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How to Remove Microblading- The Best Methods

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:23:49 GMT

Say Goodbye to Unwanted Brows!

So, your microblading didn’t turn out the way you imagined? Maybe your brows are too dark, uneven, or just not your vibe anymore. Don’t worry—you’re not stuck with them forever! There are several ways to remove or fade microblading and tattooed eyebrows safely and effectively. In this post, we’ll break down the best methods to get your brows back to their natural beauty.

1. Saline Tattoo Removal – The Gentle Fader

�� Best for: Gradual fading with minimal skin damage

Saline removal is one of the most popular and safe ways to get rid of microblading. It involves using a saline solution (basically saltwater) to lift pigment out of the skin. Here’s how it works:

✔ A technician applies a saline solution using a tattoo machine

✔ The solution breaks up pigment and pushes it to the surface

✔ Over time, your body naturally removes the pigment as the skin heals

⏳ How long does it take?

Saline removal isn’t an instant fix—it usually takes 2-6 sessions to see significant fading. However, it’s gentler on the skin than other methods and works well for all skin types!

�� Pros & Cons:

✅ Works on all colours, including stubborn red and yellow tones

✅ Less risk of scarring than laser removal

❌ Takes multiple sessions

❌ Can be pricey depending on the number of treatments

2. Laser Tattoo Removal – Zapping Away the Pigment

�� Best for: Fast removal of darker pigments

Laser removal is another effective way to get rid of microblading. It works by using a high-energy laser to break down the pigment, allowing your body to flush it out naturally.

⏳ How long does it take?

Laser removal can take 3-10 sessions, depending on the pigment depth and colour. Darker colours (like black and dark brown) respond best, but lighter shades (like red or orange) may need extra treatments.

�� Pros & Cons:

✅ Fast and effective for dark pigments

✅ Can fully remove microblading

❌ May cause temporary redness or irritation

❌ Can leave behind a colour shift (turning brows grey or red)

⚠ Important: Some pigments contain iron oxide, which can turn orange or white after laser treatment. That’s why many professionals recommend saline removal first if you have lighter pigments!

3. Glycolic Acid Removal – The Chemical Fade

�� Best for: Gradual fading at home or in a clinic

Glycolic acid, a common skincare ingredient, can help fade microblading over time. Some technicians offer chemical removal treatments that use glycolic acid to break down pigment.

⏳ How long does it take?

This method takes longer—think several months—but it’s a less aggressive option for those who don’t want laser or saline treatments.

�� Pros & Cons:

✅ Less invasive than laser or saline removal

✅ Can be done at home with proper guidance

❌ Takes a long time

❌ Not as effective for deep-set pigments

4. DIY Methods – Do They Work?

�� Best for: Minor fading at home

We don't recommend trying to remove any permanent makeup at home as you can damage your skin even more. None of it works and you will waste your money on products that can give you chemical burns. Please remember, the pigment is under your skin. There is no product to penetrate your skin to have an effect without serious consequences.

�� Does DIY removal really work?

DIY methods may slightly fade microblading but won’t completely remove it. If you want fast, noticeable results, professional removal is your best bet!

Removing Yellow Eyebrows

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:26:46 GMT

Why Tattooed Eyebrows Turn Yellow after Laser Removal & How to Effectively Remove the Pigment

If you're experiencing yellowing of your tattooed eyebrows after undergoing laser removal, you're not alone. This is a common issue that many people face when trying to get rid of eyebrow tattoos, especially those that have been done using older ink formulations. The good news is that with the right approach and the help of an experienced professional, you can successfully remove yellow pigments and restore the natural look of your brows.

In this blog post, we’ll explain why tattooed eyebrows turn yellow after laser removal, what steps you can take to further remove the pigment, and how I can help you with this process, leveraging years of expertise in tattoo removal.

Why Do Tattooed Eyebrows Turn Yellow After Laser Removal?

Tattooed eyebrows often turn yellow after laser removal due to the nature of the pigments used in the tattoo ink. Many eyebrow tattoos are made with inks that contain red, blue/ black and yellow to make up different shades of browns. When these pigments are broken down by the laser during the removal process, they may react differently based on their chemical composition.

Here’s why this happens:

1. Pigment Breakdown: Tattoo removal lasers work by targeting the ink in the skin and breaking it down into smaller particles. When the laser hits the tattoo ink, the pigments may not always fade evenly. Some pigments, particularly those with red or orange undertones, can react to the laser by turning yellow or even greenish, as they interact with the skin’s natural undertones and the laser's energy.

2. Incomplete Removal: In some cases, laser treatment may not fully eliminate the tattoo pigment on the first pass. When pigments aren't completely broken down, they can settle in a different hue, such as yellow, as they attempt to dissipate.

3. Ink Quality and Composition: The quality of the tattoo ink used plays a significant role in how the pigments react to laser removal. Lower-quality inks, especially those used in eyebrow tattoos, may contain substances that change colour or behave unpredictably when treated with laser energy. Yellow can also be used as a modifier in pigments. Often, blue and red can be removed easily, leading to the yellow to be leftover as laser ‘doesn’t see’ yellow.

Can Yellow Pigment Be Removed?

Yes, yellow pigments in tattooed eyebrows can be removed, but it may require additional treatments. While laser removal is effective at breaking down tattoo ink, not all pigments respond the same way. Yellow pigments, in particular, can be tricky. However, there are options available to help ensure the complete removal of stubborn yellow hues.

Why Choose My Services for Eyebrow Tattoo Removal?

With many years of experience in tattoo removal, we specialize in helping clients safely and effectively remove eyebrow tattoos—especially those tricky yellow pigments that can appear after laser removal. Our approach is customized to each client’s unique needs, ensuring that the best techniques are used to target the pigment effectively and with minimal discomfort.

We understand how frustrating it can be to deal with unwanted tattooed eyebrow pigment, especially when it turns yellow after laser removal. Rest assured that with the right treatment plan, we can remove those stubborn pigments and restore the natural appearance of your brows.

Conclusion

Yellowing of tattooed eyebrows after laser removal is a common occurrence, but it’s nothing that can't be addressed with the right expertise and treatment. If you're looking for ways to remove yellow pigment from your eyebrows and want to work with a seasoned professional, we can help guide you through the process. With a tailored approach and non- laser methods of removal, we can ensure that your eyebrow tattoo removal is effective and leaves you with the natural, beautiful brows you desire.

If you're ready to begin your journey to remove yellow pigment from your eyebrows, feel free to contact me for a consultation today!

Confused about Permanent Makeup? A Beginners Guide.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:21:58 GMT

A beginner's guide on how to get perfect brows

Getting permanent makeup (PMU) can be a big decision for some people. It is after all, a tattoo on your face. OK, maybe it won't last forever (for everyone), but it should still be thought about with seriousness and the benefits should be weighed out with the risks involved.

For most people, getting PMU is a life changer. I've heard clients tell me that it was literally the best thing that they ever bought. PMU can restore confidence in people, it can fix flaws and it can be a big convenience to some. Whatever the reason, PMU is not such a taboo subject anymore. And it's come a long way from your grandmother's big square, blue eyebrows.

Eyebrow treatments are by far the most popular treatments I do (and most likely every other artist right now), so I want to focus on just brows in this article. Unfortunately, the world of PMU does not have a standard system of terminology and most artists can use any terminology they like to market their treatments . I've put together a handy little guide to help guide you in the right direction on your brow quest and to make sure you understand the confusing jargon of the industry.

1. Do your homework.
With anything that you're going to invest in, you should know as much as you can.

The first that you probably noticed is there are a few terms that are used to describe the treatment that you're after. Words like 'permanent makeup' and 'semi permanent makeup', 'cosmetic' or 'makeup tattooing' are all used and are essentially the same thing.

They all describe the process of micropigmentation (another word for ya). In super simple terms, this just means that pigments are put into the skin to produce a different colour.

What results can you get from it? It's important to have realistic expectations. You don't need to be an expert, but you should have a good idea of what you want.

2. Pick a style of brow that you like.
This is probably where it gets most confusing. There are actually very many words that essentially describe the same things.

Microblading
This technique is when a manual tool is used to make small lines that mimic your own hairs in your brows. This treatment is great for people who want a really natural looking brow. This is the treatment that has put permanent makeup in the spot light for several years now, but it's not the only treatment to get you perfect brows. And it's not really suitable for everyone. You will see that some brands will have their own style of this completely. Sometimes the hair strokes are long and elegant whilst some are short and packed in. What pattern do you like best?

Pros: Totally natural look, can fill in gaps in brows and add fullness
Cons: Not suitable for those with oily skin, deep set wrinkles or very dark skin.
Other names for this treatment: nanoblading, 3D, 4D (or any other number with a D indicating dimension), feathering, hair strokes, Phi Brows, eyebrow embroidery

Powder & Ombre Brows
This is two different techniques, but it's usually grouped into one as it's the same method of application. These techniques are done with a machine. The machine is similar to, or can be a tattoo machine.

