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Permalink Reply by ElleMN, USA on March 12, 2015 at 2:34pm

Hi PJ! I've been thinking about eyebrow tattoos too; let me know if you find someone in MN that does a good job. I'm so used to myself without eyebrows now too; I think I look funny when I draw them on now...I might try the temporary ones though. I'll let you know if they work out well.

Congrats on the mother of the bride status! Yes I think waterproof mascara is a good idea.

Ellen

Permalink Reply by PJ - MN, USA on March 13, 2015 at 1:11pm

Ellen - Thanks! Also,check your inbox. I sent you a list of People near our area. I have a consult with one at the end of the month.

Permalink Reply by April on March 12, 2015 at 9:03pm

Hi PJ,
I have really sensitive skin too, with Rosacea and other issues. I wish I had a makeup recommendation for you, but I haven't found one that doesn't irritate my skin. I have heard good things about Bare Minerals and Ava Anderson line of products for sensitive skin, but I haven't tried them. Let me know if you find anything that works: )

April

Permalink Reply by PJ - MN, USA on March 13, 2015 at 1:15pm

My Derm didn't have any recommendations either, which surprised me. She said to just start with the brand I've used for eye makeup and go from there. That can get expensive. I use Almay for eye makeup, which is for sensitive skin. I haven't tried foundation yet in that brand. My daughter has sensitive skin too. She likes Bare Minerals. She's going to go with me one day and help me figure something out. I hate going to makeup counters!!

Permalink Reply by Lo on April 14, 2015 at 3:43pm

Hi, PJ.  Sorry this took a while to respond... I hope that you decided to go with the eyebrow tattoo!  Like you, and maybe many, I was skeptical.  I lost mine 4 years ago... but not until the past year or two did I start "drawing" them in.  I did not mind - until I swam... or rubbed my eyes, and OOPS... there they go.  So I did mine in March... and I absolutely love them.  I feel good, and it is so much easier for me in the morning.  This is one thing that we can absolutely control, and do to feel pretty out the outside... (I hope that we all know that we are beautiful on the inside!).  Anyway - I hope you are happy with the decision that you made - whether that is to do it, or not.  All the best - Lori 

Permalink Reply by Root Beer on April 14, 2015 at 3:57pm

This is timely - I just finished my eyebrow appointment a few hours ago. Best decision ever. Lost my eyebrows over past four years to FFA. Do a web search for "Permanent Makeup" and find an artist who specializes in medical tattoos. (The one I found only does medical, which uses a different type of ink/pigment - which is VERY important. She specializes in breast reconstruction tats - as it is an important part of making the new breast look natural.) My eyebrow result even has wonderful "feathering" like real hairs. And she also taught me that putting a tiny bit of vaseline on your eyebrow area before showering helps keep water out of your eyes. (Redirects water around your eyes the way eyebrows would normally work.)

Permalink Reply by PJ - MN, USA on April 16, 2015 at 11:42am

Root Beer and Lo - thanks for your reply. I had my consult. Still not sure what to do. How did you decide the shape of eyebrow and color? I have no hair on my eyebrows at all. In the past week my eyebrows flared up and got really itchy and red for a couple days. This happens once in awhile. Do either of you have that problem? Should you get eyebrows tattooed with that going on? I also would like to do the eyeliner and eyelash enhancement. Makes me nervous since they are working right by your eyes. She showed me the needles that are used, they just seem so large for that small area. The "ink" she said that's used is basically dirt and will fade in a few years if you don't come in for touchups.