What is Permanent Makeup?

It's Liberating!  

WHY??? Well...  See this picture over to the right? ...That's Me, with NO MAKEUP on!!!  

I have had my Brows, Eyeliner and Lips Tattooed now for over 7 years and I roll out of bed this way every single morning...   (okay truth be told I am wearing mascara in the picture...)

Permanent Makeup is the process of implanting pigment/color into the dermis of the skin to aesthetically enhance the natural features of the face. It can also be applied to other aspects of enhancement or correction via medical purposes such as Breast Reconstruction, Scar Revision, Symmetry Correction, Burns, Alopecia, Burns, Discolorations and more. The recovery time is nominal and the results are pretty instantaneous!  No more uneven lines to draw, smudging, runny makeup when you are swimming or on a hot, humid day... Permanent Makeup is a smart, time-saving way to look your best without any effort.  You wake up each day looking great and saving time that you used to use getting ready in the morning.  Everyone seems to say "I should have done this many years ago" once the start enjoying the benefits that Permanent Makeup provides.

Who Benefits from Permanent Makeup?

In general, today's busy women who want to always look presentable and who want to shave off extra time taken to get dressed in the morning;  Mom's and professional women, those who are athletic or swim, have certain conditions such as Stroke Survivors, Arthritis, elderly and those with sight issues or steady hand issues, dexterity issues, Parkinsons or MS... Permanent Makeup ensures professional application look all year round!   The goal of Permanent Makeup at "Be Always Beautiful Boutique" is to enhance your natural beauty, Making you look like you 

- only better!

How long does each procedure take?

Permanent Makeup generally is a 2-step process that requires two visits (sometimes more) to obtain the desired outcome.. Depending on the procedure, it normally will take 1.5 to 2 hours.  A portion of this time involves a consultation of the Client's desired look, a discussion of color choices and mapping of the area that'll be treated and allowing time for the client to absorb a topical anesthetic so that they are comfortable during the porcedure. Typically the follow-up session requires less time.

How Long Does Permanent Makeup last?

Longevity varies from person to person depending on their lifestyle and factors such as sun exposure, health and medications, smoking, products used on skin, the individual's DNA and metabolism.

Is Permanent Makeup the same as tattooing?  

Permanent Makeup for the faced is different from Body Art.  Body Art uses inks and heavier machinery whereas Permanent Makeup uses pigments designed just for the facial areas. 

Is Microblading the Same as Micropigmentation?

Microblading and Permanent Makeup by machine are very different by way of application and longevity.

Microblading - while recently popular in the media, is essentially a hand-held tool carving hairstrokes into the brows similar to an exacto knife.  Whereas Permanent Makeup by machine is much kinder to the skin and will typically lend much longer-lasting results.

At Be Always Beautiful, a State-of-the-Art Computer/Machine Device is used that functions more like a sewing machine where the needle goes straight up and down into the skin, simulating hair strokes, therefore being less injury and damage to the skin.

Microblading is a semi-permanent tattoo process that lasts between 4-6 months on average before needing a color refresh. Microblading can only be performed a few times before it starts to leave scaring or possible keloids.  With the machine the implantation of color is far less taxing to the skin. It is a much gentler technique especially on mature skin.

Is Permanent Makeup safe and is it painful?

When you arrive to have your consultation, your health history is reviewed to ensure that you quality for the procedure. Not all individuals are candidates.  Upon approval, the color applied to the skin comes from a high-end pigment line approved by the US FDA and the procedure is performed with disposable, individually dispensed supplies and digitized, sterile equipment specifically designed for facial 

Micro-pigmentation - making the procedure quite safe.  

With strong numbing agents the process is relatively painless and for most feels like a toothpick scratching the surface of the skin.

What is the Healing Process for Permanent Makeup?

Generally speaking healing is an individual experience however most people can expect a little swelling and possibly some bruising with Eyebrows or Eyeliner after a procedure during the next 7-10 days as the healing process begins.  Lips are a different skin texture, they tend to swell the most and may remain puffy from 2 hours up to 2 days.  The skin will heal from the top layer of the skin superficially healing first, gradually down to the lower layers of the skin - 2nd & 3rd layer healing in that order.  As those layers heal they will cover the pigment with mild scabbing that will push up and out of the top layer of skin during this time. The healing is likened to the texture of small fish flakes and eventually fall off and is very mild. You can resume regular activities shortly after the procedure.  It is advised to stay out of the sun, away from dust, no swimming or saunas and avoid excess sweating such as gym exercise the first few days. Final healing results occur about 6-8 weeks out before results can be determined as the skin is adjusting during the healing period and the pigment color will come and go during this time until the healing is complete.  At that point you will want to secure your second follow-up appointment also know as the "Perfecting Session" to address any uneven areas where the color needs to be boosted or adjusted. 

When can I get Botox or Filler?

It is advised to get Botox or Filler after you have had your Permanent Makeup procedure  or two weeks prior.

When do I need a "Perfecting Session", Follow-up Appointment or a Touch-up?  What are the progressive Stages of Permanent Makeup?

Permanent Makeup is typically a two-step process... Perfecting Sessions take place generally 6 to 8 weeks post your initial procedure.  In this session we will address final details to your procedure to ensure its best final results.  This session is included complimentary to your first appointment and must be completed within the next 4 months of your original procedure.

A Follow-up would be any session needed after your complimentary one  within a year and a half time frame. you have up to 18 months to do a follow-up to freshen up the color and shape of your procedure and is half-price of the original price for the procedure.

Anything over 18 months will be considered a new procedure is subject to the current full price.