Brows have to be number one here – why? because making new eyebrows every morning seems to be the most frustratingly annoying and anxiety producing part of most women’s makeup regime 🙂

So much better to have a lovely natural brow that suits you, that will look good on you and help bless your days, even when certain other ‘looks’ have faded to oblivion.

At Gentle Cosmetic tattoo, we have seen trends come and go, shapes that have seen better days. We are able to gently lift out or correct dubious colour choices from your brows with suggested options.

Hair-stroke simulation is still a great favourite, 3D artistry incorporated via hair-stroke (feathering) and a powder finish works well for some. Natural Vegetable pigments from the U.S have proven to last and last. They fade over time beautifully and naturally.

Please be patient after deciding on micropigmentation. Skin varies enormously from person to person. Genetics, age, skin type, medications, circulation, bruising and expectation all plays a part in healing. We welcome your questions and expect you to come in for the initial treatment, followed by at least one, sometimes two added visits.

Eyebrow tattoo procedures can give your brows symmetry, shape and life to your face whilst being less expensive here than other beauty treatments, it takes much of the guesswork out of your morning.

Prices are listed and include an in-depth consultation (talking, listening, drawing brow shape with colour) topical anaesthetic, and initial tattoo procedure and resting with a cold pack.

Contact me.

Cheers,

Janey

The most sought after look in the business of Cosmetic and Medical tattoo is a a flawless natural look. Natural is not always required though. A soft velvety lip tattoo is an amazing look or a darker blush ideally works with a previously weak or non lip-line.

With fashion being just that, ‘Fashion’ you cannot go wrong with a natural individual hair-stroked (feathered) brow procedure. Natural vegetable pigments from the U.S. consistently give a great look that gradually fades as all tattoo does, but minus the odd residue we sometimes see on friends and strangers.

Once you have a great pair of brows, you may play them up till your heart’s content. The same goes for eye-liner, exaggerated wings and flicks can be whipped on for special events. Tattooed on…I can tell you from experience the ‘extras’ can drop as we age. Panic not! Tattoo removal here at Gentle Cosmetic Tattoo is the answer.

Once lip tattoo is within the lip membrane, healed and at it’s final stage of transformation, you may wear any lip colour if and when you choose.

We use excellent brands of pigments for different purposes.

Phone us for a chat if you like. Questions welcomed.

Cheers,

Janey

You have thought about cosmetic tattoo for a long time now. Or you’ve been looking at someone else’s flawless makeup day after day and now it’s your turn, right? I hear this all the time! My clients often say to me, “I have wanted to do this for so long”….and later, “why didnt I do this years ago?” 

The following pre-care notes are valuable in helping with your decision to go ahead with semi-permanent tattoo as it is known in Australia.

First I’d like to say that  there are certain young people under 18yrs old out there who would like this specialised makeup, but unless there are special circumstances and you have your physician’s advice this is a no, no. For most other individuals, if you have a confident sense of self, are mentally and emotionally prepared, and really want this for you, then step right up!

Always prior to treatment, keep your skin free of skin medications. Skip Retin A, Glycolic Acid or other treatments prior to this work. Wait 48hrs before waxing, tinting lashes and brows, electrolysis or lash perming. Although I have eyelined a lovely client who is never without her eyelash extensions, I have asked her to come to her second appointment with bare eyelids, for maximum colour implantation close to the lash line. Clients sometimes prefer a good tattooed eye-liner or lash enhancement to continuing with lashes every few days or weeks.

Contact lenses are shelved for a couple of days or more  if possible…..bring along your specs for your first appointment. 

Need antibiotics prior to going off to the dentist? Chances are you may need them before these procedures too.  Be cleared by your doctor first please.

Are you regularly taking Vitamin E, Niacin, St. John’s Wort, Ginko biloba? It is advised to halt those for 3 or 4 days as well, if you can. Let me be aware of supplemented foods or if your diet is rich in certain fruits, vegetables or beverages.

It’s an idea to schedule your procedures after your menstrual period, that’s if you’re prone to extra sensitivity.  When you feel your best and are in good health that’s always the right time for colour implants.

An easy bruiser? Arnica tablets before eyeliner treatments are often swear-bys. Blood thinners are also not designed to make cosmetic tattooing easy. Again, talk to your doctor – it may be you are not  a suitable candidate. Asprin or Ibuprofen can promote bleeding, so choose Panadol or similar an hour before, if you feel you’d  like to. Remember we are able to advise.  Alcohol and any strong stimulants are hopelessly effective blood thinners

Medical conditions such as hepatitis, type1 diabetes, heart concerns, psoriasis or any blood borne communicable diseases – please advise, you may or may not be suitable for these treatments.

