Permanent Make-Up Would You Do It
Permanent Make-Up: Would You Do It?
Permanent makeup, as we know it, has been around for about three decades. Now a mainstream service, both women and men are paying to have their eyes and lips permanently lined, their lips and eyelids permanently colored and eyebrows tattooed in. The reasons are varied – some have lost their facial hair to alopecia and want eyebrows permanently placed so that they no longer have to worry about drawing them in every day. Some are too infirm to apply their own make-up. Others do it simply for beauty – to wake up feeling ready for the day and heading out the door with already painted lips and eyes. For many, it’s a dream come true. But for others, these procedures can lead to infections, pain and permanent scarring or disfigurements.
What most qualified permanent make-up artists complain about is the lack of regulation in the business and the fact that anyone can do this, from fancy offices or basement studios with products (machinery and ink) purchased over the internet where ingredients aren’t necessarily monitored. When unqualified make-up artists apply these inks, along with machines purchased online, their clients risk very serious infections like HIV, hepatitis or staph, with generally no recourse other than to see a qualified medical doctor for treatment and on to a qualified cosmetic surgeon to correct damage done by make-up artists with little or no experience or expertise. The cost of this can be enormous. Allergies are also a great risk. Some artists double dip into ink used for a variety of clients or re-use needles, drastically increasing the risk of infections.
Dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons are now looking for mandatory minimum hours of training (much like aestheticians who require up to 2,000 hours of training, as opposed to no required hours for permanent make-up artists) and certification. Stories of burned eyes and mouths, blisters that can take up to a year to heal and serious and sometimes deadly infections and allergies are being reported more frequently because the services are used more frequently, with some clients ending up in hospitals.
Bottom line: like any cosmetic procedures, we often get what we pay for.
Insisting on a qualified dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon may be the difference between loving the products and its effect on self-esteem – or infections or permanent disfigurement. Know where the machinery and inks are coming from and make sure both are regulated. And make sure that if something goes wrong, you have some recourse to fix any problems that may arise.
Tell UsWould you consider permanent make-up? Have you had it done? Tell us your story!
Permanent makeup, as we know it, has been around for about three decades. Now a mainstream service, both women and men are paying to have their eyes and lips permanently lined, their lips and eyelids permanently colored and eyebrows tattooed in. The reasons are varied – some have lost their facial hair to alopecia and want eyebrows permanently placed so that they no longer have to worry about drawing them in every day. Some are too infirm to apply their own make-up. Others do it simply for beauty – to wake up feeling ready for the day and heading out the door with already painted lips and eyes. For many, it’s a dream come true. But for others, these procedures can lead to infections, pain and permanent scarring or disfigurements.
What most qualified permanent make-up artists complain about is the lack of regulation in the business and the fact that anyone can do this, from fancy offices or basement studios with products (machinery and ink) purchased over the internet where ingredients aren’t necessarily monitored. When unqualified make-up artists apply these inks, along with machines purchased online, their clients risk very serious infections like HIV, hepatitis or staph, with generally no recourse other than to see a qualified medical doctor for treatment and on to a qualified cosmetic surgeon to correct damage done by make-up artists with little or no experience or expertise. The cost of this can be enormous. Allergies are also a great risk. Some artists double dip into ink used for a variety of clients or re-use needles, drastically increasing the risk of infections.
Dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons are now looking for mandatory minimum hours of training (much like aestheticians who require up to 2,000 hours of training, as opposed to no required hours for permanent make-up artists) and certification. Stories of burned eyes and mouths, blisters that can take up to a year to heal and serious and sometimes deadly infections and allergies are being reported more frequently because the services are used more frequently, with some clients ending up in hospitals.
Bottom line: like any cosmetic procedures, we often get what we pay for.
Insisting on a qualified dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon may be the difference between loving the products and its effect on self-esteem – or infections or permanent disfigurement. Know where the machinery and inks are coming from and make sure both are regulated. And make sure that if something goes wrong, you have some recourse to fix any problems that may arise.
Tell UsWould you consider permanent make-up? Have you had it done? Tell us your story!
Modern Architecture Reflective Layers
Melbourne-based architectural practice Lyons digitally rendered this stunning façade, which belongs to the John Curtin School of Medical Research at Australian National University.
The glazed panels express the research work of the school at various scales, including the scale of humankind, the molecule, and the codified representations of the DNA strand.
The building is reflective of new aspirations in the workplace and provides an interactive space which allows researchers, students, and visitors to collaborate in team-based research.
The glazed panels express the research work of the school at various scales, including the scale of humankind, the molecule, and the codified representations of the DNA strand.
The building is reflective of new aspirations in the workplace and provides an interactive space which allows researchers, students, and visitors to collaborate in team-based research.
Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea
Situated just along the shore, facing Red Sea, Kempinski Hotel Aqaba in Jordan is in close proximity to the business and shopping spots of Aqaba.
The hotel offers local and international cuisine served in five different spots, cocktails, exquisite dining and the finest tea and coffee are available.
This 5-star hotel comprises of breathtaking natural views and remarkable service options, facilities and water activities such as jet-skiing, kayaking, windsurfing, parasailing and a lot more. There is also a large swimming pool, a health club, a private beach and a private yacht rent.
The hotel offers local and international cuisine served in five different spots, cocktails, exquisite dining and the finest tea and coffee are available.
This 5-star hotel comprises of breathtaking natural views and remarkable service options, facilities and water activities such as jet-skiing, kayaking, windsurfing, parasailing and a lot more. There is also a large swimming pool, a health club, a private beach and a private yacht rent.
Sony Vaio CS 14-inch Notebook with Intel Core i5
Sony Vaio CS 14-inch Notebook with Intel Core i5
Sony renews its range of notebooks on the Vaio CS notebook 14-inch LED-backlit display that as the company focuses on traditional design and various colors available.
The peculiarity of this model are already in the keyboard, backlit for optimum visibility in the dark. Add to that the ambient light sensor that adjusts screen brightness to save power. To take advantage of technology already developed, Sony has included an HD webcam with Exmor sensor, already known for its good performance even in low light.
To counter the tablet and the immediacy of their execution, the Vaio CS mount a button that activates the browser immediately without waiting for Windows to boot. Through another button, ASSIST, the troubleshooting part by VAIO Care.
Under the shell beats the Intel Core i5, 320 GB hard drive, 4GB of RAM and Windows 7 Home Premium. The connections, however, include a USB 3.0 port, three USB 2.0 ports and one HDMI.
Among the matching accessories you can buy the Bluetooth wireless mouse and a carrying case. Vaio AC will be available from April, prices are not yet available in Italy and configurations.
Sony renews its range of notebooks on the Vaio CS notebook 14-inch LED-backlit display that as the company focuses on traditional design and various colors available.
The peculiarity of this model are already in the keyboard, backlit for optimum visibility in the dark. Add to that the ambient light sensor that adjusts screen brightness to save power. To take advantage of technology already developed, Sony has included an HD webcam with Exmor sensor, already known for its good performance even in low light.
To counter the tablet and the immediacy of their execution, the Vaio CS mount a button that activates the browser immediately without waiting for Windows to boot. Through another button, ASSIST, the troubleshooting part by VAIO Care.
Under the shell beats the Intel Core i5, 320 GB hard drive, 4GB of RAM and Windows 7 Home Premium. The connections, however, include a USB 3.0 port, three USB 2.0 ports and one HDMI.
Among the matching accessories you can buy the Bluetooth wireless mouse and a carrying case. Vaio AC will be available from April, prices are not yet available in Italy and configurations.
