Permanently Beautiful

According to Siren Magazine, whose article “Why Vanity Keeps Us Poor” shocked readers everywhere, the American woman spends an average of $12,000 annually on beauty products and grooming.  That’s $1,000 every month!  When you start tallying up all the necessary expenditures such as nail care, which can cost anywhere from $20-$100 per month, hair care and maintenance, which can cost even a “low maintenance” woman hundreds of dollars monthly, and, last but not least, makeup, which most women use daily and sometimes buy just as often, $1000 per month becomes very believable!

Perhaps these numbers don’t shock you at all because you’ve summed it all up before.  Of the few women that do know exactly what they spend on beauty products each month, many wince in brief dismay only to turn a blind eye from the financial damage feeling that there isn’t any other way.  “This is just part of being a socially acceptable woman,” you may have found yourself rationalizing, but the truth is, there is another way.  Having permanent makeup applied by a talented NYC permanent makeup expert can greatly reduce what you’ll need to spend on beauty yearly.

Many women spend at least $50 per month or $600 yearly on eye makeup, but for about $1500, the cost of just one quality bag and a pair of shoes, you can have correct brows and eyeliner applied for life, potentially saving you around $30,000 over the course of 50 years!  How’s that for a gift that keeps on giving?

Smashion, a forum for beauty and fashion lovers alike, recently asked their readers the question “What’s the best beauty advice you’ve ever been given?”  The advice and tips these ladies shared were a great deal of fun to read through and certainly bear repeating.

Several readers weighed in with the tip “drink plenty of water and get a good night’s sleep.”  This advice is certainly a basic building block of health and beauty.  Another favorite tip shared by readers?  Always wear sunscreen and moisturizer.  Another bit of excellent advice, both moisturizer and sunscreen (or even better yet, moisturizer with sunscreen), help your skin to look young.

One reader, who goes by the screen name pandikah in the forums, shared another point permanent cosmetics artists as well as women in Miami and all over the world would certainly second.  She urged fellow forum members to “take 5 minutes to do [their] hair and makeup” no matter how they’re feeling in the morning.  She reminds us that “the best outfit can be defeated if you’re not putting your best face forward”

The great thing about permanent makeup, however, is that you might not even need the full five minutes before walking out the door!  Just wash up, put on your moisturizing sunscreen and you’re ready to go!  So, what’s the best beauty advice you’ve ever been given?

Do you often wonder if you’re wearing too much or too little makeup to work?  If so, you’re not alone.  Knowing exactly how to apply makeup and how much of it to apply isn’t something every career woman has been taught. 

Many experts recommend that women in professions where they will be working in an office or with the public should be sure to apply a good base to ensure that skin appears clear as well as eye liner and mascara to ensure that they appear energetic, awake, and able.

There have been several cases throughout the United States in which women have actually been fired due to refusal to wear makeup and US employers do maintain the legal right to ask a female to resign for not wearing makeup.  Many employers consider makeup to be part of regular female hygiene. 

If you are a female professional and you are allergic to regular makeup, lack the time to apply makeup, or if applying makeup is frustrating to you, permanent cosmetics offer a stress saving solution.  Consult with an expert permanent makeup artist to find out how you can look your best everyday for work without ever having to apply your own makeup.

Most women have at least one thing in common despite differences in age, culture, lifestyle, or ability.  We all want to look and feel beautiful.  We want to be the best versions of ourselves we can be and to present a face to the world that we’re proud of and one that projects great first impressions. 

Most women apply makeup every morning as part of their daily beauty routine to keep themselves looking fresh, awake, and young.  For women with disabilities or certain medical conditions, however, applying makeup every morning can be burdensome.  If the following describes you or your loved one, you are urged to consult with an expert permanent makeup artist.    

For women who have poor eyesight or are legally blind, looking in the mirror and trying to apply makeup flawlessly can be an unwelcome source of stress.  The same holds true for women with unsteady hands which may be just slightly unsteady or severely unsteady due to a specific neurological like Parkinson’s Disease.  Applying makeup in the morning can even be tough for women with blood sugar related conditions that affect stability.

Sometimes the little things some women take for granted, such as getting ready and feeling that they look their best in the morning, are not so simple for women with the issues addressed above.  For these women, permanent makeup or permanently tattooed cosmetics can offer the perfect solution.    

The DailyGlow.com is calling Selena Gomez’s makeup look at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards “Flawless.”  The awards program, which was aired earlier this week on August 28^th is still the subject of style buzz internet wide.  Performers like Lady Gaga stunned audiences with unique styles and makeup looks that ran the gamut from understated to glowing and bright.

Selena Gomez’s makeup look seems to be getting the most praise.  Gomez went for the classic and clean look which is not only in style for fall 2011 but also year after year.  Gomez’s classic makeup look matched her gown in classic black. The Wizards of Wavery Place star’s makeup look included smoldering black eyes, perfectly arched eyebrows, and rosy metallic lips.  The look was topped off with simple black earrings, a gold toned bracelet, and a small gold handbag.  Selena Gomez’s stylist chose to sweep her hair away from her face to draw attention to her classically beautiful makeup.  Critics are calling the look fresh, clean, and flawless.

To get Selena Gomez’s red carpet look year round Permanent cosmetics can help.  Makeup artist Melany Whitney can take brows from asymmetric and overgrown to a perfectly arched brow permanently.  She can also permanently apply black eyeliner that will make eyes appear stunning 24/7.

