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PRESIDENTS LETTER - PAULA REALI Welcome members as we are approaching the middle of the year again. Cannot remember the years flying by as quickly as they do now. Im sure you are all very busy in your business and trying to find a spare minute for your self is hard. It is coming to the time now that we need to elect a new committee. In August and at the end of the first day of seminar we will be holding our AGM meeting and reflecting on what the committee has done in the past year. I have emailed everyone a new committee form a month ago and if you did not receive then please print one of the web site or email the Association at – tattooassoc@gmail.co m Your preference, as all old committee must stand down and
the new one elected at the meeting. Maybe you might even like to nominate yourself and give a helping hand for a year. I am very excited that Will Anthony is coming in August to show off his lovely shaded lash enhancements and eyeliners. A lot of you have contacted me letting me know who you would like to see come over and we were able to do that. It is important to have your feedback in what you would like us to try and do for you as it is your Association. The details are on the website. I will be emailing all members the new way the website will run and what you can do with it as soon as a few minor adjustments are done. We seem to be getting closer to finishing and something happens. I know at the moment you can only
do a payment by a eft transfer on line into the Association account but PayPal is having trouble with the new format and I hope will be rectified shortly, I will keep you all informed. Seminar If members are not able to attend both days for seminar and would still like to see what Will Anthony can do with eyeliners then you may come for just the first day as Will Anthony will be demonstrating on both days. Cost $350.00 for seminar only and if you would like to attend the dinner as well that night it
is three courses and drinks for $80.00. We would love to have our members be able to attend even just 1 day. It does also include a certificate for the day. Don’t miss out.
Paula Reali ACT President/Treasurer
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Treasurers Report I cannot stress enough the importance of filling out a new membership form straight from the web site page and complete all current work details. This happens only once a year and this is how we keep the web site and your current details on file for you. This is the only way we contact you is by phone or email, therefore whenever you change your phone, or email, or business name we would like to know to keep the web site current. And please try and look on the web site every now and then to keep track of your photo or details and please let us know if any changes need to be done. This is to help you promote your business, it is not my only job for the Association so you must take control and help us keep it current for you. Team work is needed.
Thank you. Paula Reali. President.
Dear Members, Welcome to our 2015 Newsletter The year is slipping by so quickly and our August Annual General Meeting is to be held on Sunday 30th August 2015 at the Raddison Hotel, Liverpool Street Sydney so please come along and be involved in our Association.
It’s is always time consuming to get enough information ready for each Newsletter, so I ask you if there is a subject you wish me to touch on please email me on : info@actc.com.au (note this is my business email not the Association).
In this issue I touch on Insurance and Gloves and have added a new page “Spotlight on a Member” so you can read up on members and their backgrounds and where they see themselves heading in the industry. I would also like to introduce our 2016 International trainer Belinda Hayle, I had the opportunity of attending her lecture/seminar in Miami in 2014 and found her to be delightful and very informative, she is passionate, and loves to share knowledge, I had the opportunity of meeting with her in London in June and she is looking forward to spending time after our seminar with her family here in Australia.
I look forward to seeing you all in August.
Regards
Donna Moody-Martin Vice President.
