According to a report recently published by WebMD, a new study found high fluorine levels from a sampling of 231 cosmetic products purchased in the U.S. and Canada from retailers such as Ulta Beauty, Sephora, Target, and Bed Bath & Beyond. Three-quarters of waterproof mascara samples contained high fluorine concentrations, as did nearly two-thirds of […]
Author Archives: jeannie@juvessentials.com
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May
May
Finally received my 2nd vaccine shot today, just in time for this week’s opening up into the yellow tier. Feeling fine so far with no symptoms at all nor were there any from the 1st shot. (Guidance from the health department still requires “personnel interacting with the public [to] wear face coverings, including outdoors,” which […]
02
Apr
Apr
Even with the presence of more contagious variants amid a 4th surge happening in other parts of the world, California is preparing to retire its color-coded tiered reopening plan as vaccination rates improve and coronavirus cases continue to drop, according to state officials. San Francisco is even poised to move into the yellow tier by […]
03
Mar
Mar
As of Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021, San Francisco is allowed to resume most businesses and activities that are allowed by the State of California following the City’s assignment by the State to the Red Tier. This includes personal services that require mask removal so long as required safety protocols are followed (“the service is provided […]
09
Feb
Feb
During a recent virtual course on laser and aesthetic skin therapy, dermatologist Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PhD, said doctors “don’t really know what’s in a lot of these ink residues” when they are targeted by various laser tattoo removal machines. “We know they’re getting mobilized and some of it’s going into the lymphatics. What’s happening […]
26
Jan
Jan
From the San Francisco Office of Small Business: Today, Mayor London Breed and Director of Public Health Dr. Grant Colfax announced that San Francisco will resume some businesses and activities starting January 28 in light of the State lifting its regional stay at home order today. This includes indoor and outdoor personal services, including hair […]
06
Dec
Dec
Without any data to show that Covid is spread through one-on-one personal services, San Francisco County has once again issued a shelter-in-place order shutting down all businesses that offer personal services regardless of the safety protocols in place through at least January 4th, 2021. So it is with deep regret and sincere apologies that any […]
13
Sep
Sep
So happy to announce that JuvEssentials can finally reopen as of September 14th. Thank you so much for your patience and please bear with us as we navigate under strict new safety and limited capacity protocols. Masks are now mandatory at all times for the technician and whenever possible for the client. The treatment rooms […]
Camouflage Tattooing, Cosmetic Tattooing and Permanent Makeup, Cosmetic Tattooing Removal and Correction, Melanocyte Restoration, Microblading, mobile, Permanent Makeup Tattoo Removal and Correction, Q&A, Semi-permanent makeup
How body art establishments and other personal service businesses are affected by the Coronavirus
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Mar
Mar
On March 20, 2020, San Francisco’s Department of Public Health, which oversees body art establishments and practitioners who perform any kind of cosmetic tattooing – including permanent makeup, semi-permanent makeup and microblading, sent out an email informing us that “the Health Order from San Francisco’s Health Officer . . . . states that all SF […]
04
Feb
Feb
Understanding the key differences between microblading and eyebrow tattooing The growing popularity of microblading has lent to some confusion about the difference between that and eyebrow tattooing. Although the process may look similar from the outside, there are key differences between microblading and eyebrow tattooing. In recent years, eyebrow tattooing has all but pushed aside […]
27
Jan
Jan
Microneedling is fast becoming one of the most popular treatments in the cosmetic industry. This collagen-boosting therapy uses a device called a microneedling machine that punctures the skin with controlled wounding. The microscopic injuries stimulate the growth of collagen and elastin and the formation of new tissue. This can reduce the appearance of old scars, […]
05
Oct
Oct
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that full eyebrows have been in vogue for quite a while. This is great news for millennials who have grown up in the haze of Instagram and YouTube tutorials that teach you how to lovingly tend those brows. But if you came up through the 90s […]
12
Sep
Sep
Strategically applied eyeliner can really lift the eyes and make them pop, but some people may lack the steadiness, expertise and time to apply it properly. Some clients complain that they simply don’t have the ability to do their eyeliner well, or that their eyes are sensitive or allergic to makeup. Semi-permanent top eyeliner is […]
09
Aug
Aug
Big lips are in, and though the current trend might be responsible for the explosion in people who want to perk up their pout, many will be surprised to learn that natural permanent lip color has been doing the rounds in the beauty world for a few decades now. However, the modern advances in pigments […]
05
Jul
Jul
Say Hello to Confidence Having a noticeable mark on your skin can be extremely debilitating to one’s self-esteem and confidence. Clients can have a wide range of various scarring and pigmentation issues, and thankfully, with the help of scar camouflage tattooing, insecurities can be erased and the skin restored to its full glory. What Is […]
05
Jun
Jun
Eyebrow disasters happen. Regardless of the cause, it’s important to acknowledge that sometimes people are less than happy with the microblading procedure that they had been so enamored with on Instagram now that it’s on their face. Due to the lack of reliable information available, it’s hard to find solid answers. So, we’re here to […]
05
May
May
What’s the Difference Between Permanent and Semi-Permanent Makeup? It’s one of the most common questions cosmetic tattoo artists hear from their clients. At a basic level, permanent and semi-permanent makeup work on the same principle- pigment is inserted into the papillary layer of the dermis, which sits directly under the epidermal surface. However, permanent makeup […]
22
Feb
Feb
Another very good question. Whether you want to call it an eyebrow tattoo or microblading, how long the work lasts depends mostly on your skin and lifestyle. What you pay for is an investment in how transformative yet natural-looking the work is for your face. Touchups on my work are priced starting at just $250 […]
15
Feb
Feb
Microblading has taken the world by storm by making the eyebrows look sculpted and defined with fine, precisely tattooed hairstrokes. While the effects of microblading does gradually fade over time just as with any cosmetic tattoo, how long it lasts varies depending upon a multitude of factors. Here are a few questions that you may […]
27
Nov
Nov
Vitiligo is generally felt to be an autoimmune disorder whose symptoms are characterized by a loss of skin pigmentation that can affect any part of the body. Because its causes are complex and multifactorial, it doesn’t always respond effectively or predictably to treatment. Non-surgical medical options for vitiligo typically include topical corticosteroids, topical calcineurin inhibitors, controlled […]
11
Oct
Oct
That depends on your brows and what needs to be removed. Whether it’s the whole eyebrow or just part of the brow, I can’t weigh in with an opinion until I see the situation. So while yes, it is possible to perform the removal on some parts of the brow and not others, as fine […]
11
Sep
Sep
Just like with a typical a cosmetic tattoo procedure, a cosmetic tattoo removal procedure should not negatively impact your skin in any way when done properly, much less require any significant recovery. Some mild redness and swelling should be expected over the next few hours and should greatly subside after the first 24 hours (applying […]
12
Aug
Aug
Long-term, daily retinoid users are advised to discontinue using the product for at least a month especially near the areas where the work will be done because it stimulates the skin to shed at a much faster rate which in some skin can impede the pigment from taking. This is not as much an issue for those who use […]
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Jul
Jul
Good question. I have also seen first hand the brassy orange and dull bluish gray color of faded old tattoos so I know exactly what you’re talking about. However it think it might be too simplistic to write off the funky faded colors to “cheap pigment.” Cosmetic tattoo pigment is typically formulated with less than […]
10
Jun
Jun
Eyebrows typically look stronger and more “done” while they are healing, usually over the first 5 days give or take a day or two. (Added bonus: darker and more strongly defined brows tend to look better in photos even if that’s not often the case up close and in person.) Usually this should not a problem […]