Every few months we see news of the latest ingredient. Coconut oil is the latest on the news. But how do you know it is the right or even safest ingredient for YOU? They hire great marketing agencies to tout their new product… one they have invested a lot in.
A recent magazine article opened with this phrase… "Microblading, tattoos and permanent makeup are more popular than ever." This reflects a new trend I see happening. Re-naming things to gain market share. And actually… it's just history repeating itself. A tattoo, by definition, is implanting pigment into the skin.
Each client has their own unique vision of what eyebrows should look like. Selecting an eyebrow style or technique must be matched to the individual client, their goals, their needs. I never do a "cookie cutter" approach. There is no one right or best style except the one that is best for YOU!
Permanent eyeliner is the process of implanting pigment into the skin. It is a form of tattooing. While it is permanent, it does require the color be refreshed periodically. Frequency of re-enhancements depends on the technician's skill with their device, but also it depends a lot on the client.
With the huge demand for ways to stave off the signs of age medical technology is working overtime. First there were facelifts – but a rhytidectomy (face lift) has significant down time, risk of infection, scarring and is very expensive. A facelift is normally the lower 2/3 of the face.
There has been a lot of marketing and promotion about different brow styles which makes it very challenging for the consumer. How do you know what is right for you? Find a technician that is also a makeup artist and has studied classical brow shapes and the different facial structures.
This is a common question clients often ask and the one word answer is Yes, medications can affect even the most simple skin care services. Many medications have effects on the body aside from the reason they are being taken.
Women need to understand how their bodies work differently than men's to best protect themselves and respond to undiagnosed health issues promptly and appropriately. The first and foremost signal is "change" — if you notice a change in your body or how it operates, this can be a clue that something needs to be checked.
Oregon is one of, if not THE strictest in their training requirements for cosmetic and artistic tattoo technicians. There are strict requirements for training, which is actually outlined in the rules and must be followed by all schools. It requires all schools to teach 210 hours of theory and practice.
Having to undergo chemotherapy is a challenge in itself but some of the drugs that are necessary to treat the cancer can bring their own set of challenges to the skin. According to Dermatology Times, the new generation of anticancer drugs can have significant dermatological side effects.