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INSURANCE There seems to be a prevailing belief in the professional services world that if you are good at what you do, you don’t need insurance. You can be as careful as you possibly can, you can be excellent in your field, and you can dot all of your I’s and cross all you t’s, but you cannot account for human nature, or mother nature. For permanent cosmetic professionals specifically, there are four areas that fall into this category. The first of these revolves around personal preference. Let’s say you’ve been in this field a long time, you’ve done a beautiful job of blending the right pigment, have applied two eyebrows fit to the woman’s face, and sent her home feeling great about herself. But when she arrives home, her significant other (or curious friends waiting for the post procedure viewing and critique of the new brows before deciding if they also want to take the plunge and get a permanent cosmetic procedure) take one look at her and pronounces with authority that they do not like it…. It is not flattering….. or it is too dark/light….. or it is too this or too that – any adjective can be inserted. The client that left your treatment room with excitement at her new brows and improved appearance has been reduced to one full of doubts and misgivings. Everyone has their own personal preference and opinion; there is no getting around that. The moment someone is very important in your clients’ life voices doubt or the tiniest of criticism, the stage is set for second guessing the choice and causing dissatisfaction with the results. The client will most likely begin down the road of finding fault with the work, and come back to complain that you, the professional, made a mistake. If client trust in the technician has not been completely destroyed at this point, and confidence can be restored by perfecting the design or colour to the satisfaction of the client, the experience can still be a positive one for both parties. At this point it is necessary to emphasise the importance of customer service and client management skills from the first client contact, and at every point thereafter. Screen clients carefully. All client problems cannot be anticipated, but there are many instances when technicians disregard intuitive feelings about a potentially difficult client because they want to help. The client needs help, wants services from the technician and the permanent cosmetic professional is in the helping business. It is very rewarding to be financially compensated for doing something you enjoy, and providing an improvement in appearance as well. Listen to the client questions and doubts, provide answers but avoid any pressure to persuade a client to have a procedure. On the flip side, do not allow a client to pressure, persuade or manipulate you into a situation where you have any doubts or reservations. If you are not comfortable with a client for any reason, or your ability to expertly perform the procedure, do not be persuaded to go against your better judgement on intuition. It is much easier to develop a relationship of trust and effective communication beginning with the first client contact and at every point thereafter. If there is not mutual trust before a procedure is performed, it will be impossible to establish confidence and trust in a situation where family or friends have planted seeks of doubt and growing dissatisfaction with the completed procedure. Use your judgement, intuition, and observation skills to screen clients carefully. Effective and careful screening will most likely result in a declination on the part of the technician to provide services for some prospective clients. Steps taken to prevent client dissatisfaction and remorse will go a long way towards preventing technician regret and remorse as a result of providing services for a difficult or litigious client. If the client has a total loss of confidence and complete distrust in technician skills, expertise and judgement, the opportunity to perfect the brows, or any other procedure, may not be an opinion. In extreme cases a refund may be required to satisfy a client or avoid threat of legal action. When a refund isn’t enough, your professional liability insurance comes into play. Professional liability insurance is there to defend you even when the claim may not seem valid, as long as the policy covers cosmetic injury. It is also essential to document any difficulties or complaints in client records as they occur. Report actual or anticipated client complaints or complications to your insurance carrier promptly. The second type of circumstance is unpredictable. Unless you are going to start duct taping clients in plate, you cannot control their body movements. A couple of years ago, a permanent cosmetic technician was performing a procedure and needed a little more light. The client was on a rolling table and when the technician moved the “Bed”, the client went in a different direction and ended up hitting the wall. While the injury seemed a little minor at first, it turned out that the client had fractured her spine. This resulted in significant medical bills and loss of income, as the client can no longer work in her profession. One split second of a decision ended up with a $1,000,000 claim pay-out. Even the most cautious of humans have made a decision that hey immediately realised was not the widest.