Rather than creating lines like microblading does, these techniques create shading or a series of dots that get layered up, resulting in a powdery look.

Powder brows are usually the same colour saturation throughout, whilst an ombre brow is shaded lighter at the head of the brow and darker at the back. The great thing about these techniques is that they can be customised. You can get light and airy, dark and bold or anything in between.

Please note: these techniques are not always done by someone who does microblading.

Pros: Brows have more shape, definition. It tends to last a bit longer than microblading and is suitable for all skin types, including older skin or darker skin.
Cons: If you haven't had eyebrows for awhile, this treatment can look great, but sometimes can be a bit of a shock when you're not used to it.
Other names for these treatments: Shading, manual shading, Phi Sombre, solid brow

Combination Brow
This treatment is literally a combination of microblading and powder/ ombre. There are several ways it can be done: hair strokes in the front and shading at the tail or hair strokes throughout with a lighter shade over top.

This is my most popular treatment as it allows you to have a natural look, but a bit more defined than just microblading on it's own.

Pros: Natural but defined look.
Cons: Not suitable for oily skin.
Other names for this treatment: blade and shade, combo brow, hybrid brow

3. Pick your artist.
As microblading takes off, many people are jumping on the 'get rich quick' idea and are starting to preform the treatments at rock bottom prices. Be wary of this as they may have minimal training and/ or inferior method and equipment being used. This can lead to dangerous consequences. Not only can you walk out with messed up brows, but this can lead to scarring and/ or infection (bacterial and/ or viral).

This is not something that you should be shopping around for the cheapest price. This is your face. Why spend all that money to only have to spend more to fix your brows? It doesn't make sense.

To give you a bit of context, I once contacted Groupon as a means to build my portfolio. I thought it would be a good way of getting a high volume of clients. I'm sure that Groupon works for many other businesses, but in this business, equipment and supplies are not that cheap. I decided against going with them as they wanted me to charge so little that I literally would have not made enough to cover my supplies. This means in order to make even a small profit, I would have to get cheaper supplies. As a cosmetic tattoo artist, this is something that I was not prepared to do.

There are allot of microblading artists that use the service and ones like this, and unfortunately, if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Don't risk your face or your health to save a bit of money. Don't get me wrong, there are good artists using discount services, but again, make sure you do your homework and ask questions.

When you are looking for an artist, you should be looking for someone that is awesome at doing that style that you chose before. A good artist will give you a recommendation if that is not suitable for you.

Make sure you check out photos of before and after as well as healed photos of their work. Feel free to ask them about their qualifications and experience. Make sure that you will feel comfortable in their establishment. Personally, I don't feel comfortable in a beauty salon, so I would look to booking in a tattoo shop.

4. Listen to your artist.
When you find that awesome artist to do the work you want, listen to their suggestions. They go through pretty thorough training (usually) to give you the best shape and colour. So even if you've been drawing your brows on the same way for years, you may need to come to a compromise.

If you think about it, a PMU artist's business is your face. The work that they put on your face will be their billboard. You will almost be wearing their business card.

They will draw a shape on that flatters your face using some measurements and by going off natural features of your face. Sometimes it's hard to change, but let them know what you have in mind if you don't like the shape they draw. If you can't come to an agreement, then the procedure shouldn't be done.

5. Follow the Aftercare.
Yes! You did it! You have amazing eyebrows that are going to last allot longer than that pencil! You just spent a good chunk of money on them... take care of them! After the treatment, your artist will give you instructions on how to take care of you new investment. Make sure you follow it.

If your friend got different instructions, make sure you follow your artist's. Aftercare can differ from artist to artist. Sometimes, if you don't follow their aftercare, they may not do the touch up that is usually included. This part is so important as the wrong aftercare can lead to scarring, premature fading and/ or infection.

I hope this has been helpful to you and has cleared up any confusion.

Brow Shapes & Brow Mapping

183:719205002 (Dana Depta) — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:46:34 GMT

5 Important Tips for Getting the Best Eyebrow Shape

When it comes to eyebrows, the most important part is the shape. Eyebrows play a huge role on your face. They’re not just there to protect your eyes; they convey emotions and frame your eyes. When the shape is not right, it can make you look angry, sad or surprised.

When you're getting permanent makeup/ semi permanent makeup (or microblading), a great shape is crucial as it's going to be there for some time.

When I first started doing permanent makeup, I had a client that made a suggestion that I should ask clients to bring a photo of the shape that they want. Now, while this may be a good idea for some, for others it can lead to false expectations. Faces are not the same and eyebrows are certainly not. You won't get Cara Delevingne brows if you currently have Angelina Jolie brows. We are not miracle workers, we are tattooists.

With that being said, we can enhance the brow, we can create the illusion of better symmetry and we can certainly fill those bad boys in- leading to a fuller, well shaped brow.

But... you have to remember- it IS a tattoo. This can mean that as it ages, it may change colour slightly and the pigment particles will spread. It will also fade (for most people) over time. What you see on day one is probably not what you see after several years.

Before your artist tattoos them, your brows will be mapped ( drawn to your proportions). If you want to make sure your brows look as good as they can for their entire lifespan, check out the few tips we have for you to go in with:

1. Eyebrows are sisters, not twins.

Your face is usually not 100% symmetrical and so while we strive for perfection; it is usually not going to be the case when it comes ro eyebrows. Plus, if your brows are not naturally symmetical, it looks kinda weird if you tattoo them like that. Many artists will tattoo above the right brow to make it symmetrical with the left (which is in most cases, higher up on the face). This is something that many clients regret.

If you have been checking out your eyebrows and hate how unsymmetrical they are, don't worry, not many people notice it. There's ways to even them out slightly, but don't go shaving one off to match the other.

2. Don’t go too far beyond the natural brow.

Permanent makeup/ semi permanent makeup is a tattoo. If you already have a good brow shape and just want it to look fuller, then don't change the shape. Permanent makeup is designed to enhance your features, not replace them. If you have no hair, keep the shape and colour conservative. You can always add to it!

3. Start small.

You can always add, but it’s difficult and expensive to remove. Start smaller and add at the touch up.

4. Stencils are a no no.

If you book an artist that traces a stencil to create your eyebrow shape, this is a big red flag. Faces are different and stencils are not designed for your face shape. I once had a removal client that when I saw her, I thought ‘why does she want removal?’ Then she turned so I could see both brows. They both had the perfect shape, but the stencil was put on crooked on one side. Always make sure your artist measures your face and draws the shape on.

5. Make sure that you are completely happy before starting.

I preform allot of eyebrow removals for badly done permanent makeup. You wouldn't imagine how many clients I've had that have said to me, 'I trusted that they knew what they were doing'.

Would you let a tattoo artist tattoo a wonky shape on your arm? No way! So why let someone tattoo your face when you're not totally happy with the way it looks?

The shape that is drawn onto the skin will be the template of what the artist will use. This should look clean and even. There may be lines drawn all over your face, which can be distracting, but you'll need to look past that. Some artists will use the inside of the line drawn or the outside- so it's good to ask. In most cases, the shape will also look bigger than it turns out, but it shouldn't go betond the natural brow shape.

Does the shape compliment your face? Are you happy to wear this shape for many years?

Powder Brows

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:47:31 GMT

Never heard of it?

Unless you've been hiding under a rock for the last few years, you've probably heard of microblading. It's is one of the hottest trends and looks like it's here to stay. Why? Because it's an amazing technique that can fill in those spare brows, can give shape and colour to bland looking brows. And the result looks no natural, you'd never know it was permanent makeup!

Microblading has put permanent makeup (PMU) back in the spot light!

Powder brows is microblading's long lost sister. She's always been in the family, although she may have been forgotten about since the new baby's arrival (microblading).

Powder brows have been around for a very long time. This technique has been preformed since the dawn of PMU. Over the years, techniques have been improved and no longer are people walking around with giant blue eyebrows (well, to a certain extent).

It's a beautiful technique that results with your brows looking like they have a light powder on them. It's great for anyone that wants more definition and shape. It can be customised to your taste- light and airy to dark and bold. The best part about this treatment is that it is suitable for every skin type and skin tone.

So why have you never heard of powder brows? Well, because just as the microblading trend took the beauty industry by storm, everyone and their sister wanted to capitalise off of it. Hundreds of 'training' courses popped up offering a certification and an income of thousands of pounds per week to anyone that could pay the money to do it.

Microblading is a bit like the gateway into PMU. You learn the basic skill set, but that's it. Most of the classes offered are only a few days long at max.

Doing powder or ombre brows requires a completely different skill set as a machine is used to implant pigment, rather than a manual hand tool as with microblading. In order to gain this knowledge, more courses are needed and it's not cheap.

