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Do you do 3D Embroidery permanent makeup eyebrows?

Jeannie — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:42:12 +0000

Technicians who advertise that they do “3D” or “embroidery” permanent makeup eyebrows are essentially using a non-machine operated hand tool with needles that’s similiar to numerous other hand tools that have been specially created and marketed to the permanent makeup industry. The process as well as the results – such how the brows look, how the sensation feels and how long the color lasts – will still be mainly influenced by the skill of the technician and to a lesser extent, the individual skin of the client. Any particular hand tool may not necessarily be superior to a machine as any skilled technician will work with what they know best to produce the results they are looking to achieve.

Here is a close up example of eyebrows done using the SofTap method, which I do not bill as “3D” or “embroidery” permanent makeup eyebrows. They are simply natural looking hairs for a client whose alopecia areata had progressed into alopecia universalis, or total hair loss.

After - right brow tattoo

permanent makeup San Francisco Bay Area

Jeannie — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:03:04 +0000

I’ve had my “new” eyes for almost a year. Jeannie’s
job was so natural, so flawless, I keep forgetting
about it. Sometimes I look in the mirror and think,
how’d I get soooo good looking? - Jill R.

permanent cosmetics San Francisco Bay Area

Jeannie — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:59:09 +0000

My brows looks so amazing and so natural that even
professional can not tell I have had them done!!! I
LOVE them!!! It is so awesome to get up in the morning
and go without worrying about my eyebrows!
-Cari J.

How much do you charge for . . . .?

Jeannie — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 08:10:50 +0000

The cost of our permanent cosmetic procedures are given after a no-obligation consultation in-person as it varies for each individual depending on the specific work to be done. Please refer to the Permanent Makeup page for starting prices on the various procedures.

Keep in mind that the fees for our cosmetic tattoo procedures cover the following: complete medical history review; face shape and feature analysis; custom makeup design process; color selection and custom blending of pigments; medical grade topical anesthetics (before and during procedure); new, 100% disposable sterile safety needles and supplies; printed aftercare instructions and any necessary supplies; and follow up visits. Please see our Policies & Fees for more details.

How come my permanent makeup fades more quickly than my regular tattoos? Isn’t permanent makeup also just a tattoo?

Jeannie — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:42:49 +0000

Yes, permanent makeup is tattooing as the basic principles of traditional tattooing and cosmetic tattooing have many similarities. However, the face is different than the body. While tattooing on the face it’s necessary to go a bit shallower than the body in order to avoid damage to the skin and pigment migration, especially for the the eyelids which are the thinnest skin on the face. The eyebrows, meanwhile, are the highest point of face and exposed to a lot sun and skin care products. And because the lips are muscle tissue with tremendous blood flow, color implanted in this area should expect to heal softer.

The face also exfoliates at a faster rate than the body and generally is exposed to more sun and skin care products. Also we typically do not cover over our faces as we do with our bodies.

Next, different kinds of color formulations are used. So for the face only formulations of cosmetic pigment should be used and not faster-spreading ink whose particles are smaller. The spectrum is also comprised mostly of tertiary colors and not straight primary colors that can last a lot longer under the skin.

And finally to keep in mind, the darker and more saturated the color the longer it will resist fading. The lighter the color and saturation, the faster it will fade. This means that clients who have dark hair who request a “very light and natural-looking brow or eyeliner” should expect their work to fade more quickly even though a dark pigment color was used.