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HEALTH AND SEAFETY PRACTICES FOR PERMANENT COSMETIC TECHNICIANS Understanding health safety and sterilisation is a must in our profession and it is now required by law in many states. Since we break the skin and our tools come in contact with bodily fluids. Bodily fluids can carry contagious disease such as hepatitis and HIV, so it is essential we protect our clients and ourselves from these dangers. Sterilisation is defined as the use of a physical or chemical procedure to destroy all microbial life, including large numbers of highly resistant bacterial endospores. DECONTAMINATION First we must understand come basic definitions before we can learn to process our equipment. Decontamination is a term now widely used to collectively describe the processes of cleaning, disinfections, and sterilisation. Simply, it refers to the elimination of “contaminants�, which include microorganisms and other unwanted material that would otherwise be conveyed to a susceptible site and cause infection or some other harmful response. STERILISATION This process that destroys or removes all living microorganisms, including bacterial spores. It renders medical devices free from viable microorganisms and is recommended for items penetrating intact skin or mucous membranes or entering sterile body cavities. Many instruments and other invasive items are packaged or contained before sterilisation to protect them from recontamination on removal from steriliser or whilst being stored for reuse. DISINFECTION This reduces the number of viable microorganisms but may not inactivate some bacterial spores. Disinfection may not achieve the same reduction in microbial contamination levels as sterilisation but it is a process widely used to make items free of infection risk and safe to handle. Disinfection is normally used for instruments, equipment and surfaces that are not intentionally invasive but are in contact with mucous membranes, blood, body fluids and other potentially infectious material. Although not the preferred option, this process may also be used for invasive items if no practical means of sterilisation is available, for example for heat sensitive items. CLEANING Cleaning physically removes microorganisms and the organic material on which they thrive. It is therefore an essential pre-requisite to disinfection and sterilisation. Exposure to disinfectants and heat are unlikely to be effective unless body fluids and other protective material are removed first. Cleaning also removes other contaminants, such as chemical residues, degradation products, pyrogens, soil and dust, which may otherwise jeopardise the safe performance of the device. Sanitary: (L sanitarius) 1. Promoting or pertaining to conditions that are conducive to good health. 2. Clean, free of dirt. Sanitisation: (L sanitas, health) the act of making sanitary. In our industry we do not sanitise. This term is common in the restaurant/food industry. By opening the skin we are creating a wound and must realise sterilisation and disinfectant are the means that we use to prevent disease transmission.
1. KEY FACTORS TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION Clean techniques are procedures that involve contact with intact skin or mucous membranes. Examples include skin prepping with a surgical prep (ie Technicare) and using clean/sterile or single-use instruments to mark and measure a piercing or permanent cosmetics/tattoo site. 2. KNOW WHAT IS CONTAMINATED All procedures whether creating an initial piercing, stretching, insertion or tattoo, all involve the creation of biohazardous wastes. These contaminated waste products must be properly labelled and disposed of 1. Into sharps container, if a piercing needle or tattoo needle or 2. Into a bio hazard labelled waste bag. The regulated biohazardous waste should be picked up by a reputable waste pickup service per local regulations and law. 3. KNOW WHAT IS STERILE During all procedures clean technique should be utilised, whether a piercing or tattoo. However, it should be noted that nether a piercing nor creation of a tattoo are sterile procedures. Also, proper storage and opening of sterile equipment should be utilised in order to decrease contamination to the sterile field of the instruments. 4. KEEP CLEAN, CONTAMINATED, AND STERILE ITEMS SEPARATE Keep contaminated articles from touching, clean or sterile items. Store clean and sterile items separately from both contaminated items, areas, and each other. 5. PROPERLY STORE AND OPEN STERILE PACKAGES Appropriate handling of packages will help decrease contamination to the sterile field of these items/instruments. Sterile items should not be stored in any area where plumbing is located (ie, not under a hand washing sing). Storage of sterile items should be also covered to prevent contamination. Be careful when opening sterile instruments to not break the sterile instruments to not break the sterile field and cause contamination. 6. RESOLVE CONTAMINATION ISSUES IMMEDIATELY If clean technique is broken or cross contamination occurs, resolve contamination as soon as possible. Most often this means to replace a contaminated item. When in doubt, always consider the item to be contaminated. 7. PRACTICE CROSS CONTAMINATION PREVENTION Observe your practices carefully to see if there are any areas of chronic cross-contamination and develop a plan to aid in the prevention of future occurrences.
