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Technical glossary · Permanent brow technique

Pigment undertones
explained.

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In plain English

The warmer or cooler colour character within a permanent-makeup pigment, considered separately from its lightness or darkness.

What the term means.

Pigment selection considers the client’s skin undertone, existing colour and intended healed appearance. The colour seen in a bottle or immediately after application is not a guarantee of the healed result.

Undertone is one part of a consultation about permanent brows. Existing pigment and previous brow work also need assessment before a new treatment or top-up.

The technical details.

Temperature
Warmer and cooler colour character.
Depth
How light or dark a shade is: a separate characteristic.

These are industry definitions. Product names, profiles and availability vary; your artist selects the actual system and construction for your appointment.

A common question.

What does pigment undertones mean?

The warmer or cooler colour character within a permanent-makeup pigment, considered separately from its lightness or darkness.

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