Take an opinion survey about whether or not it’s wrong to makeup in public and you’re bound to get some heated responses.  Many men and women become very offended when spotting a woman “putting on her face” on the train, in a subway car, on a public beach, or even in the super market line.

Many argue that the practice defeats the very purpose of wearing makeup – the feminine mystique.  Others argue that the activity is irritating to witness, dangerous to public safety (in the case of applying makeup while walking or driving, and even unsanitary.

Although some men and women state that they have no problem with a woman applying makeup in public, the vast majority of people who have
weighed in on this issue, seem to consider the practice ill mannered and rude.  Many women deny the fact that they’d ever apply any makeup in public, and others note the fact that the line should be drawn at a simple lip gloss reapplication.

Regardless of your stance on this issue, the fact remains that women are often pressed for time in the morning and decide to save time by applying mascara, eye line, foundation, and lipstick while en route.  The good news is that permanent makeup or permanent cosmetics provides women with another time saving option.

Most of us have been told since our pre-teen days that it simply “isn’t healthy to wear makeup to bed.”  We are reminded time and time again to thoroughly wash our faces before hit the pillow, but still most women slip up and sleep with all of their makeup on occasionally.  Here are four reasons to ditch the habit!

1.  It takes just two minutes to slather on and tissue off a facial cleanser before bedtime.  No matter how tired you are or how late it is, committing to staying awake these two extra minutes will be something your skin (and pillowcase) will thank you for!

2.  Washing your makeup off before bed helps to prevent breakouts.  Leaving makeup on while pressing your face against a pillow can clog pores, encouraging breakouts, and irritating any that you may already have. 

3.  Removing makeup can help to reduce wrinkling while you sleep.  Much of our makeup, including eyeliner, certain foundations, and powders dry out the skin.  Dry skin makes wrinkles appear sooner and more noticeably, while fresh, moisturized skin can reduce the look of wrinkles. 

4.  Removing makeup before bedtime helps prevent eye irritation and pink eye or conjunctivitis.  Some dermatologists cite sleeping with day old eyeliner and crusted mascara as a reason for eye irritation that can eventually lead to infection.  Remember, you can have permanent eyeliner applied and cosmetic tatoo lash enhancement done, to help avoid ever having to wear daily eye makeup, and therefore you can avoid ever being tempted to sleep in it.

A new study, as reported in an April 1^st article in Womens Wear Daily, shows that women spent a significant amount more in 2010 on makeup than they did the previous year in 2009.  According to market Judy Galloway, a manager Partner of G-Group, “The consumer is typically interested in brands that solve problems…”

Solution driven collections and niche products such as liquid concealers, eye shadows, and other cosmetics designed with new technologies are becoming a popular choice of both brands and consumers today.  In addition, age old, classic, tried and true products and techniques that are solutions oriented and comprehensively fill women’s needs are the among the biggest survivors in today’s competitive market. 

One of those techniques is permanent makeup.  In fact, few things on the market are as solutions driven as permanent makeup. Permanent makeup or permanent cosmetics help women to maintain the look they want and need every day.  Whether it be permanent eyeliner, lip color, or brow color, permanent makeup is understandably becoming a go to solution for women in New York, New Jersey, and all over the world.  Permanent makeup is the smart solution for alopecia, tired looking eyes, pale colored lips, lack of time to spend on makeup application, and even can be the solution for women seeking to replace breast nipples after mastectomy.

Makeup trends that can be seen both on celebrities and on the runway for Spring and Summer 2011 have take a pretty interesting turn!  Since makeup trends change with fashion trends, it would only make sense that this season’s makeup trends are pretty bold.

For Spring and Summer 2011, bold lips are in according to reports.  Sexy bold shades like red, orange, and hot pink have all been seen on the runway and are also being popularized by pop stars like Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj.  Beauty experts recommend that you choose a matte version of these shades this season rather than a glossy one to draw attention to the bold color itself. 

Another makeup look we’re seeing for Spring and Summer 2011 is boldly natural – makeup that looks hard to detect and flawless with natural color on the lips and well blended even foundation only to be accented by popping and bold black mascara.  For this look, even the eyeliner color is neutral if any is used at all.  Dolce and Gabbana and Lacoste both adorned their models beautiful faces on the runway with this look for Spring/Summer 2011. 

Last but not least, a big trend for Spring and Summer 2011 is wearing bright eye makeup.  Celebrities are doing this for both day and evening.  Bold eyeshadows such as orange, pink, green, and blue enhance eyes and create and artful look when done correctly. 

If you’re looking for an expert makeup artist who can help you save time and give you a look that will be in style every day, contact a permanent makeup or permanent cosmetics specialist.

As many of you know the first royal British wedding in a long time is scheduled to happen this Friday April 29, 2011.  Prince William, son of Charles and Diana will be marrying Kate Middleton, the daughter of a British self made millionaire. 

One of the questions on our minds is what kind of makeup Ms. Middleton will be wearing to the royal wedding.  Much to our surprise, she has insisted on doing her own make up for the big event according to reports!  Events this big are usually full of not just one, but a team of expert make-up artists…not for this bride!

A recent Bazaar article calls Kate Middleton’s everyday makeup look natural, understated and very pretty.  For this bride, her wedding day should not be an exception, and she wants to personally know that will be the case.  This might not be the right approach for many brides who aren’t, as Kate Middleton has been, privately trained to do makeup. 

A great idea for brides is to have natural looking, understated, and very pretty permanent makeup professionally applied to ensure it stays that way for the wedding day and every day!