Understanding Undertones for Scar Camouflage: From A to Z
Let’s be real — scar camouflage isn’t just “tattooing skin color over a scar.” That’s like saying foundation is just “skin-colored paint.” There’s an art *and* a science to it, and if you don’t understand undertones, you’re basically showing up to paint night with no brushes. Whether you’re a paramedical tattoo artist, a beauty junkie obsessed with skin, or someone curious about how scars get camouflaged so naturally, welcome. We’re about to break down the world of undertones — *Gen Z and millennial style* — no boring textbook vibes allowed. First, WTF Are Undertones? Undertones = the color beneath your skin’s surface. Not the “shade”of your skin (light, medium, deep), but the “vibe”your skin gives off underneath. There are 3 main types: - Cool – bluish, pink, or red hues - Warm – golden, peachy, or yellow hues - Neutral – a mix of both (you’re the Switzerland of undertones) *Pro Tip:* Just like in makeup, using the wrong undertone in scar camouflage can make healed pigment look ...