Simply put, the reason why you may not have heard of powder brows is because allot of microblading artists don't offer it.

I believe a good artist should make honest recommendations as to what will suit you according to your skin tone and skin type. Microblading is not suitable for those with oily skin, but if your artist doesn't offer powder brows, you would never know.

So now you know! Now you have the choice!

Permanent Makeup: Beauty or Tattoo Shop?

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:19:14 GMT

5 Reasons Why I Think it Belongs in a Tattoo Shop

When I trained permanent makeup, I learned that it was technically micro-pigmentation. To sum it up, this means that pigments are deposited into the skin. Naturally, as a tattoo lover, I thought that this should be carried out in a tattoo shop. And that's exactly where I set up shop... as a matter of speaking.

Over time, I've had many clients comment on the fact that they weren't expecting to go to a tattoo shop. And that although they loved the results and told me that they had a great experience, that they thought that this is something that could hurt my business. So it made me think. Why would a procedure that's done exactly the same way as a tattoo not be really accepted in a tattoo shop?

There's a few reasons why I think it belongs in a tattoo shop over a beauty salon.

1. Safety
Firstly, and most importantly is safety. It's probably not something that comes to mind right away when you're thinking about getting some amazing eyebrows, but tattoos and permanent makeup have something very important in common. No, it's not ink- it's blood. When the ink or pigment is inserted into the skin, you will have blood. And dealing with blood can dangerous. Tattoo shop staff are highly trained in how to deal with blood and cross contamination. They specialise in hygiene and have the highest standards when it comes to reducing the risks of any sort of infection. Your (and our) safety is a priority.

2. Hygiene Training
In order to provide permanent makeup and microblading services, you must have a special treatments license. Every council requires different criteria to meet the requirements. This includes vaccinations against things like hepatitis and have undergone training in not only blood borne pathogens (not spreading disease and viruses kind of stuff) , but also things like first aid and how to use chemicals that will eliminate viruses and bacteria from surfaces. The great part about working in a tattoo shop is that everyone has this training- not just the person doing your eyebrows.

3. Creativity
Besides the fact that tattoo shops are experts in hygiene, tattooists are creative. Art is their trade. I truly believe that permanent makeup is also an art. Just because it's not traditional art, it requires a creative eye and a vision of what you'd like the final look to be like. This is a place that specialises in micro -pigmentation.

4. Standards
Just because we use permanent inks on tattoos doesn't mean that's what you'll get on your face. Permanent makeup is still done the way that it's done in a beauty salon. The techniques are the same, if not better in a tattoo shop. If you think about it, we are constantly watching each other work and so it's almost like additional training on a daily basis.

The pigments are the same as a beauty salon, except that we will most certainly buy the best we can get. Again, this is something that we pride ourselves on. This is our speciality.

The same goes for our tools. We spend the extra money so we do the job to the best of our ability. I've heard of beauty salons buying tools and pigments from Amazon... how do they know it's been sterilised properly? Or that the pigments aren't fake?

When I first started doing permanent makeup, I looked into doing Groupon to build my portfolio. And to make a long story short, the deal that they wanted me to provide ended up with me being out of pocket. The only way that I could've made money (even just a little) was to buy cheaper supplies. Which meant compromising quality. And that was something that I was not prepared to do.

5. Atmosphere
One of the biggest reasons why I decided to work in a tattoo shop is because I feel as though when I walk into a beauty salon, that people are secretly judging me. It may be the fact that I'm 6 ft tall, have purple hair and I'm covered in tattoos, but even before this, I was just never comfortable in them. I always kind of felt out of place. I never followed the latest beauty trends and I never wanted a main stream hair cut (or colour for that matter). Hell, I've only done my nails three times in my life!

When I tell this to people, I sometimes get the reaction from people with no tattoos(or a few little ones) that they would feel the same in a tattoo shop. I think that one of the reasons for this is because there is stereotypical image of what tattoo shops look like. It usually involves a big tattooed dude with a beard, heavy metal music playing in the back round and a couple of motorcycles parked outside.

When I show them our shop, they can't believe how much fun and relaxed it is! There are motorcycles are parked outside- but they belong to Edyta (the owner) and myself! The two girls are on the bikes! We play a wide range of music too. Stuff from the 50s & 60s to jazz to motown and rock and roll. And the staff are the friendliest bunch of people you'll get in one room (no big burly tattooed dudes).

All of the nervous clients I've had about coming to a tattoo shop told me how the experience changed their views on permanent makeup and tattoo shops. Some of them even ended up staying for a tattoo or a piercing!

So I guess the question is, why is it so out of the ordinary that people don't think that permanent makeup is a style of tattooing?

How to Prepare for a Permanent Makeup Appointment

183:719205002 (Dana Depta) — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 16:02:42 GMT

General Information

• Please make sure the patch test is done at least 4 days hours before your appointment. This will give you enough time to cancel your appointment without losing your deposit if you have a reaction to it.

• If you have a serious medical condition listed here , please inform us before your appointment.

• If you have any medical condition and are under doctor’s supervision you will have to get a letter from GP to prove that you are suitable for permanent makeup treatment.

• You CANNOT BE PREGNANT or BREAST FEEDING . No exceptions.

• Do not come to your apointment with a sunburn on the area that will be treated. If you do, we cannot treat you and you will forfeit your deposit.

• Do not go tanning for several weeks before your appointment (no sprays too).

• Avoid alcohol or caffeine prior to the procedure. This will mimimize any oozing and/ or swelling after the procedure.

• If you use Botox, do not use for at least 8 weeks before or 8 weeks after the treatment.

• Do not work out on the day of your treatment.

• Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, fish oil and/or Ibuprofen unless medically necessary, 48-72 hours prior to your procedure.

• Do not have facials or LED treatments 4 weeks prior to your procedure.

• You must be off Retin-A or Retinols for 7 days prior to your appointment and avoid using on or around the area for 30 days after. If you resume the Retin-A or Retinols after the 30 days, please know that the continued use will fade your permanent makeup prematurely.

• If there are any blemishes, pimples, active cold sores, irritation of the skin, we will not able to do the procedure until the blemish or area of concern is gone.

• Please note that we have a very busy schedule. Please arrive on time as if you are more than 15 minutes late, your appointment may need to be rescheduled and you will be asked to pay another deposit.

• Wear comfortable clothing.

• Expect to be at the shop for a few hours. There is parking outside (pay by phone) or a local Sainsburys that offers free parking if you spend a minimum amount there.

• You may experience extra sensitivity around your menstrual cycle. You may want to bear this in mind when booking your appointment.

Eyebrows

Do NOT dye or wax your eyebrows 1 week prior to your appointment. If you tweeze or thread your eyebrows, make sure you leave at least 4 days after the session for your treatment.

Feel free to wear eyebrow makup to the appointment, but please limit eye makeup.
Stop using any Vitamin A, glycolic acids, exfoliation)on the brow area 2 weeks prior to your appointment.

Lips

If you want larger/ fuller lips and plan on getting fillers, do this at least 4 weeks before.

It is recommended to take anti-viral medication 3 days before and 3 days after the treatment to supress cold sores.

Gently exfoliate the lips each day for 7 days before the treatment. Apply a moisturising lip balm after doing so.

Eyeliner

Do not wear contact lenses during the treatment (and for 24 hours after).

Do not perm your eyelashes or dye them for at least 7 days before.

Bring sunglasses to the appointment as your eyes may be sensitive to the light after.

Stop using any growth serums for at least 30 days before. This is very important.

Fading Microblading & Permanent Makeup at Home

183:719205002 (Dana Depta) — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 14:30:03 GMT

Microblading and any permanent makeup is considered a form of tattoo. You may have been told that it is semi-permanent and that it will fade over time. This may not be the case for everyone. This is why it's so important to choose the best permanent makeup artist for you.

When your microblading starts to fade, you cannot fade it quicker at home. There is no magic remedy to fade microblading/ permanent makeup.

You may have read about different options to try to fade your cosmetic tattoo such as salt and lemon, using anti ageing face creams and even chemical peels. We do not recommend that you try any of it. This can lead to damage of your skin and scarring.

Permanent Makeup After Care

183:719205002 (Dana Depta) — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:37:27 GMT

Eyebrows:

Day ONE (the day of treatment):

Gently wipe the area every hour using a cotton pad with water. Apply a very thin layer of cream provided with a cotton swab.

Your brows will look dark and the skin underneath may be red. There may be some swelling (and may even look uneven). This is normal. Some of the excess pigment may show on the cotton when cleaning. Don't worry, you won't wipe it off!

Day TWO:

Continue to wipe the pigmented area using damp cotton wool pad if there’s a crust in the morning. You may gently wash with an unscented soap (but not under the shower). Gently pat dry with clean towel or tissue or air dry. Do not rub. Continue to use the cream (thinly) if your brows feel dry.

