Powder Lips technique

For soft and natural results, the Powder Lips technique is the perfect choice. This method creates a soft effect and is particularly gentle on the skin. It is easy to learn and perform and heals quickly. The delicate, natural results will delight your customers and give them a long-lasting, well-groomed appearance.

The Powder Lips technique

1. Analysis of the form:
   First analyze the shape of the lips.
2. Marking of asymmetrical areas:
   Mark asymmetrical areas of the lip shape with dots or strokes outside the lips to facilitate and even out the later sketching.
3. Optimal customer position:
   It is best to mark the asymmetrical areas when your client is in a seated and relaxed position. Ask them to close their eyes to avoid facial expressions.

Further markings for preliminary drawing:

Make the preliminary drawing easier for yourself with additional markings outside the lip shape.

The preliminary drawing:

1. Start in the lip heart:
   Start by drawing the outline in the heart of the lips. First draw both lip arches before connecting the outline up to the corners of the mouth.
2. Observe the natural shape:
   Pay attention to a natural shape and avoid unnatural overdrawing. Stick to the natural lip line as far as possible.
3. Connect the lower lip:
   Connect the outline of the lower lip from one corner of the mouth to the other.
4. Precise lines:
   Draw precise lines with a well-sharpened pencil and smooth movements.
5. Skin fixation:
   A slight fixation of the skin is sufficient to avoid mobility.
6. Check symmetry:
   Check the symmetry of the preliminary drawing and correct if necessary.
7. Upright position:
   Always check the symmetry with your client in an upright, relaxed position.
8. Fill in the interior:
   Finally, fill in the inside of the lips to give your client an idea of the final result.

Pigmenting the outline:

1. Start in the lip heart:
   Start by pigmenting the outline in the heart of the lips. Pigment both lip arches first before connecting the outline up to the corners of the mouth.
2. Connect the lower lip:
   Pigment the lower lip from one corner of the mouth to the other.
3. Intensity:
   As the powder lips technique is intended to create a natural effect, the outline is pigmented in 1 - maximum 2 passes.
4. Even tension and pressure:
   Always ensure even tension, movements and gentle pressure.
5. Alternate halves:
   Change the lip half after each pass.
   The upper lip is pigmented first, followed by the lower lip 
6. Control breaks:
   If necessary, take short breaks to check the color absorption and pigmentation.

The shading:

1. Divide the lips into sections:
2. Divide the lips into individual sections of approx. 1-1.5 cm. You can do this visually or with line markings outside the lip shape.
3. Precise pigmentation:
   Concentrate on small areas when shading in order to work precisely and effectively.

Shade step 1:

1. Commuting in both directions:
   Perform the first shading step at a slight angle with oscillating movements in both directions.
2. soft shading:
   Make sure to place the lines close together to achieve a precise result 
3. Smooth movements and gentle pressure:
   Always ensure that the tension is well applied, the movements are regular and the pressure is even and gentle.
4. Section by section:
   Always start at the corner of the mouth and work your way section by section to the opposite corner of the mouth.
5. One pass per section:
   Perform shading step 1 with one pass per upper and lower lip. Depending on the skin texture, 2-4 times per section (1-1.5 cm).

Shade step 2:

1. Similar technology:
2. Shade horizontally:
   Perform the third shading step horizontally with oscillating movements in both directions.
3. Maintain tension and pressure:
   Continue to pay attention to well-applied tension, regular movements and even, gentle pressure.
4. Upper lip first:
   Pigment the upper lip first, section by section, before moving on to the lower lip.
5. pay attention to individual sections :
   Pigment 2-4 times per section. Cooling breaks can reduce irritation and increase color absorption.
6. Pigment booster cream:
   Use the Pigment Booster Cream during breaks to soothe the skin and improve color absorption.