Well, you all know I do a lot of beauty reviews for makeup and cosmetics. But recently I received a couple requests for beauty reviews on permanent cosmetics. If anyone doesn’t know, it’s basically like a tattoo that makes your eye brows look fuller or your lips lined- without it ever coming off. Here’s a basic run down of both the pros and cons of these procedures.

The biggest benefits of permanent cosmetics are that you never need to reapply makeup. No more worrying about sweating it off, or even removing it at night. With permanent cosmetics you can have your eyeliner, eyebrows, lip liner, lip color or even eye lashes colored and curled. I’ve heard that if you’re allergic to makeup or wear contacts that some eye doctors even recommend this instead of makeup.

What if you’re no longer able to apply makeup due to a medical condition? Or have experienced permanent hair loss of the brows or lashes? I can see permanent makeup being a reasonable solution.

But is it safe? Well, permanent cosmetics are basically tiny tattoos. Do tattoos always come out right? No. That is a definite concern. My other big concern is that this industry is unregulated. You can find certified beauticians, and should look at least for that. But I recommend if you are considering permanent cosmetics that you find someone with a long and excellent reputation. You’re likely to pay a minimum $300 for any procedure. It may save you money on makeup in the long run- but it’s a significant investment- many procedures go for $1,000. So you need to make sure that the technician you choose will be safe and experienced.

So beauty reviews for permanent cosmetics need to address both sides of the coin. Then you need to decide how important  this convenience is to your life. Are you willing to give up the ability to choose new makeup colors on a daily basis? Is the attraction of makeup that always stays put just too great? Or are the safety concerns of permanent cosmetics off-putting? Girls- it’s a really personal decision. But if you do decide to go this route- let me know if you’re happy with your decision.

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

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