Day THREE:

The brow will start to look darker. They may look flaky or even crusty. This is because the area is scabbing. DO NOT pick at the scabs. DO NOT rub or scratch at it. The scabs must fall off naturally, otherwise the pigment will come out with it and you risk scarring.

Your brows may still be tender, red, dry, or even itch. These symptoms may last for a few more days. This is normal.

For the next 2 weeks:

• DO NOT use harsh soaps, facial cleansers. Baby soap works well.

• Make sure you wash your hair with your head tilted backwards to stop water running down you face. If the area does get wet, pat dry very gently with a clean towel or tissue. Do not wipe or rub with a towel.

• DO NOT do exercises, gym, yoga or any activities that make you sweat. Even if it’s just a little bit or “even if you don’t sweat”.

• DO NOT use makeup on pigmented area for 5 days.

• DO NOT take hot, steamy, long showers.

• DO NOT use sun beds or sunbathe.

• DO NOT use a Jacuzzi, saunas or swimming pools.

NOTE: Aftercare will vary from artist to artist. It will also vary depending on skin type.

Eyeliner:

Day ONE (the day of treatment):

Gently wipe the area every few hours, using a cotton swab with water. Apply a very thin layer of cream provided.

Do not wear contact lenses. Your eyes may be sore, red or puffy after the treatment. Bring sunglasses as they may be sensitive to light.

Day TWO:

Continue to wipe the pigmented area 3-4 times a day. You may gently wash with an unscented soap (but not under the shower). Gently pat dry with clean towel or tissue or air dry. Do not rub. Continue to use the cream.

When the area starts to scab, it may look flaky or even crusty. DO NOT pick at the scabs. DO NOT rub or scratch at it. The scabs must fall off naturally, otherwise the pigment will come out with it and you risk scarring.

For the next 2 weeks:

DO NOT use harsh soaps, facial cleansers. Baby soap works well
Make sure you wash your hair with your head tilted backwards to stop water running down you face
DO NOT do exercises, gym, yoga or any activities that make you sweat.
DO NOT use makeup on pigmented area until the scab comes off
DO NOT take hot, steamy, long showers
DO NOT use sun beds or sunbathe
DO NOT use a Jacuzzi, saunas or swimming pools

Lips:

Lips may ooze a couple of days. Blot and reapply ointment.

After sleeping, crust will have dried on the lips. Wipe gently with water on a cotton round or put more ointment on to loosen crust, blot and reapply ointment.

Lips will be tender at first. Drink through a straw. Choose foods you can place in your mouth with a fork without touching lips.

Do not excessively stretch lips while they are healing with big smiles, or pucker lips. This includes smoking. Those motions push and pull against the lip edges, applying tension and friction between the strong normal skin surrounding the mouth and the broken inflamed lip edges. Lip skin is a continuation of the delicate mucous membrane in the mouth. It is not strong like normal skin.

On the third day, lips stop oozing and start peeling. This is when the chapped lip feeling is strongest. You may relieve the chapped lip feeling by lightly massaging the lips after placing a layer of ointment on them and making gentle circular motions with a cotton swab. The light, wet massage helps get loose skin off that is ready to come off without pulling off skin that is not ready to come off. The massage relieves the chapped feeling for several hours, then it returns, and you can massage again.

Lips will peel for roughly a week. Other than the massage mentioned above, allow it to flake off on its own. Picking and pulling off skin that is not ready to come off will cause pigment loss and can pull out deeper tissue. The edges or lip liner will be the last to fall off. Pulling this off will result in an uneven splotchy line or an indented scar.

Try to keep toothpaste off lips while healing.

Do not have teeth bleached while healing.

During the peeling process it may look like there is not much colour there. Colour is more apparent by the second week. Final result is not judged for 1-2 months.

Use vitamin E oil during the healing process once scabs have flaked off.

NOTE: It is normal to have discomfort or a feeling of pressure the day of the lip procedure. The next day should be minimal. If you begin having pain on the 3rd or 4th day after being pain-free, it is usually one of three things: 1) Infection, 2) Cold sore, or 3) Allergic contact dermatitis from antibiotic ointment. Switch ointments to rule out that as the cause, and consider a culture to determine bacterial vs yeast infection.

Lip infections after permanent makeup procedures are usually described as burning pain.

How to Prepare for a Saline Removal Appointment

183:719205002 (Dana Depta) — Sat, 01 May 2021 06:46:39 GMT

Getting your permanent makeup removed is very simple. It's just like getting it done in the first place, with a few minor differences.

In general, a patch test is not required for removal. The exception to this is if you have any allergies or if you have a darker skin tone. Darker skin tones have a higher risk of hyper/ hypo pigmentation. This means that when the skin is brokem, it can turn much darker or lighter than your normal skin tone.

If you would like to book a patch test, it is £10 and will need to be done in house. We will tattoo a pea sized spot behind the ear (with no pigment or saline) to see if it heals to the natural skin tone.

If you need a patch test, it should be booked at least 2 weeks before the removal treatment date.

If you have a serious medical condition listed here , please inform us before your appointment.

If you have any medical condition and are under doctor’s supervision you will have to get a letter from GP to prove that you are suitable for permanent makeup treatment.

You CANNOT BE PREGNANT or BREAST FEEDING. No exceptions.

Do not come to your apointment with a sunburn on the area that will be treated. If you do, we cannot treat you and you will forfeit your deposit.

Do not go tanning for several weeks before your appointment (no sprays too).

Do not work out on the day of your treatment.

You must be off Retin-A or Retinols for 7 days prior to your appointment and avoid using on or around the area for 30 days after.

If there are any blemishes, pimples, active cold sores, irritation of the skin, we will not able to do the procedure until the blemish or area of concern is gone.

Please note that we have a very busy schedule. Please arrive on time as if you are more than 15 minutes late, your appointment may need to be rescheduled, your deposit will be forfeited, and you will be asked to pay another deposit.

Wear loose clothing in the area to be treated. Make sure that it can be removed if necessary (i.e. leg tattoos).

Expect to be at the shop for about an hour (or less). There is parking outside (pay by phone) or a local Sainsburys that offers free parking if you spend a minimum amount there.

You may experience extra sensitivity around your menstrual cycle. You may want to bear this in mind when booking your appointment.

Please apply Emla cream for eyebrows or tattoos. Cover with cling film (so it doesn't dry out) about 45 minutes to an hour before you arrive. This will ensure you are super comfortable throughout the appointment. You can purchase this at any online pharmacy.

If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please give us at least 3 days notice, otherwise your deposit will be forfeited. To cancel or reschedule, email us at: info@danadepta.com

Saline Tattoo Removal Aftercare

183:719205002 (Dana Depta) — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:33:21 GMT

Permanent Makeup & Tattoo Removal Aftercare Instructions

It is critical to follow all aftercare instructions to prevent complications, scarring and to achieve optimum results. Please read carefully.

Keep the treated area clean.

The area that was treated is now broken skin and so it must stay clean to prevent infection. Leave it open to the air. Do not cover with a plaster, bandage or anything else. Air/oxygen provides good and faster healing.

You should not be touching the area at all but if you find yourself needing to please make sure your hands are exceptionally clean.

Clean by blotting the area with saline solution

Do this 3 to 4 times a day using cotton pads or clean guaze. Wipe away any liquid that forms on the skin. Do not apply ice.

Do not soak the area

You can shower as normal but keep the area out of the shower spray the best you can and do not let the area stay wet for more than a few minutes. Do not take a bath and let the area soak. It is best to keep it dry but if you do get it wet gently pat dry with a clean paper towel.

NO BATHING, SWIMMING, SAUNAS, HOT TUBS, TANNING, OR EXERCISE. NO EXCEPTIONS.

This one is pretty self explanatory.

DO not pick the scabbing

DO NOT disrupt the scabbing process (i.e. no picking, scratching, etc.) All scabbing must fall off naturally. If you force or pick a scab off you will disrupt the process and possibly cause scarring. It is critical to keep the scabs on as long as possible to achieve optimum results.

Treat the area with love

Your skin will technically have an open wound. Treat it as such. DO NOT DO ANYTHING THAT COULD CAUSE ISSUES OR PROBLEMS TO THE TREATED AREA. Anytime the area is touched by something there is a chance that you can contaminate it with bacteria. DO NOT APPLY MAKEUP OR CREAMS/ LOTIONS (or anything else) until all scabbing has fallen off.

Vitamin E oil

ONCE ALL SCABBING HAS NATURALLY FALLEN OFF, apply one drop Vitamin E Oil 3 to 4 times throughout the day for a minimum of 4 weeks, or until next lightening session. DO NOT start applying the Vitamin E oil UNTIL after all scabbing has naturally and completely fallen off. It is our goal to keep the area as dry as possible until all scabs have naturally fallen off.

