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Permanent Cosmetics
Nancy LaTouche
What is Permanent Makeup?
Permanent makeup is a state-of-the-art form of cosmetic
tattooing. The specialized techniques used for permanent
cosmetics are often referred to as micropigmentation,
micropigment implantation or dermagraphics. The cosmetic
implantation technique deposits tiny individual implants of
pigment into the dermal layer of skin to enhance facial features.
The 3 most common procedures are eyebrows, eyeliner and full lip
color. How Is It Done?
Permanent cosmetic procedures are performed using various
machines, including the traditional (or specialized) tattoo or
coil machines; the pen or rotary machine and the non-machine or
hand tool method.
What Can Be Done?
- Eyebrows - Eyeliner - LipLiner - Full Lips - Cleft Lip - Beauty
Marks -Skin Grafts -Scar Camouflage -Areola repigmentation
Who Benefits?
Women who:
• Have sparse brows and are tired of brow pencils
• Are tired of their makeup smearing
• Are athletic, yet still want to look their best
• Are allergic to conventional cosmetics
• Wear contact lenses
• Want to streamline their daily makeup régime
• Have colorless lips or uneven lip borders
• Have had breast reconstruction surgery (can tattoo an areola)
• Have scars and want them blended with their surrounding normal
skin
“Does it hurt?”
Topical cream anesthetics are used to numb the area. Most people
equate the sensation as similar to tweezing or waxing. Nancy
provides instructions which further promote comfort. Not
following instructions can promote bleeding and increase
sensitivity. Permanent makeup intrigues me, …..I don’t know much
about it……..
You probably know of someone who has permanent makeup and they
love it. Or you may have seen or heard stories of bad work. It
seems that the media is more likely to expound on the horror
stories rather than the beautiful work that can be permanent
makeup.
What Could Help Me Know If Permanent Makeup Is For Me?
First you must determine if there is something about your face,
or body that you’re unhappy with. Say your brows are sparse, you
use pencil every day and you’re tired of it. You may want to look
into what permanent makeup can do for you. If you’ve had breast
reconstruction and the areola/nipple was not replaced, then a
permanent makeup artist can tattoo one on, making a woman feel
whole again. Napoleon Hill said “We Refuse to Believe What We
Don’t Understand”. Without further knowledge the average person
cannot make an educated decision about whether or not something
will work for them. This means learn as much as possible about
permanent makeup prior to making a a firm decision about it.
What Things Should I Look For In A Technician?
Once you have decided that you want permanent makeup, find out
more about the technician. See if they have a website; visit that
website. See if the information provided makes sense to you. Did
you learn anything from it? Contact the technician, but instead
of first asking “how much it costs?”, do this:
1) Learn as much about permanent makeup yourself before you talk
to a prospective technician. Remember, this is your body/face –
you need to do your research and not rely only on the information
they provide you.
2) How many procedures have they done?
3) What educational training have they had?
4) Do they have a portfolio of “before” and “after” photos you
can review? Do you like what you see?
5) Does the technician seem interested in you?
6) Are they willing to provide answers to your questions?
7) Meet with her for a consultation.
8) Do you get a good feeling about this technician?
9) Ask how she keeps the procedure safe.
10) Then ask for costs. However, be advised this is not the
industry to be looking for bargain basement prices…...you will
get what you pay for…...trust me. I’ve repaired work that was
inexpensive to the client who was only price shopping.
Nancy LaTouche is a Board Certified Permanent Makeup
Technician/Artist/Consultant.
Nancy is completing an E-book on Permanent Makeup due around
March 2005, directed at new technicians. It will be published on
her website in a few months. If you are a technician that is
interested, see
http://www.alwayslookyourbest.com
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