I wanted to try permanent makeup for a long time because my eyebrows are very sparse. I finally mustered up the courage to get it done last week, but it feels like it gave my face a very harsh expression. Everyone around me says, “You’ll get used to it, it looks nice,” but I just can’t accept myself when I look in the mirror. Will it look more natural over time, or should I consider having it removed already? Has anyone tried this, what should I do?
I’m in the same situation; I had it done last month. During the first week, every time I looked in the mirror, my face looked foreign to me. I was especially uncomfortable until those crusts peeled off. But let me tell you, by the second week, the appearance is softening. I would say don’t rush to remove it.
First, go to the place where you had it done and explain your situation clearly. If you truly think it looks too harsh, you can ask for a lighter shade for the retouch. Most places can adjust the intensity in the retouch. Don’t make a decision to remove it right away.
Could this be a thing? Maybe you weren’t clear before choosing the ‘natural’ effect you wanted, or the expert misled you. Because if the procedure is permanent, it’s important to communicate well from the start. If you’re saying you’re regretting it now, I think you should reflect on the decision-making process first 
If procedures like microblading or powdering have been done, they generally achieve their true color and shape by the end of the first month. During this time, the intensity of the color settles and starts to look more natural. However, if it still appears harsh, you can request a correction from the specialist who performed the procedure. Going straight to a removal process is both costly and can be a challenging experience for the skin.
Girls, as I read here, I’ve started to see the subject from a different perspective. The thing that bothers me the most is that one eyebrow seems to be more crooked than the other, almost like symmetry. I have a touch-up appointment, but I’ve already stressed out. Can they fix that symmetry?
Ah, that feeling of looking in the mirror and thinking ‘what have I done’… It really sits heavy inside you. Each time you look in the mirror, you feel like you’re facing another person, I know. Symmetry is usually handled with retouching, but in my experience, trusting the right expert is crucial. Without that trust, you end up worrying twice as much.
Let’s be clear: When you give someone the right to perform a permanent procedure on your face, you should have received complete information about the risks and consequences of that procedure. If you weren’t informed, there is a problem with the system in place. Or rather than trying to reassure you that you’ll “get used to it,” they should really listen to you regarding that touch-up. The effort involved in these things must align with your consent.