This technique is also called non-contour, since the contour is not drawn, but only slightly indicated using the same pigment that is applied to the rest of the lips, making the lips visually look quite natural.
Lips painted using the watercolor technique , look voluminous, juicy and attractive.
The procedure for applying watercolor lip tattoo
Creating watercolor lip makeup occurs in several stages:
- First, the required shade is selected by mixing several dyes;
- The lips are treated with disinfectants;
- Before applying the pigment, a pencil drawing is applied to the lips, if necessary it is adjusted;
- Next, a local anesthetic is applied;
- After some time, the selected pigment is applied to the approved drawing. First, they draw a light outline, which is subsequently shaded using line movements using a special tool over the entire surface of the lips. The method of small, abrupt strokes allows you to achieve the most natural result by alternating the coloring pigment and the natural shade of the lips;
- Next, several more layers of pigment are applied in the same thin layers. Multi-layering — this is a feature of this tattoo technique due to the translucency of the colors and their light, pastel shades;
- A very important stage of watercolor tattooing is the so-called correction, which is carried out at the end of the recovery period, that is, after 2-3 weeks. The master evaluates his work and, if there are omissions or other shortcomings, makes corrections.
The procedure for creating a watercolor lip tattoo usually takes 2-3 hours.
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Nuances of the watercolor lips procedure
To achieve to achieve the best results, you must follow a number of recommendations before, during and after the permanent lip makeup procedure.
- No later than a day before the procedure, you must stop drinking alcohol and energy drinks, as well as coffee, spicy foods and seafood, in order to avoid undesirable results when these products react with the pigment;
- After the procedure, you must abstain for a month from taking antibiotics, and also not to visit the pool, sauna and solarium, and not to do chemical peels;
- During the recovery period, you should treat colored lips with a solution of Chlorhexine or Miramistin, and apply a wound-healing cream such as Bepanten. It is also recommended to take a drug against herpes for 5 days;
- The recovery period lasts about 2-3 weeks, after swelling decreases and peeling stops, the result becomes visible, which usually requires a slight correction (the tone is adjusted or an additional fixing layer is applied , fill in gaps, etc.).
Advantages and disadvantages of watercolor lips
The main advantages of watercolor lip makeup are:
- Persistence. Tattooing, performed using the watercolor lip technique, allows you to introduce pigment to a depth of up to 0.6 mm under the skin. This allows the paint to settle inside and maintain the result for 4-5 years with proper care and timely correction;
- Naturality. Watercolor lips look voluminous, bright, but at the same time very natural;
- Versatility. This tattoo technique is suitable for all women, regardless of age, skin type and facial structure. Also, thanks to the rich palette of natural shades, it is possible to choose almost any lip color close to natural;
- Economy. Having spent once on the watercolor tattoo procedure, you can forget about decorative lip cosmetics for a long time, while saving significantly;
- Multifunctionality. Tattooing using the watercolor technique can not only give the lips the desired lasting shade, but also hide minor imperfections, such as poor lip shape, the presence of small scars.
However, despite many advantages, this makeup technique has There are a number of quite serious contraindications.
Contraindications for applying watercolor lip tattoo
Permanent makeup using the watercolor technique has some contraindications for use. Failure to comply with them can result in a number of unpleasant consequences, such as: the appearance of herpes, which can destroy the coloring pigment, the development of various inflammatory processes, a difficult recovery period, pigment rejection, etc.
The following categories of people should refrain from the procedure applying watercolor lip tattoo:
- If you have diabetes;
- If you have a weakened immune system;
- Pregnant and lactating women;
- During the menstrual cycle;
- In the presence of colloidal scars;
- In case of problems with blood clotting;
- For various skin diseases: acne, eczema, herpes, etc. p.