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Is it Vanity?

I had finished a session with a lovely client a little while ago. Her husband noticed the colour perfect, symmetrical eyebrows and commented ”you women are so vain!” It’s an interesting comment because while there are extremes to anything, is it really vanity to want to make life easier in dressing ourselves, our faces included? It made me think of why I chose semi-permanent makeup for myself and quickly endorsed the idea for others. For me, truely it is convenience, convenience, convenience. It’s not about glamour, or preening in the mirror constantly. Rather, it’s the opposite! Being confident that your make-up has stayed in the same place since last year is one good reason alone, to choose cosmetic tattoo over conventional make-up.

We chatted a little more about this and John suddenly said something like ”well, you know, if I didn’t have to shave everyday…I’d be pretty pleased about that”. This was a good analogy and for sure, it must be so tiresome to smooth gel or creme and then a razor over the face 365 days a year. Cosmetic Tattoo can allow you to be a little lazy, and in fact you can almost take you new found beauty for granted. 

Just a note too that the bold, defined brow is a beauty mainstay at present. I’ve had a few younger women mention Megan Fox’s eyebrows when explaining what they require. Personally I feel, you can’t go past a unique or classic style that flatters you, giving you character, expresssion and definition with custom blended pigments again, to suit you perfectly. You may wish a powdered soft effect, a beautiful 3D hair by hair finish, or a natural hairstroke placement. You may, without a doubt, want Megan Fox’s brows!

It’s all up to you, or a little help from me.

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Back from the U.K

We couldn’t have arrived in London at a better time. It was very late in the evening and so warm and pleasant but it was in the following daylight that we saw the trees were just budding with blossoms. Over the next several days they would burst with colour.   

We drove from London to Norfolk - the Nelson Country and the flattest land in England, to the Northern tip of Britain, stopping at a church built in Sunderland in 700 and visiting ancient walls and castles. It was gobsmacking even if you have visited England before.  From there we travelled to Penzance, the Pirate country with real (dressed up) pirates, taking in a good glimpse of South Wales on the way. In between were countless small and even tiny villages and townships that were exquisite and as individual  as the accents of the folk who lived there. 

The food? There was no such thing as plain old fish & chips. No, this is a nation that knows how to cook even the simpliest of fare. We sought out and sampled it all! Cornish pasties, pies and Yorkshire puddings and fruits in season. Those fish and chips still won the day! I noticed a common thread. The best produced goods came from where it was grown, harvested,  prepared and sold. For example there is nothing like the Balti pies from the North,  kippers from Craister,  Mead from Lindisfarne, and Devonshire Teas from, well ok, Devon.

Why, you may ask, am I going on about this? With all the clinics and salons, from Harley Street, London to the far North and St.Ives in the South, one thing was apparent. Wherever colour implant procedures were performed in an environment that specialized as such, the results were more thorough, artistic and pleasing. Cosmetic tattoo, takes years to master. Your semi-permanent cosmetic tattoo artist must love the work he or she does and will want to see the best results attained.  Apart from an ultra clean environment and excellent materials, do find a cosmetic tattoo artist who values you and therefore values the appeal of  the work as well.

Phone me regarding any queries,  photos, new techniques – or to arrange a chat over (Devonshire) tea.

until next time,

Janey

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….and a Happy New Year!

As a last addition to our blog page for 2009, we’d like to wish you all, a very Merry Christmas and joyous new year. 2010 brings us new beginnings, full of hope and promise. May you all be guided in following special dreams.

Gentle Cosmetic Tattoo has often advised to allow plenty of time before special celebrations before embarking on a makeover. All for good reason, as a few days at least will make a fun day into a fabulous day or weekend. When every bit of flakiness has vanished you’ll feel, perhaps a little chuffed and maybe aware you are the belle of the ball, or at least tickled by your unsmudgable self-confidence.

Three special notes:

As a Christmas and New Year gift offer, mention this post and you will receive $100 off EACH procedure of your choice (does not include touch ups as a procedure) until the first week of February 2010.

Also, FREE until the first week of February – a BEAUTY SPOT created wherever you want it! No conditions asked of you on this offer!

To finish up on a different note – Please give a thought to abandoned or injured animals at this time of the year. This is the time when many vunerable hearts are left and wanting for new homes, and when country roads are traps for our extraordinary wildlife.

Donations or help is always much appreciated by Trish and Jai  http://www.wildcare.org.au. Jai incidently will remove and relocate the odd snake from your property :)

Safe travel, and all the best for 2010 from us at Gentle Cosmetic Tattoo.

Janey

On Communication…

Hi Janey,

I realize this offering is a little random!! , however I would very much like to share this short video with you, featuring an amazing guy by the name of Benjamin Zander. ( Conducter and speaker) You may or may not be familiar with him in the music world, however, I think everyone should watch this little gem. The video is about 5 minutes long, ( just click the blue link below) and if you get the chance to watch this in total peace and quiet, that would be perfect. His enthusiasm reminded me of your passion also for life, work, family and doing ones level best!

The guy is clearly a musical genius, but also an individual who rocks compassion. I hope you enjoy these poignant moment as much as I did.

Have a lovely day!

Love

Carolanne x

http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/benjamin_zander_on_music_and_passion.html

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