Are we certified and safe?

Getting in and out of the car and keeping your makeup intact can become an impossible dream, when the temperatures are over 100º. You would like to look your best, but your makeup has become smudged and blotchy. You feel unattractive and “stressed out”! Permanent make up is a wonderful way to always look your best, but there are some very important facts that you need to know before you decide to do something so permanent to your face!

Requirements and Regulations

The most important fact for you to know is that most states do not use government agencies to certify or approve permanent makeup establishments. Many tattoo technicians, in the permanent makeup business, are cosmetologists, nail technicians, electrologists, hairdressers, nurses, etc.

They are board certified by the State of Arizona their particular professions, but currently, there is NOT a license specifically designated for permanent cosmetics. . (They are licensed to do business in the city of Scottsdale, or Phoenix, etc., just as any other business is licensed to do business, so that they can be properly taxed.)

Much of the literature can be very misleading! The literature claims that the technician has been in business for many years,(implying that they have been tattooing for that period of time); but are actually State Board Certified as a nail technician, electrologist, etc., (implying that tattooing is included under that license). Cosmetologists are required to have about 900 hours of State regulated schooling just to be licensed to tend to the beauty of your hair, skin and nails, (and they grow back!!!).

Do not assume that if a nurse, doctor, or an individual that works in a doctor’s office is doing these procedures that they are in good hands. Educate yourself about the technician and the products used in your skin. You must see live models and a portfolio. Cosmetic tattooing is permanent! The technician must have a clear understanding of color, pigment content, and most of all, must be an artist!

Please ask Plastic Surgeons or Dermatologists who they recommend. Ask to see SEVERAL models, without makeup, before you make your decision. Make sure that the individual that you talk to has had her permanent makeup for at least a year. Many pigments turn purple or shrimp colored after several months. Some pigments fade away after a few months and need to be reapplied over and over.

Permanent makeup can be a wonderful and beautiful addition to your busy life, if you make informed and thoughtful choices.

Is cosmetic tattooing safe?

Equipment is ultrasonically cleaned and sterilized in our Autoclave. Each needle used is new and sterilized. After one use, needles are properly disposed of in “Sharps” containers. Every effort is make to make sure your health history is known and to avoid products that you are sensitive to. Unfortunately, there are very few agencies in Arizona to regulate or quality control products used for tattooing.