Is It For You?

Permanent makeup has become incredibly popular in the last five to ten years. Since it is so convenient to have, busy women in all walks of life are getting permanent makeup,  However, some women are better candidates than others. This will outline who should and should not have it done.

• Women who have a hard time getting a straight eyeliner or brow or who have eyesight problems are excellent candidates.

• Physically active people who do not want their makeup to run off or during exercise.

• Professionals who are need to look their best but often do not have the time.

• Women who don't want to worry about their makeup in general should seriously consider having permanent makeup applied.

• Challenged or Handicapped people who have difficulty applying their own makeup.

• Women who tend to easily hyper-pigment may NOT be good candidates for permanent makeup

• Permanent lip color does NOT always work well on people with ethnic skin as the melanocytes (darker pigmentation) in the lips do not allow for the tattooed pigment to show up properly when healed under this darker skin tone.

• If a person has a tendency to cold sores/herpes, an anti-viral prescription is needed prior to getting permanent lip color applied.

• A person who spends a lot of time in the sun or in tanning booths is NOT a good candidate for permanent makeup since the UVA rays will alter and change the pigment tones.

• A person who is undergoing major life trauma should NOT get permanent makeup. It is not wise to alter one's physical appearance, while undergoing major stress in life. Best to wait until the issues causing the trauma are resolved.

• A person on certain forms of prescription medication or with an existing medical condition may NOT be able to get permanent makeup. If considering PMU, consult with your doctor.

Those people who are good candidates for permanent makeup should spend time with their technician to determine if they are compatible with the person doing the work. Interview them as much as they interview you. This is a permanent change to your appearance and should be carefully considered.

When done properly and on the right candidate, permanent makeup is wonderful because it gives women freedom from constantly having to apply topical makeup. 

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