An Introduction to Permanent Cosmetics

Series Summary

Permanent cosmetics, sometimes called dermapigmentation, micropigmentation, or cosmetic tattooing, is a procedure in which pigment is applied to the dermis of the face or other parts of the body to create designs or add color in the same way that traditional makeup would be used. The practice is used most commonly on the lips and area around the eyes, often to produce artificial eyebrows. It is also a popular method of disguising scars or skin discolorations.

In this series of free video clips, expert Cherie Terry offers advice on receiving permanent cosmetic treatment, including the benefits and history of the treatment and what to expect during eyebrow, eye and lip procedures, scar camouflage and areola reconstruction. You’ll learn how dermapigmentation differs from tattooing, the types of equipment and inks used, as well as sterilization methods. If you’re considering permanent cosmetic treatment, review the information these free video clips to help you decide if the procedure is right for you.

Video Transcript

" Hi! I am Cherie Terry at Cherie Terry Permanent Cosmetics in Sedona, Arizona and on behalf of Expertvillage.com, I would like to welcome you to my office. I have been in Sedona for six years now, started permanent cosmetics about seven years ago after a trip to Lake Plow with the family. Four couples, four women were all playing in the water and about the forth day you kind of look at her and one of the girl and she was looking awesome and the rest of us looked like camped for four days. We asked Amy what was up with the beautiful makeup. She introduced us all to permanent cosmetics and since then I have been hooked. I have been investigating training and found a lady in Tucson Arizona that would train one-on-one. I stayed with her for about six months training at least 2-3 times a week, as with every client you will learn something new from. I stayed with her and trained and learned permanent cosmetics one-on-one and then did excessive training in color theme, scar camouflage, areolar reconstruction and beauty marks and birthmarks. I also went to training with the cosmetic tattooing association and trained with Patty Pavlik. I trained in Palm Springs, I trained in Texas and I have done video training with John Hashey from Florida. I am a member of the society of permanent cosmetics who has the higher standards of nonprofit permanent cosmetic, I am not sure what to call them, but there is a society of permanent cosmetic that have the highest code of ethics in the business. They make sure we are all following through with the right procedures and letting people know how exactly everything is done properly."