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Who should do it: Someone with thin, sparse brows who fills them in every day; someone who wears eyeliner every day.
Why you should get it: If you fill in your brows or wouldn't be caught dead without eyeliner, then having "makeup" tattooed on will certainly save you some time. And the latest innovations in permanent makeup are not nearly as scary as the tattoos of years past. "Permanent makeup is semi-permanent by design," says Emilia Berry, founder of New York-based PermaLine Cosmetics. But, this is a good thing: "As we age, our features move gradually, so the eyebrows of today will not be proportionate 10 years from now." Plus, she points out that times and trends change, so the semi-permanent nature of the makeup allows you to change with the times (she points to the current eyelash enhancement trend that creates a thick lash base, versus the Cleopatra liner trend that was popular a few years back).
"The cost of the procedure is easily offset by freeing women from having to continuously purchase and use traditional makeup products," Berry says.
She uses micropigmentation and a hair-stroke technique to create natural-looking results -- similar techniques are used in other salons, which is why it's important to choose a technician who isn't going to tattoo your makeup on. (In addition to brows and lips, Berry also uses her technique to camouflage stretch marks and scars.) At Hibba NYC, a similar technique is used to fill in brows and deposits color into the first layer of the skin behind your brows. And, it lasts for a full year. Know before you go: Like any other tattoo, sun exposure can make the color change, turning a once brown brow a reddish shade. To prevent colors from fading, be sure to wear sunscreen. And, since it's not actually permanent, you'll probably have to go in for touch-ups eventually.
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I might try lash extensions
by LittleBunny Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 05:53PM Report as inappropriate
Man I would love the hair straightening treament
by EricaC123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 06:38AM Report as inappropriate
Wow!!! I have always wanted to get a gel manicure. I'm going to try it out & I have always wanted to dye my hair but was afraid of damages. Now I know to use the sem-permanent dye
by Lillium_Stargaz Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 07:18PM Report as inappropriate
I have had my hair done with the Japenese straightening system for 3 1/2 years now. Touch ups every year. I once had kinky, curly, unruly hair. The treatment changed my life. The headache of the tangles, gels, mousses and gels are gone. I also just started doing lash extensions. LOVE them. I have had them since June 12', and I can't live without them now! Two huge time savers. I can now actually spend the day not worrying about myself. And spend it with my two babies :)
by Rachelmpher Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 09:39PM Report as inappropriate
Removing gel manicure is damaging your nails.
by lilas Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 02:33PM Report as inappropriate
I had my hair chemically straightened in Vietnam and while it was hard on my hair, it was so nice just being able to let my hair air dry and have it be pin straight! Not having to flat iron and blow dry my hair was really convenient and also good for my hair. Eyelash extensions seem expensive and like they'd look bad once they started wearing off... Revitalash has made my lashes crazy long, lasts longer and is less expensive.
by LipglossandSpandex Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 09:16PM Report as inappropriate
I wish I didn't have to curl my lashes everyday!
by Snowwhitessecret Monday, October 8, 2012 at 08:18PM Report as inappropriate
Fillers are great at first, but you can become a slave to them. You also have to use the right one for the job. Tattooed makeup scares me, even as a person with permanent body art. It's your face, and what if they mess up?
by robyne00 Monday, October 8, 2012 at 01:33PM Report as inappropriate
I had no idea you could use a filler injection to do that to your nose. Very illuminating!
by KarasuSparkle Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 10:43PM Report as inappropriate
interesting ideas. DEFINITELY dont think ANOYONE should get their make up tatooed onto their face. not a good idea at all. if it goes wrong you are stuck with it forever. plus it looks fake and everyone who sees you will know that you got it done.... just not a good idea at all. guys like the natural look better anyways.
by treehugger1997 Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 04:25PM Report as inappropriate