Permanently Beautiful

Imagine two Christmas mornings. In one, your kids or nieces and nephews or grandchildren rush you out of bed. No time to even wash your face, much less moisturize, and forget about makeup. The kids simply can’t wait another second to start ripping and tearing into their loot to see what Santa brought. You gamely toss on your robe and troop downstairs only to be confronted by flashing cameras dutifully capturing the big moment. There you are: hair a bit disheveled, glassy eyes fading into your sallow face, lips dry and lifeless. Ugh! This is the moment your family is capturing for all eternity? Where can I hide?

Now imagine yourself after permanent makeup. You wake up smiling, knowing you look fabulous. Run a brush quickly through your hair. With perfectly lined eyes from permanent eyeliner and soft red lips from permanent lips you know you’ll look smashing in the family photos to come. That mildly disheveled look has turned sexy and alluring. Bring on the cameras. You’re ready to shine — and it’s only 5 A.M.!

Who wouldn’t prefer to star in scene #2? Sure, it’s too late for this year; but it’s not too late to treat yourself — or someone you love — to a permanent makeup gift certificate from the Whitney Center for Permanent Cosmetics. Make a holiday vow that this is the last year you’ll find yourself hiding from Christmas morning cameras. Next year — after permanent makeup — will be your Christmas to shine. Smile!