Tattooed freckles: The latest trend for a natural look

Freckles are back in style! But what if you're not blessed with natural freckles? No worries, because with tattooed freckles, you can still create that cute, natural look. In this blog post, we'll tell you all about this new trend

Pigmented freckles on your nose… What's so appealing about this new tattoo trend?

Freckles are a natural phenomenon. You're either born with them or you get them from the sun. And that's precisely why they're a trend: they provide a natural look.

It used to be different, back then freckles were considered a beauty flaw. Nowadays, they are part of a unique, natural look.

So, do you want to stand out? Just embrace your natural beauty!

Many beauty fans are already joining this trend and having small freckles or moles pigmented. In this way, they add something to their own look.

If you're going for a cute look, you do need to pay attention to a few things, because artificial freckles are essentially facial tattoos that cover quite a large area. So make sure it stays 'small' if you're aiming for the cute look.

Pigmentation. Is that a kind of tattooing?

That's right. Well, almost. This is the difference: with pigmentation, pigment is applied into the skin with a needle. So far, it resembles tattooing. However, with pigmentation, less deep into the skin is worked and pigment is used instead of ink, as with tattooing.

A blessing and a curse at the same time

It's always the way: those who naturally have freckles want to get rid of them. And those who don't sometimes want them so badly that a permanent cosmetic solution is needed. The advantage of tattooed freckles is that they can be applied evenly and targeted.

With natural freckles, it's a different story, because you don't have a say in it. Then you sometimes have to deal with freckles in an unwanted place, for example on your chin, forehead, eyelids, or around your mouth.

You can get tattooed freckles wherever you want. That's a real advantage.

Of course, you'll never achieve a 100% natural look with artificial PMU freckles, but a cheeky and youthful look is certainly possible!

An old beauty trick

Since ancient times, men and women have painted moles on their faces as a beauty 'spot' or to hide imperfections. So it's not really new to apply artificial shapes to your face. In the 90s, supermodel Cindy Crawford revived the trend with a (real) mole on her upper lip. Many fans at the time wanted a 'Cindy Crawford spot' and got a tattoo between their mouth and nose. The trend of facial tattoos was set.

The current freckle trend has only existed since 2017, partly due to social media and other social networks, this trend has taken on considerable forms. Small difference from the Cindy Crawford trend: a freckle look is much more difficult to recreate than a dark mole and therefore requires much more craftsmanship from the tattoo artist.

Getting freckle tattoos. Here's how it works:

• Pigmentation is a specialized skill. It's therefore not surprising that only a few tattoo artists can truly do this well. Some beauticians (with PMU specialization) can also perform such a treatment. For a natural look, it's beautiful if the freckles have different sizes and vary in color/brightness. Not everyone can do that.
• The trick is to prick the different pigment spots evenly and yet make it look naturally chaotic. The more random the pattern, the more natural the result. Asymmetry should be avoided, as it's not pretty and will continue to bother you.

TIP! Start with a few small freckle tattoos. Observe them for a few weeks.
Do you like it and want more? Then you can gradually add more freckles. It's not about the quantity, because even with a few small freckles, you can create a completely different look.

• Because you cannot cover facial pigmentations with foil (to protect them for the first few days), you must pay extra attention to hygiene after application.
• If you get your freckles done in the summer, stay in the shade for a few days or wear a cap. UV radiation damages pigmented skin because the natural skin protective layer has been affected by the pigmentation. This will heal on its own, but it takes some time. For this reason, we recommend doing such a treatment in the spring or autumn.

Skin recovery after PMU application

Since you won't be walking around with a care patch or foil on your face for days after getting your freckles, the second phase of recovery for a face tattoo starts a little faster than for a regular tattoo.

TattooMed has developed the PMU line specifically for this purpose. The PMU Akut and PMU Care help your skin recover perfectly during this phase. The PMU Akut reduces redness and swelling in the first few days, and the PMU Care cream gives the skin the extra aftercare it needs.

Also available in a handy bundle on www.tattoomed.nl.

Things to consider before getting PMU freckles

• How natural the freckles appear depends on how well your skin blends with the darker pigment. Light skin types combine well with lighter and smaller freckles, while for a darker skin tone, the freckles can be a bit larger.
• Natural freckles become lighter in winter and become more visible in summer. Some freckles even disappear completely during the winter months. This effect cannot, of course, be replicated with tattooed freckles.

The most important PMU freckle tips at a glance:

• If possible, make an appointment in winter. During this time of year, the color of the freckles will better match your own skin tone. Furthermore, there is much less UV radiation in winter, which means your skin is better protected.
• The size, quantity, and brightness of the freckles should match your skin type well. Just take a good look at how natural freckles appear and test with an eyebrow pencil or fineliner how they look on you.
• A Snapchat filter can also help if you want to try a cute look. Ask tattoo artists and beauticians what suits your skin best.

Want to see an example of pigmented freckles? Celebrity Christina Curry had them done! Click here to view her freckle look.

Questions about tattoo care?
Feel free to check out our tattoo aftercare blogs. Do you have questions or just want more information? Feel free to contact us. We're happy to help!

📅 This blog first appeared on September 24, 2020