Ombre Powder is permanent, but it does fade overtime. With the first touch up, Ombre Powder brows lasts about 1-3 years depending on several factors.
Longevity depends on the following factors:
- Style chosen
- Soft and natural Ombre Powder brows don’t last as long and require more touch up/maintenance
- Dark and defined Ombre Powder brows last longer than natural style brows
- This is a major factor in longevity
- Skin type
- Dry skin retains pigments much longer
- Oily skin tends to fade faster and needs more maintenance and touch ups
- This is a major factor in longevity
- Aftercare
- Following the aftercare instructions is crucial to proper healing and therefore better healed results and retention
- It is very important to avoid water and sweating the first 7 days and avoid picking and touching the brows while they are scabbing. Failure to do so will result in poor healed results and lower retention.
- This is a major factor in longevity
- Skincare
- Active skincare with anti-aging properties, exfoliants (chemical or physical), AHA, retinols, glycolic, salicylic acids, etc. promote fading and therefore should be avoided around the brow area and the forehead area.
- Lifestyle (Sun exposure, medication, skin conditions, etc.)
- Excessive sun exposure (sunbathing, tanning) may promote fading
- Excessive sweating can promote fading
- Some medication affects color longevity as well as promotes residual color (more on that later)