For lips only

Drink all liquids with a straw until all scabbing has naturally fallen off. Brush teeth with regular toothpaste (no whitening, no peroxide toothpastes). Cut food into small bites….no biting into a sandwich. Try to keep mouth expressions to a minimum.

A few more bits...

You need to wait at least 8 weeks until the next session. No exceptions.
Lightening and/or removing unwanted pigment is a long process and patience is required. This is true whether you are choosing a lightening product service or laser. Please be patient and give the process a fair chance to work.
Expect visible and wanted results in 2 to 5 sessions.
How many sessions needed will depend on how saturated the pigment is, how deep it was implanted and how much needs to be removed for the desired result.
Results cannot be foreseen, predicted or guaranteed.
Area of lightening may be sore and/ or red for a few days after the treatment.

For any further appointments, please apply EMLA cream to the area about 45 min before arriving.

If at any time you have any green or yellow puss in the area of the removal, or ANY CONCERNS at all during the healing process please call us at 07932783225.

What are the Easiest Colours to Remove with Saline Removal?

183:719205002 (Dana Depta) — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:07:19 GMT

If you’re looking to get a tattoo/ permanent makeup removed or lightened, it will almost always, require more than one session. The amount of sessions depends on a few factors.

Whilst we can never guarantee how many sessions it will take, one of the big factors is the colour(s) that are to be removed/ lightened. Considering that the depth and saturation of the pigments are also major facors, the below is based on the assumption that these are the same.

Easiest Colours to Remove

Because of the small molecule size, black, browns and dark blues are the easiest (fastest) colours to remove. When removing a tattoo with multiple colours, these colours will appear lighter whilst other colours may remain looking the same.

Hardest Colours to Remove

If your artist makes a mistake or you want to cover a tattoo, NEVER let them do so with a white or skin toned pigment/ ink. White, flesh (or skin toned) colours are the hardest to remove and need many more sessions than any other colour. This is the worst way to correct tattoo/ permanent makeup work. Especially because in the beginning it usually covers, but over time whatever is under the skin tone will blend with it and show through.

Be wary when getting any camoflauge tattooing as white/ skin toned pigments can change colour over time and can turn to look like a gross cottage cheese look. These colours are very difficult to remove so make sure you do your homework before getting anything like that done.

Whilst this article can't shed any light on to exactly how many sessions are needed (the most commonly asked question when it comes to rmeoval), you can get a good understanding of what to expect.

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Things to Remember When Getting your Lips Tattooed

183:719205002 (Dana Depta) — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:39:20 GMT

Lip tattoos can be an amazing investment, one which will reward you daily with healthy looking and beautiful lips. However, it’s important to understand a few things about lip pigmentation, particularly when you’re selecting your colour.

It's an Enhancement

Lip tattoos are designed to enhance your natural lips, and to give the impression of fullness. Using different techniques, we can help your lips look fuller, but a lip tattoo will not actually plump up your lips, so don’t expect a completely new look. If you’re thinking about getting lip fillers- do it before.

Don't Throw Away your Lippy

You can still use lipstick. Your new lip tattoo is designed to act as a base, but it doesn’t mean you should throw out your lippy collection! You should never use lipstick during the healing process, but once everything is fully healed, you can use lipsticks, glosses and balms as usual. You may need to experiment to see how your colours look over your new base colour, but you can still create your own looks with lipstick over the top

It will Fade

The colour will fade. What you go home with probably won't be the colour it heals to.

Colours that are very close to your natural colour will probably need touching up once a year, whereas if you go two to three shades away from your natural colour, the touch up may not be needed for a couple of years or more.

Colours

You can pick more than one colour. We will use shading techniques to give your lips a more natural look. We may start with a darker shade as a lip liner, fading it inwards to give a natural, full appearance.

This can be followed by the application of a second colour for the infill, blending it perfectly for a plump, healthy and natural finish.

End Result

The end result will depend on your skin tone. Not only will the end result vary depending on the base colour of your natural lips, it will also depend on how your skin tone reacts to the pigmentation process.

Please note that we do not tattoo lips on those with darker skin tones. The reason being is that darker skin tones have a higher risk of experiencing a condition known as hyper pigmentation. The trauma to the lip tissue during the tattooing can actually make the lips turn darker, even if they picked a lighter colour.

How to Identify Your Skin Undertone

183:719205002 (Dana Depta) — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:16:13 GMT

Your skin undertone refers to the natural colours underneath the surface of your skin. Although it may be something that you never thought about, knowing it will make choosing colours that flatter you best easy peasy.

When it comes to permanent makeup, this is important.

There are several ways to do this, so we’ll explore a few of them.

Look at Your Veins

Look at the veins on your wrist. If they are blue, you have cooler undertones, if they are green; you have warmer undertones.

If they are both blue and green, you’re a lucky neutral who can get away with pretty much any colours.

Jewellery

This may seem a bit odd to some, but allot of people prefer gold or silver due to the way it looks on the skin.

Gold jewellery tends to look nicer on warmer skin tones. Silver, platinum and rose gold tends to be more flattering on cool skin tones.

If you think both look good on you, you may have a neutral skin tone.

The Paper Method

Wash your face and wait 30 mins.

Hold a white piece of paper up to your face.

Looking in a mirror, see how your skin looks in contrast to the white paper. It may appear to have a yellow cast, a blue-red or rosey cast. It may not appear to be either... but maybe a gray color instead. What color does you skin appear next to the side of the paper?

If it's a yellowish or sallow beside the white paper: you have a warm skin tone.

Cool tones will look pink, rosy, or blueish-red.

If you see a grey colour, your skin may have an olive complexion with a neutral undertone. The green from your complexion and the yellowish undertone combines to create this effect. You can experiment with neutral and warm tones, since you fall somewhere in between.

If you can't determine any cast of yellow, olive, or pink, you have a neutral skin tone.

Freckles

Do you tan easily? Do you burn or get freckles?

The amount of melanin in your skin determines how it reacts to sun exposure and can help you determine your skin tone.

If you tan easily and rarely burn, you have more melanin in your skin and you most likely have a warm or neutral skin tone.

If your skin burns and doesn't tan, you have less melanin and so you probably have a cooler skin tone.

Although this is true for most people, some people with very dark, ebony skin may not burn easily but still have a cool skin tone.

There are a few more ways of determining what your undertones are, but we think these are the best ones as they're pretty easy to do by yourself. If you still aren't sure, we can help. Just book a free consultation and we'd be happy to have a look.

The Permanent Makeup Process

183:719205002 (Dana Depta) — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:43:43 GMT

Getting permanent makeup is pretty straight forward, but if it's your first time, it can seem a bit daunting. This is what to expect when you decide to go for it.

Consultation

A consultation is done for a few reasons. Firstly, you get to meet us and it gives you an oppurtunity to ask all of those questions that you've been dying to ask! Secondly, it allows us to see if you're suitable for the treatment that you wish to get.

Before you come for your consultation, you may want to check out our FAQs.

The consultation appointment is quite fast, really. Think about it like a chat over coffee. Normally, it takes about 15 minutes to run through the treatment process, healing and expectations.

I'll give you a patch test and run through some medical questions to make sure that you're fit and healthy to get the treatment. If you'd like to get a sneak peek of the medical history form, you can find it here . You don't need to fill it in before you arrive (this can be done at the treatment appointment).

Alternatively, you can do the consultation via facebook messenger, instagram messenger or whatsapp. When booking your appointment, there is an online consultation option. Please contact us on the best platform for you. You will have to contact us as we can't message you unless you send us a message first (unless using whatsapp).

We can also chat via telephone if you'd like, as long as you send me photos of the area you wish to get tattooed first. We don't do video calls as we can rarely see the area clear enough.

Kindly note that the consultation is free. If you have booked one, but won't be attending, just let us know (you don't even need to give us a reason why). It wastes our time when clients don't show up and someone else can take that spot if you let us know in advance.

Day of Treatment

Yesss! This is the day that you get your permanent makeup!

Please arrive on time as we have a busy schedule and if you are more than 15 minutes late, we may need to reschedule your appointment for another day (and you'll forfeit your deposit).

We will start the appointment by drawing the new shape of what we will be tattooing. This is used as a template. It's really important, so it may take some time. Once we love it, we will show it to you to get a thumbs up. If you're not happy with it, now is the time to say it.

Once the drawing is complete, we will apply a numbing cream to make sure that you're comfortable throughout the treatment.

This is the time that you'll get a chance to read and sign all of the paperwork. If you have any questions about this, or don't understand something- just let us know.

We will set up our supplies in the meantime, so you can see everything. All of our supplies are disposable and will be thrown away after each appointment.

Then it's time to tattoo! Don't be nervous; you're in good hands. You were probably thinking it was going to be much more painful than it actually is!

The tattooing part can be quite fast for some clients!

When we are finished, we will show you how it looks and explain the after care.

