I am what you would consider a "red head". I have fair skin...

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Answer by roses4u
Submitted on 1/11/2005
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Each person who gets permanent makeup applied has their own unique experience because of their skin type, but just because you have red hair, does not mean you can not hold the color. When getting pigments on the face, the skin is delicate and special equipment must be used that is gentler. The pigment is implanted only 2 skin layers deep, so it really doesn't last forever on most people.(this depends a lot on age) It is normal to require a touch up and to lose most or even all of your color on the lips. If you really want the lips done, you will need to keep having the touch ups applied until it stays like you want. Sorry but that is the way it is. I do not think it was the technique or the technician, so going somewhere else will not help. Most every procedure requires at least one touch up.

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Question by K
Submitted on 6/30/2003
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I am what you would consider a "red head". I have fair skin and burn easily. I just had permanent cosmetics done approximately 3 weeks ago: brows, eyeliner, and lips. It doesn't seem to be holding the color, especially the lips. I've had one touch up done already, and the lips peeled and disapeared again. I just heard that red heads are not good candidates for tatooing. Is this true? AND in consideration of the money I've invested in this procedure, what should I do about the color problem???? HELP!!

Answer by Savage Gutter Trash
Submitted on 8/11/2003
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I am a red head and I have held all the tattoo's I have gotten very well. I am not sure what the prob is, but it isn't your hair color.

Answer by Discord
Submitted on 9/17/2003
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I'm the same hair/skin type and I have the same problem. My whole left arm is a black tribal, The only problem though it's more of a greyish/blueish black. I've had it inked a few times. I also my skin is pretty thick, as could yours be, which I believe is the problem

Answer by John
Submitted on 10/3/2003
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I've had no problem with my tattoo, and I've had it now for half a year. In fact, mine actually healed quicker and much easier than most people I know. I burn easily and I have red hair, although I do keep it covered up most of the time, so that could be the problem. Tattoos don't like sunlight, although it shouldn't get messed up in that short a time... Could be a different problem with your skin.

Answer by Lil' bit
Submitted on 10/16/2003
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No it is not true,usually people with fair skin hold color better compared to someone with a dark tan i.e. your color should have been brighter. I know that permanent tattooing of the lips will not stay forever and suggest that if the color is already gone go somewhere else.

Answer by Steven
Submitted on 12/14/2003
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I am a red head..My skin is very sensitive to sun..I have frekles..frekles are a reaction caused by the sun.. if your tattoos on your arms fade easily..wear sleeves in the sun and short sleeve in the dark. Moonlight is good. Sun creates Vitamin D on your skin..redness..so be a vamp ..or wear lots of sunscreen or longsleeves in the sun.

Answer by missy
Submitted on 1/1/2004
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i have red hair so will i nead special make up for whrn i am older

Answer by ash1122
Submitted on 1/9/2004
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You won't need special makeup. I have very blonde hair and i am very pale. Both of my tattoos are colored perfectly still I doubt any of that have anything to do with your hair color. Keep out of the sun like everyone else has said and it should be fine.

Answer by NICKY
Submitted on 3/21/2004
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FOR NUMBER ONE WHAT DO I DO TO TALK ABOUT THAT PERSON ABOUT RED HAIR

Answer by daddy
Submitted on 3/30/2004
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hey be happy with your self there is someone 4 every one and they will love u just the way u r dont change your self 4 anyone be original red heads are hot and so r your freckels i love them

Answer by Bobtails
Submitted on 5/11/2004
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I am also a red head and I have lots of skin problems, my tattooing is great but my skin reacts to different things,, maybe the ink is the problem with your facial tattooing. Although some tattooing don't last long.Specially in the lips as your lips constantly peel and you get new skin.

Answer by gayle smith
Submitted on 5/30/2004
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if you dont easily attract the sun i have a good tip for anyone that wants to attract the sun ALL YOU NEED IS: a bottle of baby oil, strong brewed teabag water, and 4 table spoons of coffee THEN mix it all together in a spray bottle and SHAKE when the sun comes out simply spray onto the skin and rub in then VOILA! home made tan spray with an incredible result WARNING does not have a uvf factor therefore does not protect your skin from the suns harmful rays (smells a bit strange)

Answer by Emili
Submitted on 11/29/2004
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I have red hair and fair skin and I`am in high school people always come up to me and ask me is your hair really I go what do you think .Then they go your to pretty to be a red head then I roll my eyes and walk off.Why do people think red heads are UGLY?

Answer by blonde_92
Submitted on 10/17/2005
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um......idon't have an answer but i do have a question do redheads really attract sun light??????

Answer by Moviestar17
Submitted on 10/20/2005
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Ok, I know that im only 17, but I am a natural redhead, I have VERY fair skin, plus I also have freckles ( all over). I do have trouble with sunburn, and I have trouble with very noticable redmarks. But I wouldnt change my skin color to fit in with the "TAN" people. I love my hair and my fair skin. I have always been told I have pretty hair and beautiful skin. Dont change your natural beauty beacuse you want to fit in. Being Redheaded makes us diffrent. Its a very nice change from the blonds and the brunettes. We have power over the double B"s. We are beautiful and diffrent. Love who you are. Dont change yourself!! PS> My tattoo held very well. Very cool!

Answer by NICKY
Submitted on 3/21/2004
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I HAVE RED HAIR FREKLES ON MY BODY EVRYWEAR AND NO MATTER WHAT I DO MY SKIN IS ALWAYS DRY AND I GO RED EVERYTIME I EVON LOOK AT THE SUN I ALSO WONT TO GET MY FREKLES LAZED OF MY HOLE BODY THAN I WONT TO SEE IF ITS POSSILBE TO START ON SOME KIND OF TABLET THAT WILL MADE ME GO BROWN THAN GET A LIP JOB DONE SO MY LIPS SUIT MY SKIN SOMEBODY HELP ME HONISTY POSSITIVELY SOME TELL IS IT THE RIGHT THING TO DO.???

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Answer by Sginge
Submitted on 3/10/2007
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Be proud to be ginger I'amI love it! so does my partner. ok the sun doesn't love me but at least i look my age, we don't have crows feet due to the sun.... Men luv us ginger women....