Manual Micropigmentation
Index
What is permanent make-up?
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Difference between permanent make-up and a tattoo
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Build-up of the skin
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Skin disorders
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Allergies
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Immune system
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Eye disorders
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What are contra indications?
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Contra indications concerning the eyes
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Contra indications concerning the eyebrows
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Contra indications concerning the lips
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General contra indications
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Diabetes
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Hygiene
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Hand hygiene
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Scars
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Factors that cause fading of permanent make-up
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Medication and its effects upon the pigmentation procedure
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Be professional in conduct and information
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Test patch
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Colour circle
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Skin tones
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Pigments
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Needle forms and applications
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Round tip needles
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Sloped tip needles
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Power needles
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Treatment procedure from beginning to end
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Correcting eyebrow shapes
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Correcting face shapes
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Which eyebrow suits which face shape
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Undesirable eyebrows
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Specific eyebrow shapes and their effects
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Technique
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Eyeliner
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Stretching techniques around the eyes
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Lips
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Color choice for lips
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Lip liner attention points
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After Care
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After Care Eyeliner
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After care eyebrows
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After care lipliner
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10 tips for success
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Master Training
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Pricing
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What is permanent make-up?
A procedure whereby pigment is injected into the top layer of the dermis by means of a needle.
Difference between permanent
make-up and a tattoo
Permanent make-up
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The result should look natural and
Tattooing
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aesthetical
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The needle is used at an angle of 45 degrees
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The pigment is injected very precisely and
superficially by means of a rotating device.
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The skin is adorned with drawings and
symbols.
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The needle is used at right angles to the
skin.
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The pigment is injected using a cylinder
Pigments usually comprise iron oxides, as a
or an electromagnetic device, causing the
result of which virtually no allergic reactions
pigment to enter deep into the skin.
will take place.
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The pigments are comprised of smallersized grains and different ingredients, such
as ink.
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Build-up of the skin
The skin is build-up in 3 layers:
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Epidermis
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Dermis
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Subcutaneous tissue (subcutis)
Skin disorders
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Acne: non-infectious inflammation of the dermis and epidermis.
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Ichthyosis (fish-skin disease): usually a congenital disorder involving a scaling, rough, thickened skin.
Ichthyosis is a contraindication!
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Skin mole: coloured spots or raised areas of the skin, which may degenerate into melanomas; never inject
pigment into a raised mole.
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Skin fibroid: being abnormality shaped like a small lump or growth in the skin.
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Melanoma: form of skin cancer originating from pigmented cells containing melanin. Melanoma is a
contraindication!
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Ehler-Danlos syndrome: A disorder of the subcutis comprising congenital disorders of the skin, the subcutis,
and internal organs. EDS is a contraindication!
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Birthmark: non-hereditary local development disorder of the skin, whereby the number of blood vessels in
the skin is increased. Do not pigment a birthmark.
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Allergies
What is an allergy?
Hypersensitivity to certain substances.
What does the allergy do and what are the symptoms of the inflammatory reaction?
Released histamine causes an inflammatory reaction and/or red blotches.
How can an allergy be controlled?
By administering an antihistamine.
What are the allergies you may encounter in case of permanent make-up?
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Nickel allergy: avoid intensive contact with nickel. Needles contain a small quantity of nickel, which may
cause eyes to become somewhat bloated during the treatment.
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Latex allergy: use non-latex gloves, e.g. nitrile.
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Lidocaine allergy: many anaesthetic preparations contain lidocaine. Most dentists’ anaesthesia are based on
lidocaine, so you can easily find out whether your client is allergic to it.
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Allergic reaction to pigments: highly unlikely, because the Nouveau Contour pigments do not evoke any
allergic reaction. The pigments meet all requirements of the European ResAP 2008 legislation and are
approved and certified by Dermatest.
Immune system
What does the immune system do?
Our immune system protects our body against bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins, and other foreign substances
that may enter our body.
What is an autoimmune disease?
In case of an autoimmune disease, the white blood cells cannot distinguish between foreign substances and
substances naturally occurring in the body; this will cause the own tissue and/or organs to be attacked and the
immunity to be disrupted.
Autoimmune diseases:
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Alopecia Areata: local hair loss (lobelia)
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Alopecia Totalis: total hair loss. Both disorders do not form a contraindication for permanent make-up.
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Lupus: a rheumatic disorder causing inflammations in the skin and arthritis. Lupus is a contraindication!
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Vitiligo: white blotches in the skin caused by an immunological reaction destroying the pigment cells. Vitiligo
is not a contraindication.
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Hepatitis A, B, C: serious liver disease. Highly contagious; the virus is transmitted by blood and bodily fluids.
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AIDS: disease causing destruction of immune system after HIV infection.
