Combining Permanent Makeup Techniques: Are there Limits of Possibilities?

Anna Starova , leading certified teacher of Velena, winner of the Brow Fast Professional International Championship in the category of top microblading master in the hair technique (Vinnitsa, 2017), winner of the International BROW FAST PROFESSIONAL championship in the category of top microblading master in the hair technique » (Simferopol)

Mixed (combined) technique of permanent eyebrow makeup creates a stunning effect. The correct shape, emphasizing the shape of the eyes, the optimal shade, a neat bend and the absence of rough outlines - such eyebrows will become the pride of your clients and your calling card. Combining different techniques, the master can fulfill almost any desire of the client - by making both a barely noticeable permanent make-up, and a bright, catchy one. In addition, this will allow you to do the work filigree: each technique has its own characteristics, and together they perfectly complement each other. In this article, we will talk about the combination of microblading techniques (hair technique) and the hardware method of applying PM.

The profession of a PM master cannot be mastered quickly, and, having learned the basics, the master cannot and should not stop in his professional development. The field of permanent makeup is experiencing rapid growth, and this requires impeccable work from specialists, constant professional development of practicing masters. Among women of all ages, high-quality discreet PM is becoming more and more popular, which is associated with the nude trend in makeup in general. Currently, many permanent makeup masters come up with, develop and implement new techniques. Why is this being done? To make PM natural.

Before and after the procedure. Photos provided by the author

Why combine techniques?

Microblading is a manual (manual) PM technique, with the help of which skin pigmentation occurs without the use of a device. The procedure is performed with a special manipulative pen, the needles of which have a fairly hard solder. In the hands of a professional, the technique produces hyper-realistic hairs that are almost identical to the eyebrow hair. The drawing is performed according to a special scheme, which allows you to create natural eyebrows, lightness and airiness.

The PM hardware technique involves the use of a special apparatus and needles (single or soldered in bundles or rows), which make reciprocating movements, thereby introducing the pigment into the upper layers of the skin. After such a procedure, the client receives eyebrows with the effect of tinted with a pencil or shadows.

Before and after the procedure

Permanent makeup of the eyebrows can be natural, performed both manually (microblading) and using the hardware PM method. It is important here that the specialist performing the technique really owns it. Then the eyebrows will turn out very natural. Many specialists work only in one technique, get excellent results and grateful customer reviews. Combining manual and hardware techniques, we can get an eyebrow that is as close to natural as possible.

Choosing options

There are several implementation options. For example, the dominant hair technique combined with hardware shadow technique. In this case, the main work will focus on drawing additional hairs that follow the direction of natural eyebrow hair growth using a manual method. This will allow us to create the effect of a thicker brow, fill in the gaps and shape the natural brow. Using the hardware method, we can additionally decorate the eyebrow, namely, using a shadow or powder technique, fragmentarily apply a shadow in different parts of the eyebrow, depending on the intended result. This can be areas between pre-drawn hairs, shading in the ponytail, and shadow techniques can be used along the bottom line of the eyebrow, thereby further fixing the silhouette of the new shape.

Otherwise, if the client wants to have the effect of eyebrows painted over with a pencil or shadows, we can use the dominant hardware shadow (powder) technique. That is, at first, a shadow technique will be used to fix the sketch and fill the eyebrow with a gradient. And then, using the manual method, you can draw hairs according to the intended pattern to give a natural look to the eyebrows.

Choosing one of these combinations of techniques, you pay attention to the shape of the natural eyebrow, the density of the hair zone and, in general, the image of the client. I would advise you to choose the first option for combining techniques when you have a client with blond hair in front of you, who does not use bright makeup in everyday life and wants to make the PM natural and inconspicuous. The second option is most suitable for clients who have a bright, expressive image, dark hair color, who prefer intense everyday makeup and want to emphasize bright eyebrows on their faces as much as possible.

In any case, choosing one or the other method, we must offer a harmonious PM that would not subsequently spoil the aesthetic appearance and image of this client. The ability to choose the right form, correctly place accents on the face and perform their work with high quality is called a high professional approach to their work. I wish everyone success and interesting experiments in combining various PM techniques.

The article was first published in Permanent