Winged Eyeliner Permanent Makeup

The image above was brought to me by a hopeful client.

The next image above was what I did with topical makeup to get as close as possible to her desires.
My council to her was that there is a time and place for this kind of dramatic makeup and that someday she would regret making this permanent.  I also warned her that as we age, our skin sags downward but she said that was a long way off and that it would fade by then.  She was convinced that she wanted this design to be permanently imbedded in her skin and I didn't seem to be able to talk her out of it.

After much thought, I had to tell her that I would not do it.  Additionally, it is a lot more work than an eyeliner and would be considerably more costly.  I suggested we try something a little different and she agreed to let me try it on her other eye.  Surprisingly, she absolutely loved what I did, although it was far less dramatic than was depicted in the picture she brought in.

The result is shown above.  My client got her wings with a touch of pigment along the bottom lash line to compliment the top.  I have to agree that her face could take the flare of line design extending outward.  Tell me what you think.

Here is a shot from the other direction:

These kinds of extensions are fairly difficult to achieve.  Getting a perfect balance with matching degrees of extended angles off both eyes becomes difficult when stretching the skin the way a technician must for permanent makeup service with no anatomy features to guide the artists strokes such as lash lines.

If you are interested in wings, this is an additional and specific skill set you should be sure your technician possesses in order to insure great results.  Please go to Bellametrics gallery and menu to see the services we offer.
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Best Color Correction of Permanent Makeup Disasters Seattle

I was extremely fortunate to have attended a small workshop on the art of Color Correction organized and presented by Penny Rudy in Arlington, WA.  Taryn Darling, of LI Pigments and Girlzink from Las Vegas, NV also presented in what was the most educational workshop of any I've participated in to date. 

The great news is that if you have had work that you are unhappy with, removing the unwanted pigment safely is possible.  Several treatments may be necessary to avoid tissue damage and this procedure should be done by an experienced technician as there is a strong potential for scaring. When done correctly, this removal treatment will eventually render the desired results.

Also, there are remedies for permanent cosmetic pigments that have faded to an undesired eyebrow or eyeliner shade of red or mauve, or any other color that doesn't match your hair color or compliment your skin tone.  Permanent makeup pigments used for lips can turn purple, but even this can be fixed.

If you are looking for any corrective procedures, I would strongly recommend that you research your technician's experience.  For those of you in the Seattle area who are interested in my services, please contact Ashley at www.bellametrics.com or email me at ashley@bellametrics.com

Eyebrows as Plumage

Why is the Bellametrics logo a stylized peacock feather?  
This symbol was chosen because of the golden ratio represented by 'phi' as 1:1.618 being beautifully structured into the design of colors.
This ratio is essential for a permanent makeup artist to keep in mind when designing alluring eyebrows and lash enhancements.
But moreover, it is this artist's feeling that our hair, (including eyelashes and eyebrows), in many ways is analogous to a birds mating plumage.  
This post from a blog I found says it all; particularly in regards to the idea of renewal.  

Here is where you can find the source of my material, (which was pasted in full):  http://themeaningofsymbols.blogspot.com/2009/03/peacock-symbolism.html

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Peacock Symbolism

The peacock is a symbol of immortality because the ancients believed that the peacock had flesh that did not decay after death. As such, early Christian paintings and mosaics use peacock imagery, and peacock feathers can be used during the Easter season as church decorations. This symbol of immortality is also directly linked to Christ.

The peacock naturally replaces his feathers annually; as such, the peacock is also a symbol of renewal.

Early belief held that the Gates of Paradise are guarded by a pair of peacocks.

The peacock has the ability to eat poisonous snakes without harm.

Both Origen and Augustine refer to peacocks as a symbol of the resurrection.

Pythagoras wrote that the soul of Homer moved into a peacock—a hyperbole to establish the respect and longevity of the Greek poet’s words.

The Greeks dedicated the peacock to Juno, the goddess of sky and stars, in recognition of the golden circles and blue background of the peacock’s tail.

Other images and beliefs:
“By the Peacock” was a sacred oath, because the peacock was thought to have the power of resurrection, like the Phoenix.

A necklace of Amethyst, peacock feathers, and swallow feathers were a talisman to protect its wearer from witches and sorcerers.

Christians thought, in early times, that the peacock's blood could dispel evil spirits.

The peacock often appears among the animals in the stable in Christ's nativity.

Two peacocks drinking from a chalice symbolizes rebirth and angels are often depicted with four wings of peacock feathers.

