Permanent Makeup: Am I A Candidate?
Permanent Makeup is nothing new in the beauty industry, as we have seen women get their eyebrows tattoos for years on years. However, the techniques and products have changed a bit over time. Permanent Makeup artist use “pigments” and "tools like “microblades” or “shading pens,” and all of a sudden there’s restrictions to who can get these services.
As times have changed within the permanent makeup industry, more people are becoming more aware of the health and safety issues of the clientele because, outside of making your life a tad bit easier by eliminating a daily step that can take some people 5-15 minutes, we (the new artists) want to ensure the healing process and results are a breeze for you (the client). Here, we’ll discuss the qualities that make you a GOOD PMU candidate:
You find yourself filling in your eyebrows everyday.
Even if you don’t fill in your eyebrows everyday, you still wish you had more, or a more defined eyebrow.
You’ve been getting a wax/henna/tint consistently and you’re ready for something more permanent.
You have very thin, sparse, or even patchy eyebrows.
You want more balance and symmetry to your face.
If any of these apply to you, congratulations — you are closer to determining if you’re a great candidate!
Now because PMU does involve the artist to break the skin, leaving your skin vulnerable to risk, there are some qualifications that could deter you from being able to receive a Permanent Makeup service:
If you have tested positive for COVID 19 in the last 14 days; you must wait a minimum of 14 days before receiving your permanent makeup service. If you health was further compromised after the virus, contact your doctor to ensure it is safe (as we will be cutting/breaking skin).
If you are under the age of 18; we all know that 18 is the age every state considers to be a legal adult. In the state of North Carolina, tattoo artists must not perform any form of tattooing (including PMU) to anyone under the age of 18 — regardless of parental consent.
Pregnant or nursing (breastfeeding); due to breaking the skin, we do not want to pose any risk of infection that could lead to possibly skin/body rejection or any reactions that could potentially harm the child OR infect the mothers immune system.
Diabetes; those inquiring about PMU with diabetes must email me a doctors approval at ShaniaJHair@gmail.com. Those with diabetes may sometimes have coagulation problems (blood gets too thick), and thus are prescribed blood thinning medications, such as warfarin or coumadin. Blood thinners can sometimes make the blood TOO thin, and therefore result in more than just pin point bleeding. This could affect the skins ability to absorb and retain the pigment.
Actively on Anticoagulants, blood thinners, or long term use of ibuprofen, Tylenol, aspirin, and Vitamin E; as stated above, anything that makes your blood thinner than normal could affect the skin’s ability to absorb and retain the pigment. If you CANNOT omit taking blood thinners for 24 hours due to health concerns, then you will need a doctors approval.
Autoimmune diseases, including lupus; due to autoimmune diseases ability to severely compromise your health, it is important to not only consult with a doctor before booking, but also understand the risks that you pose to yourself as PMU requires breaking/cutting into the skin.
Hepatitis A, B, C, and D; these are bloodborne pathogens that puts you in a state of severely compromising your health on its own. Receiving a permanent makeup service could have negative reactions and side affects as your body is actively fighting off disease.
Prone to keloids; keloids are raised scars that form after cuts and scratches. These differ form normal scars since they raise above the skins surface level. If you are prone to keloids, BUT you have had tattoos with no problems, please book at your own risk. Understand that although keloids have not developed from a tattoo, it may differ with PMU since the face is a more delicate area compared to other parts of the body.
Prone to hyperpigmentation/hypopigmentation; skin prone to either could possibly heal with dark spots, or even light spots (almost pink and fleshy in color). This is not always the case, however keep in mind that your AFTERCARE is CRUCIAL to assist in avoiding.
Pacemakers, or other heart conditions; to avoid experiencing pain, I will use a numbing agent that has epinephrine. Epinephrine can cause a slight increase int he heart rate and could cause dysrhythmias. — abnormal rhythm of the heart.
Allergies to lidocaine, prilocaine, or epinephrine; these are the numbing agents used for PMU. Epinephrine is the most important, as this is used for all techniques. Not using any form of numbing can be very, very painful. However, should you continue to book, please let me know you are avoiding any of these numbing agents.
Allergies to nitrile, metals such as silver or nickel, or any type of pigments; these are major as this is the only way to receive a permanent makeup service.
Currently undergoing or scheduled for chemo; chemo compromises your health while eradicating the cancer within your body. This puts you at a high risk of infection, and could also have negative reactions with the pigments in your skin causing undesired results.
Cancer and HIV/AIDS; These diseases not only weakens your body, but also puts your health at risk. It would not be safe to receive any form of permanent makeup, as once the skin is broken the body could potentially not be able to heal itself thus resulting in no protection from bacteria or other disease.
Eczema, dermatitis, rosacea, psoriasis in the brow area; these skin conditions may compromise the surface and texture of the skin. As a result, the healed results could be sub par — leaving the brows extremely patchy, or undesired healed color. If you have a prescription for these skin conditions, consult with your doctor before booking.
Furthermore, here are some contraindications that would delay your ability to receive a Permanent makeup brow procedure:
Botox, facials, esthetic grade chemical peels, microdermabrasion, microneedling, or dermaplaning within the treatment area; you must wait at least 4 weeks before receiving a PMU service
Use of Lattise or other growth serums that are used on the treatment area; you must discontinue for at least 4 weeks before receiving PMU service
Accuntane; you must discontinue use for at least one year before receiving PMU services.
Other prescription retinols; you must discontinue use at least 3 months before receiving PMU service.
Over the counter topical retinols; you must discontinue use for a minimum of 2 weeks before receiving PMU service
If you have any questions about any of the statements above, please feel free to email me at ShaniaJHair@gmail.com, or text message at 980-433-2307.