The term “permanent cosmetics” means cosmetic tattooing. Pigment is deposited into the epidermis of the skin, to enhance one’s feature(s) and it can also give the illusion of a light makeup application. Although eyeliner, eyebrow, lip color are the most common applications, other services are available including the re-pigmentation of areola complex, scar camouflage, and scalp re-pigmentation. Sometimes industry professionals refer to permanent cosmetics as permanent makeup or micro pigmentation.

Many state agencies specify infection control practices and sterilization guidelines. If proper guidelines are met and your technician is well trained in the procedure being performed, permanent cosmetic procedures should be completely safe. You, too, have a role to play in your own safety. Your must comply with the post- procedural instructions to help reduce any associated risks from contamination of the newly pigmented area.

Permanent cosmetics and/or para medical procedures can benefit most people. From very young clients such as children/teens with alopecia, to cancer survivor wishing to restore the brows they lost during chemotherapy, to more mature clients who can no longer apply their own makeup because of poor eyesight or tremors. We have worked with clients from 12 years old to 99 years young.

First, choose an SPCP and/or AMM trained member and be assured your technician adheres to a strict code of ethics and standards and performs continuing education on a yearly basis. Also choose a technician by considering training, experience, portfolio, and compliance with local and state laws.

They are both tattooing although, they are two very different techniques.

Micro blading technique uses a similar template for each client and hair line strokes are drawn on then traced over, inserting pigment with a handheld tool that looks like an X-Acto knife. We have noticed a tremendous amount of scarring on many clients that have had the micro blading technique. What we offer is a Hair line stroke eyebrows technique where we use a traditional tattoo machine and/or pen-type rotary machine with some nano needles and draw hair line strokes through out the existing brow. We do not use a stencil since everybody face is unique and working with the client’s natural brow is paramount for a beautiful and natural enhancement.