It’s no secret that more and more people, both women AND men, from all over the world, are already enjoying the benefits of permanent cosmetics. People of all ages (from 18-100) are electing to tattoo eyebrows. They find great results in enhancing, shaping, and filling out their non-existent brows to feel more confident and attractive.
So who makes a good candidate for eyebrow tattoos? Permanent eyebrows are one of the best solutions for anyone who suffers from sparse, thin, and/or light colored eyebrows. These are the most obvious candidates because these individuals deal with the look of their eyebrows on a daily basis, and have most likely been dealing with them their whole lives.
Others may experience loss of eyebrows over time. Those individuals also make for great candidates. That’s because loss over time gives you the ability to work back towards a “normal” base level of eyebrow appearance. Any number of factors can cause eyebrow loss. They include age, overzealous makeup application, aggressive tweezing or waxing, ethnicity, genetics, and medications.
SHOULD I TATTOO MY EYEBROWS? WHO CAN BENEFIT?
Other times though, more serious medical conditions can cause eyebrow loss. Anyone who suffers from these conditions could definitely benefit from permanent makeup to help feel more healthy and radiant.*
(Disclaimer)* Please note: We are not medical doctors. Please consult your general practitioner and/or physician before making any cosmetic decisions included here.
CHEMOTHERAPY
- This is the process used to eradicate cancer cells in the body using chemicals. The process harms cells that divide rapidly in normal circumstances, which particularly affects hair follicles. This ultimately leads to hair loss all over the body including the eyebrows. Make sure to speak with your doctor before any permanent makeup decision is made. Also, wait until after chemotherapy is completed for your immune system to get stronger. This way you won’t risk infection. (At least 6 months).
ALOPECIA
- Alopecia (Areata, In Particular, Alopecia Universalis)– Alopecia is an autoimmune disorder that causes rapid loss of hair, including eyebrows in severe cases.
HYPOTHYROIDISM
- Hypothyroidism – Hypothyroidism is a deficiency in the thyroid gland. As a result, not enough thyroid hormone is produced. One symptom of the condition includes a thinning or balding of the outer third of the eyebrow.
TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM
- Telogen Effluvium – This is a disorder in which emotional and physiological stress create mutations in the normal hair cycle resulting in thinning and shedding of hair including the eyebrows.
ATOPIC DERMATITIS (ECZEMA)
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) – Atopic Dermatitis, also commonly known as Eczema, is a skin disorder that can appear all over the body as itchy red blotches. These blotches can become inflamed causing thinning hair around those areas. At times, this includes eyes and eyebrows.
VITAMIN DEFICIENCY
- Vitamin Deficiency – A Vitamin may create an imbalance in the normal hair cycle leading to hair loss and thinning eyebrows. They include A, E, D, B, L-lysine, and Iron.
TRICHOTILLOMANIA
- Trichotillomania – Is an impulse control disorder. It causes an individual to pick and pull out hair from all over their own bodies. This includes the scalp, underarms, chest, legs, arms, eyelashes, and eyebrows.
SKIN ISSUES
- Vitiligo – Is a skin condition that causes a lightening or depigmentation of the skin that appears as blotches or spots. Some may feel the need to cover or camouflage these areas and Micropigmentation can help.
- Scarring – As we live, we scar. Its just the way it is. For some, these scars are eyesores and difficult to live with day to day. For them permanent cosmetics might be a perfect and a less invasive solution to reconstructive surgery.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Other considerations to think about when deciding whether you are a good candidate to tattoo eyebrows include:
- Ethnic Considerations: Some may be curious to know whether their ethnicity plays any role in being a good candidate to tattoo eyebrows. Skin types do have an effect. They determine Technique, method, and of course color choice to be used. For Asian skin types – cosmetic tattoos have been a part of Asian (Japanese, Chinese, Korean) beauty culture for many years. Sparse eyebrows are a common natural trait that become even thinner during aging. So, many choose to tattoo eyebrows. With Caucasian skin and darker skin types found in Latin, African, Indian, and Middle Eastern nationalities, the issue to consider might not necessarily be the density of the eyebrows, but more importantly, the hue and color tone used. For example, darker skinned individuals should never use blue/gray/green ink to tattoo eyebrows, while lighter skinned individual should avoid using an ink too dark for their complexion.This is another reason a certified professional is essential, because their experience and understanding of the correct color hues to use in combination with skin tone, will give you the best and most natural results.
- Hair Color Considerations – Another less serious factor candidates should consider is matching an appropriate eyebrow color with their hair color. Blonde women, for example, would need to choose a light brown color not much darker than their own hair color. This would ensure that the contrast wasn’t so apparent that it looks obvious. Dark haired women, on the other hand, should choose a brown or dark brown color to complement their natural shade.
PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
- Physical Disabilities either from accidents, ailments, or natural age progression, can considerably limit ones ability to apply make up on a daily basis. Individuals who suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease, Dimentia, Parkinson’s Disease, MS (Multiple Sclerosis), tremors, visual impairments, and/or stroke, may find cosmetic eyebrow tattooing a perfect solution.
So, who should get their eyebrows tattooed? It is required of no one. Some though, have reached a point in their life where the time and effort spent every day on eyebrows is no longer worth it. They like the idea of having beautiful natural looking brows without the hassle of constant maintenance and very little up-keep. For them, a choice to tattoo eyebrows might be just be the perfect solution. Find Your Nearest Eyebrow Tattoo Location Here.