Wait until pregnancy and breast feeding are over. Believe me, the convenience is worth the waiting!

Lip blushing, lip-line and blending, or any lip tattoo can mean cold sores, fever or sun blisters. They will surely be activated by trauma or stress to the skin if you are prone to outbreaks. There are ani-viral medications such as L-Lysine which are taken for 2 wks before treatment, a double dose on the day and the following 7days. Alternatively there is Zovirax ointment or Vectavir cream which again counteract or minimise the occurrence of the above. 

Cosmetic tattoo is very safe and allergic reactions are rare. If you do suffer allergies however, we are able to perform a  test well prior to treatment.

As you read through the above, you’ll see the advice is common sense, but do take it seriously to be prepared.

See you soon!

It’s an interesting one, and in regards to cosmetic tattoo, I have had different thoughts about it over the years. It’s important to know how you are thinking when you come in for your consultation over this too. The first part of the usual two hour micropigmentation appointment may be full of questions/answers and sketching.

Many of you come in because you wish for natural hair like strokes to fill brows, a whisper of extra colour on your lips, defined lower lashes… or just a beauty spot!

I see so much work from various places that need correction. Skin is not an easy medium to beautify with tattoo, unless one has had many years experience and all too often a lovely face shouts ‘too much!’ However here, with patience, there is usually a way to rectify.

This brings me back to the original query “When is less more?” When you look and feel special with a just fine liner on your upper lashes. Ditto on your lower lash line or partly across your lower lashes as well. Less can give you so much more.

Brows are stunning when symmetrical but still natural with hair-strokes and powdery to finish the process a few weeks later. Here, less is more.

Lip shading, blushing, tattooing, can take your confidence much further when they are defined and colour blended to soften the whole look. What I like to see now are lips that are fully enhanced with shade and shape. An example of more really is more.

Be ready for Christmas. Nil checking if the wine glass has more lipstick than you, or if the Xmas pud has whipped away the very last of the lip line you took ages to get right!

Cheers,

Janey

Various cosmetic tattoo procedures for lips come with various names. When you come in for lip colour tattooed on your lips, you will have most likely thought about it for ages before your appointment. It is important to have an idea of how you like to see your lips. You can then convey that to your semi-permanent tattoo artist. Bring in your most used lip pencils or lip colours too.

Many of you want fuller lips, that is, a vermillion border that gives top lip symmetricity in relation to the lower lip (or if you like, visa-versa). Another request is lipline and colour blended to remove the expectation of (traditional) makeup bleeding into fine lines or heavier wrinkles. Scarring on the lip is common through misadventures, accidents, surgery and can change the look of the lips in a lovely way.

A soft and natural tattoo correction to the lip border can make all the difference in the world. Full lips that don’t really seem to be there somehow, can be softly accentuated.

Deep colour or chic and pale… a good protective moisturiser/ lip gloss on tattooed lips, is important and looks good.

I say many times, lip tattoo does not give a lipstick look but allows you to feel special, and look classy, even when super soft and natural. I could even say that a rosy mouth can look healthier.

Further appointments or yearly refreshers will give you more colour, more coverage will ultimately last longer. It does depend on what you want.

In the cosmetic tattoo world, we know everyone is different. Every one heals differently, and the healing agenda isn’t hard and fast. That is the beauty of it all! Colours are most often custom blended for individual outcomes.

Lip colour is tattooed on the outermost layer of the dermis and a lot of your appointment time will be having you exacting the shape and having you comfortable.

The next important step is keeping your lip tattoo clean…very clean and to expect some swelling. Most clients love this part although swell does disappear in 3 or 4 days. When exfoliation is finished and lips no longer look and feel like chapped skin, they can look too light. Skin cells are reinventing themselves and it may seem confusing. Wait a few more weeks and up to 12 weeks after your final procedure to see the beauty and convenience of semi-permanent blushed lips.

The last several minutes of your micro-tattoo makeup procedure/s include a soothing cool pack. This may or may not make a big difference to swelling but ahhh it does feel good and clients often comment on how peaceful and relaxing the surrounds are. Many fall asleep, in which case a few extra minutes are often appreciated.

