How do you fix a bad eyebrow tattoo?

Q: How do you fix a bad eyebrow tattoo?

Fixing a bad eyebrow tattoo depends on the pigment used, the depth of the pigment, and the overall condition of your skin. A permanent makeup specialist may use laser removal , saline removal, or corrective tattooing to blend, neutralise , or cover the unwanted shape or colour.

Q: Can you fix an eyebrow tattoo that turned blue or red?

Yes. A skilled artist can often correct discoloured tattoos by neutralising the existing pigment with the right colour corrector or by using laser or saline removal techniques . Consultation is key to determine the best approach.

Q: Is it always possible to fix a bad eyebrow tattoo?

Unfortunately, not always. If the pigment is too deep, if scarring is present, or if the old tattoo is too dark, complete correction might not be feasible. A consultation with a professional can help assess whether correction is possible.

Q: How long does it take to fix a bad eyebrow tattoo?

Correction can take multiple sessions spaced several weeks apart to allow the skin to heal properly. Depending on the technique , it could take several months to achieve the desired result .

Q: Will fixing a bad eyebrow tattoo hurt?

Most clients report mild to moderate discomfort . Topical anaesthetic creams can be used to minimise pain during the procedure .

If you have fallen into the hands of a bad tattoo artist and are looking for an answer to the question of “How to fix a bad eyebrow tattoo?” You’re on the right track to solving the problem.

With the advent of the new permanent makeup technique, the trend towards a natural and as natural as possible effect has taken root. And girls whose tattoos do not conform to modern beauty standards feel uncomfortable and look for ways to improve the look of the old tattoo.

You should know that fixing an old cosmetic tattoo / permanent makeup is not always possible. And it is not a matter of poor craftsmanship of the applied master. The point is in the peculiarities of the pigment used to you before and the depth of its occurrence. To uniquely answer whether you can improve your tattoo, a permanent makeup artist can see your eyebrow, lip, and eyelid. Sometimes it will be enough to look at a photo. If not, the artist will invite you in for a consultation. But there are still some general patterns for a preliminary self-assessment of the situation.

Siggns of permanent makeup that can correct

Your permanent makeup is completely pale and barely visible on your skin. In this case, you can fix a lousy permanent eyebrow tattoo.
The old pigment on your brow is not inverted into another colour.
Your arrows and eyebrows did not turn green, blue, purple, pink, or red.
You are satisfied with the eyebrows’ or arrows’ width and would not want them to be narrower.
The tails of the arrows are not down.

If you are lucky and your tattoo fits the above descriptions, then you can safely contact a permanent makeup master for advice with the prospect of signing up for a session. If your master has confirmed the possibility of improving your old permanent makeup at your request, he will certainly warn you about the peculiarities of the upcoming procedure.

Artist Olha Po

Internationally trained specialist and studio mastermind, Olha Po brings years of experience and passion to her craft. With a background in primary education, she now runs expert workshops for qualified artisans both in Australia and overseas. She uses her unique author’s techniques in every procedure, ensuring stunning, individualised results. This wealth of knowledge and skill is especially valuable when it comes to helping clients understand how to fix a bad eyebrow tattoo.

Since entering the world of professional tattooing in 2016, Olha has become known for her delicate touch and keen eye for detail, celebrating the unique beauty of every client. For her, tattooing is more than just a profession — it’s an art, a hobby, and a lifestyle. Her commitment to excellence shines through in every treatment, as she continually strives for perfection in her work and helps clients navigate the path to achieving the brows they’ve always wanted.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE TO FIX BAD EYEBROW TATTOO?

New eyebrows, eyeliner, and lips will likely look fuller than after the same treatment on girls with clear skin. There are two reasons for this:

You already have pigment under your skin. It has its own colour, which will serve as a saturation enhancer for the new coverage, whether we like it or not.
If your old tattooing is saturated or dark, the artist will have to use an even darker colour to overlap it and work not so airy but more densely. Otherwise, it won’t work.

Before old tattoo corection, all professionals should warn you about the effect you should expect

You won’t have much choice from overlapping shades of pigment. The master will determine which colour to use to cover the old tattoo. Usually, this means one or two options.
The cosmetic tattoo artist can either match the new tattoo colour to your old tattoo as closely as possible or choose a darker shade to fully cover it and renew the colour.
Overlaying an old eyebrow tattoo is always done with a darker colour — never a lighter one.
Thin eyebrow threads have long been out of fashion. Often, unfortunate eyebrow shapes are corrected by widening them. Be prepared to adjust to fuller brows for a while.
After covering up the old tattoo with a new one, you will most likely need a correction once it has fully healed. It’s difficult to cover up an old permanent with a light shading technique.
The old pigment may reappear after a year or so, as modern tattooing techniques are more superficial and fade more quickly than deeply ingrained older pigments.
Correcting an old permanent tattoo with a new one is not always possible — in 80% of cases, it may be too challenging. We’ll share more about the signs that make correction impossible in the next article: “Why it is not always possible to correct an old tattoo.”

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