Features of eyebrow shading

Eyebrows are a face card. If they are beautiful and neat, then the appearance becomes much more neat and pretty. Unfortunately, in conditions of a frantic pace of life, the beautiful half of humanity has almost no free time for themselves. So, in the morning it is not always possible to apply a full-fledged make-up. In these cases, modern cosmetology comes to the rescue, offering such a procedure as shadow eyebrow shading.

It’s no secret that tattooing is a cosmetic procedure, during which a permanent pigment is injected under the skin, which gives a great opportunity not to use cosmetics for a long time. In addition, this procedure allows you to correct imperfections in appearance. Shadow technique does not imply drawing hairs.

During eyebrow shading, a smooth transition is created from a darker tone to a lighter one, and several tones are used simultaneously. A pigment is injected under the skin of the client with a sterile needle to a depth of not more than 1.5 mm. First, a path is created, and then the main background is applied. Thanks to this technique, the so-called substrate appears, giving the eyebrows a natural shape and volume.

Shadow shading from other methods of tattooing is distinguished by its naturalness. The paints are applied as evenly as possible, creating the effect of tinted eyebrows. In order to become a professional in the field of permanent makeup, in addition to high-quality tools, you need to have experience and excellent taste.The ability to create the perfect architecture of eyebrows is especially necessary for those who work with hair technique. Shadow shading is reproduced much easier.

The most natural way to design an eyebrow architecture is to emphasize with shadows. They paint over the distance between rare hairs. The effect of painting the background is taken as the basis of the shadow technique by tattoo artists. It is worth highlighting several types of permanent makeup using the shading technique.

• Soft shading. It is performed by a hardware method. Masters use this method to visually increase the density of hairs. During the procedure, it is permissible to change the intensity of the application of the coloring pigment. The soft technique is perfect for blonde girls. The outline is saturated, and the background is left lighter.

• Shoting (dense shading). This type of shading is performed using a machine, as well as manually. Shorting allows you to gently blend the pigment without penetrating into the deeper layers of the skin. The paint is used only in natural shades, thereby making the eyebrows organic. No one will be able to guess that any cosmetic procedures were performed on this part of the face. Another advantage of dense shading is that it allows you to eliminate flaws after poor quality work. It is possible to extend the shape, expand or narrow to the bridge of the nose.

• 3D effect. It combines shadow shading and hair technique. The combination of several shades adds volume and emphasizes the contour line.

The considered type of permanent makeup is beautiful in that after the procedure the face is transformed as much as possible. As well as the visible benefits include the following aspects:

• the ability to create clear lines, so there is a chance, if necessary, to change shape;
• natural look of eyebrows;
• makes the look mysterious and expressive;
• gives a more youthful image to mature women;
• the need to make a correction;
• smooth contour that does not create the effect of drawn eyebrows;
• almost painless manipulation;
• lack of scars and scars after the procedure;
• Suitable for all skin types.

Among the disadvantages, the following two important factors can be distinguished:

• there is a risk of getting to an unscrupulous master; for this reason, it is worth carefully choosing salons and a specialist;
• high cost of the procedure.

For the most part, real customer reviews confirm the fact that the shadow tattoo procedure helps to radically change the appearance if you turn to a professional master. Negative reviews about permanent makeup are extremely rare and are usually associated with the fact that the beautician chose the wrong shape and created asymmetric eyebrows. It must be remembered that the main thing in choosing the form and type of tattoo is always the client.

Do not be shy to tell the master about your preferences, because with the result you will have to go for more than one month. From the published reviews of the owners of shadow shading, you can find out that the appearance of the eyebrows often changes with a change in the weight of the girls.

Literally 3-4 years ago, there were cases when over time the color of the tattoo changed and acquired a red-red or blue-green hue. The problem was poor quality dyes. Pigment manufacturers have developed more advanced dyes, and currently such incidents are virtually eliminated. Numerous reviews of clients who tried shorting confirm that the effect of the procedure lasts for a long time. They remain satisfied with the manipulations.

Women who have sparse hairs in this area of ​​the face and grow poorly consider the shadow shading method their salvation. Light-brown girls, whose eyebrows are not particularly stressed and not always of perfect shape, are happy to choose shorting.