Touch Up Appointment

Permanent makeup is a two step process. We will schedule you in for a perfecting session between 6-12 weeks after the initial appointment.

It is normal to see fading or asymmetries. This is why we do a second session.

This session is normally shorter in length and the price of it is included. many artists charge for this session, but we like to keep things simple.

Maintenance

The amount of time that permanent makeup will last is dependant on many factors. Things like sun exposure, skin creams, tanning and your own body are just some. With this being said, you can never guarantee how long it will last for.

For some people, it can last for many years, whilst others it may last a year before fading occurs.

We recommend that you get a colour refresh/ touch up every 12-18 months. If you have done your original appointment with us, we offer discounted rates for these sessions.

The Difference Between Permanent Makeup Eyebrow Styles

183:719205002 (Dana Depta) — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:55:12 GMT

Find out which one is best for you

Whilst most people have only heard of microblading, this is just the tip of the ice berg when it comes to permanent makeup/ semi permanent makeup.

Permanent makeup (we will use this term as it's more accurate) is a form of cosmetic tattooing. And just like body tattoos, there are various styles of it. This is the case when it comes to eyebrow tattooing. And to make it even more confusing, everyone may call their styles differently.

I've put together a guide to help you distinguish the differences in each treatment and to be able to decide which one is best for you.

Microblading

Method: Manual Hand Tool

Time for Treatment: 2-3 hours

Pain Level: 3 out of 10

Good For: A natural base brow

for those with normal/ dry skin

Not Good For: Oily skin, mature

skin, dark skin tones, sensitive skin

Lasts For: 1-3 years

Also known as: nanoblading (hair strokes done with machine), blading, bladed brows, eyebrow embroidery

Price: £289

Microblading is far more

popular in regards to people knowing its name, but as you can see, it's only really suitable for a small amount of people. This technique involves making small, superficial lacerations with a hand tool to mimic hairs. It is more traumatic to the skin than other techniques (so not good for those with sensitive skin).

Microblading creates a very natural look. If you are getting your brows tattooed because you don't want to pencil them in each day, this is most likely going to look too natural. If you tend to not wear makeup and only want a fuller brow, then this may be a good option.

Please note that with microblading, the tiny lines may spread and blur over time. In some cases (especially when

the lines are too close) they will blur together.

It is done best by artists with experience, so if you're thinking of getting microblading, choose your artist carefully.

Powder & Ombre Brows

Method: Gentle Tattoo Machine

Time for Treatment: 1.5-3 hours

Pain Level: 2 out of 10

Good For: Those who like a defined brow

Not Good For: It's good for everyone

Lasts For: 1-3 years

Also known as: Eyebrow tattoo, powdered brows, Instagram brow

Price: £289

Most people have the wrong idea about this treatment. When they think of an eyebrow tattoo, they think of thick, heavy tattooed brows that look like slugs. This cannot be further from the truth!

The words powder brow and ombre brow can be used interchangeably. The reason for this is that it is the same technique is used to create them but they are different in terms of where the less shaded parts go.

A powder brow is the same saturation (shading) throughout the brow. When healed, it mimics a light powder on the brow. It is usually a bit translucent and defines the brow well. It looks like makeup, but doesn't smudge off.

An ombre brow is normally a bit lighter in the head (fronts) and darker at the tail of the brow. It may also be done so the top of the brow is a bit lighter, making it look very natural. This doesn't mean that the colour is different; it just means that there will be less of the colour in some parts.

Both of these treatments can be customised to each person. If you want it dark and bold, it can be done. If you want it on the lighter side, this is also an option.

Powder and ombre brows are good for everyone! Mature skin, oily skin and even for those who have existing permanent makeup. The technique is gentler on the skin than microblading and so it's less painful too.

Combination Brows

Method: Tattoo Machine & Hand Tool

Time for Treatment: 2-3 hours

Pain Level: 3 out of 10

Good For: Those who like a defined brow but are missing hair in spots

Not Good For: Oily skin

Lasts For: 1-3 years

Also known as: Blade and shade brows, hybrid brows

Price: £299

Combination brows are exactly what the name suggests. It's a combination of microblading and powder/ ombre brows. It's a popular treatment as it gives you the best of both worlds.

The microblading hair strokes can be placed at the front or throughout the brow and then it is shaded to give a bit more definition. This can also be customised per client.

The look results in a more natural look to a powder/ ombre brow, but a more defined brow than microblading.

How to Tint/ Dye your Brows at Home

183:719205002 (Dana Depta) — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:49:30 GMT

It's easier than you think!

You can save tons of money from doing some salon treatments in the comfort of your own home.

If you have light coloured eyebrows or sparse eyebrows, you might find that dying/ tinting them is a great way to get definition and fullness. But it can seem like a daunting task if you've never done it before.

With salons closed and wallets being a bit smaller, we are looking for ways to be a bit more thrifty. Why not tint/ dye your brows at home?

What you Need

Time: About 15 minutes

Eyebrow Dye Kit

Cotton Swabs

Cotton/ paper towel/ makeup wipe (something to wipe it off)

Optional: Vaseline

Choosing a colour

Choosing the right colour can be tricky, but always go for a shade that is a bit lighter than your brows. That way you can go darker in the future. If you go for a darker shade and don't like it, you'll have to wait until it fades out.

I use the eylure brand in dark brown. It's an easy to use kit and is very reasonably priced.

How to Tint/ Dye

Open up the pack and read the instructions (yes, I know it's boring, but better safe than sorry).
Perform a sensitivity test. I know that 'you'll be ok', but this is your face and if you have a sensitivity, it's not gonna be pretty (literally). An allergic reaction will send you to the hospital (or worse). Don't assume that it will be ok.
3. Mix the colour paste and the liqui activator in the little tray provided. This should resemble a paste like consistency.
4. Using the spoolie (mascara wand), brush the dye into the eyebrow hair. Remember, this will dye your skin too, so any mistakes should be wiped off. If you're especially clumsy or new at it, you can use Vaseline outside of the hairline to avoid getting dye onto the skin.
Correct any mistakes by wiping off with a wet cotton swab.
Leave on for the time instructed (this will vary for different brands). Do not leave on longer than reccommended as it can cause harm to the skin.
Wipe off with cotton or a paper towel.

To see see how I tint my eyebrows, check out the video below.

10 of The Worst Tattoos to Get

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 09:48:23 GMT

Don't Even Think About Getting these Tattoos

Let’s face it- tattoos are more popular than ever! With that being said, tattoo removal is the most popular it’s ever been! At least three in ten people regret getting a tattoo.

Through all of the removals I do, there is a consistent trend to what people want removed. Want to know which tattoos are the most regrettable? These are the top ten tattoos to never get:

10. Dirty Jokes or Crude Puns

Sure, when you’re young, you might think that by getting a tattoo that says ‘Exit Only’ over your ass is funny. It’d be cool to get ‘Suck It’ on your stomach... Totally cool, huh? Well, chances are that when you grow a bit older (and a bit wiser) that you will be embarrassed to take shirt off at the beach. Don’t waste your money.

9. Fads or Trendy Tattoos

In the 90s, it was tribal and tramp stamps. When the 2000’s rolled in, stars (especially nautical stars) were popular. Now, I’m seeing allot of feathers breaking off into little birds, roses or lions on hands, and believe it or not- face tattoos. Don’t go out and get a tattoo because it looks cool on Pintrest or on a celebrity. You will almost certainly regret it.

8. Anything in a Foreign Language (that you don’t speak)

This seems like common sense, right? Well, you know what they say about common sense... it’s not that common! These are the most embarrassed clients I get. The one’s that say ‘I know I should’ve checked...’ I have recently read an article about a guy that wanted an Asian character for, ‘Lover of Asian Beauty’ and it read ‘Foreign Pervert’. Check it out before you ink it!

7. Flesh Colour

This one mostly applies to permanent makeup (cosmetic tattoos), but it’s crazy how often I see it. If an artist makes a mistake- do not let them cover it with a flesh toned colour! If you have dark circles under your eyes, don’t even think about it. Yes, this all looks great when it’s just done. But through time, the colour will change and then it looks like awful!

6. Bad Cover Ups

You have already spent money on getting a shitty tattoo. Maybe it wasn’t as much as you should’ve paid to get it well done. Or maybe you didn’t do your research into getting a good artist. Now, you want it covered up. Don’t make the same mistake. Cover ups are much harder to do than normal tattoos and they should be done by artists that specialise in them. Otherwise, you're just going to get a bigger, shitty tattoo.

5. Spontaneous Tattoos

Just because you go to the tattoo shop with your mates doesn’t mean that you have to get one too. If you’re on holiday and you see a tattoo shop, you don’t have to get one to ‘remember your holiday’. Skip the dolphin on the ankle and take some good photos instead.

4. Not Well Thought out Tattoos

If you haven’t put any thought into it or you’re getting a tattoo because you want one, but you don’t really know what- don’t. It will be there forever.

