PERMANENT MAKEUP FAQ

Permanent makeup is a WATERPROOF, SWEATPROOF cosmetic tattoo. It is great for people with poor eyesight, unsteady hands, allergies, sparse eyebrows or just short on time. Most common, are enhancements to eyebrows, eyeliner, lips, scar camouflage, scalp micropigmentation & areola reconstruction. 

Your beautiful, natural-looking permanent makeup lasts for years and will shave hours of frustration off your daily routine. Longevity varies depending on lifestyle, sun exposure, etc. It is recommended to have the color refreshed every 3-5 years. cosmetic makeup is cosmetic tattooing.

Your permanent cosmetics procedure visit will begin with a thorough consultation, during which we will discuss your goals, challenges, and concerns. A powerful numbing medicine will be applied, during which time consent forms and after-care instructions are reviewed. Meticulous drawing of the procedure design is applied to ensure desired outcome and the procedure begins! Most visits are 2 hours from start to finish, including pre-numbing.
ALL PERMANENT MAKEUP PROCEDURES REQUIRE 2 VISITS, SPACED 6 WEEKS APART, FOR FINISHED RESULTS.

People who meet minimum age requirements and have the ability to heal properly from minor wounds can benefit from the liberating benefits of permanent cosmetics. Interest in this service spans the young to the more mature; those who desire a soft, natural enhancement to their appearance. It is especially valuable to people who can’t wear traditional cosmetics due to allergies and skin sensitivities; active people who want to look their best for sports activities such as swimming, hiking, biking, tennis, aerobics; and those who don’t want to worry about “sweating off” or reapplying cosmetics. Permanent Cosmetics also benefits the vision challenged who have difficulty applying their cosmetics; and others with dexterity related conditions such as arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke survivors, and busy people who don’t have time to spend applying and refreshing makeup throughout the day and evening.

Permanent Cosmetic procedures can be very subtle or dramatic depending on what you are looking for. Options include:

• Eyebrows
• Eyeliner, Top and Bottom 
• Lipliner, Lip Color, and Blend
• Scar Camouflage
• Scalp Micropigmentation (Hair Imitation)
• Beauty Marks
• Areola Restoration

NOTE: Some of these procedures use more advanced techniques (para-medical techniques) and thus require an experienced technician with advanced training.

Permanent cosmetics procedures are considered permanent because pigment is tattooed into the upper reticular part of the dermal layer of the skin and cannot be washed off. However, as with any tattoo or colorant (pigment) in general, fading can and often does occur, requiring periodic maintenance referred to as color re-enhancement or color refreshing. The scientific structure of pigments and the requirement for periodic refreshing is identical to that of tinted hair color; faded material on furniture that may be located near a window and subject to sun exposure; house paint that is exposed to the sun and other environmental elements; pigment implanted in the skin may fade with time.  Longevity varies from person to person depending on their life style (sun exposure), the color(s) used for the permanent cosmetic procedure, and are also thought to be affected by topical products applied to the skin.

The initial procedure will generally take approximately two to three hours; there are records to establish; photographs to take; desired design and color to discuss; the procedure to perform; and the aftercare requirements to discuss.Follow up or color refresher procedures usually do not require the same amount of time.

The average cost per procedure varies but usually averages between $400-$800. Advanced para-medical work may be charged at $150 to $250 per hour. The cost of the procedure should not be the most important issue when consulting a potential permanent cosmetic professional. Most important is the training and skill of the person performing the procedure and the confidence of the client in that skill.

Methods of Payment Accepted: Cash, Check, Venmo, PayPal, Credit. Payment is expected in full at the first visit unless arrangements are discussed in advance. Tipping is always greatly appreciated for exceptional service.

POWERFUL topical anesthetics are applied before and throughout the procedure to minimize discomfort. Some procedures are more senstivie than others, however, most people find the procedures very tolerable.  In fact, clients sleep through eyebrows all the time! 

Yes! When proper sterilization and disinfection guidelines are met, permanent cosmetics is completely safe. 

IMPORTANT Things To Look For:

1. All Needles should be new and sterile for each client. Unopened new and sterile needles should be opened in your presence.
2. Disposable sterilized one-time use machine parts should be purchased by the artist, and disposed of in a sharps container immediately after the procedure has been completed.
3. Personal protection equipment such as disposable one-time use aprons and gloves should be new for each client and changed during the procedure when needed.
4. The technician should be clean and neat.
5. Disposable one-time use chair/bed covering should be new for each client.
6. The room or treatment area should be in an area free from other contaminants. 

The initial procedure will generally take approximately two to three hours; there are records to establish; photographs to take; desired design and color to discuss; the procedure to perform; and the aftercare requirements to discuss.Follow up or color refresher procedures usually do not require the same amount of time.

The initial procedure will generally take approximately two to three hours; there are records to establish; photographs to take; desired design and color to discuss; the procedure to perform; and the aftercare requirements to discuss.Follow up or color refresher procedures usually do not require the same amount of time.