In Egyptian, Greek, and Roman mythology, the peacock feathers were considered much like the evil eye. They were all seeing.

In the western world, the peacock was referred to as a slayer of serpents. The shimmering colors of his tail feathers were explained by his supposed ability to transform snake venom into solar iridescence.

Alchemist thought the fan of the peacock (cauda pavonis) is associated with certain texts and images that are useful in turning base metals into gold.

We Are Pearls of Great Price

I have been told during times of great difficulty that it's the friction that makes the pearl. 

I'm sure it is said to comfort.  The problem is that many times the process of our character building in life's adversities doesn't exactly make us more lustrous and beautiful.  Rather, there are furrows, wrinkles, scars and baggage that betray our difficulties and challenges.

I suppose then that it's the triumph of the spirit through life's adversity that is the pearl when it comes to us humans, but in a world where first impressions and external artifice, who sees that?  Very few.

There is good news however, is that there are cures of restoration that are affordable and non invasive. 

The treatment that has rapidly risen to the top of my list as breakthrough and revolutionary is a new age defying, bio medical night treatment called Nerium AD.

Nerium AD was discovered accidentally through cancer research at MD Anderson in Texas when the doctors began noticing that their clinical trial patients were experiencing dramatic improvements in their skin.

Nerium AD stands alone among the typical genre of anti-age products that all use glycolic acids, retinols, hydroquinones, and other prescriptive medicines to smooth fine lines and lighten dark spots.

All by itself, in one bottle, Nerium AD improves roseacia, eczema, dark spots, fine lines, and even deep lines, and acne.  Skin tags are being reported to fall off with use.  It goes into the cell and corrects whatever malady that's causing the symptoms and gives your skin the glow that is associated with youth.

Now, with Nerium AD, we can shine with a radiance that reflects the brightness of our personal triumphs and be recognized outwardly as a pearl of great price.

There is no risk.  The company offers a 30 day, empty bottle, money back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied with the results.  Try it.... you'll like it~!

This is a direct sales only product and  I am happy to offer it through my website at www.bellametrics.nerium.com.  If you are in the Seattle area and would like to try a bottle for five days, then please contact me through my website so we can make an appointment.

Swim as though Everyone's Watching

Swimming and water aerobic workouts are a wonderful way to exercise and stay flexible without physically stressing your joints.  If you are concerned about your makeup running, or are uncomfortable when not wearing makeup, why not eliminate that emotional stress as well? 

The answer is permanent makeup.  Have the perfect eyebrows designed, rosy blush lips, or lush lash lines enhanced by a talented technician and make that investment that will last you many years of enjoyment and freedom from worry.

Removing any of life's little stressers that we possibly can is imperative to maintaining reasonable balance in today's world.  You will be glad you made the decision once you realize how liberating it is to live life without smudging or the embarrassment of being caught without your face on.

Wherefore art though, Eyebrow?

Have you ever wondered why we have eyebrows?

If you have had the misfortune of losing them, then you may be more aware of their importance to our appearances.  But do you think that Mother Nature put them their simply for appearance sake or is there some other function to their form?

Recently, I googled the significance of eyebrows and discovered that an MIT study had determined them to remain on our faces today primarily for facial identification.  In other words they are there to help others know who we are.

This would imply that our eyebrows are extraordinarily important.  What is interesting is that when I mentioned to one man that I restore eyebrows for people who've suffered the loss of theirs, he fell out laughing.  I understood.  For some reason, it just sounds funny to say that it's a loss that is 'suffered'.  However, to experience this loss personally is to put it all in perspective.  Eyebrows are critical to our own self identity.

I personally believe that eyebrows are more analogous to the plumage of male bird feather markings.  Certain feathers are neither for flight or for insulation, and female plumage is simply for camouflage.  Male plumage includes bright colors and design that are intended to communicate viability to the female in the wild kingdom.  Even the male peacock feathers imitate dozens of eyes looking right at the bird in all his glory. 

For human beings, the wild kingdom includes the market place of society.   Currently, women are remaining in business far beyond what was life expectancy only 100 years ago.  As we women age and lose our fertility, we reflect that loss of viability through a masculinization of our features.  The tragedy is that our culture has little to no regard for the value of age.  It is simply to obsessed with form over substance. 

Permanent makeup is a great way to reinvigorate one's appearances by redefining brow shape to look more like they did when they hormonal production was optimal, thereby communicating viability and value to the world we live in.  You can't change the world, but you can look good, feel great, and change YOUR world.

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