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We cover the old & the new for 2015/16 NEW ACT COMMITTEE MEMBERS ANNOUNCED FOR 2016 Get up close & personal with the new Board & what’s on the agenda for 2016

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ACT 2016 BOARD MEMBERS PRESIDENT TREASURER Paula Reali

Presidents Letter

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Introduction to 2016 VICE PRESIDENT Tina Hammond

SECRETARY Stacey Rolfe

Committee

Paula Reali, Tina Hammond, Stacey Rolfe, Jennifer Marshall, Rebecca Rea & Deb Crofts are sworn into the ACT Committee

Jennifer Marshall

COMMITTEE

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The effects of MicroNeedling

Rebecca Rea ACT 2016

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Tina Hammond ......................................................................... 14 Trials & Tribulations of a Cosmetic Tattoo Artist

Rebecca Rea

Member Renewals

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Qualifications ........................................................................... 17 What is new in training and seminars Jennifer Marshall

Supplier Directory.................................................................. 19 Each quarter, we will update the list with the Associations recommended suppliers

Deb Crofts

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the Association of Cosmetic Tattoo

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Paula Reali faces another year in the Presidents seat Big changes are ahead for the committee and its members at the Association. Moving forward in leaps & bounds‌ Another year is about to finish. As all of you are aware that we held our seminar in August with Will Anthony. It was such a fun time learning how eyeliners can be made Smokey with also thicker lash enhancements also Smokey. This was done by Will Anthony with his rotary and coil machines. We all had a go at trying out the devices and having a play on mats. You really can understand the feel of this type of tattoo machine when you have such experience from Will Anthony guiding you. This is what it is all about – sharing the knowledge you learn from masterful trainers and each other. I found it was a very relaxed group of ladies and we all got a lot out of the seminar.

Our next seminar (might not be the only one or first) is with the famous Belinda Hayle.

It will be announced in the February newsletter with dates and more information about it, but looks to be in August. I am also working on another seminar in the pipeline and will let you know with lots of notice.

We do have a wonderful new committee who are looking to provide you all with very useful information next year regarding matters in your

Top: The 2016 Committee for the Association will bring with it some fresh ideas and a new approach.

business aswell as training and other related issues in tattooing. We will keep you updated.

Also we are working with Tina Vinney from APAN to help our members and their members included in the training that is set out for next year. We will keep you posted.

I would like to wish all our members a happy and very safe new year for you and your families.

Try to have a break from your busy schedules as life can pass you by so quickly and you need time to stop and smell the roses. Remember family time and time with friends is just as important for you and those loved ones around you.

Merry Christmas & A Very Happy New Year!

Paula REALI - ACT PRESIDENT & TREASURER

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Meet the ACT President‌ Although in those days as you were limited to the styles you could perform as we did not have the types of needles today and finer blades for creating a more natural hairstroke as you can today. I started attending the courses that Donna had held in Sydney and then met Deborah Crofts and Rita Porecca. And I will never forget Roslyn Norris either.

They were regarded as well-known Cosmetic tattooists in their areas and I wanted to aspire to the same level of experience one day- so I just pushed myself to do every training course Donna held and as the very small group of ladies grew it became the Association of cosmetic tattoo Inc.

Paula Reali | President & Treasurer I started when I left high school in year 11 and career in Hairdressing. I completed my cert 4 in Hairdressing and barbering. Continued to do hairdressing for 15 years and spent two of those years working 7 days a week and managing one of two salons that my boss had. I had also got married and had two daughters.

After my youngest daughter was only a baby I decided to go into Beauty therapy and have a career change. I studied in Sydney and went to ultimo Tafe to complete cert 4 in beauty therapy. I travelled 1 day a week for two of those years to Sydney to complete whilst building a new house and raising a family with a wonderful supportive husband. I had also opened my own salon calledSweet serenity beauty.

When completing my Tafe course I was called to Sydney for an awards night and I had won the Show face makeup award.I was very honoured. I had also been working as a freelance makeup artist for five years by this stage doing hair and make up for weddings. At this stage I had looked into PMU and did a soft tap training course.

When completed, I met Donna Moody Martin and wen on to do an RPL day to check my methods were fine and have extra certification. There was no stopping me!

As it grew I also meet Wendy Peters, Maxine Thomas, and other wonderful ladies that I got along with and I thought this was such a wonderful group of women wanting to share their knowledge and experiences with little me and helping me grow along the way.I decided to learn cosmetic tattooing as watching my mother draw on her eyebrows every day and not be able to go swimming as they would come of became a choir for her.

