EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CORRECTION WORK

Due to the increasing number of correction work inquiries I have received recently, I decided to write a blog post here in order to shed light on the correction work process. This blog post will discuss various subjects including the process of correction work, expectations, eligibility criteria for correction work, and the expected results.

To begin, I want to highlight that the permanent makeup industry operates without regulations, lacking any guidelines regarding the duration of training courses. This is why there are so many cheap crash courses, which lack proper mentoring or the need for extensive skills in order to obtain certification. There are also no follow ups or requirements around continued education. It is all down to the integrity of each individual artist.

Curious about what to do if you're dissatisfied with your brows after getting them tattooed? Check out this blog for some answers!

Who is eligible to have correction work?:

✓ It has been 12 or more months since you had your permanent makeup carried out.
✓ The tattoo has faded enough so there is room within the upper dermal layer of skin to add more pigment.
✓ The shape is not too thick.
✓ The brows can be positioned on your bone structure to create a flattering shape.
✓ The brows have not been positioned too high/too low.

What is the process of correction work?:

I would need to know the FULL details of your previous history with permanent makeup and see clear pictures of your brows to see if they are suitable for correction work.
If I am happy to offer you correction work we would schedule you in for an appointment.
On the day of your procedure I will carry out a thorough consultation, you will be required to fill in some forms and a disclaimer.
I will then draw on the brows and tweak them until you’re satisfied.
I will custom blend the colour and begin tattooing.
We will go through your aftercare and book in your top up.
At the top up I will assess the brows and make any necessary adjustments.
Once they’ve healed you may require further sessions and these will be priced accordingly.

What kind of results can I expect from correction work?:

It is important to understand that having correction work is never going to give the same results as tattooing fresh skin that has not had a previous tattoo. It may take more than 2 sessions to correct the colour and improve the brows or to get the pigment to hold. In rare cases there may be too much scar tissue and the colour may not hold or fade out quicker.

Can any PMU artist correct my brows?:

Yes, but if I can be honest I recommend that you do your research to make sure the artist you choose is certified as an advanced artist and that they have the right experience and skills to offer you correction work.

My brows are navy blue can this be corrected?

Unfortunately not! This means that your artist either went too dark with the colour choice or too deep in the skin with the needle/microblade. Removal would be the only option in this case.

I often notice peoples brows that have turned a funny colour over time. (orange, salmon, pinky, red, purple, green, ashy) why is that and can it be avoided?

This is down to colour theory. Many people make the mistake of thinking the colour should be chosen based on “hair colour” but that doesn't make sense because the pigment is placed inside of the skin. This is where colour theory comes in. The colour is supposed to be selected based on your:

Fitzpatrick scale - how much melanin is in the skin?
Undertones - Is your skin neutral, warm or cool?
Skin colour, type and thickness.

When the colour ages weird over time it’s usually either because the colour that was chosen was incorrect, or the pigment has a low light fastness which means the colours that make up the pigment break down at an uneven rate over time so you end up with the base colour.

With ashy tones this can be a normal part of the oxidation process especially with Microblading. This is easily rectified and only slightly noticeable.

If my brows are too saturated with pigment for correction how long should I expect to wait for them to fade?:

I would usually expect your brows to fade within 3-5 years. If they haven’t faded sufficiently within that time frame, you may need to consider having removal.