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Permanent Make-Up

Permanent Make-Up By Genevieve de Klerk Cape Town

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Genevieve de Klerk originally studied a Bachelor of Education: Foundation Phase, obtained her degree in 2015 and taught for two years in formal schools. She then went on and completed her course in Permanent Make-Up at the Erika Davis Academy in 2017. Her belief behind this artistic style of make-up, is to enhance every client’s natural beauty. In March 2023, she went and furthered her knowledge and skills and received qualifications for Permanent Make-Up at a Master Level. Genevieve has a steady hand and is known to be a perfectionist in her field. She loves making women and men feel and regain confidence in their appearance. 

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Permanent make-up

Permanent Make-Up is an artistic form of cosmetic tattooing or micropigmentation. It consists of procedures that are semi-permanent using pigments which are deposited into the skin, with either small nano blades or single needle cartridges to create a desired look. Permanent Make-Up can be done on the eyebrows, eyes and lip areas. 

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PERMANENT MAKE-UP

Permanent make-up

Cape Town

Permanent Make-Up:
Permanent Make-Up is an artistic form of cosmetic tattooing or micropigmentation. It consists of procedures that are semi-permanent using pigments which are deposited into the skin, with either small nano blades or single needle cartridges to create a desired look. Permanent Make-Up can be done on the eyebrows, eyes and lip areas. 

Microblading:
A style of semi-permanent tattooing which uses small nano blades to create hair-like strokes in-between the brow hairs, to create a more defined and fuller brow.

Nano Lip Blush™️ 
A specialized technique is used to deposit pigment into the skin with fine pixels to create a subtle or vibrant lip colour. 

Eyeliner
Uses a tattoo machine with a single needle cartridge to deposit pigment into the skin, between and above the lashes. 

MICROBLADING

Microblading

Cape Town

Microblading:

This is a process of semi-permanent cosmetic tattooing, which uses finely packed nano blades to implant pigment into the dermal layer of the skin, to mimic the appearance of hair to create hair-like strokes. This procedure is perfect for individuals who have sparse hair or gaps in between the brow. It is a natural looking effect to give the illusion of a fuller brow. Before the start of the procedure, an extensive brow mapping process will take place, whereby your ideal brow shape will be determined. The artist will not start the brow procedure until the client is fully satisfied with the shape of the brow outline. There are over 150 colours to choose from and colour is determined by natural hair colour of the brows and scalp.  

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FAQ’s

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Is Microblading painful? 

Medical grade numbing cream and techniques are used, to ensure that the process is painless for each client. Some clients may feel a slight uncomfortable feeling, but this can be a result of medication, menstrual cycle or illness. A secondary numbing is applied throughout the procedure to ensure it remains painless. 

Will I experience downtime during the Microblading healing process? 

There is no down time with Microblading. The brow area will feel tight and slightly raw, as the skin has been ‘scratched’ open. The first 3 days after the procedure, is when your brows will be the darkest. From then on, the brows might form small scabs that will naturally fall off. It is vital that you do NOT pick at the scabs, as this could pull the pigment out. Each few days you will experience different forms of the healing process. From about day 7-10, the brows will appear lighter. This is completely normal, so don’t panic. It takes a full 6 weeks for the brows to heal. Your Permanent Make-Up artist will supply you with a ointment that is to be applied during the healing process and a step-for-step guide on aftercare. 

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Will I need a Microblading touch-up? 

A 6 week touch-up is recommended to ensure pigment heals crisp and visible. Healing period is 6 weeks, as each week a new layer of skin regenerated. Working on the area any time before the 6 week period could cause scarring and uneven hair-like stroke healing.  

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How long does Microblading last? 

It lasts for 1-3 years, but to make it last indefinitely, a yearly colour refresher is recommended. The pigment will fade naturally over time, due to oiliness of the skin and facial products used. 


Can microblading be removed?

Depending on type of pigment used, it can be removed at any time using a process called MRemoval. This is a procedure using a solution to break down the pigment. Another form of removal may need to be done with laser. Generally, 1-2 sessions are needed to ensure the pigment has dissolved entirely, before starting a brow procedure again.  
 

OMBRE / POWDER BROW

Ombré / Powder brow

Cape Town

Ombré / Powder brow

This brow technique uses a tattoo machine with finely packed nano needles, to implant pigment into the dermal layer of the skin to create a full eyebrow. This form creates the illusion of a filled in brow, with a powder effect. When closely examined, you can see fine pixels that are brushed across the brow. This is perfect for individuals looking for a more structured, defined and bolder look. It is perfect for ALL skin type and colour is determined by natural brow and scalp hair. The ombré effect is done by creating less pixels at the bulb of the brow, gradually building up saturation towards the tail of the brow.   

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FAQ’s: same as microblading

COMBINATION BROW

Combination brow

Cape Town

Combination brow
This is a process whereby a combination of Microblading and shading is used. Microblading is done at the start of the brow and then gradually fades into the powder/shaded look towards the middle and tail of the brow. This procedure is suitable for ALL skin types.  

