Pretty Please Studio Permanent Makeup Artistry

Body tattoo and Permanent Makeup artists receive different training and use different tools.   Therefore, the answer is....Not likely.   It is important to note tattoo artists can create beautiful designs on the body, however it is not a guarantee that they will provide natural looking permanent makeup artistry on the face .  The skills and practice needed to draw on your body and face differs significantly.    Skin on our body may be thicker than the skin on your face.  Therefore, different tattoo tools are used. Black pigment should only be used on the face for Eyeliner procedures .  Never on the brows.  Black pigment usually fades blue or grey. Body tattoo artists favor bold and opaque colors, while permanent makeup eyebrows look natural when applied subtly and lighter in color. I have a client that has numerous body tattoos.  Since her tattoo artist produced beautiful work on her body, she thought it would be o...

Tattoo and Permanent Makeup pigment contains Iron Oxide and/or Carbon Oxide. It is not irritant to most skin. Prior to an MRI, the technician may ask if you have any tattoos.  Permanent Makeup is a tattoo.  So your answer would be... Yes. In the simplest term, an MRI machine is a giant magnet that scans your body.  It will detect metals, including Iron Oxide.   If you have a tattoo on your body, the MRI Technician may put a damp towelette to ease warm sensation. However, the amount of pigment used on Hairstroke brows, eyeliner and lip blushing is minimal.  Therefore, the likelihood of feeling discomfort is not likely.   But, it is helpful if the MRI Tech knows what he/she is seeing on the scan.  www.prettypleasestudio.com San Ramon, CA

What is a "Patch Test" or "Allergy Test" and why is it performed? People who are allergic to foods and products are hesitant to get Permanent Makeup.  They are concerned with adverse reactions to the tattoo pigment. Prior to tattooing the face area, the artist can tattoo a small area of the skin that is hidden from plain view.  For example, most common area is behind the client's ear, areas of the body that is usually covered under clothing, or on the client's feet.  After the patch test, the client is instructed to go home and keep a close watch for any excessive swelling, irritation, or feeling nauseous.  This reassures the client, in the event of adverse reaction, their face will not be affected. Here is a list of common ingredients in most tattoo pigments:  Mixture of various inert iron oxides, chromium oxide, titanium dioxide, carmine, and glycerin.   In all the years of practicing Permanent Makeup, I have not encountered clients who...