Biotattooing of winged eyes: henna and the field of experiments

Issues discussed in the material:

• What is it - eye biotattoo
• Who is suitable for henna eye tattoo?
• Basic rules for biotattooing of arrows on the eyes
• Preparation and implementation of eye biotattoo in the salon
• How to care for eye biotattoo at home

More and more girls are choosing delicate and safe eye biotattooing. This is not surprising, because the procedure is performed without painful punctures, and the henna used to apply the design has many advantages that improve the condition and appearance of the skin of the eyelids and eyelashes. At the same time, the biotattoo lasts long enough, which allows you to forget about drawing arrows on your eyes every day.

If you can't leave the house without makeup, you'll definitely like this innovation. This is also a great start for those who want to try permanent eye tattooing, but have not yet decided on such long-term makeup. In general, you will find everything you wanted to know about eye biotattooing in our article.

Biotattooing of the eyes - what is it?

A bright and attractive appearance is the dream of every girl. To create an expressive image without harming the skin, you can use biotattooing of the eyes. The procedure is performed with henna, a natural dye that does not destroy the epidermis when applying eyeliner to the eyelids. The lack of impact on the dermis allows you to avoid the negative consequences inherent in classic tattooing.

The difference between biotattoo and classic tattoo is the application of dye (henna) to the upper layer of the epidermis, and not under the skin. To perform the procedure, you should look for a qualified technician working in a salon. The henna used for the procedure differs from the natural dye used to color hair.

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Henna is mainly used to color eyebrows, but is also suitable for other parts of the face. Long-term makeup with this natural dye strengthens eyelashes and eyebrows, making them thicker and healthier. Henna is a natural dye extracted from the leaves of the Lausonia plant, which grows in India.

The distinctive properties of the paint are safety, durability, low cost and beneficial effects on hair. It contains:

• natural dye chrysophanol, which has an anti-inflammatory effect and also prevents the occurrence of fungal infections and the proliferation of microbes;
• emodin, which gives hair shine;
• carotene, which strengthens hair;
• moisturizing and nourishing betaine;
• zeaxanthin and rutin, which have a therapeutic effect;
• fisalen, which is an addition to chrysophanol.

That is, based on the composition, we can conclude that henna is not just a dye, but also a substance with medicinal properties. The paint contains exclusively unique natural ingredients.

Our grandmothers and mothers also dyed their hair and eyebrows with henna. This dye is used to make temporary tattoos. Initially, the product has a red tint, but when adding paints of other colors, the master gets a huge variety of different tones.

When mixing henna with other dyes, you can get the following colors:

• grey;
• light brown;
• black;
• brown;
• red, etc.

With biotattooing of the eyes, the arrows drawn with henna remain on the skin for 7–10 days. This period is affected by the intensity of care for the eye area, the use of makeup removers, etc. After the procedure, there is no need to do eye makeup every day; the eyeliner will not smear from water or under the hot sun. Bio-tattoo allows you to swim in the sea or in a pool, sunbathe on the beach, without fear that the arrows will “flow”.

If for some reason the result does not satisfy you (it doesn’t matter whether the master is to blame or your preferences have changed), after 7-10 days the dye will disappear from the skin on its own. Hardware tattooing requires regular correction (not always with excellent results), in addition, if you are not satisfied with permanent makeup, you will have to remove it or be satisfied with what happened. When using henna, you don’t have to worry that the dye that gets into the capillary will spread and a streak will form on the eyelid.

Henna is diluted in various ways, which depend on the dye manufacturing company. The step-by-step method of use is indicated on the packaging or in the attached instructions. You can add lemon juice, kvass, basma, cocoa or strongly brewed black tea to the liquid dye. Tea will give the color greater saturation, and other additives will consolidate the result.

Keep in mind that if you bought henna in powder or capsules, you must first fill it with hot water in the amount indicated on the package.

Advantages and disadvantages

Even the most problematic eyebrows can be corrected with biotattooing. Henna gives hair shine, rich color, and strengthens the root follicles. By coloring both the skin and hair on the eyebrow arch, a shadow shading effect is created, making the eyebrows look thick and voluminous. If the cosmetologist managed to accurately select the shade that suits you, the naturalness of the image will be added to all other advantages.

Among other cosmetic services, biotattooing has established itself as a high-quality procedure that has a number of advantages:

• Safe for health;
• No side effect;
• Natural dye nourishes and strengthens hair;
• The shade can be adjusted directly during the procedure;
• Naturalness, naturalness of the image;
• An excellent solution for problematic eyebrows in the absence of hair;
• Inexpensive price.

Plus, to all of the above, if you don’t like the shade, you can soon repeat the procedure and select the desired color.

Among the obvious disadvantages are:

• The procedure takes at least an hour;
• Temporary effect (if compared with regular tattooing);
• Gradual lightening of pigment, especially when exposed to sunlight;
• Using cosmetic masks and scrubs, like visiting a bath or sauna, reduces the life of the paint.

Despite a number of disadvantages of biotattooing, this method of eyebrow correction is extremely popular among the fair half of the population.

Who is suitable for henna eye tattoo?

For girls who dream that their look will gain expressiveness, but at the same time prefer naturalness and are not ready for painful sensations, henna eye tattooing will be an excellent solution. By the way, it is perfect for girls with oily eyelid skin, since they have nothing left of the arrows carefully drawn in the morning by lunchtime.

According to makeup artists and cosmetologists, biotattooing of eyes with henna is suitable in the following cases:

• if allergic reactions have previously been observed or there are contraindications to classic eye tattooing;
• if the skin of the eyelids is hypersensitive and prone to dryness;
• during pregnancy and lactation;
• for very young girls, since the procedure is not traumatic for the skin;
• with gaps in the ciliary row.

