Connie Garrett is licensed and certified by The American Institute of Intradermal Cosmetics. She has been doing permanent cosmetics for thirteen years. She began her career in California and has since been doing permanent cosmetics in San Antonio for nine years now. Connie Garrett has a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts. Her specialty is portrait painting. Connie is also, a licensed Aesthetician at Salon Boutique. She is very patient and concerned with meeting the needs of her clients.

Permanent cosmetics such as eyebrows, eyeliner, and lips are perfect solutions for individuals who are on the go, have oily skin, allergic reactions to conventional makeup, watery eyes, are tired of makeup smears, have unsteady hands,  have visual impairments, or just enjoy the convenience of waking up with having their makeup on.

 

Eyebrows are the frame of the face. Over the years, eyebrows tend to get sparse, or the arch begins to lower giving the appearance of looking tired. With implanting color or giving a slight raise to the arch, permanent eyebrows will give a more youthful appearance. Permanent eyebrows are the most popular procedure performed and will save time for individuals who have to go through the hassels of penciling them on daily or the embarassment of accidently removing them during daily activities. Save time and add to a youthful appearance with permanent eyebrows today.

 

Eyeliner can be implanted in a variety of styles. Just indicate your preference at the beginning of the procedure. Your individual technique of applying eyeliner may be thin, medium, thick, half line, thicker on outer corners, etc. Eyelash enhancement is included with the eyeliner which is going in between the individual lashes and implanting ink, to give the appearance of more eyelashes.

 

Lips are a wonderful solution for the individual who is tired of lipstick smears, applying lipstick numerous times a day, or dreams of fuller lips without having to go to the extremes of having collagen or silicone implanted. Over time, lip color fades and the lips appear thinner or less defined. With having lip color implanted, an individual will have brighter desired lip color, lipstick will stay on longer, and a youthful appearance will be achieved.

 

Healing Process. Everybody heals differently. Most individuals will see their true color anywhere from 2-3 weeks. All procedures appear brighter when first performed and depending on the procedure will lighten accordingly. Most individuals, after having a permanent cosmetic procedure are able to go back to work or follow their normal activities immediately. Others, may require a couple of days to feel comfortable about their initial appearance after having permanent cosmetics. Swelling and dryness of the area that has had color implanted is normal from anywhere from a day to 10 days. Age plays a factor in the healing process or how much color is implanted can affect the healing time.

 

Discomfort. There is sometimes some pain and discomfort involved in these procedures. Usually mild, since products are used to keep one comfortable during the procedures. If  concerned about any discomfort, taking some over the counter products can be recommended prior to having permanent makeup procedures.

 

Sterile Disposable Parts are used during procedures. The machine is built in front of the client to reassure that all parts are sterile and subject to single use only. After the procedure, clients see that everything is disposed of properly which include a Sharps container and biohazard bags. The needles, caps, and sleeves of the machine, are designed for single use only. The table and surroundings are wiped down with sani-cloths HB, which kill Hepatitis B Virus , HIV (Aids Virus), Herpes Simplex 1& 2, and other bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal concerns.                                                                            

 

The Inks used are MRI safe and Iron Oxide Free.  Allergic reactions are very rare. The inks used are just for permanent cosmetics. An individual does not have to worry about receiving colors not intended. Fading occurs usually over a 2-5 year span. A free touchup is included with your new procedure. Additional touchups are usually half the cost of the original procedure. Thank You for the Business and Referrals!