Deception or necessity: why masters believe that permanent lip makeup should be done 2 times in a row

The lips are one of the most common areas for permanent makeup. Even 10 years ago, such a permanent looked like a parody of lipstick. But everything has changed: skillful techniques and a wide selection of pigments help to completely abandon lip makeup.

Despite the fact that the methods of permanent lip makeup have come a long way, the masters still insist that the procedure be carried out twice in a row. And, accordingly, pay twice as much.

Of course, permanent makeup doesn’t come cheap. But if you do it twice in a row, you can save on subsequent visits to the beauty salon: the result of the first fixing procedures will turn out to be stronger and more beautiful.

The main goal of touching up a fresh permanent is to achieve and maintain the desired shade. As the skin heals and the pigment settles into the tissues, the lips may change in tone and look different than originally intended. During the second visit, the master will adjust the saturation of the lips by adding the same color of pigment or a slightly different color, thereby prolonging the effect of the procedure.

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Also, the pigment may not lie on the skin as evenly as we would like, or in some places may appear paler. The repeated procedure makes it possible to fill these gaps. They cannot be avoided, even if you follow all the recommendations and work with the best master. However, keep in mind that the lip area is prone to daily peeling – and frequent contact with water, food, etc.

As you can see, there are good reasons to repeat permanent lip makeup. Without them, the shade may disappear after 4-6 months, and everything will have to be redone in a new way. The main thing is to correct the permanent in time. Masters advise to come 1-3 months after the first procedure. During this period, the lips will heal, and the pigment will fully manifest – and it will become clear what exactly needs to be corrected and added.