Advantages of eye biotattoo that distinguish it favorably from permanent makeup:

• safety and hypoallergenic, since the henna used in this case is a natural dye obtained by drying the leaves of Lawsonia non-prickly;
• improvement of the condition of the skin of the eyelids and eyelashes;
• no pain or skin trauma;
• ease of care after the procedure, lack of specific requirements and restrictions;
• low cost;
• ease of removing paint from the skin: if necessary, just use oil to wash off the tattoo;
• availability for independent use at home.

However, the procedure also has certain disadvantages:

• henna is quite difficult to apply evenly, especially if you have no experience;
• quick washout of the dye: if the eyelid skin is oily, the pattern will be washed off more quickly, so it is better to use the services of a specialist and choose high-quality dyes;
• the need for monthly correction of arrows drawn with henna.

The duration of the biotattoo depends on what type of henna the artist uses. Natural pigment can stay on the skin for a month or more. You will have to wait 1-2 days for the color to develop. When using a semi-natural dye, the effect will be less durable - no more than two weeks. Skin type also matters. If it is dry, then the paint will last longer. If the dermis is oily, then before the procedure it is necessary to degrease the area where the pattern is applied.

Let's start biotattooing

The cosmetologist mixes the paint depending on your skin type. It is applied with an angled brush made of hard nylon - a convenient tool for painting each hair and adjusting the product according to the shape of the eyebrow or removing excess paint.

Some specialists prefer to draw the outline with a modeling pencil, others can do without it - this speaks of the professionalism of the employee. The area around is lubricated with rich cream.

The paint is applied in several layers, usually 2-3, but for ladies with dark skin the number of layers increases to three or four. Each layer is kept until completely dry - this takes up to 15 minutes. The hair growth dye is washed off with a swab moistened with water. Next, the next layer is applied.

On a note!
Henna appears when it comes into contact with water; when it dries, the cosmetic product has no effect.
Cosmetologists apply henna from the tip of the eyebrow to the base according to the principle “where there is less hair, there is a less saturated color.” To strengthen the effect, at the end of the procedure, the eyebrows are lubricated with oil. As for the duration of the procedure, on average it takes about an hour.

Basic rules for biotattooing of arrows on the eyes

Since the duration of preservation of pigment on the skin of the eyelids is about a week, if errors are made, you will not have to walk with uneven arrows for long. But it’s better to minimize troubles by following simple rules:

1. Black henna is not suitable for biotattooing the eyes, as it can cause serious irritation to the delicate skin of the eyelids. After the procedure, you may experience peeling and itching in the peri-ciliary area. Girls who, for some reason, do not like brown eyeliner should consider other makeup options.
2. It is important that the dye does not get on the mucous membrane of the eyes; it is only suitable for applying arrows to the upper eyelids.
3. Eye biotattooing is not suitable for girls with dry and sensitive skin, since henna dries the skin even more.
4. For the procedure, you should use natural or semi-natural dyes, having previously checked the skin's sensitivity to the components of the dye. Tattooing is performed if a skin test does not reveal allergic reactions.

Reviews

Olga, 36 years old, Tyumen

“You know how time-poor a mother of two children is. Yes, when one is a schoolboy, the other is a kindergartener. As I say: “The morning has begun, and I’m already tired!” There's no time for anything. I really want to wake up beautiful in the morning. A colleague from work got her arrow tattooed, she’s happy. But I'm not that risky. On advice, I went for a biotattoo. For 2 weeks now I have been waking up “in parade”, happy. A minute to tint your eyelashes, and you’ll look pretty good. This is a lifesaver for busy moms. I recommend!”

Sofia, 26 years old, Moscow

“Whether you like it or not, even the lazy one can make herself a beauty today. My friends are completely interested in tattooing. Lips, eyes, who can do what. But I have been allergic since childhood. It’s even difficult to choose cosmetics so that your eyes don’t become watery or swollen. I scoured the Internet and found a way. For the first time I had my eyes tattooed with henna in a salon with a mandatory allergy test. You can’t imagine how happy I was, there was no reaction. Now with makeup in the mornings, evenings, in any weather.”

Galina, 45 years old, St. Petersburg

“After my divorce from my husband, I stopped taking care of myself; I didn’t want anything. I used to dress up and put on makeup. A year ago, my daughter came on vacation and took care of me. It was so nice, I’m returning to life. I'm getting younger every day. The first time my daughter drew arrows on me with henna, my eyelashes were already sparse, my eyes were not visible. Now I've learned to do it myself. I don’t want to experiment with my health anymore, but this paint is natural and lasts a long time. As they say: “45 is a big berry again!”

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How to care for eye biotattoo at home

To extend the life of eye biotattoo, experts recommend:

• Do not wet your eyelids during the first 24 hours;
• To remove makeup, use micellar water or special products;
• do not rub your eyes; after washing, lightly pat your face dry with a towel;
• do not visit the sauna and steam bath;
• less contact with salty or chlorinated water;
• use sunglasses.

Eye biotattooing will easily and quickly add expressiveness to your eyes, but this can be done without harm to your health only by using the tips given above.

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Eyebrow care after the procedure

In order for the coloring effect to last long and delight you with the brightness of the color, it is important to properly care for your hair.

Care instructions:

• Avoid using harsh and aggressive cosmetics for washing your face. This applies to gels, foams, peels and scrubs. The effect of sulfates is detrimental to henna - they wash off its top layer and lighten the shade;
• The first few days after biotattooing it is not recommended to visit spas and baths;
• The coloring process continues even after the henna is removed. To avoid disturbing it, treat your hair with olive oil on the first day before going to bed;