As part of the research into the aspects of my final looks, I took a moment to consider the type of scarring that would create the effect I'm trying to produce. Keloid scarring, also known as hypertrophic scars, is the term for scars that grow 'lumpy' and are raised from the surface of the skin, much like the looks I am achieve. Keloid scarring is also more common to occur to people from African, African-Caribbean and south Indian communities, explaining why tribes are so successful in creating the unique scarification look.
After discovering these facts I set about looking into the appearance of keloid scarring on white skin as both my models are Caucasian, the scars look more redder and almost sore which I think is a key element I need to consider into my looks to make the scarring more realistic in order to push the boundaries of the fashion style shoot.
Although the idea of what style of scarring I'll base the scars of my designs from is only a small part of the look, considering it has helped shape them further and will make the overall makeup far more dramatic.
References:
NHS Choices (7th March 2012) Keloid and Hypertrophic Scars. [Online] Available From: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/skin/Pages/Keloidscarring.aspx [Accessed: 5th December 2013]
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