FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Semi permanent Makeup?
The technique involves injecting pigment through a fine vibrating needle into the most superficial layers of the skin. The colour only penetrates 0.2mm deep, it fades with time unlike a tattoo. It can be used to enhance such areas as eyebrows, eyes, lips and beauty spots.
 
What are the pigments made of?
The natural choice is to use mineral pigments only that comply with the strictest standards and that have obtained eco certificate approvals during the manufacturing process. These are specially selected for their safe, non-toxic properties and are generally considered to be safe even for sensitive skin types so in most cases a patch test is not required. 

Is the procedure safe?
You need not worry about the safety of your skin. At Yolanda Houston SPM we only use pigments that are made from natural minerals. These are specially selected for their safe, non-toxic properties and are generally considered to be safe even for sensitive skin types. Keeping your safety in mind, our equipment is designed for single use only. 

Who can benefit from the treatment?
  • Any woman who wants a constant fresh appearance.
  • Busy women who have no time to apply makeup.
  • Women who find it difficult to apply makeup due to poor vision.
  • Women who are pre chemotherapy or radiation therapy and might lose their hair.
  • Women and men who suffer from hair loss conditions such as Alopecia.
 
What is the most important factor in choosing the makeup?
Particular attention should be paid to the quality of the work and experience. Cleanliness of the treatment room and sterilisation of equipment and single use needles should also be a consideration.
The needle used in the treatment must be thrown away after the treatment and not saved for continued treatment, which is something that some institutes unfortunately do.
 
Is the treatment painful?
No only a mild discomfort is felt.
 
What are the aftercare instructions following a Semi permanent Makeup procedure?
Aftercare should be carried out for five to seven days after treatment.
Keep area free from makeup until skin heels (normally about 5 days)
Showering is possible two hours after treatment.
Sun exposure is prohibited as this cause the pigment to fade. You are advised after the healing process to use a high factor sun screen on the area. 
Do not bathe in the ocean or pool for at least seven days. 
Entrance into a sauna is completely prohibited.
Do not scratch, pick or peel in the treatment areas.
Apply the provided vitamin based ointment five times daily with a cotton bud for five to seven days.
For eye treatments, apply a cold water compress can be applied to the treatment area to reduce any swelling.
Review appointment must be used within three months but no sooner than six weeks after initial treatment.
 
Hair Follicle Simulation

What is HFS?
HFS (Hair Follicle Simulation) Technology was developed by Moshe Alul.
The concept involves penetrating pigment into the scalp to create the illusion of short hair Follicles. Until recently, the standard method was a single use needle, in a long and time-consuming process.
The NPM patented revolutionary roller is now replacing use of the needles and shortening treatment time by 50%, with remarkably accurate appearance as a hair follicle. 
 
Who can benefit from this treatment?
The treatment is suitable for anyone suffering from hair loss.
It is ideal for patients with alopecia.
 
Who will not benefit from this treatment?
The treatment is not suitable for anyone with white hair.
 
When should treatment be repeated?
It differs from client to client. On average once a year to 1.5 years. 
 
Is the treatment painful?
Treatment is accompanied by some discomfort. 
 
What are the treatment instructions after the simulation process?
  • The instructions should be carried out ten days after treatment.
  • Keep area free from makeup until skin heels (normally about 5 days)
  • Showering is possible two hours after treatment.
  • Sun exposure is prohibited as this cause the pigment to fade. You are advised after the healing process to use a high factor sun screen on the area. 
  • Do not bathe in the ocean or pool for at least seven days. 
  • Entrance into a sauna is completely prohibited.
  • Do not scratch, pick or peel in the treatment areas.
  • Apply the provided vitamin based ointment five times daily for ten days.
Need more information?
 Call Yolanda Houston SPM on 07738 559 501
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