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General
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Interested In Getting Permanent Makeup?
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Color
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Ingredients
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Performance
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Certifications
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Modifying pigments
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Product
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Safety
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Tones of Perma Blend
General
Can I use your pigments with my cartridge tattoo machine?
Yes. Our pigments can be used with any tattoo machine or microblade.
Is a client at higher risk for migration with carbon-based eyeliners?
Our carbon-based eyeliners should be used with caution by experienced artists only. We have a variety of carbon-based and non-carbon eyeliners to choose from so you can always reach the safest and desired result for each of your clients.
Where are the Perma Blend pigments made?
Our pigments are manufactured in South Carolina.
Is Perma Blend safe for new artists to use?
Absolutely! Our line is for all professionals. With appropriate training, Perma Blend pigments will help you leave your mark at every stage of your artistry. When using one of our four carbon-based black eyeliners, we recommend that newer artists choose Blended Black or Black Beauty as they have a lower pigment load.
Why are we no longer offering 10mL bottles?
We’re always looking at ways to optimize our assortment to match the needs of our artists. Our artists are overwhelmingly choosing smaller sizes, therefore we’ve streamlined our production by removing larger size bottles to reduce both plastic and ink waste.
Color
Why do the colors sometimes look different in the bottle or from batch to batch?
Some colors can stain the inside of a bottle which may result in the appearance of a darker or slightly different shade than what will appear on the skin after a drawdown. Rest assured that each formulation is consistent, so your results will be too.
Will these pigments turn red, orange, blue, or purple when deposited into the skin?
No. Because of the high-quality ingredients we use, as well as our attention to color balance, lightfastness, and pigment concentration, our shades will only lighten slightly when healed. They will never change colors.
Is Perma Blend pre-modified?
No. The only pigments in Perma Blend's family of products that are pre-modified for added warmth are the Tina Davies ‘I <3 Ink’ range.
What will prevent these colors from turning or changing over time?
The unique balance of our formulations and our strict attention to lightfastness guarantees that Perma Blend colors will never shift. We are always committed to using the highest quality pigments, the highest pigment load, and the best carrier ingredients so your work will last. Over seven years of data confirms that Perma Blend shades will only fade slightly over time, to a lighter version of the original color.
Will the pigments turn grey?
If the right color is selected for a client's skin tone and proper technique is used, our pigments will never turn grey.
Are the pigments cool, warm, or neutral?
All of the above! Our shades come in a variety of tones. Not sure which is which? Each product description notes whether a color is warm, cool, or neutral so you can always achieve your and your client's desired result.
Where can I find more information about Perma Blend colors?
You can find more information using our Color Charts located here.
Ingredients
Should an artist be worried about using carbon-based black eyeliners?
Our carbon-based eyeliners should be used with caution by experienced artists only. You can choose from a variety of colors in both carbon-based and non-carbon eyeliners so you'll always be able to reach your client's desired result.
Do Perma Blend pigments contain iron oxides?
Some do. Iron oxides are non-toxic and generally well-tolerated by those with sensitive skin. They also have superior lightfastness which keeps them from fading and makes them great for permanent makeup. All of our pigments— whether organic or inorganic— undergo rigorous third-party safety and quality analysis to ensure the best results for you and your clients. So there's no need to worry. You can read more in our Safety Data Sheet here.
Do the pigments contain nickel?
All LUXE pigments undergo rigorous third-party safety and quality analysis to ensure the best results for you and your clients. While trace amounts of nickel may be present in a pigment, our products are tested for heavy metals and meet all requirements to achieve CTL® certification. We always use premium ingredients.
Is it carbon based?
Yes. Perma Blend products are carbon-based. Most colors contain titanium dioxide and/or carbon to make the pigments more stable and less likely to change shades when deposited in the skin.
Which is darker: Eyeliner Black or Double Black?
Double Black appears darker in the skin than Eyeliner Black due to its heavier pigment load.
What are the ingredients?
Our premium ingredients are a blend of powdered pigments, aqua, hydrocarbon resins, glycerin, witch hazel, isopropyl alcohol, and benzyl alcohol. They are always vegan and cruelty-free.
Are Perma Blend products organic?
Some colors are made with organic ingredients, while others are made with inorganic materials or blended. Whichever formulation you choose, you can be sure that they are always of the highest quality and have undergone rigorous safety and quality analysis to ensure the best results for you and your clients. All of our products are CTL® certified which means they are tested for heavy metals, carcinogens, bacteria, and allergens; compliant with all global health standards; and meet the requirements of the vegan community around the world.
What is the difference between toners and correctors?
Correctors contain titanium dioxide to provide more opaque coverage for correcting or eliminating shades that have turned. Toners are titanium-free and slightly more transparent for correcting a color that has faded or is not very saturated.
Does Perma Blend have titanium dioxide in it?