There had to be a better way.As I still very much wanted to attend my daughters school and do canteen duties and reading in their classes having my own business allowed me to do this.

After a few years when my daughters were still in primary school I had then bought the old salon next door to my beauty salon where I worked for 10yrs.I called it Sweet serenity Hair (next door to Sweet serenity Beauty) and had 8 staff and two salons. Very busy times and growing two successful salons.

As time progressed I decided to cut down to 1 salon and concentrate more on the PMU side as well. I was helping Donna a lot more and attending more seminars. Life just got busier. I have a very successful business and work very long hours to keep up with what running a business throws at you.

My passion and commitment since becoming the President means I will always try my best for you- the members and I strive to help as much as I can in the future and while I’m president. We are all passionate people in this industry. I hope you enjoyed my story.

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Meet the ACT Board Members

Tina Hammond | Vice President You’re in good hands with our expert Paramedical & MicroPigmentation Specialist, Tina Hammond, who has over 25 years experience as a hair and beauty professional. She has a background in body artistry and advanced international training in permanent cosmetics and paramedical needling.

Tina owns and operates Embellish You and has made her impression in the beauty industry.

Stacey Rolfe | Secretary Stacey Rolfe has been in the beauty industry for over 10 years and has a passion for making a difference in Women’s lives.

Stacey started her own business, Defining Features in 2010.

Stacey has been a member of the Association from when she started her initial training and finds it invaluable. Stacey has been the secretary for the last 3 years.

Meet the ACT Committee Rebecca Rea | Committee Member I am passionate about the cosmetic tattoo industry as it gives back to people confidence, human dignity and beauty on a daily basis‌ whats not to like? I have been a beauty therapist for over 20 years and operated a business in Maleny on the Sunshine Coast for 11 years.

I did my basic training in Sydney with Janesse Taylor-Saar and then I went on to complete my advanced and paramedical courses with Donna Moody-Martin. Last year in January I became a trainer with the Australian College of Cosmetic tattoo and feel so proud to help educate and develop students on their promising career journey.

Jennifer Marshall | Committee Member As a highly qualified International Beauty Therapist Cosmologist, Electrolygist, Laser operator and Cosmetic Tattooist, I have always been very passionate about my work. Learning and improving skill have always been a priority for my clientele. I have been a committee member of the ACT since 2012 and I endeavour to train at 1-2 per year with international trainers.

Jenny has owned and operated Shiralee Skin Care Centre since 2000‌ With 37 years’ experience as a qualified Beauty Therapist, Jenny specialises in photo rejuvenation, microdermabrasion and the treatment of acne skin conditions, permanent hair removal (electrolysis) for over 26 years, Cosmetic Tattoo for 22 years and UPL since 2005 and Laser since 2009.

Deb Crofts | Committee Member Deborah has seen a need over the years to specialise in Hornsby NSW for skin tag removal fibromas, solar ketosis spider veins (the barnacles of old age)IPL laser hair removal, IPL rejuvenation of wrinkles and skin elasticity & hyperpigmetation .Tattoo removal for all body tattoos utilizes the bodys own natural healing response to permanently remove ink from the skin .The skinial tattoo removal method is a brand new revolutionary method ,having existed in Europe for over two years ,this tattoo removal option is far less painful and a healthier choice and far less expensive than opting for laser that uses light and heat to break down the coloured ink..

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Jennifer Marshall With a well established business and a list of accolades that is very impressive, Jennifer Marshall has only just begun to make her mark in the beauty industry‌

Top: Jenny Marshall Dip International Beauty Therapist & Cosmetologists, Electrolygist Advanced and Master Trained cosmetic Tattooist, with 22 years experience in Cosmetic Tattooing, Micro Needling, Paramedical, Camouflage & Colour Correction.

Committee Member of the Act, Runner up in 2012 Act Excellence in Cosmetic Tattoo Australia.

Government Approved Laser Therapist, LSO,RSO, Cert 4 Trainer and Assessor.

ACT, FM AABTH , APAN

The Beauty Industry is, and always has been, a passion of mine. My mother became a Beauty Therapist when I was quite young and I aspired to follow in her footsteps alongside my elder brother and sister. Thirty-seven years later, I can say that I have successfully followed her path and am proud of the accomplishments that I have made in my chosen career. I commenced my initial training in Beauty Therapy with Shiralee Beauty Clinic at the age of 15 years and finished at 18 years. I then went on to further train with Madame Korner in 1980 and also completed my Advanced training in 1987. Once I had these qualifications, I just wanted to increase my knowledge in any way possible.

