SL-Ink - About Us

ABOUT SL-Ink & OUR SERVICES

My name is Sarah Lake.  I am a semi-permanent tattoo specialist plus beauty therapist based in East Sussex. My specialist areas are aesthetic beauty and massage.  I studied with the fully accredited and highly regarded Spaghetti Tree Day Spa in East Sussex.

 

With many years experience, I am fully qualified, licenced and trained in semi permanent techniques and cosmetics as well as being fully trained in:

 

Holistic Massage

Hot Stone Massage

Lava Shell Massage

Indian Head Massage

Waxing

Facials

Laser Hair removal

Gel Nail Extensions

Manicures

Pedicures

Spray Tan

 

Complimentary to the training and qualifications I have gained in semi permanent make-up I completed a Batchelor of Arts Degree in Illustration which has given me a unique and innate understanding of aesthetics and colour theory.  I am able to assess your features and give results that are tailored to your face shape and skin tone.  Every client is treated individually to receive

 

An introduction to semi permanent cosmetics

 

Semi Permanent makeup is a type of cosmetic tattooing that uses pharmaceutical grade pigments applied to the skin.  The aim of the treatment is to give a natural make up appearance that perfectly complements your skin tone using the right combination of pigments to enhance your natural features.

 

The make-up can be used to frame the face and give fuller more defined eyebrows; on the eyelids as eye liner to enhance the natural eye line; on the lips add colour to the lips and on the lip line to achieve fuller more defined lips.

 

The following areas are treated:

Eyebrows

Eyeliner

Lip liner

Full lips

Beauty Spots enhancement

 

An introduction to semi permanent cosmetics

 

Semi Permanent makeup is a type of cosmetic tattooing that uses pharmaceutical grade pigments applied to the skin.  The aim of the treatment is to give a natural make up appearance that perfectly complements your skin tone using the right combination of pigments to enhance your natural features.

 

The make-up can be used to frame the face and give fuller more defined eyebrows.

On the eyelids as eye liner to enhance the natural eye line.

On the lips add colour to the lips and on the lip line to achieve fuller more defined lips.

 

The following areas are treated:

Semi Permanent Eyebrow Make up

Semi Permanent Eye liner Make up

Semi Permanent Lip Liner and Lip Make up

Semi Permanent Beauty Spots

Semi Permanent Body Tattoos

 

 

The benefits of semi permanent make up

 

Semi permanent make-up is growing in popularity in both men and women who want to enhance their natural beauty and look polished without having to regularly apply make-up. Waking up every morning looking fresh faced and have that “wake up with make up” look is very appealing and convenient.

 

With no smudging after swimming, raining, or after working out at the gym. It is also beneficial for those with disabilities such as neurological weakness or tremors, or prople with arthritis who may find it difficult to apply makeup evenly every day.  Semi permanent eyebrow make up can boost confidence in people with medical conditions such as alopecia, or patients about to undergo chemotherapy. Finally it can be used in people with scarring of the lip line or eyebrow to reduce the appearance of the scar.

 

What happens during the procedure?

 

I will evaluate the most suitable pigments for you, taking into consideration your skin tone and personality. I will then create the desired shape using a conventional make-up pencil so you can see the intended result. Once the shape, design and colour have all been agreed upon and photographed, the pigment will be carefully implanted into the dermal layer skin.

Depending upon the size of the area, the procedure itself will take about an hour to an hour and a half.

 

How long does it last?

 

The longevity is dependent upon certain factors, such as sun exposure and other lifestyle factors but you can expect your permanent make-up to last between 2 – 5 years, with the average being about 3 years.  A retouch treatment is recommended every 12 months to keep your make-up looking as good as new.

 

Does it hurt?

 

It’s no more painful than having your eyebrows tweezed.  A topical anaesthetic cream will be used to numb the area before the procedure.

 

What is the recovery time?

 

You can carry on with your day as normal immediately after treatment. There may be some swelling and redness but this generally subsides within 24 to 48 hours. As the skin heals, the treated area will form a protective crust over the forthcoming days and the final healed result of the treatment will be about 30-40% lighter than the immediate result.

 

A minimum of 4-6 weeks rest between treatments is required to ensure the skin is fully healed, both on the surface and below.

 

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