In today’s world there are many things you want or need to do before the sun comes up.

Unfortunately there is some pressure to look good most of the time, if not all the time.  Very fortunately there is this wonderful thing called semi-permanent makeup or cosmetic tattoo.  Actually it’s also referred to as 3D, feathering, hairstrokes, microblading, eyebrow embroidery and micro-pigmentation all meaning pigment is implanted in the upper dermis layer of the skin.

After the initial treatment, the layer on the surface eases itself off during the healing procedure, with a little help from aftercare instructions.  After a week or so,  the area feels smooth and the colour implanted is seen softer and lighter as if looking through a veil.  It’s exciting to see this, and great to realize you have beautiful, symmetrical brows that don’t wash off and in fact, last for months at a time.

Cosmetic tattoo does fade, and particles as with all foreign bodies eventually disintegrate, as healing by the immune cells takes place.

UV rays do a fine job of bleaching the makeup tattoo, behaving like a laser over time.  Sun and chemicals can damage so take care while using glycolics, Retin A, and various anti-aging products.  SPF lip balm or screen is handy for lips and great for brows too.  They come water-proofed as well!

Lips tend to fade faster than some other cosmetic tattoo as they are pale and moist a lot of the time with eating and drinking etc.  Lighter colours in brows can fade quicker than darker shades but as you now have balanced brows, a brow powder can look good until your next refresh.

Eyeliner tattoo wears well as black is so popular although you can always be more flamboyant.  Ask me about this!

So semi-permanent makeup is like any other beauty procedure and may require refreshing every year or so, keeping up with skin and hair changes.

A small price to be cosmetically freer in today’s world.

Janey

Every skin is different but over time the body breaks down foreign bodies whenever possible to eliminate what wasn’t there naturally.

I decided to add a last minute blog for May as my tablet has been at the shop for repair and my May blog disappeared!  So here are a few thoughts.

I’ve been asked about micro blading a lot lately.  Micro blading is another name for cosmetic tattoo hair-strokes, feathering, eyebrow embroidery, micro-pigmentation and the list goes on. It’s when semi-permanent tattoo is applied with a hand-tool.

A beautiful and very natural technique we do at Gentle Cosmetic Tattoo is ‘sketching’.  When an eyebrow is sketched with the right apparatus, extra fine hairs are ‘built’ into a brow design that will have you fascinated.  Every technique done here requires two sessions.  The first sketching heals in fine brow hair,  and the result is extra subtle which is great for you ladies who are nervous about tattoo makeup.

Makeup tattoo is exactly that – Tattoo but our pigments are a far cry from body tattoo inks (which are right for body tattoos).  Cosmetic tattoo pigments age with you, so as  your skin alters along with eyebrow, eye and lips shape it is easy to transform fading colour into what is right for you now and later.

As with all cosmetic tattoo even beauty spots, we start conservatively.  Always, but always a good idea!  Soft natural shapes can change with just a few extra strokes into chic or seductive. Sometimes it takes only one or two tiny additions to make that difference.  I especially enjoy the face that lends itself to a special individual look.

All this is done with semi-permanent tattoo that lasts months and years depending on your skin and is in most cases, virtually pain-free.

We suggest maintenance each year at minimal cost.

Call us, and cheers for June coming up.

Janey

For those of you who have their annual holidays at other times of the year, and for those who don’t seem to give themselves holidays – the good news is Gentle Cosmetic Tattoo is open at weekends.

Do check our ‘special’ page.

We know it suits many people to start their cosmetic tattoo healing process over the weekend.

You know, by day three, a lot of the healing is completed.

Don’t hesitate to book Friday after work, or Saturday or Sunday if you can’t wait to get started. Otherwise we are open as normal during the week to accommodate you.

Cosmetic tattoo is also known as micro-pigmentation, makeup tattoo, semi-permanent makeup (in Australia), permanent make-up (overseas), tattoo make-up, and eyebrow embroidery!

I look forward to seeing you for eyebrow tattoo makeup – that is, either hairstrokes (or feathering), shaded brows, or combination shaded plus hair-stroke tattoo procedures. Fully cosmetically tattooed eyeliner is available at great prices too, upper or lower individually,  and all lip micro-pigmentation procedures plus scar camuflague and nipple and areola complex tattoo.

Eyelash extensions are expertly done by Jessica.

All consultations are free, and Janey is always happy to discuss by phone or email a query or thought you may have regarding any of the above procedures.

Happy holidaying and an abundant New Year.

Cheers,

Janey

We’re talking about Cosmetic Tattoo, Micro-pigmentation,Semi-Permanent Make-up, Eyebrow Embroidery, Semi-Permanent Tattoo, Tattoo Makeup or however you know this skilled art as.

But what really makes the difference from one artist to the other?

When a technician is primarily interested in your comfort, has an eye for design and  detail, and loves what he or she does, you are probably set up for a great session.

These things make the difference.

At Gentle Cosmetic Tattoo, you may have a consultation as to whether semi-permanent tattoo is really for you. For some it’s a burning desire, they just haven’t quite had the confidence to step ahead and do it. The consultation is a great time to talk about that. For others it’s always been at the back of the mind, and now no matter what, this is the time to renew brows, lips and eyes. Never, does it seem to be an impulsive whim.

I am sure that if you knew you would first be relaxed, have you brows for example, waxed and pampered to the ideal design – that would make the difference too! If you realised also that you would have that design brushed on, and that you may see the work as it is being applied, that would make a big difference as well. Knowing that the most up to date anaesthetics and techniques have been sought for your satisfaction is very comforting. Cold packs finish the session off giving you plenty of time to relax to gentle music and soft Hinterland sounds just outside.

Come in for extra great prices for April, and very personalised Cosmetic Tattoo service to transform and bring a smile to your face .

All the best,

Janey

We know it suits many people to start their cosmetic tattoo healing process over the weekend.

You know, by day three, a lot of the healing is completed.

Don’t hesitate to book Friday after work, or Saturday or Sunday if  you can’t wait to get started. Otherwise we are open as normal during the week to accomodate you.

Cosmetic tattoo is also known as micro-pigmentation, makeup tattoo, semi-permanent makeup (in Australia), permanent make-up (overseas), tattoo make-up, and eyebrow embroidery!