Friday, December 4, 2009

Permanent Makeup - The Benefits

There are many benefits to having permanent makeup. Consider the following reasons many people enjoy and benefit from this treatment:

  • Have makeup or seasonal allergies
  • No need to apply or re-apply makeup throughout the day
  • Lead a busy lifestyle and want to save time by not having to worry about applying makeup
  • Poor eyesight or unsteady hands making it hard to apply makeup
  • Enjoy activities such as swimming, working out, camping, traveling & don't want to worry about your makeup
  • Have permanent hairloss or Alopecia
  • Want fuller, younger looking eyes and lips
  • Have sparse or thinning eyebrows, lips or eyelashes
  • Want to save time and money
  • Want to enhance your own natural beauty

If you have considered any of the above benefits to permanent cosmetics then it's time to consult with a professional technician today!

Permanent Makeup- Is it right for me??

I receive this question many times a day from new clients. If you're new to the concept of permanent makeup or are just curious about it, a personal consultation is your best bet in getting your questions answered. I cannot stress enough the importance of having a professional consultation!! Because this procedure is permanent (in most instances), I personally will not perform a treatment on a client without having a thorough consultation first.

During your consultation certain information should be shared and discussed such as:
  • Your medical history and allergies
  • Your desired results and expectations
  • Color choices, skin undertones and ethnicity
  • Reasons for considering permanent makeup
  • Measuring and placement
  • Your technicians training, experience and background
  • Safety issues (Does your technician comply with state health & safety boards?)
  • After care instructions and what to expect
  • The need for a follow up session 4-6 after your treatment (my prices include this)
  • Price
  • Quality of pigments and equipment used

Permanent makeup is a wonderful and worthwhile treatment when you have had all of your questions answered prior to your procedure. You will feel confident and calm with your decision to proceed. You will have built up a trusting relationship with your technician and feel comfortable on the day of your treatment. Being prepared and informed helps you answer the question.... "Is permanent makeup right for me"??

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Frequently Asked Questions about Permanent Makeup

Permanent Makeup Advances
Permanent makeup has gotten a bad rap. I'd have to agree. When I would think of permanent makeup, thoughts of "McDonald Arch" eyebrows and horrific thick, black, filled in crayon brows came to mind. Fortunately, things have progressively changed. Permanent makeup has become an art. There have been many new and innovative techniques to give natural and flawless results. One of the newer techniques include:
Hair strokes for brows which make them look extremely natural and "life like". Each eyebrow hair is delicately put in one "hair stroke" at a time. Gone are the days of the unnatural "fill in" approach. I've had this done myself and I love the results!! No more penciling in my brows in the morning, after swimming, coming from the gym, or after a "romantic romp". My brows look great 24/7!!! The money, time and frustration of having perfect brows is now gone....PERMANENTLY!
I recommend that you consult with your technician before any treatment. Ask if they are experienced in the "hair stroke" technique and where they received their certification. Many permanent makeup technicians are lay persons and only need 1-2 days of training to get a certificate. Many use old techniques using "hand tools" or Rotary Machines. Make sure your technician has had over 120 hours of training and is using a state of the art "Digital Machine" for your treatment.
Authored by: Jennifer Menozzi, R.N.
Medico Permanent Cosmetics
858-692-5991