Keep your new cosmetic tattoo comfortable for the duration of the outer healing which is 3 to 5 days and up to 10 days. Wipe the brows frequently with a lubricating, or water wipe to clear any lymph fluid that surfaces over the first 24-48 hours. Bepanthen cream is recommended for the first 3 days, and any light medication you normally use for pain such as paracetamol may be used. Lubricating eye drops may be used for sensitive, mildly irritated or dry eyes after eye-liner procedures. If you have recently had micro pigmentation avoid lighteners, exfoliates, acids or friction or treatments including the above. Teeth whitening is best left for another time, and even toothpaste is too abrasive on the mouth.

Be gentle with yourself after your semi-permanent tattoo. This is also a time to take responsibility – not to be overtly attentive, but to let nature take it’s course in healing, with your care.

If you must use mascara, then please buy a new easily removed product and apply a third of the way back from the tips. Remove carefully with a soft wash.

No to contact lenses during the work. You may reintroduce your lenses 24 hours after the cosmetic tattoo eye-liner.

Avoid over activity for the first couple of days and stay away from areas that simply put, are dirty or spread germs.

Do not swim in any type of water for a good couple of weeks.

A light shower on the face, or mild wash is all that is required once or twice a day. No rubbing and friction. Do not agitate the skin in any way. Non alcohol cleansers or soap and water is quite adequate, finishing with soft pats to dry the area.

Colour retention is helped by being aware and protecting the skin from sun before and after healing. Sunglasses, caps and hats and sunblock are necessary. Makeup tattoo of course does fade, especially the lighter and softer colours if exposed to the sun. Medications, some skin preparations and skin type all play their part. Cosmetic tattoo is designed to make your life easier, but does deserve some attention, including re-enhancements after a year or 17 months that make all the difference again.

Lips being so tender, can feel vulnerable for a couple of days. Swelling is more than likely and care should be taken eating and drinking. Spicy salty foods can bite back, and even drinks are best consumed through a straw. Moving and smoothing the after-care cream slowly and gently on your mouth can feel soothing and moisturising. Around day 3 pt 4 as with most semi-permanent tattoo, peeling begins. While peeling, the lips feel dry and parched, and for some time afterwards as well. It takes 8 to 12 weeks to feel as if they truly are part of you. Do not spoil the cosmetic tattoo by trying to hurry the exfoliation. Phone me regarding any tingling or burning or anything unusual during what should be the settling down period, or see a pharmacist or doctor.

By being aware, caring for what you requested, and taking steps to replenish colour by regular micro pigmentation, life is simpler, and your face colour kissed.

Cheers and be well,

Janey

Various cosmetic tattoo procedures for lips come with various names. When you come in for lip colour tattooed on your lips, you will have most likely thought about it for a long time prior to your appointment. It is important to know what you are wanting.

Many of you want fuller lips, that is, a vermillion border that gives top lip symmetricity in relation to the lower lip (or if you like, visa-versa). Another request is lipline + colour blended to reduce the expectation of makeup bleeding into fine lines or heavier wrinkles. Scarring on the lip is common through misadventures, accidents, surgery.

A soft and natural correction to the lip border can make all the difference in the world. Faded and a ‘not really there’ set of lips can be more vibrant or pale and pretty especially with some moisturiser or lip gloss.

I say many times, lip tattoo does not give a lipstick look but allows you to feel especially good even with a super soft and natural look. Further appointments will of course give you more colour, more coverage…will last longer. It does depend what you want.

In the cosmetic tattoo world, we know everyone is different. Every one heals differently, and the healing agenda is not hard and fast. That is the beauty of it all! Colours are custom blended, and never look as they do in a bottle, or even on top of the skin.

Lip colour is tattooed on the outermost layer of the dermis and a lot of your appointment time will be having you comfortable.

The next important step is keeping your lip tattoo clean and expecting some swelling. Most clients love this part although swell does disappear in 3 or 4 days. When exfoliation is finished and lips no longer look and feel like chapped skin, they can look too light. Wait a few more weeks and up to 12 weeks after your final procedure for the shape, shade and convenience of lip makeup tattoo.

Cheers, and stay extra safe during this lockdown.

Janey

With Gentle Cosmetic Tattoo being well underway for quite a few years, we advise over cosmetic tattoo and its after-care.

