Colour Boosts & Corrections
Quick answer
Colour boosts and corrections are follow-up permanent makeup treatments for brows, eyeliner or lips that have faded over time, or that need adjusting after previous work. At Naomi Waite Aesthetics in Lancaster, every case is assessed individually at consultation before any pigment is added.
What are colour boosts and corrections?
Over time, permanent makeup gradually softens as the skin naturally renews itself, and colour that once looked fresh can lose some of its original depth. A colour boost is a follow-up treatment that refreshes existing permanent makeup, topping up colour and definition once it has faded.
A correction is a little different: it addresses permanent makeup that has healed unevenly, has faded patchily, or was carried out elsewhere and needs adjusting. Because every case is different, whether the original work was completed here or at another salon, correction work always starts with an in-depth, honest assessment before any treatment is agreed.
Both are individual, tailored appointments rather than a fixed package, since the amount of colour remaining and the condition of the treated area vary enormously from one client to the next.
Who is this suitable for?
This service suits existing clients whose brow, eyeliner or lip permanent makeup has faded and would benefit from a refresh, as well as anyone with previous cosmetic tattooing, from any provider, that has healed unevenly or needs adjusting.
- Previous permanent makeup that has faded with time
- Uneven colour or shape from an earlier treatment
- Cosmetic tattooing completed at another salon that needs adjusting
- Wanting to extend the life of an existing brow, eyeliner or lip treatment
What to expect from your appointment
Because every case is different, a colour boost or correction always starts with a thorough consultation and skin assessment. Not all previous work can be safely corrected in the same way, particularly where colour sits very deep in the skin or an unexpected pigment reaction has occurred, so your practitioner will be honest with you about what is realistically achievable before any treatment goes ahead.
Healing and aftercare
Aftercare for a colour boost or correction follows the same principles as the original treatment area, brows, eyeliner or lips, and full guidance is given after your appointment. Healing timescales are broadly similar to a first treatment in that area.
Prices
Colour boost and correction prices depend on the treatment area and the amount of work involved, and are confirmed at your consultation. Please get in touch or book a free consultation so we can assess your case and discuss cost.
Frequently asked questions
This varies from person to person and depends on the original technique, your skin type and your lifestyle. As a general guide, permanent makeup colour softens gradually over roughly one to three years, and your practitioner can advise on timing at your consultation.
In many cases, yes, though this always starts with an honest assessment, since not every previous treatment can be corrected in the same way. Bring any information you have about the original treatment to your consultation so this can be properly reviewed.
Not quite. A colour boost builds on your existing permanent makeup rather than starting from scratch, so it is usually a shorter appointment than an initial treatment, though this depends on how much colour has faded.
If you know it, it helps to bring any details of your original treatment, such as roughly when it was done and where, along with photographs of how it looked when it was fresh, so your practitioner can assess the change over time.
Brows, eyeliner and lips can all potentially be boosted or corrected, though suitability always depends on the individual case. Some previous work, particularly where colour has changed tone unusually, may need a more cautious approach and is discussed openly at consultation.
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