3. Tattoos Done by Unskilled Tattooists

Notice how I didn’t use the word ‘artist’? There’s a difference between tattooists and tattoo artists. You should spend time on choosing the best person for the tattoo you want. Always check out their work before committing. Never choose a place or person based on the price. In the end, you will pay more to get it removed or covered up.

2. Writing That has not Been Spell or Grammar Checked

Great that you’re getting a tattoo in your language, but bad idea to think that you’re a Spelling Bee Champ or Grammar Queen. Double and triple check all writing. Check spelling, check grammar and check to make sure the font you chose is legible. Remember, as it ages, the ink will expand a bit. Spacing is important too. Once you’ve checked it, have everyone in the shop check it. Once it’s on, you can’t erase mistakes!

1. Names

You knew this one would be at the top of this list, didn’t you? As much as you called it, many others don’t. They’re in love and they’ll do anything to show it...including getting their partner’s name inked on them. Tattoos are forever and unfortunately, love is not (in allot of cases). Skip the tattoo and get your other half a piece of jewellery or something.

Did you make the mistake of getting any of the tattoos on the list? Did you get it removed? I'd love to hear your thoughts on any that I may have missed. Leave me a comment below.

8 Misconceptions of Permanent Makeup

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 14:04:23 GMT

Permanent makeup can be life changing for people. It's no wonder why it's so popular right now! You can wake up with beautiful eyebrows every morning! Or not have to fiddle with your glasses just to put some eyeliner on. You can go out knowing that your lipstick isn't going to smear while eating! It's got so many benefits, but there's also allot of misconceptions that may be putting you off from making a decision.

I've put together a little list of some of the biggest misconceptions about permanent makeup. Here it goes:

1. There is no difference between permanent and semi-permanent makeup.

Really. It sounds really strange, but it's actually the same thing. Permanent makeup is the technical term as it involves implanting pigment under the skin. It's permanent because you can't wash it off. But, because it tends to fade out (in most people), many artists market it by calling it semi permanent makeup. Semi permanent eyebrows last just as long as permanent eyebrows.

2. Longer lasting is not necessarily better value.

Permanent makeup will usually last up to three years. This isn't going to change from artist to artist. It is what it is. No artist is going to be able to make pigment last longer than another artist (well... not any good artists).

Up to three years means that it can last less time too. There are a number of factors that effect rates of fading. Stuff like UV exposure, chemicals used on the skin and after care all have an impact on it. Things like medical conditions and even skin type are big factors too. We have no control over how long it will stay.

One thing we can control though is the pigment brand we use. Some do last longer than others. But- this isn't always necessarily a good thing. When the pigment stays longer in the skin, there is a risk of it changing colours over time. So yes, you still may have eyebrows in five or six years time, but they may turn red or blue... or in general, not look very good.

3. A more expensive artist does not mean it will be better quality.

When you choose an artist based on price alone, you run the risk of paying allot more! I see it all the time- girls coming in for removal that have paid allot of money from places like Harley Street. Look at the artist's work- don't book based on price. Price does not indicate value.

4. Microblading is not the only treatment for eyebrows.

Microblading is a word that most girls know now a days. It's a huge trend, but it's not the only treatment that's available! You have other options! There are many styles of eyebrows that you can get, so look around as not all artists will offer them all!

5. Permanent makeup is actually a tattoo.

One of the biggest misconceptions of permanent makeup is that it is considered a beauty treatment by most of society. Yes, they are a type of beauty treatment in a sense, but it is more specifically- a type of tattoo.

This is important to understand as the process of selecting an artist should also look at the venue that it is being preformed in, not just the artist themselves. Tattoos involve blood (even if you can't see it). This means that you should be considering venues that specialise in permanent makeup, tattoos or basically avoid places like the corner of a nail salon, someone's house or even your own house. It's not just about getting great brows, lips or eyeliner, it's about doing so safely.

6. It's not just for girls.

No way Jose! Permanent makeup isn't necessarily designed to replace your makeup. It's designed to redefine your natural features. And this can be done to look very natural or very bold. Regardless of the look, don't let the 'makeup' bit fool you. Anyone can get it.

7. It looks natural.

If I had a penny for the amount of times someone has asked for natural looking eyebrows... Times have changed since permanent makeup began. With new techniques, tools and pigments, we can create a natural look- if that's what you're after. And if it's not, we can do that too!

8. It doesn't hurt nearly as bad as you think!

Most clients think that getting permanent makeup will hurt allot, but are pleasantly surprised to find it's actually not bad! Sometimes client's don't feel anything at all and if they do, m ost people rate the pain a 1 on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the worst). No one would do it if it hurt that bad!

Saline Tattoo Removal

Sat, 26 Oct 2019 11:24:01 GMT

Expectations vs Reality

Saline tattoo removal is an excellent way to remove your unwanted tattoo or permanent makeup. It's natural- it's literally salt & water. It's got a few other bits in it, but it's all natural. There are no chemicals, no acids no yucky stuff.

The way that it works is by tattooing the saline solution, into the pigmented area. It's a very concentrated solution, so you won't be able to do this at home. Sorry kiddies. Once the salt has been tattooed into the skin, osmosis starts. If you don't remember science class, basically, water is pulled from the dermal layer of the skin (where the pigment is) and with it, the pigment molecules come with it. The ink comes out the same way that it went in!

Considering that this isn't a very traditional method of tattoo removal (yet), there are a few things that allot of clients expect because they only know about laser removal. Here's a little list of expectations vs reality with saline removal.

Expectation: One session will remove my tattoo or permanent makeup

Reality : You normally need several sessions to completely remove a tattoo or permanent makeup. Whilst there's never any guarantees as how fast it go, it will almost always take more than one.

The factors that will depend on how many sessions is colours used, depth of pigment and the saturation of it.

Expectation: It hurts as bad as laser.

Reality: Most clients come in quite nervous about the pain and in most cases, they say 'that's it?' Yep, it doesn't hurt that bad. Sometimes clients don't feel anything and sometimes it can feel like a burning sensation.

Expectation: It will look horrible during the healing process.

Reality: Depending on what you get removed the look of it will vary. The treated area will scab, but everyone will scab differently. Sometimes it will be quite crusty and sometimes it's lighter. It doesn't always look that bad.

Expectation: You will lose your eyebrow hair if you remove permanent makeup.

Reality: If you go for the laser option, you will have to shave your eyebrows. Or it may fall out. This is n ot the case with saline removal! There's no need to shave your eyebrows and the hair will stay intact.

Expectation: The aftercare is difficult.

Reality: The after care is actually really easy. All you have to do is wipe the area with saline solution a few times a day for a few days. Keep dry and don't pick the scab. That's it!

The Harley Street Trap- Don't Pay More

183:719205002 (Dana Depta) — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 08:07:13 GMT

Harley Street in Central London is known for having some of the best doctors and surgeons in the world. The entire street is lined with surgeries, clinics and up market medical offices. The reputation of Harley Street clinics is second to none, but in some cases, it can be a trap.

For anyone looking to get permanent makeup done, a high price seems a though it would be better value, better quality and better service. After all, you get what you pay for... right? Nope. Not really.

Permanent makeup is expensive. It should be. It's a specialist skill that requires allot of training, thousands of pounds of investment and hours of time to excel at it. If you add rent on top of this, you're looking at higher prices in areas of higher rent, especially places like Harley St.

A good portion of removals I've done is because of people choosing an artist based on price. Whether it's a high price or low price, it doesn't matter. A tattoo on your face should never be decided on based on the price. I have removed eyebrows that cost £800 and eyeliner that has cost £2k!

Just like any other street in London, you can rent offices, clinics or shops on Harley Street. Anyone can. In fact, you don't even have to be in the medical field to do so. When I was training in microblading, a fellow trainee had told the group that her friend had already offered her a place at her clinic. And this was before she was even certified!

So when it comes down to choosing where you should go to get microblading or permanent makeup- don't judge it by the price or the street that it's on. More expensive is not always better quality.

What's the Difference Between Semi Permanent and Permanent Makeup?

183:719205002 (Dana Depta) — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 09:50:26 GMT

There's no doubt that once you've decided to get your eyebrows done that you've started to do your research and have encountered the terms 'semi permanent makeup' and 'permanent makeup'. So what's the difference in the two?

It's a bit of a strange concept, but it is actually the same thing. Let me explain.

The reason why permanent makeup is called as such is because it is a type of cosmetic tattoo. Now, when it comes to tattoos, pigment is implanted into the skin and doesn't get washed away. This is why it's permanent.

Permanent makeup (or semi-permanent makeup) is a bit different to traditional tattooing though. Traditional body tattoos tend to last forever, where as the pigments for permanent makeup will slowly fade throughout the years, generally lasting up to three years or so. This is the case in most people (although there are always exceptions).

