What qualifications should a laser tattoo removal practitioner have?
In the UK, laser practitioners should hold Ofqual-regulated qualifications, typically Level 4 for skin rejuvenation and Level 5 for laser tattoo removal, alongside valid insurance, Core of Knowledge safety training, and compliance with local council licensing. Choosing an unqualified operator risks scarring, pigmentation damage, and health complications.
After much thought and many heartfelt conversations with so many of you over the past couple of years, I’ve made a significant and deeply personal decision. It’s time to hang up my tattoo pen and step away from cosmetic and medical tattooing, scalp micropigmentation, and permanent makeup (PMU). This decision was far from easy. Over […]
Many cosmetic treatments involve controlled skin trauma techniques and as a result some may find them more uncomfortable than others. With this in mind I recommend my clients apply a numbing cream at home 1 hour prior to treatments.
Macrophages are important cells of the immune system that are formed in response to an infection or accumulating damaged or dead cells. They are large, specialized cells that recognize, engulf and destroy foreign bodies and infection. Macrophage are the reason permanent makeup fades in the days following a treatment. The cells react to the trauma […]
Although personal care services such as hair dressers, nail technicians and beauticians are currently closed there are treatments I am still able to offer during lockdown. If you have a clinical diagnosis, so you have seen a GP or specialist such as a Dermatologist or Trichologist who have diagnosed a condition such as hair loss, […]
I’m often asked to correct work done by other technicians, if the skin is over saturated with pigment, the technician has worked too deep or permanent pigment has been used the best option is removal either by laser or saline removal techniques. Tattoo removal can be painful, can take several sessions and be expensive […]
Who benefits from Microblading? Microblading is an amazing treatment for everyone, from a complete eyebrow reconstruction to simply adding depth and longevity to the colour. Microblading is the most versatile eyebrow treatment around. Microblading particularly suits people who: • Want to correct asymmetrical eyebrows. • Have thin or faded eyebrows or who have lost the “tail” end of the brow. • Want to […]
What Should I Ask Before I Book A Permanent Makeup Treatment? Insurance Training and qualification is the most important thing to check when you are looking to book a beauty or Aesthetic treatment. But nowadays there are so many training courses available, it’s impressive to see certificates covering walls but these certificates may not mean […]
When you contact me regarding Microblading I will always book an initial consultation so I can meet you and go through the treatment, I also get to see your eyebrows and we can discuss what we hope to achieve from the treatment. I will ask you to complete a consultation form, check your skin type, skin tone and check any previous medical history […]
What is Microblading? Microblading offers a beautifully, natural alternative to permanent eyebrow tattoo treatments, offering defined brow reconstruction, perfect for those who may have over plucked, patchy or scarred brows. Contrary to the name Microblading involves precisely placing an organic vegetable based pigment, free from metals and iron oxide based pigments into the very top layers of the […]
