July 2005 Fun & Fit Magazine Get it done right the first time—make sure you know your permanent cosmetic technician
People considering getting permanent makeup need to do their homework before committing to a technician, otherwise the results could be disastrous. Mary Arnold, founder of Professional Permanent Cosmetics (sm), knows first-hand the importance of looking into the skills and experience of technicians.
More than half of the people she has worked on have been people who needed to get work redone or required corrective procedures due to technicians who should not have been practicing. While some technicians may offer inexpensive services, it does not necessarily mean the service is worth it, especially if it means that the client will need to go to someone else to get the work fixed.
Arnold suggests researching the permanent makeup technician’s experience, including how long they have been in business, what organizations they are associated with whether they have done the type of procedure you are requesting (especially for more complicated procedures involving color fading), what other procedures they practice and reviewing the before and after photos. It is also important that references are checked.
Because it is permanent, it is important that you do everything right the first time.
Arnold, who testified at the Nevada State Legislature for the assembly and senate committee’s on commerce and labor in conjunction with the Clark County Health District to pass legislation statewide to regulate the practice of permanent cosmetics and help to enforce tougher standards for training and continuing education in the field, brings more than 25 years experience as a registered nurse to the permanent makeup industry.
Prior to starting her own business, Arnold served for more than 10 years as a permanent makeup artist and more than 20 years as a dermatology nurse. She has had extensive training and experience, and has established a reputation as a specialist in color adjustments and corrective procedures.
She sits on the board of directors as chair of health and safety for the national Society of Permanent Makeup Professionals, a member of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, the Nevada Women’s Chamber of Commerce, Better Business Bureau and the National Association for Women Business Owners. For more information, call 702-360-4260 or go to www.makeup-permanent.com.
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