AN INTRODUCTION TO SEMI PERMANENT MAKE UP
Permanent make up is becoming a very popular beauty treatment these days, it's getting more exposure in the media and celebrities just love it, more and more technicians are being trained up and down the country which is great, and as competition is rising it often leads to cheaper prices for permanent make up.
The procedure has many benefits and can often be life changing for some women, it can save you time and the hassle of applying lip liner, lipstick, eyebrow pencil or eyeliner.
Also, if you had a treatment such as chemotherapy or if you suffer from a condition that has caused your facial hair to fall out (lashes/eyebrow hair) this procedure could make a massive difference to your life.
Permanent make up is also known as semi permanent make up, cosmetic tattooing, medical tattooing or micropigmentation.
Permanent cosmetics is having your make up tattooed on permanently, and can be used in many ways including eyebrows, eyeliner and lips.
As the name suggests this procedure should be seen as permanent, even though it is often referred to as ‘Semi’ in the UK, the ink will fade over time, but may not completely fade altogether.
The permanent make up ink is applied in a similar way to conventional tattooing, however, the ink is not tattooed into the skin as deeply as normal tattooing.
A special cream will be applied to the area prior to treatment, which helps to alleviate any discomfort caused during the treatment.
Trained technicians will usually offer a consultation prior to the treatment going ahead to discuss various elements of the treatment and to make sure you are fully aware about what to expect during the procedure.
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PERMANENT EYEBROWS
The most popular procedure that permanent cosmetics is used for is to create perfect eyebrows, if you desire perfect brows then this procedure may be perfect for you.
Over-plucking can cause your brows to appear thin or sparse, or you may suffer from a condition which has caused your brows to growing altogether, or maybe your brows are uneven, cosmetic tattooing could be the answer for you.
If you decide to have permanent eyebrows, the first step would be to talk to a qualified permanent make up technician to discuss your exact requirements, once you have then decided on the style of brows most suitable for you the procedure can take place.
The technician would then tattoo small amounts of pigment into the upper layer of the skin until the finished permanent brows are in place, the pigment usually takes a couple of weeks to settle down to the correct colour, however a re-evaluation will be required usually within 12 weeks to make sure the desire colour and shape has been achieved.
In all cases a top-up procedure will be required every 12-18 months to maintain the colour.
When choosing a technician to carry out your procedure it is essential to make sure the technician is fully trained and has sufficient experience, it’s always a good idea to look at a portfolio of their work so that you can see the standard of work that your chosen technician has achieved.
So, if you have been dreaming of having perfect eyebrows 24/7 you may want to consider talking to a permanent make up artist.
LINKS
Nouveau Contour are the UK's leading permanent cosmetics and medical tattooing training companies, offering training in Yorkshire, Milton Keynes and London. More info > Nouveau Contour
The London School of Beauty & Make Up provide the highest standard of education in all aspects of Beauty Therapy, Body Therapy and Make-up.
More info > Make Up School
UK PERMANENT MAKE UP UPDATES
05/08/10 - Tracy Fensome just launched her new website > Semi Permanent Make Up Hertfordshire which contains valuable and detailed information on all the permanent make up treatments she offers along with testimonials, before and after pics and faq's. Tracy is a very accomplished and highly regarded UK Permanent Make Up Specialist, to find out more about Tracy, click the Hertfordshire link above.
03/08/10 - Rachel Pitman of Precision Beauty is proud to announce the launch of her brand new website > Semi Permanent Make Up London. The website showcases her latest work, she has also written some great articles so that you can learn more about permanent cosmetics, Rachel is an excellent artist and this expertise enables her to create stunning results using permanent makeup, for more information click the London link above.
03/08/10 - Camilla Seton also runs Tranquility Day Spa & Beauty Salon in Rochester Kent where there are a huge range of fantastic beauty treatments for you to choose from including manicure and pedicure treatments, facials, massages and spa treatments etc. For more information click on the Kent link above.
30/07/10 - Sue Nightingale offers Paramedical Treatments which can cover or camouflage scars or burns and replicate the Nipple / Areola. To find out further details, click the Yorkshire link above.
27/07/10 - Charlotte Gande Permanent Make Up is holding an information evening where you can learn more about semi permanent make up and book a treatment. For further details click the Essex link above.
22/07/10 - The award winning Fake Bake Spray Tanning is now available from Annalou alongside her various other beauty treatments. For more information click the Warwickshire link above.
21/07/10 - Ros Paull from Face Factor is now operating from the following Salons in West Wales:- SUKOR, 57 Llamas Street, Carmarthen & Amrie Holistic & Beauty Therapy, Lydstep Beach Village, Tenby - for more info click the Wales (south) link above.
20/07/10 - fresh mineral cosmetics give great skin camouflage and full, natural coverage and are now available from Bridgette Softley. For more information click the Surrey link above.
19/07/10 - Juliette John also offers the invaluable service of Medical Permanent Cosmetic Tattooing to treat the effects of vaious medical conditions. To find out more click the Suffolk link above.
16/07/10 - Ros of Face Factor now offers semi permanent eyelash extensions. She is a qualified Master Technician and these eyelashes will give you long, thick and very natural looking lashes. For more information on Ros, click the South Wales link above.
14/07/10 - Michelle Kendall is now offering Express Lashes alongside the permanent make up treatments she already specialises in. For more information click the Shropshire link above.
13/07/2010 - Future Face now offer Semi Permanent Lash Extensions which are available in various lengths/colours to give you the long, thick, natural looking lashes you desire. For further details, click the Northamptonshire link above.
12/07/2010 - Calendars Permanent Make Up now also offer nail extensions and courses on how to apply nail extensions and become a nail technician. To find out more, click the Leicestershire link above.
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Tracy Fensome now covers Middlesex and surrounding areas, Tracy is offering her services from a salon in Uxbridge and is looking to take on new salons throughout Middlesex very soon, for more information click the Middlesex link above.
Tracy Fensome offers correctional and removal treatments for spmu which has not been applied correctly by another spmu technician. For more information click the Hertfordshire link above.
Susan Coombe of The Enhancement Clinic also specialises in spmu for medical conditions such as scars, vitiligo or alopecia - for more information click the Hampshire link above.
Charlie Gande has some special offers on semi permanent make up treatments over the summer months - for more information click the Essex link above.
Fiona Ramsay of Enhance Permanent Cosmetics offers effective paramedical tattooing for things such as areola tattooing, scar and vitiligo camouflage etc. - for more information click the Edinburgh link above.
Catrina Valentine offers corrective treatments to remedy semi permanent make up treatments which you may not be happy with - for more information click the Dorset link above.
Susan at New Lines now offers Eyelash Extensions by Lash Perfect which blend perfectly with your natural lashes to give you a celebrity look - for more info click the Devon link above.
Hazel Furlong is now offering micropigmentation to disguise scars left after breast reconstruction surgery from her new Areola Restoration Clinic in Liverpool - for more info click the Cheshire link above.
Pauline Kneller of Finishing Touch, Buckinghamshire is an experienced semi permanent make up artist who now also provides micropigmentation for various medical conditions - for more info click the Buckinghamshire link above.
Petra Lombard is offering special discounts on her permanent make up services for the month of June including massive savings on a full face make-over - for more info click the Berkshire link above.
Kent based Camilla Seton is a Nouveau Contour trained permanent make up techncian covering the whole of Kent, she specialises in permanent cosmetics and also offers eyelash extensions, mineral make up and various treatments from her salon in rochester. She works with her own clients and works alongside her colleagues as an elite trainer at Nouveau Contour - for more info click the Kent link above.
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