Permanent makeup has come a long way – it’s no longer grandma’s solid, blue-tinged brows and bright pink lip line. Instead, celebs and everyday folks alike are brows, lips, eyeliner and more tattooed on, and achieving a range of looks, from natural to sculpted and made-up. Permanent makeup isn’t going anywhere, and there are more options than ever – which of these permanent makeup trends would you try?

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Microblading
Perhaps the most natural and popular permanent makeup option, microblading artists use a single blade dipped in ink to create individual brow hairs that look just like the real thing. Microblading is great for people who are missing pieces of their brows — fronts, tails, and gaps — or have experienced hair loss, and who want a more natural look.

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Powder ombré brows
Many microblading artists also offer powder ombré brows. Instead of individual microbladed hairs, powder ombré brows create a more solid and sculpted effect, mimicking the look of brows filled in with powder or pomade makeup. You can rock this bold look alone or combined with microblading for a fluffier effect.
Still looking to perfect your brows? Read on for how to fix any eyebrow mistake.
Still looking to perfect your brows? Read on for how to fix any eyebrow mistake.

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Permanent lip contour
Our bodies aren’t perfectly symmetrical – for example, most people have one foot that’s larger than the other. If you have asymmetrical lips, a lip contour service might be for you. Using a shade that’s similar to your natural lips, a permanent makeup artist can correct irregular lip lines to make both sides match up.

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Permanent lip colour
If you love lipstick but are tired of touch-ups throughout the day, permanent lip colour might be for you. A permanent makeup artist can tattoo shades of red or pink on your lips, deepening your natural lip colour for a rosy flush or full-on bold lipstick look.
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Are your lips feeling the effects of winter? Try these moisturizing lipsticks.

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Natural-looking permanent eyeliner
Although winged eyeliner has become a total classic, the original purpose of eyeliner was to fake thicker eyelashes by darkening the lash line. With a more natural-looking eyeliner tattoo, you can wake up with thicker-looking lashes.

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Permanent lower eyeliner
If you’re in love with the drama and definition that eyeliner on the lower lash line can give, you can get that look semi-permanently. The obvious benefit? No more smudges.

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Permanent winged liner
Many beauty lovers have a bit of a love-hate relationship with winged liner: we love how it looks, but hate how tricky it can be to get smooth and perfect. If winged liner is your signature look, you can get it permanently tattooed on and ditch the liquid liner in the morning.

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Stretch mark camouflage
As our bodies grow and change throughout our lives, stretch marks are inevitable. For those who feel self-conscious with theirs, stretch mark camouflage might be an option. Using an ultra-fine needle and a process called micropigmentation, a permanent makeup artist places tiny dots of pigment in the skin to mimic the look of your natural skin colour.
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Vitiligo camouflage
Like micropigmentation for stretch marks, permanent makeup is able to camouflage areas of the skin affected by vitiligo. Vitiligo is a condition involving the loss of pigment from areas of the skin, resulting in white patches that are often most noticeable on very dark skin. If you have this condition and feel self-conscious about certain areas, micropigmentation might be able to restore your initial skin colour.

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Permanent under eye concealer
When it comes to dark circles, there’s only so much you can do – even if you hydrate, sleep enough, and use eye cream, dark circles can be hereditary. That doesn’t necessarily mean you’re stuck with them, though. Permanent under-eye concealer can lighten and brighten dark circles, making you look well-rested no matter what.

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Scar camouflage
If you have accident or acne scars that are well-healed but simply won’t fade, micropigmentation can be used to lighten or eliminate those scars. No more concealer!
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Permanent fixes not for you? Try the best concealers for every skin problem.

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Tattooed freckles
Thanks in part to Meghan Markle’s love of her own, freckles are having a major moment. If you’ve got them, embrace them with sheer foundation or by going bare-faced. Those who don’t have them naturally are getting them tattooed on. Get a few or a lot across your nose and cheeks – your permanent makeup artist will help you determine what shade will look most natural on your skin.
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READ MORE: Meghan Markle's royal-inspired beauty routine.

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Tattooed beauty marks
There’s lots of debate as to whether Marilyn Monroe’s beauty mark was natural or drawn on. One thing’s for sure, though — beauty marks are iconic. If Mother Nature forgot to give you one, you can get one tattooed on wherever you choose.

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Permanent blush
Blush has the power to really perk up your complexion. But between choosing a colour and nailing the placement, it can be tricky to get right. You can simplify your life with a permanent blush service, which chives you a rosy glow you won’t have to rinse off.
See more: 8 ways you're applying blush incorrectly.
See more: 8 ways you're applying blush incorrectly.

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Permanent contouring
Thanks to Kim K, contouring is a staple in many of our beauty routines. Like blush, however, choosing colour, formula and placement for contour can be a challenge, and so can blending it just right. Permanent contouring can give your face a sculpted look without all the hassle.
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