Eye disorders
Sty
An inflammation of a sebaceous gland in the rim of the eye, resulting in a tiny abscess. Symptoms: the afflicted area
is painful, red and swollen. Conclusion: do not pigment until the sty has gone.
Blepharitis
Chronic inflammation of the edge of the eyelid; a type of eczema whereby the edge of the eyelid is rather greasy
or quite the contrary: dry and scaly. Symptoms: itch, irritation. Conclusion: do not pigment until this temporary
disorder has disappeared.
Herpes Simplex
Dangerous inflammation of the cornea, which may come and go and which may cause loss of vision because of the
formation of scar tissue. Symptoms: red and sensitive eye. Conclusion: contraindication, do not pigment.
Dryness of the eye
An abnormality in the lacrimal film impeding the production of lacrimal fluid. Occurs in women during menopause
and people taking antidepressants. Symptoms: burning sensation and pressure on the eye. Conclusion: not a
contraindication; however, the pigment may not stay put.
Cataract or glaucoma
(Senile) cataract or glaucoma can take on different forms. Generally, you will notice a clouded lens. Symptoms: poor
eyesight as a result of the cloudiness. Conclusion: only glaucoma is a contraindication.
Eye complications as a result of diabetes
The complication develops as a result of damaged blood vessels in the retina. It may cause poor eyesight and even
blindness. Symptoms: poor eyesight. Conclusion: do not pigment; it is a contraindication.
Graves’ disease
This disease is related to a thyroid gland that is not working properly. The eye muscles in the socket become inflamed
and swell up with fat and fluid. Symptoms: swollen eyelids. Conclusion: do not pigment; it is a contraindication.
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What are contraindications?
Contra indication
A contraindication is a disease or condition of the skin or body that doesn’t allow to perform a micropigmentation
treatment.
Informed consent
The informed consent shows a list of all possible contraindications. The client has to fill out the informed consent so
you can see immediately if there are contraindications. This prevents that you perform a treatment on a client who has
a specific disease or condition that doesn’t allow micropigmentation.
Contraindications concerning the eyes
Contraindications concerning the eyebrows
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Blepharitis (transient)
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Herpes Zoster in the face
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Ophthalmitis (transient)
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Melanomas
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Herpes Simplex inflammation of the cornea
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Complications connected to diabetes
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Glaucoma
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Skin cancer
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Eye complications as a result of diabetes
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Lupus
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Graves’ disease
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Lupus
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Herpes Zoster in the face
Contraindications concerning the lips
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Lip cancer
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Lupus
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Herpes Zoster in the face
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Herpes Simplex
General contra indications
Contraindications general
Contraindications transient
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Ichthyosis
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Oral herpes simplex or cold sore
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Ehler-Danlos syndrome
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Roaccutane use
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Malignant skin diseases
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Corticosteroids
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Keloid
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Eczema
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Birthmark
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Sty
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Lupus
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Blepharitis
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Herpes Zoster
Diabetes
Diabetes types I and II do not really present a contraindication; however, keep in mind the following aspects:
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Wounds will heal slowly; make sure the client observes very good hygiene after the pigmentation.
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Brown pigments may turn greyish.
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The pigment may not stay put.
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Hygiene
Cleaning
Cleaning indicates the removal of dirt and contamination using a disinfectant soap.
Disinfecting
Disinfecting indicates the killing of vegetative bacteria and moulds on the skin or surfaces using 70% alcohol.
Sterilising
Sterilising indicates the killing of bacteria, viruses and germs using an autoclave. The materials supplied
by Nouveau Contour are disposable. For each client, you use new, sterile materials, which do not need to be
sterilised.
Hand hygiene
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Wash your hands using antiseptic soap and disinfect using 70% alcohol.
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Wear gloves, preferably nitrile, which you should regularly disinfect using 70% alcohol.
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After treatment, wash your hands once again using antiseptic soap.
Scars
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Atrophic scars: usually thinner in depth, depressed and crater form.
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Hypertrophic scars: is a cutaneous condition characterized by deposits of excessive amounts of
collagen which gives rise to a raised scar.
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Cheloid: a sharply elevated, irregularly shaped, progressively enlarging scar, due to excessive collagen
formation in the corium during connective tissue repair.
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Normal scars: scars are areas of fibrous tissue (fibrosis) that replace normal skin after injury. Mostly
only a white spot or line.
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Factors that cause fading of
permanent make-up
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UV-A and UV-B light.
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Light-coloured pigments.
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Tissue repair and cell renewal will result in only 50% of the newly pigmented colour to remain in the top layer
of the skin.
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The lymphatic moist will partly rinse the pigment out of the skin during en shortly after the treatment.
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Thin and dry skin
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A pigment will fix better on a skin with a neutral or low pH value than on a skin with a high pH value.
