Colour Theory for Permanent Makeup

Learn from the story of Mademoiselle Mouse about three color theory mistakes in permanent makeup, slicing too deep, applying too shallow, and switching to ink, and join color theory sessions.

Explore the color wheel basics, including primary colors red, blue, and yellow; warm and cool undertones; and how secondary colors and brown form for color corrections in permanent makeup.

Identify skin undertones—cool blue or green, warm peaches and cream, or olive—to select pigments that harmonize with the skin in permanent makeup.

Explore how skin undertones influence brown pigment outcomes in permanent makeup, from blue and violet to olive and peaches-and-cream. See how the same pigment behaves differently across undertones, underscoring awareness.

Learn practical color corrections for permanent makeup using the color wheel, opposites, and muted orange, yellow, and olive modifiers to neutralize cool or warm browns.

Discover how orange acts as a modifier to warm colors in permanent makeup, and green cools them. Choose modifiers for light skin and brow tones to avoid orange over-modification.

Modify microblading over compromised skin by treating the area and healing four to six weeks before adding hair strokes; color-correct to brown with one to three modifiers.

Compare synthetic organic pigments with iron oxide pigments in permanent makeup, and learn how molecular structure affects color intensity, stability, and technique selection.

Discover which pigments last longest and how colors fade in stages—yellow first, then red, with blue or black last—explaining purple or salmon brows and avoiding manual white mixing.

Explains how depth and layering shape color warmth and coolness in permanent makeup. Contrasts microblading with powder or umbrella techniques on the eyebrow area and notes skin effects.

Master basic and advanced color theory for permanent makeup, guided by a seasoned skin care therapist and permanent cosmetics expert with 25 years of experience.