According to its manufacturer’s website, Latisse®️ is a prescription treatment to “grow eyelashes longer, fuller, and darker” and side effects include eye itching, redness, and “increased brown iris pigmentation in the colored part of the eye.” Other reported common side effects include eye discomfort, dry eyes, watery eyes, eyelid redness, or puffy eyelids. Aside from […]
Category Archives: Cosmetic Tattooing and Permanent Makeup
07
Sep
Sep
Thanks to a few beauty icons, some women have longed for prominent, strategically placed beauty marks for decades while intentional freckles seem to be a newer fad. While I have tattooed freckles on trend-setting clients before this service became a popular request, I regret that I no longer have time in my busy schedule to accommodate tattooing […]
17
Jun
Jun
Technicians who advertise that they do “3D” or “embroidery” permanent makeup eyebrows are essentially using a non-machine operated hand tool with needles that’s similiar to numerous other hand tools that have been specially created and marketed to the permanent makeup industry. The process as well as the results – such how the brows look, how […]
20
Apr
Apr
A more accurate quote for permanent cosmetic procedures are given during a one-on-one consultation in person as it varies for each individual depending on the specific work to be done. The cost for your cosmetic tattoo procedures cover the following: complete medical history review; face shape and feature analysis; custom makeup design process; color selection […]
20
Mar
Mar
The face is different than the body. While tattooing on the face it’s necessary to go a bit shallower than the body in order to avoid damage to the skin and pigment migration, especially for the the eyelids which are the thinnest skin on the face. The eyebrows, meanwhile, are the highest point of face […]
20
Dec
Dec
Going gray generally happens gradually for most people and usually not even all the hairs may be affected. So any subsequent touch up would be an opportunity to address the changing color (a brow that is well-defined in color and shape can easily camouflage a few stray gray hairs). If allowed to fade on […]
07
Jun
Jun
Yes and no. Permanent makeup is tattooing as the basic principles of traditional tattooing and cosmetic tattooing have many similarities. However, the face is different than the body. While tattooing on the face it’s necessary to go a bit shallower than the body in order to avoid damage to the skin and pigment migration, especially […]
07
May
May
Permanent makeup is considered permanent because once implanted, the color cannot be washed off. However, as with any tattoo, fading can and does occur as the top layers of the skin continually gets replaced. While this may be disappointing to some people, others may be more comfortable with this knowledge. Exactly how long depends on […]
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Feb
Feb
The outcome of a tattoo is limited by the condition of the skin that it’s implanted into (not to mention anything else done to the skin to make it look better). While smoking is one of the worst things you can do to your skin, it further affects how well a tattoo procedure heals because […]
02
Sep
Sep
Yes. The online calendar enables clients to make, cancel* and reschedule* their own appointments 24/7, so it shows real time availability and is the quickest way to get an appointment. The online booking app allows 10 minutes to complete the transaction to schedule an appointment. If the transaction to book the appointment is not completed […]
14
Jun
Jun
Permanent cosmetic lip tattooing pigment typically fades in 8 to 10 years. That time would be drastically shortened with a great deal of exposure to sunlight. All tattoo pigments are sensitive to UV light, so it’s important to protect them from excessive exposure.
14
Mar
Mar
I am currently only certified through SofTap® to teach the manual or hand method of permanent makeup and have not yet received my certification to teach using tattoo machines. I use both tools in my practice and believe that a course that offers instruction in both methods are important to create a well-rounded skill set […]
09
Jan
Jan
Do you do eyebrow tattoos for men? Eyebrow alopecia is quite common in women and men. We actually have more males than you would imagine coming in for permanent makeup eyebrow procedures. With a “natural look” being our main concern and focus, the result is not fake. The result looks just as hair would look. […]
27
Nov
Nov
Going gray generally happens gradually for most people and usually not even all the hairs may be affected. So any subsequent touch up would be an opportunity to address the changing color (a brow that is well-defined in color and shape can easily camouflage a few stray gray hairs). If allowed to fade on their […]
07
Aug
Aug
Typical prescriptive anti-viral oral medication dosage is 500mg twice per day for 5-7 days, starting 2 days prior to getting a lip tattoo. This is an important precaution to take because the herpes simplex type 1 virus (HSV-1) that causes fevers blisters (aka cold sores) never leaves the body and the outbreaks are extremely contagious. Please note that […]
09
Mar
Mar
If I get a lip tattoo, will I be stuck with the same lip color all the time? We prefer to do subtle colors that look completely natural for your lips so that they have a beautiful tint without looking pale and dull. So not only will you never have to worry about being stuck with a […]
08
Nov
Nov
You’re welcome to wear all your makeup as usual if you’re just coming in for your eyebrows. The only time when makeup becomes an issue is when someone comes in for an eyeliner or lip procedure wearing, respectively, hard-to-remove eye makeup or lipstick. If you are coming in for an eyeliner consultation or procedure, please do not wear […]
01
Sep
Sep
After either 1 or 2 consecutive follow ups after the initial session, your cosmetic tattoo should look good for at least a year, and then the frequency of touch ups needed or desired thereafter will vary from person to person. Some peoples’ skin may retain color well while in others the color will fade more quickly. Timely […]
08
Jun
Jun
Actually, the opposite tends to be true for most of my clients, and this is probably due to the fact that because the skin on the eyelids is thinner it also numbs more easily. As for pain tolerance, this FAQ sums up for most people: https://juvessentials.com/im-nervous-about-the-pain-involved-how-much-will-this-hurt/ Schedule a Consultation Today. Jeannie Sides, Owner/Practitioner at JuvEssentials is […]
02
Jun
Jun
Juvederm fillers have not been shown to pose problems for a lip tattoo. However, a lip tattoo may remove the need for Juvederm. Unlike a typical injectable filler, lip tattoos can stimulate the creation of your lips’ own natural collagen and give them a fuller appearance – permanently. Schedule a Consultation Today. Jeannie Sides, Owner/Practitioner […]
06
May
May
Each different permanent makeup technician may have his or her own set of before and after care instructions. As a client it is your responsibility to follow the instructions that you have been given for optimal results. The following is a common list of before and after care instructions from all across the internet that include those […]
01
Mar
Mar
Quite a few of my clients travel from outside the Bay Area to see me, however please keep in mind that cosmetic tattooing is usually a multi-session procedure (unless you’re going for a solid fill, which I don’t do), so depending on the state of your brows and the results you’re looking to achieve, you should […]
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Oct
Oct
Contact lenses themselves should not impact the recovery of an eyeliner tattoo. However if you are a contact lens wearer it is advised to switch to eyeglasses for the first day or two if your eyes are still sensitive from the procedure. If they feel okay and you have no other alternatives other than contacts, […]
03
Feb
Feb
There is no way to know if antibiotics would affect a cosmetic tattoo except if a change in body chemistry affects how your skin takes color. But more importantly, it’s important to know what you’re on antibiotics for; the doctor who prescribed your antibiotics should know if there is any contraindication to having your brows tattooed. In the case […]
07
Dec
Dec
Technically, permanent cosmetics procedures are considered permanent because the color is implanted into the upper reticular part of the dermal layer of the skin and cannot be washed off. However, as with any tattoo, fading can and often does occur, requiring periodic maintenance, color re-enhancement or color refreshing. Permanent makeup and permanent cosmetics are terms widely used […]