Cosmetic tattooing — also known as permanent makeup, semi-permanent makeup, or micropigmentation — is a professional technique that implants pigment beneath the skin to enhance features like the eyebrows, lips, and eyes. Popular services include powder brows, lip blush, eyeliner tattoo, and lash line enhancement. Results look natural, fade gradually, and can be refreshed with touch-ups.

Microblading is a form of cosmetic tattooing that uses a handheld tool with fine needles to create realistic hair strokes that mimic natural eyebrow hairs. It’s ideal for clients who want fuller-looking brows with a natural finish. Unlike traditional tattoos, microblading is semi-permanent and typically lasts 12–18 months before a touch-up is needed.

Permanent makeup, including microblading and powder brows, lasts 1–3 years, depending on your skin type, lifestyle, and aftercare. Touch-ups every 12–18 months are recommended to keep your brows, lips, or eyeliner looking fresh.

Yes. When performed by a trained and certified artist cosmetic tattooing is a safe procedure. At Inked Izzy Tattoo in Toronto, we use sterile, disposable needles and high-quality pigments to ensure your safety and long-lasting results.

Your cosmetic tattoo or permanent makeup will appear darker, bolder and more intense immediately after the procedure, and for the first few days. This will gradually lighten during the healing process. Minimal redness and some swelling is to be expected especially for sensitive skin types.

• Saves time on your daily routine

• Smudge-proof and waterproof results

• Enhances natural features like brows, lips, and eyes

• Restores symmetry and definition

• Ideal for those with sparse brows, uneven lip tone, allergies to makeup, or busy lifestyles

Microblading uses a handheld blade to create hair-like strokes cutting into the skin to implement pigment.

Powder brows use a tattoo machine to implant pigment in layers, creating a soft, “shaded” effect.

Most clients report only mild discomfort. A numbing cream is applied to minimize pain, and the sensation is often compared to light scratching or tweezing.

Good candidates include people with:

• Thin, sparse brows or alopecia

• Makeup allergies or sensitivity

• Active or busy lifestyles

• Uneven facial features or visible asymmetry

• Vision impairments that make makeup application difficult

As a precaution, Inked Izzy Tattoo does not recommend or perform cosmetic tattooing on pregnant or nursing women.