Yes. Titanium dioxide is often used in our formulations to ensure that the colors do not change. All of our products are CTL® certified which means they are tested for heavy metals, carcinogens, bacteria, and allergens; compliant with all global health standards; and meet the requirements of the vegan community around the world.
Are Perma Blend pigments the same as tattoo inks?
Similar ingredients are used in the formulations of permanent makeup and tattoo ink, however, each Perma Blend product is designed for its specific, intended use. This means that a Perma Blend brow formula is different from a lip formula and so on. Each of our products is designed for its intended use in a specific procedure or application in order to achieve the most targeted performance and stability.
Performance
Is the retention rate of Perma Blend products similar to other brands?
The retention rate of Perma Blend is higher than that of most other brands on the market. With over 40 years of experience formulating pigments, Perma Blend has quickly become the choice of top artists worldwide for its lasting and true-to-color results.
What is the difference between thin and thick shading solutions? What are they used for?
Thick Shading Solution contains more glycerin for a slightly heavier consistency. Either solution is used to lessen the pigment load so you can always achieve your desired color result.
What is the lightfastness rating?
Lightfastness describes how resistant a pigment is to fading when exposed to light.
What makes Perma Blend products last longer than other permanent makeup products?
Because quality is of the utmost importance to all of our products, we always use the absolute highest quality pigments with the highest lightfastness rating to achieve maximum color concentration, stability, and performance.
Certifications
What is a CTL certificate?
Chemical Technological Laboratory (CTL®) certification ensures that color pigments, tattoo inks, and permanent makeup pass rigorous quality and safety testing. CTL® certified inks are tested for heavy metals, carcinogens, bacteria, and allergens; compliant with all global health standards; and meet the requirements of the vegan community around the world.
All Perma Blend products have earned this certification because we settle for nothing but the best in safety protocols. Our quality and safety measures far exceed the standards to achieve US, Canadian, and European certifications. We are transparent about the premium ingredients we use so the products you chose from our line are always true to this label.
All Perma Blend products have earned this certification because we settle for nothing but the best in safety protocols. Our quality and safety measures far exceed the standards to achieve US, Canadian, and European certifications. We are transparent about the premium ingredients we use so the products you chose from our line are always true to this label.
What is an SDS/ MSDS?
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provide information about our inks formulations, where they are manufactured, how to use and store them, and what to do if an accident occurs.
What is Vegan Certification?
This label confirms that our products do not contain any animal ingredients or by-products. We never test on animals or use them when making our products.
What is ISO 13485?
We’re the only tattoo ink manufacturing company in the United States with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 13485 medical device level certification. Achieving this label requires passing a third-party Medical Device Single Audit while also demonstrating the ability to provide medical services and devices that consistently meet all regulatory—and customer—requirements. We are proud to adhere to these guidelines so we can ensure your results are as safe as they are breathtaking. Quality and safety are at the foundation of what we do.
What is BVL?
The BVL is the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety in Germany, responsible for regulating food and products that come into contact with the human body such as cosmetics and tattooing agents.
What is cruelty free?
All of our products are cruelty free, which means we never test on animals. Ever.
Modifying pigments
Is Perma Blend pre-modified?
No, Perma Blend is not pre-modified.
What is the effect of pre-modified pigments?
Pre-modified pigments will need less warmth added to suit the undertone of a client’s skin. We have a wide range of shades to choose from so you will always be able to appropriately match your client’s unique coloring.
Is the Tones of Perma Blend line pre-modified like the Tina Davies line?
Yes, Tones of Perma Blend sets are pre-modified. Based on the Fitzpatrick Scale, which measures the amount of melanin in the skin after exposure to the sun, each set contains six colors with a range of warmth to suit the majority of clients within each Type. Each set also comes with its own warm modifier, so you can adjust the color to perfectly suit your client’s unique tone. (For brows, most clients will need some warmth added to their color choice.) We highly recommend that artists take a color theory class to more deeply understand how colors interact with various skin tones, so they can always achieve the desired result for every client.
Is the Tina Davies set pre-modified?
Yes.
Is Red Hot considered a modifier or pigment color?
Red Hot is a modifier. It can be used to adjust a variety of shades to create a warmer hue.
Is it necessary to modify Perma Blend products?
It is not necessary, but most shades can be modified to achieve the best match for the undertone of a client’s skin so you always achieve the desired result.
Product
How do you close the caps on Perma Blend products?
Just remember to flip, turn, close! Check out our how-to-video:
Can Perma Blend be removed?
Yes. Saline solution or laser are some of the removal options for permanent makeup.
Can you mix Perma Blend pigments together?
Yes. We love mixing them up but recommend combining no more than two pigments, plus a modifier if needed.
Can you cover old tattoos with Perma Blend pigments?
Yes! If the old tattoo is at least 70 percent faded from its original rendition, Perma Blend pigments should easily cover it.