The shadow method of permanent makeup is ideal in the following situations:

• when it is necessary to create additional volume;
• if there are gray hairs that need to be masked;
• when you need to achieve the most natural appearance.

Feathering imitates the coloring of eyebrows with a pencil. This method is equally suitable for blondes and brunettes. Choose a shade of pigment so that it is slightly darker than the color of the hair. Owners of black and chocolate hair are best to choose coffee shades. Black dyes are recommended not to be used.

If after the shadow technique it is planned to apply tattooing on the eyelids (arrows), then the eyebrow paint needs to be selected a little lighter than for the eyes. Another important point is that on all girls the pigment appears individually and gives a different shade of brightness. Here plays a major role skin color, its ability to accept pigment. Therefore, the desire to make shading of exactly the same color and shape, as, for example, with a friend, can not always succeed. And this will not be the fault of the master, because absolutely the same result can not always be achieved.

Women with oily skin sometimes have problems with permanent makeup. Due to excessive oily skin, the pattern may fade and become blurry. The increased activity of the sebaceous glands does not allow the pigment to be firmly fixed and after a while it is washed out. Girls with this type of facial skin are strictly contraindicated in choosing the hair method of tattooing. For them, the most suitable option would be the use of shadow shading.

The shadow shading procedure is considered hygienic and quite safe. Despite this, the risk remains, because during the manipulation, an instrument with a dye is introduced under the skin. If you are absolutely healthy, then there is no reason to fear. In some cases, permanent makeup is contraindicated, namely:

• venereal diseases, HIV status, tuberculosis, exacerbation of herpes infection, epilepsy;
• during menstruation, pregnancy and lactation tattooing is prohibited;
• hemophilia clients (poor blood clotting) and elevated blood sugar categorically do not recommend the above procedures; in this case, any intervention can be harmful to health.
• if a person has skin and inflammatory infections, nevi, papillomas in the area of ​​eyebrows, a tendency to scarring, cosmetic procedures should be postponed.
• allergic dermatitis or Quincke's edema. During an exacerbation of chronic diseases or other painful conditions, it is imperative to consult a master before proceeding with the procedure so as not to cause serious harm to the body. In addition to medical contraindications, there are seasonal restrictions. For example, in the summer it is not recommended to apply shadow shading due to increased air temperature, the active phase of ultraviolet rays and a large number of dusty particles. All these factors will injure the healing skin, prevent rapid recovery and create a risk of possible infection. Eyebrow shading can be combined with other cosmetic procedures.
• shadow technique should be carried out no earlier than 4 weeks after injection procedures (Botox, injections of hyaluronic acid).If beauty injections have already been done, then you should consult a cosmetologist performing the procedure before starting tattooing.

Performing a shadow technique consists of several stages. The technology is identical to other tattooing techniques. You should study them step by step.

The first stage is preparation for the procedure. Two days before the scheduled meeting with the master, it is not recommended to use antibiotics and blood thinners. If these drugs are vital for maintaining health, then the procedure should be canceled until complete recovery. You should try not to drink strong coffee and tea on the eve of cosmetic procedures, as well as to exclude alcohol. In addition, visiting the solarium and the beach is not recommended, at least per day.

Before visiting the salon, you do not need to shave and pluck eyebrows. A qualified specialist will never ask about this, but, on the contrary, will offer to remove excess hair correctly and personally. It is advisable to come to the procedure without make-up, in particular, you do not need to color the eyebrows with pencil and shadows.

The second stage is a meeting with the master in the salon. Before proceeding with the application of pigment by the chosen method, a specialist should explain the features of shading, show tools, coloring pigments, painkillers and advise on how to further care for this area of ​​the face during the healing period.

The third stage is the choice of form and the application of pigment. The master should listen to the client’s wishes about the desired eyebrow design, treat the skin with a disinfectant, and then draw a contour. If the girl is satisfied with the proposed form, proceed to the process itself. If there is a disagreement in opinions about the sketch, then the contour is adjusted. Next, application anesthesia is done. To do this, the eyebrow area is smeared with anesthetic cream (most often masters for this area of ​​the face choose Emla anesthetics creams), then cover with a cling film for a quarter of an hour.