IMPORTANCE OF A WORKPLACE POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL A workplace policy and procedure manual is an important part of a salons day to day operation, especially in today’s changing workplace. This is due to the recent changes in legislation, regulation and codes of practice, in particular, the introduction of the Fair Work Act 2009 and the new Work Health and Safety Legislation 2011. Policies and procedures allow a salon owners the opportunity to document their expectations and how their salon will be managed. It also provides clarity to employees when dealing with their expectations and obligations in activities of importance, such as health and safety, legal liabilities or regulatory requirements. WHAT IS A WORKPLACE POLICY? Workplace policies are statements or documents of the acceptable practices within salons to deal with the ongoing management and administration of the business. Workplace policies provide employees with a clear indication of what is expected of them as a member of your salon team and what they can expect from you as the employer. Policies are also developed in order to meet legal requirements and what they cane expect from you as the employer. Policies are also developed in order to meet legal requirements and obligations under the Fair Work system such as the duty of care required for Work Health and Safety. Workplace policies should include:
Company rules on what is acceptable, eg. A dress code Explain why certain rules exist and when they apply Shows how the rule is enforced, describing consequences if required
WHAT IS A WORKPLACE PROCEDURE? A workplace procedure manual outlines the action required to implement a policy. Workplace procedures are a step by step guide to remove common misunderstandings relating to job responsibilities and requirements. A procedure will specify what aspects of policies will be done, when they will be done, who will do them and what records will be kept. Workplace procedures should:
Identify specific actions within your salon and explain when to take actions Show emergency procedures and provide warnings and cautions Give examples to demonstrate points Be written in easy to understand language
Workplace policies and procedure manuals work in conjunction with one another to ensure your employees understand what is expected of them within the salon. Benefits of a workplace policy and procedure manuals:
Policies and procedures will provide a consistent means of running the salon which reflects the value and expectations of your business. These manuals can aid in the efficiency of your salon by outlining procedures to reduce the time required to discuss the same issues, every time they arise, and remove confusion about what is to be done in certain situations. Policies and pr4ocedure manuals can also aid in fostering stability and continuity in your salon while providing you, as the employer, with a means of assessing performance and establishing business accountability. Workplace policies are also useful documents to have in salons when disputes arise between you and your employees. Policies can be relied upon to determine a course of action and consequences if there is a breach in policy, such as a formal warning or possible termination.
A disciplinary policy is essential in outlining the process an employer will follow in issuing warnings and for termination of employment procedures. WHAT SHOULD MY POLICIES COVER? Policies implemented within the salon will depend specifically on your needs, expectations and values in the business. Aspects such as codes of conduct are usually set by the employer to ensure there are ethical standards in the workplace, where such policies are usually not regulated by law. For example, these may deal with the employees behaviours towards other employees, client and towards you the employer, the dress code to be established within the salon, and the appropriate use of salons facilities and resources. Policies and procedures should cover work, health and safety requirements such as appropriate dress and what to do if an injury should occur in the workplace. It may also be necessary to include confidentiality clauses, privacy and leave procedures. EXAMPLE OF A LEAVE POLICY Personal carers leave, often known as such leave, is an entitlement under the Fair Work Act 2009. A leave policy relating to this should identify the type of leave available and the process that must be followed for taking leave. An example of a personal carers leave policy may be similar to the following. Personal Carers leave may only be used if you are unfit/ill and cannot come to work, or if an immediate family member or member of your household requires care or support. You are required to notify your employer/manager as soon as possible regarding taking leave, with a minimum of two hours prior to the commencement of your scheduled shift. This notification must be made by you, unless you are unable to come to the phone for notification purposes. All Personal Carers leave requires evidence to be given either in the form of a doctor’s certificate or statutory declaration upon return to normal working duties. Failure to provide evidence of such leave will result in such leave not being paid for the day and for the absence to be classified as unpaid leave. THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING POLICIES The following steps can help ensure your workplace policies are successfully introduced and implemented: Step 1 – Planning and consultation Consult and involve staff in developing and implementing workplace policies to promote awareness and understanding. Consulting and involving staff will result in them being more likely to copmply with your policies. Step 2 – Research and define policy terms It is important to do your research so you understand what a sound policy contains and to ensure you address contemporary issues within your salon. A sound policy should also provide easy to understand and clear definition of the key terms used within the policy to ensure that everyone understands what the policy entails. Furthermore, the policy should explain what is acceptable behaviour within your salon. Step 3 – Document your policy
Policies should be written in a language and tone that is easily understood by all your employees. You should ensure the policy is fully explained, including how staff can comply with the policy and any implications if the policy is breached. Step 4 - Implementation In order for policies to be effective they need to be publicised and provided to all existing and new employees. It is important to have an employee meeting or information and training session to ensure the new policy is explained to all employees. For new employees, this should be discussed during induction training. It is important that policies are reiterated and discussed regularly to ensure that they remain relevant to your salon. Copies of your policies should be easily accessible by all salon staff and should be kept within your policy manual. Step 5 – Compliance It is important that policies apply consistency throughout the business. A policy breach should be dealt with promptly and according to the procedures set out in the policy. The consequence of the breach should also suit its severity – whether it be a warning disciplinary action or summary dismissal. Step 6 – Review As an employer, it is important you review policies regularly to ensure they are current and in line with changes within the business. It is also important to review your procedure manual relating to your policies to ensure any aspects not previously addressed can be incorporated for compliance or disciplinary purpose.