Are Perma Blend pigments considered permanent or semi-permanent?
Any deposit of color into the skin is considered permanent. On average, Perma Blend pigments last about one and a half to three years without fading, depending on the individual client.
Can you use brow colors as eyeliner and vice-versa?
Yes! Our brow colors are amazing multitaskers and can be used as eyeliners and vice-versa!
How long does the ink typically last in the skin?
On average, Perma Blend pigments last about one and a half to three years without fading, depending on the individual client.
Safety
Do certain medications effect use of Perma Blend products for clients?
If your client has concerns about contraindications or interactions with a medication they are taking, we encourage you to refer them to our SDS or MSDS information HERE. They can then share this with their health care provider to determine whether they’d like to receive permanent makeup.
What is the shelf life of Perma Blend pigments?
Perma Blend inks have a shelf life of 3.5 years if unopened and one year after opening. Perma Blend LUXE inks have a shelf life of 2.5 years if unopened and one year after opening.
What are the ingredients?
Our premium ingredients are a blend of powdered pigments, aqua, hydrocarbon resin, glycerin, witch hazel, isopropyl alcohol, and benzyl alcohol. They are always vegan and cruelty-free.
How long has Perma Blend been tested in the skin for safety?
Perma Blend has been used and tested by professional permanent makeup artists for over seven years. As part of the family that created World Famous Tattoo Ink, we bring the best practices and learning from over 30 years of developing and manufacturing pigments from the tattoo industry to our products. Perma Blend provides optimal color mix and unique formulations in all of our shades to ensure your clients always get the best for their skin.
Can I use if I am pregnant or may be pregnant?
No. Though our pigments are rigorously tested for quality and safety and always achieve the highest certifications and approvals for both, permanent makeup procedures can cause temporary, minor stress on the body which is not ideal for pregnant women.
Tones of Perma Blend
Are these pigments for machine only?
Perma Blend pigments are manufactured for machines and for microblading.
What is the effect of pre-modified pigments?
Pre-modified pigments have been adjusted to achieve a warmer tone. They will need less warmth added to suit a client's unique skin tone.
Are the Tones of Perma Blend pigments as warm as the Tina Davies shades?
Yes. While they are a totally different range of shades from the Tina Davies line, there are several pre-modified warm tones in each Tones of Perma Blend set.
Interested In Getting Permanent Makeup?
What is Permanent Makeup?
Permanent Makeup, also known as micropigmentation, is a cosmetic procedure that involves the application of pigment to enhance facial features. Common areas include, but are not limited to, eyebrows, eyeliner, and lips. It's also used for scar camouflage, areola restoration, and other paramedical correctional procedures.
How long does Permanent Makeup last?
The longevity of Permanent Makeup varies based on factors such as skin type, lifestyle, and the specific area treated. On average, results can last from one to five years, and touch-ups may be required to maintain the desired look.
Is Permanent Makeup safe?
When performed by a trained and licensed professional, Permanent Makeup is generally safe. Ensure that the technician follows strict hygiene and safety protocols, including the use of sterile equipment and high-quality pigments.
Does getting PMU hurt?
Discomfort levels can vary among individuals, but most people report minimal pain during the procedure. Topical anesthetics are typically applied to minimize any discomfort.
How long does the procedure take?
The duration depends on the area being treated. On average, procedures take between one to three hours. Factors such as design complexity and the client's pain tolerance can influence the time needed.
What is the recovery process like?
There is typically minimal downtime associated with Permanent Makeup procedures. Some redness and swelling may occur initially, but this usually subsides within a few days. Following aftercare instructions is crucial for optimal healing.
Can I still wear regular makeup after getting Permanent Makeup?
Yes! You can still wear traditional makeup if desired. Permanent Makeup is meant to enhance your features, but you can use additional makeup for special occasions or to change or modify your look.
Can I choose the color and shape of my Permanent Makeup?
Yes, you can collaborate with the technician to choose the pigment color and discuss the desired shape. Professionals often provide recommendations based on your skin tone, features, and personal preferences.
Are there any risks or side effects?
While complications are rare, there are some potential risks, including infection or allergic reactions. Choosing a skilled and experienced technician, following aftercare instructions, and disclosing any allergies or medical conditions can minimize risks.
Can I have Permanent Makeup if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
It is generally not recommended to undergo Permanent Makeup procedures during pregnancy or while breastfeeding due to potential unknown effects on the fetus or infant. Consult with your healthcare provider for personalized advice.
How much does Permanent Makeup cost?
Costs vary depending on the area treated, geographic location, and the experience of the technician. It's important to prioritize skill and safety over price when choosing a professional.
How do I choose a qualified technician?
Research technicians in your area, read reviews, and ask for before-and-after photos of their work. Ensure they are licensed, trained in permanent makeup, and follow strict hygiene protocols.
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