FAQ’s : same as microblading 

NANO LIPS™

Nano Lips™

Cape Town

Nano Lips™:

This incredible procedure uses a microneedling technique, combined with medical grade pigments, to create subtle, contoured or lipstick look on the lips. This procedure stimulates collagen production and helps restore the volume and texture of your lips. There are over 150 colours to choose from and the colour can be changed at any time you desire. The process takes about 3 hours to complete, which includes the medical grade numbing technique and lip mapping process. There are 3 types of lip procedures to choose from: 

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Nano Lip Blush™

Using the tattoo machine with a needle cartridge, pixels are created on the papillary layer of the lip tissue to give the effect of a lip-gloss look. The pigment heals very natural and combines with your own skin tone. This form of lip blushing lasts 3-5 years and touch-ups can be done to receive your desired colour intensity. Colour can be changed at any time, where lip hue can go from dark to light. Healing is between 3-4 days and some minor swelling may occur on the day of the procedure, but it will return to normal the following day.

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Nano Lips 3d Contour™

Very similar to lip blushing, but a more saturated and custom design look. Using a combination of 3 pigment shades to create a more defined and fuller look. This form is done to create 3D volume and used to contour the lip shape. Also using the tattoo machine with a needle cartridge, pixels are created with various movements and specialized techniques to achieve the desired look. This form of Nano Lips™ lasts 3-5 years and touch-ups can be done to receive your desired colour intensity. Healing is between 3-4 days and some minor swelling may occur on the day of the procedure, but it will return to normal the following day. 

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Nano Lips Intense™ 

This form is done to create an intensified colour lip, to enhance the shape and size of the lips. It gives a smooth and solid lipstick appearance. Also using the tattoo machine with a needle cartridge, pixels are created with various movements and specialized techniques to achieve the desired look. This form of Nano Lips™ lasts 3-5 years and touch-ups can be done to receive your desired colour intensity. There are over 150 colour combinations to choose from and colours can go from dark to light in a session or two. Healing is between 3-4 days and some minor swelling may occur on the day of the procedure, but it will return to normal the following day. 
 

 

Is Nano Lip Blush painful? 

Medical grade numbing cream and techniques are used, to ensure that the process is painless for each client. Some clients may feel a slight uncomfortable feeling, but this can be a result of medication, menstrual cycle or illness. A secondary numbing is applied throughout the procedure to ensure it remains painless.  

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Will I experience downtime during the Nano Lip Blush healing process? 

There is no severe down time with Nano Lip Blush. The lip area will feel tight and slightly dry, as the skin has been ‘scratched’ open. The first day lips will be a bit swollen. Second day after the procedure, is when your lips will be the darkest. From then on, the lips will feel dry, chapped and gritty- almost like a sunburn but applying Vaseline will provide comfort to the lip area. It is vital that you do NOT pick at the loose skin, as this could pull the pigment out. Healing will take between 2-4 days. Your Permanent Make-Up artist will supply you with an ointment that is to be applied during the healing process and a step-for-step guide on aftercare. 

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Will I need a Nano Lip Blush touch-up? 

One can go for a second session to achieve the desired colour according to your preference. It is not entirely necessary as it differs from client to client. Healing period is 6 weeks, as each week a new layer of skin regenerated. Working on the area any time before the 6-week period could cause scarring.  

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How long does Nano Lip Blush last? 

It lasts for 3-5 years, but to make it last indefinitely, a yearly colour refresher is recommended. The pigment will fade naturally over time, due to oiliness of the skin and facial products used.

EYELINER

Eyeliner

Cape Town

Eyeliner:

This Permanent Make-Up technique uses a tattoo machine with a single needle cartridge, to implant pigment into the dermal layer of the skin to create an eyeliner line on the eyelid. The eyeliner can be done in various thicknesses, ranging from different styles and colours. There are various styles of eyeliner that can be created. A lash enhancer is done, whereby pigment is implanted between the lashes to create a darker and fuller eyelash appearance. A fine eyeliner can be created above the lash line, to give the appearance of a make-up liquid eyeliner. This style can have a wing or no wing. Then there is a style called stardust eyeliner, where a fine to medium thick line and wing is created, with added fine pixels that are brushed across the eyelid. This style gives a more designer eyeliner appearance.

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Is Eyeliner Painful? 

Medical grade numbing cream and techniques are used, to ensure that the process is painless for each client. A super light pressure is used when working on the eye area. Some clients may feel a slight uncomfortable feeling, but this can be a result of medication, menstrual cycle or illness. A secondary numbing is applied throughout the procedure to ensure it remains painless.  

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Will I experience downtime during the eyeliner healing process? 

There is no severe down time with Eyeliner. The eye area will feel slightly sensitive, as the skin has been ‘scratched’ open. The first day a client may experience some swelling, but it will subside by the next day. Healing will take between 2-4 days. Your Permanent Make-Up artist will supply you with an ointment that is to be applied during the healing process and a step-for-step guide on aftercare. 


Will I need an eyeliner touch-up?

One can go for a second session to achieve the desired colour according to your preference. You can adjust the thickness of the eyeliner at any point. Standard colours of brown and black are used, but colour pigment can be used to give it a unique flare. Healing period is 6 weeks, as each week a new layer of skin regenerated. Working on the area any time before the 6-week period could cause scarring and uneven healing.

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How long does Eyeliner last? 

Eyeliner lasts for up to 10 years, but depending on a client’s preference, colour refreshers can be done. The pigment will fade naturally over time, due to oiliness of the skin and facial products used. 
 

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