Micro-blading, micro-feathering, feathering and semi-permanent makeup, call it what you will is still implanting cosmetic tattoo pigments superficially (between the dermal and epidermal layer) into the skin. These are implemented with a small device into which a needle assembly is inserted, or a small machine depending on the procedure required.

Any makeup or lotions apart from those suggested at the time of your session should be left until after the areas have healed. This would usually be 7 to 10 days. When after-care cream is suggested use sparingly at night and morning, and during the day for comfort.

Your skin will be settled and well ready to receive your 2nd procedure, 3 to 8 weeks after the first.

Please do not try to hurry the peeling process. Sometimes people cannot help but pick or rub the area. I understand, however it is worth waiting for your cosmetic tattoo to gently exfoliate on its own.  At the sign of any infection, contact your pharmacist or cosmetic tattooist.

If your semi-permanent makeup is itchy, a sign it is healing nicely, a little after-care cream will sooth. Be aware that workouts, swimming, sauna, tanning beds or sun, does not help your skin retain new tattoo makeup. I often suggest an SPF balm, for ongoing protection of new brows.

Most salons will advise you to wait for their skin treatments, knowing you have had, or are preparing to see a cosmetic tattooist.

Gentle Cosmetic Tattoo uses iron oxide free pigments and all latest pigments to suit your skin.

cheers,

Janey

Already we’re into May where in this part of the world it’s getting just a little chilly at night with glorious days of sun.

Mother’s Day is only around the corner. Any mum will love a semi-permanent mother’s day pampering!

A mention here that cosmetically tattooed lip colour is one of those procedures you wish you had done years ago. A client told me that her blushed lips were noticed by staff and patients when she unexpectedly spent a few days in hospital. Compliments at such a time can really give you a lift! Other unexpected compliments come when you are camping, on holiday, or at work when you can say to your colleague/s “yes, it’s tattoo”.

We in the cosmetic tattoo world know micropigmentation is not necessarily in place of traditional or topical makeup. Many of you, myself included enjoy cosmetics and it’s easy to wear different lip colours over blushed tattooed lips. Semi-permanent makeup done well and on it’s own, gives us confidence, and means we can feel good anywhere. It’s so we don’t look completely bare except for some careful makeup (smile).

Hair strokes can be etched into the brow area with a hand-tool or machine. Depending on the experience of your artist, one procedure is as good as the other. At Gentle Cosmetic Tattoo, we enjoy the individuality of free-hand design before making your tattoo makeup semi-permanent.

Be aware, that all skin is not the same! Some procedures require one (rare) but usually two or more procedures. It’s well worth having cosmetic tattoo etched into the skin in a way that is right for you, with refreshers every six months or yearly.

Have a wonderful MAY.

Cheers,

Janey

If you worry about down time as far as cosmetic tattoo is concerned, the Easter holidays is the perfect time. Just a few days of not having to do too much, and if you are busy, we ask you to keep your procedure nice and clean.

So that means, no picking, no swimming or excess forceful water (showering and what have you). It means being aware, and using your common sense. You may give your skin a gentle wash once or twice a day, patting dry and using the tiniest amount of after-care cream. Remember that micropigmentation, consists of the various procedures of cosmetic and medical tattooing and needs time to heal, settle and peel. Your skin is in the process of change over that time and usually requires little from you except correct after-care. Unusual occurrences, soreness, redness may be a sign of infection and requires your direct attention. phone us to alleviate concern as the area may only be dry/itchy due to healing.

Microblading and nanoblading, are beautiful techniques done with needle assemblies and not blades. They give a natural and lovely result especially when coupled with natural vegetable pigments.

We correct, remove and/or camouflage work that could have been classier or prettier. Colour change can be unexpected if the original pigment was a poor choice or has been affected by incomplete aftercare, sun, condition of the skin or health of the individual. Cosmetic or medical tattoo can be greatly improved with a refresh, giving softer, more interesting effects.

At Gentle Cosmetic Tattoo, we ensure your comfort and safety whilst showing you how your makeup tattoo is progressing during the (usually) two hour visit.

Our procedures include,

Safe effective tattoo removal, eyebrow hairstrokes, lash line cosmetic tattoo, lid shading and lining, lip blushing and shaping, scalp micropigmentation, Plasma fibro-blasting.

Each procedure is suited specifically to your features and requirements.

Phone for an informed chat or experience your consultation as part of your procedure/s.

A little chocolate in the spirit of Easter is always good!

Blessings and cheers,

Janey.