For many of us, makeup is a key part of our daily routine.

This can help us relax while preparing for a busy day.

AsRefinery29points out, women on average spend 55 minutes each day prepping hair and makeup.

Permanent makeup artist applies tattoo to lash line

And, over a lifetime, the average American spends $300,000 on makeup, perAllure.

That’s how the beauty industry earns billions of dollars each year (viaStatista).

Given how much we spend on makeup, what if there was a more long-term solution?

Woman splashing water on her face

Here’s what you better know about lash enhancement tattoos before you pay a visit to your licensed esthetician.

Whereas lash enhancement tattoos sit on the lashline itself, permanent eyeliner sits just above.

Likewise, “Lash extensions should be off you could put them back on two weeks after.”

Tattoo artist in black gloves holds tattoo gun

Before going in with ink, the makeup artist will numb your lids.

You therefore shouldn’t feel anything more painful than a slight itch, according to Tran.

But the results are long-lasting, up to five years.