GLOVES: EVALUATE YOUR CHOICES Today more and more permanent cosmetic technicians are educated on issues of dermatitis, chemical allergy, and reactions to latex proteins. There is an abundant amount of different materials of which gloves are made and most are similar, if not better choices, to use than traditional latex gloves. Glove selection at the practitioner level should be dependent upon:
Length of the procedure Type of procedure Stresses to which the gloves are exposed Wearer and patient sensitivity Individual preference
At the employer level in deciding upon which gloves to purchase, should be dependent upon:
Powered, powder-free, or synthetic Low latex protein levels Low residual chemical levels, (it is important to note that he coloured gloves do contain a higher chemical level to produce the colour of the glove versus non-coloured gloves). Quality assurance measures taken by the manufacturer and assurance that the gloves meet the ASTM F 1671 standard for barrier protection against the penetration of blood borne pathogens. Availability of test data for handling hazardous materials Breadth of product line (to meet the needs of the staff).
LATEX SENSITIVITY Anyone can develop an allergy to natural rubber latex (NRL), which is why it is important to be aware of potential effects that can occur. As more and more people encounter latex, the reported incidence has risen over the years. COMMON GLOVE MATERIALS Natural Rubber Latex (NRL):
Has long standing barrier qualities Is strong and durable Has a re-seal quality against puncture resistance Powder-free is preferred, to greatly reduce the likelihood of airborne NRL, particle being released when the gloves are being donned or removed.
Synthetic Glove Materials:
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC/vinyl) Nitrile Chloreprene (Neoprene) Thermoplastic Elastomers (Polyurethane and Styrene-based)
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC/vinyl):
Exhibits good puncture resistance and is resistant to oxidation, acids, alkalis, fats and some alcohols Is poorly resistant to most organic solvents
May have a different feel than latex gloves, however does not have a reduced barrier performance Does not contain the allergenic proteins or processing chemicals found in NRL that are associated with Type IV and Type I responses Can contain additional chemicals that may cause a Type IV reaction
Nitrile:
Is often resistant to many chemicals and oil-based products Offers good tensile strength and puncture resistance Can be less elastic than NRL and thermoplastic elastomers May contain some processing chemicals as in NRL Does not contain allergy NRL proteins, but can provide ACD similar or NRL
Chloreprene (Neoprene):
Can contain processing chemicals similar to NRL, and thus can provide ACD responses Has good elastomer properties and exhibits good resistance to chemicals, oils, and fats Can provoke ACD responses Tactility is generally reduced by virtue of the fact that these are usually a ticker glove
Thermoplastic Elastomers (Polyurethane and Styrene-based):
Are not vulcanized like NRL< but gain their final rubber-like properties during cooling or solvent evaporation However, due to this processing it does contain some of the chemicals found in NRL Have hither tensile strength, netter stretch properties, and increased soft feel that some other synthetics Have superior resistance to abrasion, cracking and oxidation as compared to NRL Are not considered solvent resistant due to processing Have variations that can exhibit low resistant to heat, moderate tear-strength, and poor tacking properties
Natural rubber latex contains a variety of proteins, which may cause an allergic reaction. Latex allergy remains a debated issue and is likely caused by an assortment of factors. These are three distinct reactions that can be attributed to latex:
Irritant dermatitis Type IV (delayed) hypersensitivity Type I (immediate) hypersensitivity Irritant dermatitis is a non-allergenic response. Improper hand washing techniques, poor hand hygiene, soaps, lotions, disinfectants, as well as wearing latex exam gloves may cause it. Irritation has also been associated due to processing chemicals an even the user’s own perspiration inside the glove. Type IV (delayed hypersensitivity) is an allergenic response caused by chemicals found within the latex and other synthetic gloves during processing. The delayed reaction can take place within minutes to hours until appearance. Some of the symptoms can include itching, sores, drying skin, etc. Type I (immediate) hypersensitivity is a allergenic reaction to protein(s) within the latex gloves. The powders used to coat latex gloves may absorb the latex proteins, which can
come into contact with mucous membranes. Some symptoms can include itching, hives, asthma and anaphylaxis. If you are aware of latex sensitivity in a client, it is important that you follow proper procedure in order to make your client safe within your studio if you primarily use latex gloves. This includes asking the client to come back another day preferable in the morning at the time of the studio opening so as you can have a chance to clean out all the latex products and decontaminate the room with disinfectant. Also, be sure that the pack-aging you use to sterilize equipment and jewellery does not contain latex and you use a synthetic glove. Be sure to treat the client with fair treatment, as it is not their fault they have a latex allergy – even a Type IV reactor needs to be treated as a Type I at all times.
