Cosmetic Tattooing Experts take beauty to new level

from Savvy August 2021

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Cosmetic Tattooing Experts

take beauty to new level

Cosmetic tattooing is one of the fastest growing areas in the beauty industry. Right at the forefront of the industry in New Zealand is Skin Revision and Master Academy in Whangarei.

Co-directors Michaella Messenger and Amanda Semenoff have been involved in cosmetic tattooing since its earliest appearance in New Zealand more than 20 years ago.

They now share their combined expertise by training cosmetic tattooists from throughout New Zealand and Australia at their Master Academy, based near Maungatapere, west of Whangārei.

They have also recently moved their Skin Revision business to 45 Cameron St, above Glassons, a move that reflects their growing business and the success of their 23-year partnership. Staff at the clinic, all highly-trained at the Master Academy, offer cosmetic tattooing as well as a range of skin therapy, appearance medicine and beauty basics such as brows and eye lash treatments, waxing and massage. Bespoke skin care products are individually blended for each client.

“The initial consultation is always the start of the conversation because there are a lot of options that we can offer.’’

Michaella and Amanda have undertaken extensive training courses internationally to attain Master status with the PhiAcademy. The internationally-renowned academy teaches how to enhance beauty through the golden proportions of Phi.

Michaella is on the executive committee of the New Zealand Association of Registered Beauty Professionals, with the portfolios of Cosmetic Tattooing and Government Regulations. Amanda is the Northland area representative.

The Master Academy is the only NZQAregistered training academy for permanent makeup education in New Zealand.

They are passionate about tattooists being well-trained so clients are in safe hands.

“Our graduates are highly-trained over many months, with practical and online components. It is not possible to learn everything you need to know in a week or two,’’ Amanda says.

Students at the Master Academy are taught an extensive range of treatment techniques, with their cosmetic tattooing education up to Level 6 NZQA accreditation, at which stage they will be qualified to run their own clinics.

“Modern pigments and anaesthetics have made cosmetic tattooing a much better experience for our customers with naturallooking results. It shouldn’t hurt. Most people just say it feels a bit weird, particularly when we are working around the eyes,’’ Michaella says.

Cosmetic tattooing covers a large range of treatments, with the full range of courses offered at the Master Academy each term.

In the Manual Cosmetic Tattooing and Machine Shading course, students are taught microblading

Co-directors: Amanda Semenoff (left)& Michaella Messenger (right)

Skin Revision has recently merged with Gold Beauty Bar, now located above Glassons at 45 Cameron St, Whangarei. Master Academy is NZ’s only NZQA-registered training academy for permanent makeup education.

and machine shading to be able to produce hyperrealistic eyebrow shapes and shades.

The Powder Brow course teaches an eyebrow-shading technique for a defined brow, the Plasma Pen and Micro Needling course teaches techniques used for skin tightening and the Hyaluronic Pen Training teaches techniques for implanting fillers to create a smooth complexion and to add volume and definition to lips.

Eyes and lips can also be tattooed to replace the need for cosmetics. Tattoo techniques include eye liners as well as shading on the eyelid to create the effect of eye shadow.

The Phi Ion Plasma Pen technique is used to tighten skin and reduce excess tissue without the need for surgery. The popular treatment is often used in the treatment of stretch marks and skin tags as well as on droopy eyelids.

Students can also choose to take courses on tattoo removal, a skill Michaella and Amanda believe all tattoo artists should have.

“We have a strong pastoral care system where our graduates can always seek help at any time if they need advice,’’ Amanda says.

Michaella and Amanda welcome enquiries from anyone keen to learn more about the exciting possibilities of cosmetic tattooing and advanced skin treatments.