I then decided to also complete my training in Electrolysis, Laser and Cosmetic Tattooing.

Whilst working alongside my mother in her business, I had a longstanding, regular client, repeatedly asking me to complete my cosmetic tattooing qualifications as she had no eyebrows.

Around this time, a colleague of mine from the medical profession decided to complete her cosmetic tattoo training. It was then that I made the decision that it was time for the next chapter of my career and hence in 1994, I signed up with her. Since this initial training, I have continually

increased my knowledge with the ever changing beauty trends by attending as many expos, conferences and workshops that I could fit in to my already busy schedule. At this point in time I was also the owner and manager of my own business.

The training that I have completed throughout my career has always given me the determination to continually better myself and give my clients the best services that I could possibly provide.

Consequently, I recently completed my Certificate IV in Training and Assessment with Tina Hammond and am now looking f o r w a rd t o m y n e x t c ha p t e r o f educating other therapists/ practitioners in Cosmetic Tattooing and Electrolysis. My training will include one on one training with up to six students per session.

The lovely Christine Comans has been a wealth of knowledge in guiding me to ensure I became a government approved school in the right manner. I recently purchased Tina Viney Design and Perform Cosmetic Tattoo Training Manual so I feel that I am now well equipped to go forward with teaching my passion under the name of Shiralee Advanced Cosmetic Tattoo Academy.

The question as to whether hyperpigmentation occurs due to microneedling is brought up repeatedly. The obvious question is that if “post-inflammatory

compared to other treatment modalities. Microneedling stimulates production of TGF-B3 which has anti-inflammatory effects. It also stimulates TGF-B1

Can Microneedling Cause Hyperpigmentation?

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hyperpigmentation” (PIH) is common in darker skin types, why would needling not be considered “high risk” in these patients, given that inflammation results with needling? The answer hinges around the degree and duration of inflammation. This response is typically not prolonged, nor is it as intense after needling when

which restricts pigment formation through downregulation of tyrosinase via decreased gene expression as well as decreasing its intracellular half-life. [i] Also, antiinflammatory skincare ingredients, such as phosphatidylcholine, typically used in conjunction with needling, limit the inflammatory response. There are other

mechanisms due to microneedling that normalize pigment formation as well which I won’t discuss here.

The problem with hyperpigmentation is that there are so many variables and it is almost impossible to determine underlying cause with complete certainty.

It usually involves multiple factors. Yes, there are the typical causes which we tend to focus on, such as sun exposure, PIH, smoking, genetics, hormones, photosensitizing meds and skin care products, etc., but the list too extensive to include here, though some lesser known causes are discussed below. Microneedling is touted as being colorblind, though it is the microneedling PLUS…..and you can fill in the blanks with chemical peels, photosensitizers, sun exposure, etc. that results in hyperpigmentation. Microneedling

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Life happens.

Avoiding sun exposure is virtually impossible in the weeks following treatment.

Women have hor mones that influence melanogenesis. Many people are on medications which cannot be discontinued that are photosensitizers.

Higher Fitz patients are exceptionally capable of producing pigment, and once we have awakened the sleeping giant with rejuvenation treatments, all the traditional treatments for pigmentation, such as IPL, Laser, and Chemical Peels, provoke a perturbed cell even more.

In summary, Microneedling in isolation regulates and normalizes pigment formation, both at a melanocyte and keratinocyte l e v e l .

It does not cause hyperpigmentation without other influencing factors.

“Here are some additional lesser known things to ponder” For those of you who have completed my Online Course and attended my live class, you will recall that light stimulation of the pituitary gland via the retina can increase MSH (Melanin Stimulating Hormone), so pigment can increase while indoors looking at a computer screen all day.

A lesser-known cause of hyperpigmentation pertains to temperature. If you were to treat someone who lived in a hot climate, but hypothetically lived in

the dark (a vampire for instance), they could still develop h y p e r p i g m e n t a t i o n .

This mechanism is poorly understood.

