should show you pics of their clients.
Hope this helps
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Yes I agree. The drawing should not be carried our freehand (no matter their experience) measurements should be made.
Heidi xx
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Sorry never saw this Opps!
Yes brows are great for men, dont look at some of the girls brow and think, no that will be no good for me, doing a guys brows is not the same.
I have done a good fair few, what you have to do is make them look more random, if you understand me , not quite as neat, and then it looks right.
Yes certainly go by recommendations, Removal can be tricky and the cost can be high. Dependant on the type of pigment used.
White pigments can not be removed successfully through laser, as this will have the possibility of turning black, titanium can cause this.
The problem is many of the pigments do have a white base.
The other type of removal, they call organic is also not without problems.
Both this and laser can leave some scar tissue behind, the problem with this that when you come to have your permanent makeup (I call it this rather than an eyebrow tattoo) is that the pigment will never hold as well going over the top of this tissue.
The word eyebrow tattoo is used (even by myself!) but we should all try to use the words "permanent eyebrows" or "permanent makeup" why??????
Well in the hope that many will never step foot in a tattoo parlour and have this carried out, they will not link the words together and visit this type of place.
Anyone with alopecia has been through a fair bit, the last thing they need is a problem like this and all the above I have wrote.
The big problem is many tattoo parlours will take your money, and this is a real shame. They are very skilled people and do some wonderful works of art on the body, really good.... but never let then touch your face.
In the UK there is only a very small number of full time permanent makeup artists, what I mean by this is people who just do this for a living and not lots of other things, just full concentration on one subject is rare, but this is the only type of person you want to see, never a beauty therapist, just a full time artist, you will be hard pushed to find one.
I see this bad work day in and day out, and it really does sadden me, some of the people have been doing this for many years too and have masses of experience, this is very bad.
The worst this is that is puts people of what beautiful work can look like, because believe me I have had many people cry because they are so pleased with what has been carried out, that is worth more than any amount of money and a feeling I cherish.
I can give you free advise as you are in USA, I would never promote so please ask any questions you like.
Choose wisely, take your time and get the best person for the job, really do your research on recommendations, ignore flashy website and glossy marketing, look at the real work.
I work with some of the best surgeons in the UK, and I am on the BUPA expert list, look for something in America that is similar, look for some one a top surgeon would recommend.
My rules may be really strict and I am sorry, but the stuff that comes through the door and what people have to go through I would just love to stop it!
I always get it right through doing things right, first time, people have gone through enough so it really is not right you only want the best work on your face especially when you have alopecia, it has to be right again I say it first time.
Have loverly makeup and enjoy it.
Heidi x
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Permalink Reply by Gill on
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Ok.........I had mine done by a general tattooist 7 yrs ago and it was the worst thing I ever did. They were uneven, in the wrong place and the wroong ink was used. They turned purple and I eneded up finding somebody who removed that and eventually put them right. I now have individual hairs in 3 different colours. I will try to upload photos, but PLEASE PLEASE go my recommendation, removal is not only expensive, but long and painful.
1 Bad brows
2 Part of removal procedure
3 Replacement eyebrows the day they were done, see the scars it left, but they have faded. - Attachments:
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Wow, your new eyebrows look great! Thank you for your recommendations and sharing of your photos.
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Your welcome, let me know what you deceied. All the best, and if I can help further just ask.
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Yes certainly go by recommendations, Removal can be tricky and the cost can be high. Dependant on the type of pigment used.
White pigments can not be removed successfully through laser, as this will have the possibility of turning black, titanium can cause this.
The problem is many of the pigments do have a white base.
The other type of removal, they call organic is also not without problems.
Both this and laser can leave some scar tissue behind, the problem with this that when you come to have your permanent makeup (I call it this rather than an eyebrow tattoo) is that the pigment will never hold as well going over the top of this tissue.
The word eyebrow tattoo is used (even by myself!) but we should all try to use the words "permanent eyebrows" or "permanent makeup" why??????
Well in the hope that many will never step foot in a tattoo parlour and have this carried out, they will not link the words together and visit this type of place.
Anyone with alopecia has been through a fair bit, the last thing they need is a problem like this and all the above I have wrote.
The big problem is many tattoo parlours will take your money, and this is a real shame. They are very skilled people and do some wonderful works of art on the body, really good.... but never let then touch your face.
In the UK there is only a very small number of full time permanent makeup artists, what I mean by this is people who just do this for a living and not lots of other things, just full concentration on one subject is rare, but this is the only type of person you want to see, never a beauty therapist, just a full time artist, you will be hard pushed to find one.
I see this bad work day in and day out, and it really does sadden me, some of the people have been doing this for many years too and have masses of experience, this is very bad.
The worst this is that is puts people of what beautiful work can look like, because believe me I have had many people cry because they are so pleased with what has been carried out, that is worth more than any amount of money and a feeling I cherish.
I can give you free advise as you are in USA, I would never promote so please ask any questions you like.
Choose wisely, take your time and get the best person for the job, really do your research on recommendations, ignore flashy website and glossy marketing, look at the real work.
I work with some of the best surgeons in the UK, and I am on the BUPA expert list, look for something in America that is similar, look for some one a top surgeon would recommend.
Have loverly makeup and enjoy it.
Heidi x
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