After the specified time, you can safely proceed to the main process. Shadow shading is less painful than other types of tattooing, as the paint is not superficial. The introduction of pigment takes approximately 1-1.5 hours. First draw the outline, then the master needs to shade the main background. Painful sensations are practically not felt, the procedure is quite bearable. Customers with a low pain threshold may occasionally feel a little discomfort and tingling.

The fourth stage is the completion of the procedure. At the final stage after the introduction of the dye, the skin is carefully treated with antiseptic agents (chlorhexidine bigluconate or miramistin), then a healing cream is applied. Immediately after the shorting procedure or soft shading, the eyebrows look brighter than they will after healing. This is considered a normal reaction and does not need to be scared.

The persistence of permanent makeup directly depends on the technique of its implementation. The way the coloring matter is preserved is influenced by many factors - climate, exposure to sunlight, sea water. Individual characteristics of a person play an important role in the stability of shadow shading. This includes the woman's age, skin type.For example, classic tattoo lasts an average of 1.5–2 years, and shorting is slightly less - 1–1.5 years. This happens for the reason that when shading, the pigment is not injected deep into the epidermis.

After the color becomes paler, the client will need a procedure for updating permanent makeup. The quality of the paint is characterized not only by durability, but primarily by the quality of the components in its composition. Professional materials are known for their hypoallergenicity and do not change color saturation even after prolonged use. Poor colorants and tattoo inks usually give the eyebrows a bluish color.

While the recovery period lasts, eyebrows need careful care. To heal after the procedure lasts faster, it is recommended to apply a healing ointment to this area of ​​the face, for example, D-panthenol or Bepanten. Each master should inform the client about how to properly care for the eyebrows after the procedure and advise on certain medications. There are the following restrictions during the healing period of tissues, which are valid for the first week after cosmetic procedures:

• Do not use decorative cosmetics in the field of tattooing;
• Do not be in the open sun and in the solarium;
• Do not use the sauna and swimming pool;
• watering the place of introduction of the dye;
• Do not engage in active sports, because excessive sweating negatively affects damaged areas of the skin;
• Do not apply alcohol-containing products to the skin of the face.

Usually, the rehabilitation period takes no more than 7 days. But the final result should be evaluated only after 2-3 weeks. By that time, the brightness of the pigment will decrease, protective crusts will come off. On the first day after shadow shading, slight swelling of the epidermis and redness are observed. From a tissue damaged by a needle, a sucrose appears. A little later, it dries, turning into a protective crust. On the second day, the irritation gradually disappears, but the color of the dye still remains very saturated.

By the third day, crusts appear that protect the epidermal tissue from external stimuli. By the end of the week, the crust gradually disappears. There are no pain during this period. To make the crusts disappear faster, it is recommended to use the recommended ointment. If it suddenly turns out that the crusts began to crack, then this is a sure sign of overdried skin. Moisturize the epidermis and soften the protective crusts will help the ointments, which were described above.

A common practice after shading is to make corrections. It is customary to do it due to the fact that after the first application of paint there are cases that the eyebrows are unevenly stained. Correction allows you to correct the shape and add the desired shade in those areas where it is necessary. It is recommended to do it 1.5–2 months after the first tattoo. The duration of the correction varies based on the upcoming work. If you need to slightly add a tone or partially paint over areas of the skin, then the master fits in 30–40 minutes. During the correction of shorting, anesthesia is applied at the request of the client.

Professionals in the field of permanent makeup believe that it is improper care during the rehabilitation period after the shadow method can affect the receipt of an unsatisfactory result. Despite the fact that this shading technique practically does not injure the skin, the body reacts to the intervention in a natural protective way. Therefore, each person who has chosen this process of transformation should be ready for increased care for eyebrows in the first days. When itching occurs, do not be scared.This symptom indicates the early healing of skin tissue.

To make the color brighter as a result, it is recommended to wipe the eyebrows every half hour with chlorhexidine applied to a cotton pad on the first day. On the second day, just wipe it once an hour. If you want a slightly muted color, then only petroleum jelly should be applied in the first days. Women who once chose the procedure of shadow eyebrow shading will always have the most natural and gentle look. Thanks to this type of permanent makeup, the time for applying daily make-up is significantly reduced.

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