One theory is that increased perfusion drives the melanogenesis equation to production via an abundance of precursors for melanin, though I have not found any studies to verify this. However, increased temperature does accelerate the tyrosinase reaction and is thought to explain hyperpigmentation found in skin chronically exposed to heat sources and body folds. [ii]There is also a condition called “erythema ab igne”, where pigmentation results due to angiogenesis caused by heat exposure, e.g. hot water bottle, laptop, ovens, etc. It is thought that chronic vasodilatation from heat leads to leaking of inflammatory cells into the tissue with ensuing postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Left: Microneedling in isolation regulates and normalizes pigment formation, both at a melanocyte and keratinocyte level.

As a side note, pH also affects melanogenesis.

One study showed that melanin synthesis is maximal at a pH of 6.8 and melanin production is suppressed by lowering melanosome pH. [iii] Conventional wisdom maintains that the chief mechanism of action with most chemical peels is through exfoliation, but there may well be other mechanisms that play a greater role than we think.

Not that I want to encourage you to rush to this treatment modality as a first choice in treating hyperpigmentation because exfoliating the natural barrier, along with the bilayers, has its own drawbacks that complicate the cascades of wound healing t r i g g e r e d b y m i c r o n e e d l i n g .

Chemical peels, by definition, cause inflammation. This adds fuel to the fire in patients at high risk for p o s t - i n f l a m m a t o r y hyperpigmentation. Due to the power of Microneedling pens compared with rollers, it is easier to over-treat the skin with electronic

devices, especially when some recommend bleeding and maceration as the endpoint. This inevitably also creates significant inflammation, and thus combining chemical peels with microneedling increases the risk of PIH considerably in high Fitz patients.

In essence, microneedling is a proven treatment for optimizing skin health that is superior in many ways to other treatment modalities, but, like most things in life, it has its limitations. In our quest for maximizing results beyond these limitations we often try to amplify the positive effects by adding other treatment modalities, forgetting that microneedling may also amplify the negative effects of these treatments through increased a b s o r p t i o n o r i n f l a m m a t i o n .

Frequently these problems arise when pushing the envelope while trying to compete with practitioners that have greater scope of practice in an attempt to

equal their results.

A good example of this is when aestheticians use a cosmetic roller and occlusion to enhance penetration of topical anesthetic, thus converting an OTC product into a “drug” that would normally require a prescription to attain those levels of effectiveness. This defeats the purpose of imposing dose level restrictions and removes the very protection it was supposed to afford the practitioner (and client/patient) according to their level of ability and responsibility should an emergency occur, such as cardiac arrest.

Again, I urge practitioners to stay within their scope of practice. Less is best. Accept that microneedling has limitations. Accept your own limitations (scope), and rest in the knowledge that pigmentation disorders are extremely complex and we cannot always fix everything that comes through our doors. Keep it simple and keep it safe.

Should we as professionals ever offer discounts?

by Rebecca Rea - Committee Member of the Association of Cosmetic Tattoo As solopreneurs in a rapidly competitive industry, should we examine more seriously what discounting can mean for our businesses and professional reputations? Is discounting really a smart way to bring in more clients or are we running the risk of devaluing our brand?

While strategies for effective discounting exist the general consensus remains that it’s better for independent professionals to gain new business through quality work, an unblemished reputation and a solid marketing plan rather than through slashing prices.

It’s simply a fact that expensive services are perceived to be higher quality than lower cost ones. In some cases by offering a discount we can unintentionally send the wrong message to clients that our services are not worth the higher price- or that no one is willing to pay the higher price for it.

Typically the higher the discount the more desperate a business can appear. In order for our businesses to grow we need to attract clients who are willing to pay full price and will remain loyal to us.

There are however some ways to make it work, by offering small discounts aimed at gaining repeat business such as percentage off your next service so we encourage clients to return. Bundling packages of services together in order to obtain a discount can also be effective since it raises the

value of the transaction. Some practitioners like to offer a discount or donate a percentage of the cost of services to a worthy charity for clients who have suffered the trauma of cancer or alopecia which is clearly deserving and justified.

YOUR expertise, YOUR credentials, YOUR experience, and YOUR oneof-a-kind way of doing things is valuable, it’s unique and there is value in that …

On a Personal Level Well I have to say it is with great excitement to have been voted as a committee member and I look forward to becoming more involved in the association. I am passionate about the cosmetic tattoo industry as it gives back to people confidence, human dignity and beauty on a daily basis… whats not to like? I have been a beauty therapist for over 20 years

d e v e l o p s t u d e n t s o n t h e i r promising career journey. I believe that people we learn from can often leave us with meaningful impressions that can stay with us, one that comes to mind for myself is from Janesse. She was always instilling in her students the importance of esteem and she said to me if someone inquiring about services was to ask if you” do discounts” I was to answer them with …

“No I don’t discount my prices just as I won’t discount my professionalism when I tattoo your eyebrows”.

