Contour with shading: the secrets of lip tattoo
Permanent makeup trends
Lip contouring as an independent technique is rarely used. In permanent lip makeup, the contour with shading firmly holds the position.
Lip contouring as an independent technique is rarely used. Masters turn to this type of PM in cases where it is necessary to correct the contour of the lips - for example, to hide its “blurring”. In the fashion of permanent lip makeup, the contour with shading firmly holds its position.
The nuances of technology
Lip contouring with shading is a type of lip tattooing, which implies a smoother, “blurred” effect, gradually moving from clear outlines to your own lip shade.
Working only on the contour, it is important for the master to choose a pigment color that will be as close as possible to the natural color of the client's lips. All the knowledge of color that the master possesses will come in handy here.
Complementing the contour tattoo of the lips with light shading, in addition to recreating a harmonious contour on the lips, a smooth transition of color is created over the entire surface of the lips. Masters can offer their clients different types of shading: the entire area of the lips or part of them is filled with pigment, usually from 1/3 to half. The stroke can be done by the master using both natural and more saturated tones - thanks to the subsequent shading, such a tattoo will look gentle and natural.
In this technique, it is recommended to use the most natural shades. Errors in color selection after healing can lead to the effect of "eaten lips" if the color contrast is too high.
Lip shading combines the features of two diametrically opposed tattoo techniques. This allows you to give the lips both a clear, noticeable outline, and make the outline of the contour line smoother. The final result looks natural and balanced. The soft pigment in this case plays the role of a transitional one, filling the gap between the expressive contour and the natural tone of the lips.
The degree of shading depends on the desired effect. Partial shading is used to slightly correct natural imperfections, emphasize natural lines and facial features. Filling the entire area of the lips in combination with an expressive contour allows you to hide asymmetry, pigmentation defects and other appearance flaws.
Lip shading is considered a universal procedure, but masters should remember that it is contraindicated for girls with too thin lips, because. this technique can even out the already small volume of the lips.