08 Mar

Posted at 21:09h in Public Information, Removals and Corrections, The Blog by

Permanent Make up Accidents, Mishaps,  & Mistakes For The Professional & The Consumer © Accident - any event that happens unexpectedly, without a deliberate plan or cause. ….and that is why they are called ‘accidents’. We do not have crystal balls, cannot see the future and don’t plan on them happening! These unfortunate circumstances are what gives us ALL in the industry a bad name. It does not matter what industry or field you are in, there is good and bad in it, on it and around it. Lawyers, doctors, plumbers, priests, hairdressers, mechanics, actors, politicians, carpenters, CEO’s, law enforcement ….all are ‘professionals’ and can make mistakes...

01 Mar

Posted at 23:14h in Articles for Technicians, Public Information, The Blog by

Embroidery - What is an Embroidery Eyebrow Cosmetic Tattoo?      © Embroidery and ‘3 D’ Hair Simulation Eyebrows If you are tired of drawing on your eyebrows, taking them off… and redrawing them to make them symmetrical then Embroidery Eyebrows are your answer! The skilled technician can give the client a feathery very natural looking brow called Embroidery, ‘3 D’imensional Eyebrows or Hair Simulation. Embroidery eyebrows look so lifelike because we leave the natural skin showing in between the feathery hair strokes. This procedure is accomplished with a single or very tight 3 prong needle grouping. Microscopic  feathery hair strokes are drawn on in the brow line...

20 Feb

Posted at 23:41h in Articles for Technicians, Pre and Post Care for Permanent Makeup, Public Information, The Blog by

Prior to the application a client assessment will include two phases: collection and analysis of information.                                      © Client consideration should also include assessing his/her expectations of the desired procedure. If the client is on any medication or there are any contraindications, they will need to obtain a release from their health care provider. This release must be written on their Rx pad and faxed to the office prior to the procedure date. This information is achieved through an interview and examination that will involve an extensive history of the clients: Past and present illnesses Diseases Disorders Allergies to products, food, latex Potential scarring Smoking habits Alcohol consumption Chickenpox, Herpetic or Shingles...

18 Feb

Posted at 21:15h in Iron Oxides, Organic and Inorganic Pigments, Organic vs Inorganic Pigment, Public Information, Tattoo Inks, The Blog by

Pigments – Iron Oxides                   © There seems to be much confusion over the use of Organic and Inorganic pigments used for permanent cosmetic makeup application. There are 2 types of pigment colour ingredients used for permanent cosmetic makeup. 1. Iron Oxides (Inorganic) 2. Lakes (Organics) Over 95% of the major permanent cosmetic makeup pigment manufacturers use both Organic and Inorganic cosmetic colorants in their pigment. Permanent cosmetic application involves piercing the skin with single or multiple sterile needles utilizing various insoluble opaque oxides, lakes and iron oxide pigments to create a semi- permanent or permanent design or decoration. Why Use Iron Oxides and Lakes? Iron oxides used for permanent makeup pigments are...

18 Feb

Posted at 20:44h in Articles for Technicians, Public Information, The Blog by

Skin and Facial Needling Neocollagenesis                             Skin Needling™      © Is a unique process which plumps up your NATURAL collagen in depressed areas. Wrinkles, acne scars, pitted scars, crow’s feet, peri-orbital wrinkles, naso-labial wrinkles, the loss of the skin’s elasticity or any type of skin indentations will have noticeable improvement. This simple process assists in restoring the integrity of the skin while it stimulates the collagen in the epidermal and dermal layer of skin. This, in turn, plumps up the areas of concern. Skin Needling™ is accomplished by inserting a sterile needle grouping into the dermal layer of tissue creating a wound which signals the brain to send collagen to...

18 Feb

Posted at 20:39h in Articles for Technicians, Public Information, The Blog by

by: Susan Church CCPC, CPDA This is a true story that my patients recanted to me. It is in her own words. This is my story. I was born in 1954 with a mid-cleft lip and a condition known as “Super Numera” which affected the tissue in my upper mouth and lower nose. I had my first surgery at two weeks of age to bring my upper lips together and remove the extra skin that was connecting the inside of my upper lip to the upper gum line in two places instead of one. Over the next 12 years I had four additional surgeries....

16 Feb

Posted at 23:32h in Articles for Technicians, Public Information, The Blog by

People who:                © Want to save time and are tired of applying cosmetics on a daily basis Have lost their hair due to an autoimmune diseases like alopecia,  illness  or injury Have oily skin Have dry eyes or any other eye problems Love to camp, play outdoor sports or exercise Have disabilities Wear contact lenses or glasses Want their lip colour to appear more even Want their lips to appear larger or smaller Have allergies to regular topical make-up Have tiny eyes and want their eyes to appear larger with a lash enhancement or eyeliner Have sparse eyebrows or lashes Love the look of makeup and want to look good all the time...

04 Feb

Posted at 22:56h in Articles for Technicians, Public Information, The Blog by

What’s in Your ‘Permanent Makeup Tool Box’? © Proper Product Knowledge and Safe Usages Life can be a bit confusing at times, but as the lawyers say ‘Ignorance of the law is no excuse’. With the internet and various publications at hand, it is simple to get the information that you need. They key is….absorbing and reabsorbing, gleaning and making proper decisions based on factual knowledge and research. There is a lot going on in the tattoo industry, the best technician is an educated one that can readily foresee problems, anticipate issues and be proactive to avoid them. A great start is proper...

04 Feb

Posted at 22:54h in Articles for Technicians, Public Information, The Blog by

THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER PAPERWORK and DOCUMENTATION   © Record keeping may seem mundane and over whelming, compared with the other aspects of starting a business, but it is a critical step to ensure sound business practices for permanent cosmetics and all types of tattooing. Record keeping systems should be simple to use, proper forms should be professionally written and reviewed upon client completion, and relevant to the service given. The job of the entrepreneur is to use this system to keep accurate, timely, consistent and complete records of all activity in the business and services given. Nothing can be more gratifying or dismaying then...

04 Feb

Posted at 22:49h in Articles for Technicians, League FAQ's, Members, Public Information, The Blog by

The League of Permanent Cosmetic Providers (LPCP) was founded by Susan Church and Pamela Abshear to be a support group for all dermal artist professionals looking to advance in all aspects of the facial and the restorative arts of paramedical tattooing and to educate the general public in traditional tattooing, peircing and branding....