A little tongue in cheek I know although a valuable saying for clients who put great pressure on us to discount our services I’m sure you would agree.

Wishing you all a safe and happy festive season,

Rebecca Rea

“I am so excited to be elected a committee member of the ACT” and operated a business in Maleny on the Sunshine Coast for 11 years.

I did my basic training in Sydney with Janesse Taylor-Saar and then I went on to complete my advanced and paramedical courses with Donna Moody-Martin.

Last year in January I became a trainer with the Australian College of Cosmetic tattoo and feel so proud to help educate and

Achievements of one of our favourites

by Tina Hammond - Committee Member of the Association of Cosmetic Tattoo I would love to share an overview of my career over the last 30 years in the hair and Beauty industry, which I’ve enjoyed every minute and couldn’t ever imagine doing anything else.

I remember when I was a young girl, telling people all I wanted to do when I grow up was be a hairdresser. I went on to be a tea and tidy girl when I was 13 years old. I worked for free for 2 yrs. until I was offered my apprenticeship in hairdressing at 15 and even though my art teacher strongly advised me not to do this and to become an artist, I decided artists don’t make money till they die & I didn’t want to wait that long lol.

I became a hairdresser and haven’t looked back since. I did an acrylic and Gel nail course at 17, I finished my apprenticeship at 19 years old.

At 22 I decided to rent space in a friend’s salon where I ran a successful hair and nails business for about 6 years. I then moved my business to our home when we had our children & only took 6 weeks off after each child, I have 2 boys & a daughter which I think will follow in my footsteps. I had lots of clients that use to ask me if I know a good cosmetic tattooist because they wanted their eyebrows done. But it was very hard to find someone good so they said to me, you’re a great artist Tina, why don’t you do cosmetic tattooing & you can do our eyebrows. & tell me if I’d have what it takes to be a good tattooist. I thought about this, I was 34 yrs. old and decided it would be a niche industry to get into & just thought I’d do a little bit here & there. I looked into some trainers courses & asked if they would look at me working to see if I had what it takes to become a cosmetic tattooist.

I was told they don’t do this so I asked a Body artist if they could watch me work & tell me if I’d have what it takes to be a good tattooist.

They made a time for me & told me what to bring in. They showed me what to do & I did a few tattoos on fake skin, they were very impressed with my work, & ended up offing me an apprenticeship as a body artist. I did my maintain infection control & I did 6 months in the tattoo shop before choosing a trainer in America that was also a body artist, I ended up doing an advanced course with her & When I came back my clients were lining up to have cosmetic tattooing done. Something I thought would be a little hobby ended up becoming very busy part of my business.

I did some scar repair work & was achieving amazing results, so I decided to do Beauty Therapy as I could do more in skin rejuvenation side of things. I am now also a Beauty Therapist & I’ve also done my laser licences as well for hair removal and have completed all my hours in tattoo removal, skin rejuvenation, pigmentation and vascular. I decided to move my business close to the city in a large standalone shop with a hair salon & 4 treatment rooms as the tattooing was becoming very busy & I needed a more centralised location.

I have just finished doing my training & assessing course & have started a training school in cosmetic tattooing. My career has taken me above & beyond what I ever could have imagined, but I’m just going with it, enjoying the ride along the way.

I hoped you enjoyed my story, as I ’ m v e r y p r o u d o f m y achievements & enjoyed sharing my story with you.

I believe if you love what you do you will never work a day in your life.

Tina Hammond

“The Roslyn Norris Awards” Recipients of this years Roslyn Norris Awards were: Advanced Winner – Georgie Schembri Advanced Runner up – Tarnya Makarenko Novice Winner – Clare Martin Novice Runner up – Talina Johnson ”I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you for sharing your wonderful work with the rest of the Association members.

It shows your dedication in presenting such a beautiful portfolio. You must all be very proud of your achievements.”

Paula Reali President

MEMBER PROFILE Georgia Schembri

Roslyn Norris Advanced Winner for Cosmetic Tattooing Q- What inspired you to be involved with the Cosmetic tattooing industry?

