Accentuating the Eyes: The Art of Permanent Makeup

Ask anyone which facial feature they most often notice first andmany times the answer is the eyes. Eyes are the most expressivefeature on the human face; through them we see emotion,thoughts, secrets and reflections of ourselves. To illustratethe power of permanent makeup and the art of eyeliner let metell you about one of my clients. The star feature of her facewas fabulous almond shaped eyes. Following cosmetic surgery totake her back in time a bit, her eyes healed into a differentshape, which made the outer corners awkwardly rounded and onelower eyelid partially drooped. Before agreeing to anothersurgery to fix it, she searched for an alternative way to regainthe almond shape. With a little design strategy and meticulouslyplaced pigment all around her eyes, we lifted the droop and thenby marking into puckered scar tissue, we re-created thealmond-type point at the outer corner of each eye. My client wasamazed at how precise and subtle the permanent makeup appearedand she was thrilled to be able to go without topical makeuponce again.When I think of the power of permanent eye makeup, anotherclient always comes to mind. Advanced in years, she wanted theouter her to reflect the youthfulness of the inner her. The bluecolor of her eyes was stunning, and definitely worth flaunting;however, a few wisps of blonde eyelashes and a total absence ofeyebrows did nothing towards the cause. She started outconservatively with very soft, natural-looking permanenteyebrows and lash enhancement. A year later she returned, askingfor a bolder look. Here is what she had to say: "Even with theplastic surgery (3 facelifts), the permanent makeup is what gaveme the most self esteem. I wish I'd known about it and done ityears ago." Consider the AdvantagesPermanent makeup appeals to a wide variety of people. Busy moms,athletes, travelers, equestrians, chefs, models, doctors,dancers, police officers, busy career people and busily retiredpeople have all been clients of mine. In my experience the bestargument for a cosmetic tattoo is simply convenience.Individuals who suffer from allergies, toxicity issues, poorvision, hair loss or disabilities that limit manual dexterityhave benefited from permanent makeup. Of course, the mostrewarding aspect of permanent makeup is the most obvious: itstays put! Permanent eyeliner will never smear or rub awaythrough watery eyes, perspiration, wind, snow, rain, fatigue, ora long night's sleep. For those of you who like the complimentof eyeliner to your face, permanent makeup can give you the lookyou want without the extra work or cost involved withtraditional makeup.The Difference Between Lash Enhancement and EyelinerSkillfully applied lash enhancement looks very natural, not atall like makeup. For a lash enhancement, one or more shades ofcolor are placed in a sprinkle or a line at the base of theeyelash hairs only, making the lashes appear darker and thicker.Rather than eyeliner, I recommend lash enhancement to women, ormen, who want a lift to their face "naturally". It makes a goodargument for "less is more". Eyeliner begins with lash enhancement and then widens above orbelow the eyelashes. Permanent eyeliner can have a hard edge, asoftened edge, or even a smudgy, shadow look placed where itmost enhances you. It can be very precise, with delicate, crispendings to the lines; or it can be a soft powdery look. Eyelinerreally rocks as a way to bring a flattering color lift to theface. Sometimes a subtle blend of multiple colors creates theperfect effect. I recommend you think conservative, tasteful,and classic. Although this is not totally permanent, it is longlasting. Choose cosmetic tattoos that will wear well throughchanges in mind, lifestyle and age. To bring out the trendy,glamorous or outrageous expressions of you just add topicalcosmetics.Like Makeup Only Better!Permanent makeup is an excellent way to enhance your naturalfacial features. Permanent eyeliner works especially to perfectthe balance, shape and overall look of the eyes. Time and again,I witness permanent eyeliner, or simple lash enhancement, lendpower, alertness, confidence and youthfulness to the faces ofboth men and women. To read more about the art of permanentmakeup please visit my web site www.DawnColors.com.