What Semi Permanent Makeup Actually Feels Like—Treatment by Treatment
Let’s Talk Honestly—Because “Does It Hurt?” Is Always the First Question
We get asked this every day—and for good reason. Semi-permanent makeup sounds intense. But here’s the truth:
SPMU treatments are far more comfortable than most people expect. With proper numbing, gentle techniques, and experienced hands, you’ll likely feel very little—or even doze off.
Still nervous? Don’t worry. Here’s exactly what each treatment feels like—no sugar-coating, just facts.
🖋️ Eyebrow Embroidery
Sensation: 2–3/10 (light scratching, like a brow pencil being dragged across the skin)
Numbing cream is applied before and during, and most clients say they feel a light tickle or dragging—nothing sharp or painful.
💋 Lip Embroidery
Sensation: 3–4/10 (tingly and warm, especially at the edges)
The lips are sensitive, so we numb thoroughly. You may feel vibration and mild stinging near the outer lip line—but most describe it as tolerable and worth it.
👁️ Eyeliner Embroidery
Sensation: 2–4/10 (a gentle tap or pressure along the lash line)
Surprisingly, this isn’t painful—just a bit odd. It feels like someone tracing the base of your lashes. Numbing is applied thoroughly, and you’ll be able to blink normally.
🖤 RF Pulse for Brow Removal or Skin Rejuvenation
Sensation: 3–5/10 (warm tapping, like a hot pen lightly pressing into skin)
We use topical numbing for comfort, but some areas may feel like a short, warm zap. It’s brief and highly tolerable—even for clients with low sensitivity.
💧 Scalp Micropigmentation
Sensation: 2–4/10 (slight tingling, like a buzz-cut clipper over your scalp)
Most describe it as a bit itchy or prickly, especially near the temples. But the sensation fades quickly, and there’s no lingering pain afterward.
🌿 La Dermalogique Support for Smooth, Comfortable Sessions
Healthy, hydrated skin responds better to pigment—and feels less sensitive during treatment. These La Dermalogique services are ideal for clients looking to prepare or recover with extra care:
🔹 Signature Skin Treatment – Calms facial skin before brow or eyeliner procedures, reducing sensitivity and improving pigment uptake.
🔹 Lymphatic Bojin Tisheng – Improves circulation around the brow, eye, and jawline areas—ideal for easing tension and supporting post-SPMU recovery.
🔹 Brow Microneedling Growth Booster – Best for clients with sparse brows prepping for embroidery, offering gentle follicle stimulation and stronger pigment hold.
All services are carried out with spotless tools and clinical-level hygiene—just like every SPMU session at The Brow & Beauty Boutique.
💬 The Verdict? It’s Not Bad—And It’s Definitely Worth It.
Most of our clients say, “That’s it?” before their session even ends. Don’t let fear of discomfort hold you back from results that can save time, boost confidence, and simplify your routine for years.
📅 Book your first SPMU session
👉 Contact us if you still have questions—we’ll walk you through it
🖋️ Start with Eyebrow Embroidery—our most gentle and popular entry point
