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Color Neutralization
The main influence on the color change is your undertone or the pigment in your skin. Warm pigments are orange, red, while cool pigments are gray, blue, etc.
With the neutralization of the old color of eyebrows and eyeliner, we can easily correct a gray eyebrow to a nice brown or an old orange eyebrow to a beautiful brown shade.
Permanent makeup, also known as cosmetic tattooing or micropigmentation, is a method in which pigments are implanted into the dermis layer of the skin to enhance facial features such as the eyebrows, eyeliner, and lips. Occasionally, the results may not be as desired, and there might be a need to neutralize or correct the color.
Here’s how neutralization is typically approached in the world of permanent makeup:
1. Understanding Color Theory:
- At the core of neutralizing any color is the color wheel. Opposite colors on the wheel are considered "complementary". Applying the complementary color can neutralize an undesired hue.
- For example, if eyebrows have a bluish tint, introducing an orange-based pigment can help neutralize the blue.
2. Types of Color Corrections:
- Ashy or Blue Brows: Typically neutralized using a warm or orange-based color.
- Purple or Too Cool Brows: Often corrected with a yellow-based color.
- Reddish or Pink Brows: A green-based pigment may be used to neutralize.
3. Neutralization Process:
- The process begins with a thorough consultation to determine the undesired shade and the best pigment to neutralize it.
- The selected pigment is then tattooed over the existing permanent makeup.
- The process might need several sessions to achieve the desired results, especially if the original color is very dark or deeply saturated.
4. Aftercare:
- The aftercare for neutralization is similar to that of initial permanent makeup application. Keeping the area clean and moisturized, avoiding direct sun exposure, refraining from picking or scratching, and avoiding makeup on the treated area for a while are standard recommendations.
5. Factors Affecting Results:
- The depth and type of pigment originally used.
- The age of the permanent makeup.
- The individual's skin type and how it retains pigment.
- Exposure factors like sunlight, which can fade the pigment over time.
If you're considering neutralizing or correcting permanent makeup, always do your research and find a reputable technician with a portfolio of correction work. And remember, it's always easier to add more pigment than to remove it, so proceed with caution.