Permanent Makeup

A question that clients often ask is, “How long will permanent makeup brows last for the amount of money they’re spending?” There’s both a short and long answer to this, as with most questions. The short answer: about 2-3 years, with a recommended colour boost every 12-18 months. The long answer is that longevity depends on several factors that vary from client to client. Our skin characteristics differ greatly, and the placement of pigment impacts how long brows last. Unlike body art tattoos, permanent makeup artists use different pigments and place them more superficially, just beneath the skin’s surface in the dermal layer. Over time, the body gradually breaks down the pigment, shedding it through dead skin cells. Factors affecting how long the colour lasts are extensive: typically, oily skin loses colour sooner; medications, sun exposure, exfoliants, skincare routines, retinol use, skin hydration, genetics, skin tone, and pigment colour choice all play a role. Unfortunately, there isn’t a universal time frame, but on average, brows retain their colour for about a year before needing a boost. For some clients, this may be as short as 9 months or as long as 18-24 months.

Our skin characteristics differ greatly, and the placement of pigment impacts how long brows last. Unlike body art tattoos, permanent makeup artists use different pigments and place them more superficially, just beneath the skin’s surface in the dermal layer. Over time, the body gradually breaks down the pigment, shedding it through dead skin cells. Factors affecting how long the colour lasts are extensive: typically, oily skin loses colour sooner; medications, sun exposure, exfoliants, skincare routines, retinol use, skin hydration, genetics, skin tone, and pigment colour choice all play a role. Unfortunately, there isn’t a universal time frame, but on average, brows retain their colour for about a year before needing a boost. For some clients, this may be as short as 9 months or as long as 18-24 months.