I was working as a beauty therapist and makeup artist and my boss wanted to introduce PMU into the salon as a new service and she thought I would be good at it, so she put me through the soft tap training. I found I was good at helping people in changing their looks and helping their appearances.

Q – What was your previous profession?

I’ve always been a beauty / nail/ makeup technician since the age of 17. I couldn’t imagine doing anything else now as I eat, sleep, and live beauty and PMU. Q – What do you like best about this Tattoo Profession?

The satisfaction of a happy client. Changing the lives and saving time for those who draw on their eyebrows every day. Not just a career, not just a hobby – it’s an obsession.

Q- Give an example of an exciting moment in your career?

Gosh there are so many ups (downs) in this field it’s hard to pick just one. Being asked to answer these questions is pretty exciting… I recently returned from the UK where I took some master class training with some of the elite trainers over there. It was not just the excitement of meeting them and learning new techniques but also coming home and putting them to practise and perfecting my old techniques as well and seeing the difference in my work.

I love learning so that would be the most exciting for me. Just getting to expand my ever expandable skill set.

Q- On a personal level how do you spend your free time?

I have two young children so all my spare time is taken up with various curricula activities for them and just keeping them active to expand their energy so they do sleep well at night.

By Donna Moody Martin.

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On a more positive note, Jennifer was fortunate enough to have a catch up with Will and share nice food and great conversation atCockle Bay on Sunday evening before he flew home the following morning.

Will shared a great love for our country and was honoured to be part of Seminar and meet so many talented technicians.

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ORDER: For ordering, simply email me your order. I will then send your invoice via email. Once payment is received, your order will be in the post. The price list is attached, along with additional information about the after care. I offer free shipping via Australia Post for all orders paid via EFT (electronic funds transfer) - $15 flat rate delivery for all other payments.

If there is anything else I can assist with, or you have any questions, please feel free to email me at vampbodyart@gmail.com or call me on 0437732335.

Recommended Suppliers officially recommended by the Committee of the Association of Cosmetic Tattoo COSMETIC TATTOO SUPPLIES MBC Cosmetic Tattoo Supplies Phone 1800 007 191 info@mbccosmetictattoo.com.au mbccosmetictattoo.com.au

Beauty Ink LI Pigments Caroline Broes Phone 08 9402 7878 Website - www.beautyink.com.au

Cosmetic Tattoo Shop Natalia Beaumont www.cosmetictattooshop.com

The Aftercare Company Roxanne Wade (Roxanne is a member and offers all members free shipping on this wonderful product!)

Protat Tattoo Supplies Phone: 1300 364 223 International: +61 8 8269 3222 Fax: (08) 8340 2150 International: +61 8 8342 6268 Email: protat@protat.com.au

Oz Cosmetic Tattoo machines ozcosmetictattoomachines.com.au Phone - 0458 639 281 info@ozcosmetictattoomachines.com.au INSURANCE Sparrow Group Oxenford QLD 4210 (07) 5502 8326 Salon Insurance 38 Brookes Street Bowen Hills Qld 4006 Ph: 1300 373 586 Fax: (07) 38522871 Parmia Insurance 94 George St, Beenleigh QLD 4207 1800 727 642

WEB DESIGN & MAINTENANCE LookAtMeMarketing Inc. Fiona McTaggart Ph: 0468 425 755 www.lookatmemarketing.com.au MARKETING & ADVERTISING

Underworld Tattoo Supplies P.O. BOX 2714 Burliegh Business Centre QLD 4220 Phone: 0406 060 637 Anaesthetic - Michael at Complementary Compounding Pharmacy in Ballina (www.custommedicine.com.au)

LookAtMeMarketing Inc. Fiona McTaggart Ph: 0468 425 755 www.lookatmemarketing.com.au

Association OF COSMETIC TATTOO

Advertising Booking Form Please fill in the following information if you wish to advertise in the next quarterly issue of ACT Newsletter and forward to admin@associationofcosmetictattoo.com.au BUSINESS NAME Contact Person Role of Contact Person Street Address 1 Street Address 2 City State Post Code Website E-Mail Address Phone Number

Please provide own artwork at cost of $150 plus GST payable to Association of Cosmetic Tattoo. Format is to be provided as an A4 PDF file and emailed to fiona@affinityallianceco.com.au no later than 20th of each month before newsletter is due out.

Should you wish our team to setup the artwork for you, please email fiona@affinityallianceco.com.au for advertising rates or alternatively call 0468425755 for more information.

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