30 Mar

Posted at 23:30h in Removals and Corrections, The Blog by

How to Correct Pink Brows     © When a technician uses a warm brown colour on a warn  under-toned client, over time and useage of glycolic acid, other skin lightening peels and products the result will be a pinkish looking brow. If a client’s eyebrows have healed too pink, you can cool them down with a ‘cool' brown pigment colour.   We have the best results if we try to lighten the incorrect colour by giving the client a peel, microdermabrasion or laser removal treatment. Lightening up the undesired colour first will give you a much more pleasing final result. If we do not do this first, its...

29 Mar

Posted at 22:44h in Public Information, The Blog, Traditional Tattooing by

What You Should Know From the FDA Before getting a tattoo or permanent make-up, this is what you should know. A tattoo is a mark or design on the skin. A permanent tattoo is meant to last forever. It is made with a needle and colored ink. The needle puts the ink into the skin. Some of these colors are also used in printing or painting cars and have not been tested for safety. In fact, no colors are approved by FDA for injecting into the skin. Allergic reactions have been reported from individuals who have received either temporary or permanent...

29 Mar

Posted at 22:31h in Permanent Makeup, Public Information, The Blog, Traditional Tattooing by

FDA considers the inks used in intradermal tattoos, including permanent makeup, to be cosmetics. November 29, 2000; updated June 23, 2008, February 1, 2010, and August 22, 2012 When we identify a safety problem associated with a cosmetic, including a tattoo ink, we investigate and take action, as appropriate, to prevent consumer illness or injury. The pigments used in the inks are color additives, which are subject to premarket approval under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. However, because of other competing public health priorities and a previous lack of evidence of safety problems specifically associated with these pigments, FDA traditionally...

29 Mar

Posted at 22:24h in Infection Control - BBP - MRSA, Pre and Post Care for Permanent Makeup, The Blog by

Tattoo artists can minimize the risk of infection by using inks that have been formulated or processed to ensure they are free from disease-causing bacteria, and avoiding the use of non-sterile water to dilute the inks or wash the skin.  Non-sterile water includes tap, bottled, filtered or distilled water. Consumers should know that the ointments often provided by tattoo parlors are not effective against these infections. NTM infections may look similar to allergic reactions, which means they might be easily misdiagnosed and treated ineffectively. Once an infection is diagnosed, health care providers will prescribe appropriate antibiotic treatment according to Katz. Such treatment...

29 Mar

Posted at 21:55h in Articles for Technicians, Public Information, The Blog, Traditional Tattooing by

Not Necessarily Safe Spring break is on the way, or maybe summer vacation. Time to pack your swim suit, hit the beach, and perhaps indulge in a little harmless fun. What about getting a temporary tattoo to mark the occasion? Who could it hurt to get a temporary tattoo? It could hurt you, if you actually get one. Temporary tattoos typically last from three days to several weeks, depending on the product used for coloring and the condition of the skin. Unlike permanent tattoos, which are injected into the skin, temporary tattoos marketed as "henna" are applied to the skin's surface. However, "just...

28 Mar

Posted at 01:36h in Articles for Technicians, Permanent Makeup, Public Information, The Blog by

Chronic infection with cold sores may affect thinking, especially in sedentary folks, study suggests The above photo shows how a herpetic outbreak can affect the final outcome of permanent repigmentation of lip colour. Now that the pigment colour on the  lipliner is compromised, the client will have to wear a lip stain or regular lipstick to correct the imperfections of the lip symmetry. Most physicians recommend that clients with a history of herpetic outbreaks should be on an antiviral (zovirax or valtrex) at least 3 days pre and 3 days post their initial and colour refresher lip colour procedures. This will lessen the likely-hood of...

27 Mar

Posted at 23:25h in Lips, Public Information, The Blog by

Permanent Makeup is Here to Stay! This is for anyone that is considering any permanent makeup procedure. Make sure your technician has been properly trained in the procedure you are requesting! Call us if you need a qualified technician    949.548.6447   I hope she doesn’t change her mind. Lip Tattooing Is the Latest Fad A NEW and unique fad making rapid strides among the movie folk of Hollywood is not to rouge the lips but have them permanently made up by the tattoo artist, as demonstrated in photo below. All shades of the more popular lip sticks are available and may be worked on in a...

22 Mar

Posted at 22:39h in Articles for Technicians, Permanent Makeup, Pre and Post Care for Permanent Makeup, Public Information, The Blog by

Nothing can be more surprising or dismaying then the aftermath of faulty after care.  Usually these challenges with pigment loss or infection etc. can leave the client as well as technician with the thoughts of “what went wrong?” Sometimes you can pinpoint the culprit, at other times it not an easy answer, as it could be colors used, improper placement, incorrect needle grouping or passes placed into the skin. The answer………..the x factor……..x equals unknown.  It’s often hard to predict outcomes of procedures.  Your work could just be exquisite, and BAM……what happened?  The clients may or may not know, or admit too,...

20 Mar

Posted at 08:33h in Public Information, Skin Needling, The Blog by

Collagen Rejuvenation Therapy™ ( CRT™) Skin Needling™    Neocollagenesis  © This simple process assists in restoring the integrity of the skin while it stimulates the collagen in the dermal layer of skin. This, in turn, plumps up the areas of concern. Skin Needling™, Facial Needling treats stretch marks, light scaring, chicken pox scars, scars from surgery and fine to deep wrinkles. Using a rotary or digital machine for the Skin Needling™ procedure, the small needle cluster is gently inserted into the epidermis and top layer of the dermis. Skin Needling™ promotes the natural reproduction of collagen, fibroblasts and elastin, making the skin feel smoother, supple and tighter. We treat only...

19 Mar

Posted at 21:40h in Iron Oxides, Organic and Inorganic Pigments, Lips, Public Information, The Blog by

Clients Are Asking for the Style & Colour of These Celebrities and Models Lips Clients want to their lip colour to  look like these celebraties. It could be a soft or vibrant colour. Below is  what is considered to be the most beautiful lip colours of the stars! Jessica Biel To achieve this colour use: "Pink Kiss" Absolute Perfection Pigment               -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monica Bellucci To achieve this colour use: "Blush" Absolute Perfection Pigment ---------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adriana Lima To achieve this colour use: "Sheer Baby Lips" Absolute Perfection Pigment                                              -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kim Kardashian To achieve this colour use: "Natural" Absolute Perfection Pigment                                                                 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Angelina Jolie To achieve this colour use: "Pink Kiss" Absolute Perfection Pigment                             Photo Thank you to:     http://www.mylifeisbrilliant.com/top-10-most-beautiful-celebrity-lips/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Below are a few of...