ALLERGIC CONTACT DERMATITIS (ADC) Allergic contact dermatitis (ADC) is a common response to processing chemicals (ie, thiurams, carbarnates, thioureas, and thiazoles) found in rubber products. I tis often referred to erroneiously as a “latex allergy”. The processing chemicals can be used in the production of nitrile, neoprene, and natural rubber latex medical gloves. Other chemicals use3d within the body modification industry such as antiseptics, adhesives, disinfectants, and resins (used in products such as packaging tubes) can also produce allergic reactions. Known as Type IV (delayed) hypersensitivity, ACD is a immune-mediated inflammation of the skin that can also involve the fingernails. In contrast to a Type I (immediate) hypersensitivity, ACD is localised to the skin, Symptoms can take anywhere from minutes to several hours to develop and can persist for weeks or longer. Whether individuals develop ACD is dependent upon individual susceptibility, exposure history, and the allergenic potential of the chemicals. While not life threatening, if left mismanaged or untreated, ACD reactions can cause permanent damage to the skin. Therefore, an accurate and complete diagnosis is essential. In the US, currently blood testing is considered to be a safe and accurate way to diagnose NLR allergy and the only testing accepted by the FDA. Currently there are two blood tests available in the US and frequently these must be don’t in university-based hospital any may require the client to travel to have it done.
SPOTLIGHT ON MEMBER WENDY PETERS FROM QUEENSLAND. Interview with Wendy by Donna What inspired you to be involved in Cosmetic Tattoo? Whilst working for an Austrian costume jewellery company (in the UK), we used to take a stand at the Professional Beauty Expo in London and I was fascinated by the demonstraEons being carried out at the cosmeEc taFoo stands. I wanted a change of career that involved working for myself again, but thought you would have to be a beauty therapist to train in the field of cosmeEc taFoo. I was informed that as long as I was arEsEc, not squeamish, had a steady hand and was willing to learn I could take the course. That was in 2001 and I have to say it was the best decision I have ever made. At that Eme we had no intenEon of moving to Australia but by 2004 we had moved lock stock and barrel to Noosa on the Sunshine Coast. My husband and I set up a Family Medical PracEce and for the first few years I used one of our treatment rooms to carry out my permanent make up. However every room is now taken up with doctors. Currently I have a clinic at my home and work from an aestheEcs clinic further down the coast one day a week.
What was your previous profession? I worked in the fashion industry for many years for different companies and then imporEng clothing from Paris for my own business, aWer that I had a job with an Austrian costume jewellery company as UK sales director for 7 years, also during that Eme my husband and I built homes in the UK and I loved to do the interior design, so I would say I like to make things look aestheEcally pleasing.