Bearing that in mind, allot of artists market their services as semi permanent to highlight this.

So now that you know that there is no difference, it's important to understand that it's all going to last around the same amount of time. Semi permanent makeup and permanent makeup will last for several years.

There's no point to shop around on how long it will last from artist to artist. It's not going to change. The only difference that will make the pigment 'last longer' is the actual brand/ type of pigments. But beware, a longer lasting pigment is not always a good thing. As time goes on, the colour will change, often leaving to an undesirable looking brow, lip or eye- often leading to the pigment having to be removed.

How to Avoid Getting Botched Brows

Fri, 10 May 2019 12:22:24 GMT

I see allot of botched eyebrows. I mean, so many that it made me think, what is going on? How does this happen? Why is this happening? Girls are getting their faces ruined by terrible eyebrow tattoos. How?

To start, I think that the perception of permanent makeup/ semi permanent makeup has to change. IT IS NOT A BEAUTY TREATMENT! This is a tattoo on your face. I don't care if artists say it will last for only 2 years... that may not be true for everyone. And the fact that there are so many new 'artists' means that the technique used may not be great and pigment gets inserted way too deep, leading to it lasting even longer! You should be thinking that this is going to last forever. And it's your face.

Consultations are a great opportunity to not only see if the artist is for you, but to make sure that

Equipment should be covered by plastic for each client. Beds, lamps and tables should all be covered when being used.

Ask them about their supplies. Are they disposable? Or do they need to be sterilised?

Is the shop licensed for tattooing? Are they licensed? Many people will just trust the individual that will do their brows. Their license should be displayed in their shop. Please note that permanent makeup is illegal to be done at your house (for good reasons). And should not be done in someone else's living room or kitchen.

This isn't to scare you, but to educate you on the risks and how to avoid not only getting botched brows, but also coming home with something a little extra such as hepatitis.

These are all valid questions and any reputable artist will happily answer these. I'm so happy when my potential clients ask me about these things as it shows that they indeed did their homework! If you ask any of the above questions and you get answers that don't make sense or maybe vague answers, they may not be the artist for you.

I hope that this helps a bit. I am always happy to help, regardless of whether you book with me or not. I hate seeing girls that are wishing they never got their brows done.

Permanent makeup is there to give you beautiful brows that will give you confidence, not to traumatise you and wish that you never made the decision to do something for yourself.

A little bit of common sense goes a long way, but more importantly, the decision to get your brows done should not be done on a whim or a bet (believe me I've seen it). Your artist shouldn't be chosen because they have an appointment on your day off or because it's only around the corner from you house/ work. It's a serious decision and a serious thought process should go into it.

I'd love to hear your thoughts. Did this help? Would you like to see more articles on similar topics? Comment below!

Microblading: What You Don't Know

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 16:40:44 GMT

And no one wants to tell you...

I m agine drawing a beautiful image on paper. It has lots of small lines, some that are pretty close together, and it looks great!

Now, just to practice- you want to draw the same image again. And you want to draw it exactly the same way that you did before. You erase the pencil lines with a rubber eraser and then draw the same lines over the ones that you drew before. It was probably pretty easy to tell where the lines were before, but you may not have placed the same lines in the same exact place. But that’s ok, because it still looks pretty good.

Once you’re done with, you stash it away and over time it fades. When you decide to refresh it, you ask your mate to do the same process because you’ve seen their art and it looks really good! Problem is, when your friend does it, they can’t tell where some of the lines go and so they draw ones that look like yours, but not the same. Now it doesn’t look as clean and crisp like it used to.

This is the same thing can happen when you get microblading. The hair strokes will fade. And once that happens, it’s difficult to put them back in the same place. In the case of having oily skin, this effect will be faster and the pigment in the lines will start to blur. The results are blurry hair strokes- nothing like they looked like when you got them done for the first time.

Microblading is a no no for anyone with oily skin, but even if you don’t have oily skin, speak to your artist about how microblading will look like in a few years time. There is a better option.

The alternative to microblading is getting a powder or ombre brow. With this style of brow, you won’t have tiny lines that blur, but rather little dots that are meant to blur. The result looks like a light brow powder. These techniques can cover old microblading once it’s gotten too far to be able to fix it. Powder & ombre style brows add shape, give definition and can fill in gaps... basically ding everything that microblading can do. But unlike microblading, powder & ombre brows are suitable for all skin types and skin tones! Oh yeah, they last a bit longer too !

Change is Good

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 08:09:06 GMT

I am a creature of habit. I do things the same way all the time. I have routines and 'procedures' to get through my day and I do this because it works for me. It may seem boring or not exciting, but the benefits are that I never lose anything (knock on wood) and I'm very organised.

It's not that I fear change. I just don't like it. Why change the way I do things if it works? Well, it could be because there's a better way of doing it.

When it comes to permanent makeup, it's on your face and it will last for at least for years, so it's important to get it right. Unfortunately, this isn't easy for everyone to accept. Just because you've been doing your makeup a certain way for years, doesn't mean that it's the best way to do the shape/ colour.

It's important to know that your artist is going to give you the best shape (eyebrows, lips or eyeliner), so you should trust in their abilities. They go through extensive training to ensure that you get the shape that flatters your face. They have taken measurements and looked at the structure of your bones to get it as perfect as they can be. If you don't agree, don't do it.

Your artist will listen to your ideas, but you need to keep an open mind when it comes to their recommendations. In the end of the day, it's your face, but it's in their best interests to make you look as good as they can!

It's important to realise that it's not just a change to your face that you have to get used to. It's a commitment that you'll wake up with everyday. This can be a scary thought to some. If you're not sure, don't do it.

But if you're ready for a new look, change is good!

Were you ready for the change? Did you have to learn to love it? Or was it welcomed with open arms? Comment below.

What is Beauty?

183:719205002 (Dana Depta) — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 07:47:25 GMT

I have finally decided to take the plunge and add a blog to my site. I have always wanted an easy way to share information with visitors and I’m super excited to start this journey. Keep coming back to my site and check for updates right here on the blog.

When I decided to embark into the Permanent Makeup world full time, I wanted to create a name for my business that was captivating and for it to be informative-I want it to tell clients what they are getting. I wanted something fun, different and not so literal. I wanted a unique name that made my business stand out from all of the others. Unfortunately, witty vocabulary is not my strong suit. I decided that I needed to see what other PMU businesses are called.

The more I read and researched names, the more the word 'beauty' came up. I started to think, what is beauty?

When I was younger, I was very tall and skinny. I wore second hand clothes and never had a 'look'. I was, and still am a Tomboy. I didn't feel as though I was beautiful. Maybe it's because I got made fun of for not looking a certain way? Maybe it's because that's how others perceived me. Do things like clothes or nice hair make someone beautiful? What makes something or someone beautiful? Is it something that is given?

Naturally, I put my friends to the test. I posted on my Facebook page a few questions without telling people why I'm asking. I wrote, 'What do you find beautiful? What do you associate with that word? What does it mean to you?'

The comments that came back were a mix of expected things like good looking girls to their wives. Some were surprising and funny, but my favourites were the ones of memories, ideas and feelings.

For me, beauty is a word that I have never really associated with only things that are pleasing to the eye. I think that love, passion and friendship are all beautiful. I find beauty in memories of a loved one, things that makes you happy, kindness and helping others. I think the smell after it rains is beautiful. Or just being in nature.

Being a beautiful person is quite a subjective term. Aesthetically speaking, they say that people with symmetrical faces are the most beautiful and make the best models. Considering that most of us have not been blessed with perfect symmetrical features, we make up for it with makeup, hair cuts, clothing, etc.

Permanent makeup was designed to enhance your natural features.

Whether your eyebrows are not symmetrical or you lack hair, permanent makeup can help fix this and leave you more confident to wake up without makeup on. Maybe you're not very good at putting makeup on. Your hands don't work well anymore. Maybe your hands shake too much to put on eyeliner. Permanent makeup can give you the confidence to go out and have a good time without worrying that you have raccoon eyes. How about selfies whilst swimming on holiday? Permanent makeup will give you the confidence to take as many as you like without checking your makeup.

Confidence is beautiful. It's not what you wear, or what you have. It's a feeling. It's how you feel about yourself and others. Its being positive. It's embracing the things that make you different. It's living your life the way you want to!

It's incredible how many people tell me that I have changed their lives after giving them new eyebrows. It doesn't sound like a big deal to allot of people, but if that's your insecurity, it can change your perspective once they are 'fixed'. Every time you look in the mirror, that insecurity turns into a love. Allot changes when when those insecurities go away.

I still haven't figured out a good name for my business, but it did remind me of why I love PMU so much. To see someone not stop smiling over a new set of eyebrows, or to see them post lots more selfies, or to hear that their treatment has given them more confidence gives me the best job satisfaction in the world!

When you are confident, you are the most beautiful.