What do you like best about this profession? I think the difference you can make to a woman’s confidence, whether that is with a great pair of eyebrows that take years off the face, or nipple areola colouraEon for a cancer paEent. I like the fact I can work my own hours, so if I want to work out and meet a friend for coffee before my day begins I have no one to answer to, although that used to be rare I am trying to get the work life balance right nowadays. I also love the seminars where we get to see great trainers but also to mix with others in our industry, I find the seminars that the AssociaEon puts on are just so friendly, everyone is happy to share their own experiences and Eps. It can be a lonely profession when you work by yourself so these meeEngs are a godsend; I have met so many lovely colleagues.
Give an example of an exciting moment in your career? Winning Advanced CosmeEc TaFoo ArEst in 2011. It was such a confidence booster.
What do you feel was most instrumental in helping you achieve your success? I am a bit of a workaholic and come from a hardworking family, and I am an Aries so don’t like to be beaten. I think coming to Australia also helped as we had to make a success of our business to get our residency, I did not want to return to the UK with my tail between my legs.
On a personal level how do you spend your free time? I have a beauEful labradoodle that I take for regular walks on the beach and along the river, I always have a novel on the go which helps me relax. I work out several Emes a week and spend Eme with friends. My husband and I love to travel and to ski, so we are always researching our next holiday. I keep promising myself I will take up tennis again soon, but have been saying that for a few years.
COMING IN AUGUST 2016 INTERNATIONAL TRAINER BELINDA HAYLE
My name is Belinda Hayle and I am a leading expert in the field of permanent makeup and medical micropigmentation camouflage treatments. I am very blessed as I have the pleasure of a varied clientele, from the lady next door to the celebrity of today. Guest appearances on television, radio, write ups and reviews in numerous newspapers, magazines, online publications and titled 'Brow Queen of Surrey' by Vogue Magazine, I have successfully worked my up to be a highly skilled practitioner and am a certified permanent makeup educator and trainer I will be holding a 2 day seminar for the Association of Cosmetic Tattoo in August next year 2016. Please plan and put this in your diary to attend (date to be confirmed in next newsletter) I will be presenting a day on Camouflage and Paramedical work along with a day on Lip Blends and Full Lip Cosmetic Tattoo.
Restore confidence and boost self esteem...I work very closely with a Consultant Surgical Oncologist in the Surrey area. My work is trusted and I see this as an honour and a privilage. The camouflage treatments I do are often of great value to my patients, giving them back their confidence and self esteem. Micropigmentation (Permanent Makeup) has evolved. It is an advanced, complex treatment that requires expert skill and judgement in order to create a realistic match of skin tones, thus giving camouflage and replacing what has been lost in the most natural and harmonious way. Many men and women opt for medical tattooing following surgery. Using my clinical knowledge and artistic know how I use state of the art techniques to create the illusion of a 3-D nipple and areola complex. My techniques are also wonderful for the camouflage or darkening of light areolas and breast uplift scars.
SKIN NON LASER TATTOO REMOVAL NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY IN AUSTRALIA! This is a unique opportunity - SKINIAL is the fastest growing international non-laser tattoo removal company, you too could join the growing number of ACCT members who now have a Skinial franchise added to their business! 25% of Australians sport tattoos and up to 50% will want one or more removed at some time. Since our launch in Australia, 20 Skinial Studios have opened in just over 12 months. Many of those are from the field of Permanent Makeup, we also have several Registered Nurses and Doctors offering Skinial treatments, so you would be joining a professional group who have realised the potential to get in at the start of a growing trend.
• Low Cost Entry - Quick Return on Investment • High Profit Margins - a treatment charged to client at $450 will cost you $40 (most tattoos require several treatments) • One Time Investment - no ongoing royalties or advertising levies • International Brand Strategy, which brings you clients via the website where you will be represented • Simple Franchise System • Exclusive Territory • Full Training • Can be performed by ancillary staff
IF YOU WOULD LIKE FURTHER INFORMATION, WE WOULD BE DELIGHTED TO FORWARD OUR SKINIAL BUSINESS PRESENTATION TO YOU, JUST SEND AN EMAIL WITH YOUR REQUEST TO:
WENDY PETERS Master Franchisor Australia & New Zealand Phone: 0404 133 021 or Email: Australia@skinial.com www.skinial.com
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