Medication and its effects upon the
pigmentation procedure
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Corticosteroids: this cream or ointment is applied locally. If pigmentation is to take place in that exact spot,
make sure to wait at least 6 months after completion of the course of treatment.
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Vitamin E: vitamin E is a diluent; therefore, Vitamin E should not be taken during 24 hours prior to the
pigmentation procedure. Vitamin E may be taken immediately following the procedure.
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NSAID (Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen): these analgesics are diluents; therefore, these should not be taken
during 24 hours prior to the pigmentation procedure. It is permitted to take Paracetamol.
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Diluents: if possible, diluents should not be taken during 24 hours prior to the pigmentation procedure.
Diluents may be taken immediately following the procedure.
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Alcohol: although alcohol is not a medication, it does act as a diluent; even 2 glasses of wine is too much.
Alcohol should not be taken during 24 hours prior to the pigmentation procedure.
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Be professional in conduct and information
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Operate a correct code of conduct
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Explain what permanent make-up is
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Use professional terms
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Show your portfolio
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Wear a uniform
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Tie back long hair
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Have the Informed Consent Form filled in
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Take before and after photographs
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Hand over an after-care form and ointment
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Plan a date for the follow-up visit
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Wear permanent make-up yourself
Test patch
By having this form completed by the client, you will discover possible contraindications and other aspects that may
affect the pigmentation. The Informed Consent Form may be perused by an inspector of the local health authority.
If there is a reason to assume that there could occur an allergic reaction, carry out a test patch with the pigment
color you want to use on the clients
How to do a test patch:
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Wear gloves
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Deposit with a needle a spot of pigment behind the ear or at the inside of the elbow
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Wait at least for 48 hours to observe a possible allergic reaction.
Tip
Ask € 20,- for a test patch. If there is no allergic reaction and your client can book the treatment, you can subtract
the price of the test patch of the treatment price.
If there is a allergic reaction and your client can not book the treatment, then your costs for the needle and pigment
are covered.
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Colour circle
The primary colours are:
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Red
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Yellow
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Blue
These three colours form the basis for
all other colours.
The secondary colours are:
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Orange
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Green
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Violet
The secondary colours are composed of
the two adjoining primary colours.
Skin tones
Cool skin tone
Warm skin tone
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Bluish-pink hues
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Peachy-creamy hues
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Inside of the wrist is a pinkish red
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Rosacea on the cheeks
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The white of the eye has a bluish sheen
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Inside of the wrist is a beige yellow
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Silver jewellery will look well
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When tanned, the skin is bronze
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Dark skin types (5-6)
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The white of the eye has a yellowish sheen
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Golden jewellery will look well
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Pigments
The Nouveau Contour pigment collection for the eyebrows mainly contain colors with a cool undertone to prevent
brows from fading reddish. For the lips there are pigments with warm and cool undertone and also neutral colors.
Always look for the right match withy the undertone of you client’s skin. For eyebrows of clients with a warm skin
tone use pigments with a cool undertone. For eyebrows of clinets with a cool skin tone use pigments with a neutral
or warm undertone.
Eyebrow corrections
If your client already has permanent make-up, which has faded over the years, its colour may now be the wrong
one. This is easily corrected.
In case of a bluish discolouration, use:
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Orange: a yellow-orange pigment will give a warm colour to bluish-grey or grey eyebrows.
In case of a reddish-pink discolouration, use:
Green: olive green and khaki hues will give the eyebrow a nice brown colour.
In case of a greenish discolouration, use:
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A warm red: a warm orange-red hue will correct the cool colour of the eyebrow.
Needle forms and applications
Round tip needles
1-point needle
Suitable for fine hair strokes and detailed lines, such as lip corners.
Remain watchful against signs of scarring and do not inject the
pigment too deeply to avoid too dark a colour.
1-point micro needle
As 1-point needle with extra sharp and thin point.
3-point liner needle
Suitable for drawing lines in eyebrows, fine lip lines, and eyeliner with
lash-broadening effect.
3-point micro needle
The 3-point micro needle is thinner than the regular 3-point needle.
Suitable for ultra fine lines, such as lower eyeliner and lip corners. Do
not inject the pigment too deeply to avoid too dark a colour.
3-point outline needle
Size between the 3-point micro and 3-point liner needle
5-point round needle
Suitable for soft eyebrows, wide eyeliners and lip liners.
5-point shader needle
Open 5-point formation for shaded brows and wide eyeliners
7-point needle
Has an open, round needle form and is suitable for very wide upper
eyeliners and the partial colouring in of the lips.
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4-point flat needle
Four needles in a row. Suitable for the hair-stroke technique for eyebrows,
by applying the ‘scoop’ technique. The result is a very natural look of
eyebrow hairs. (Master Training Course Hairstroke)
5-point magnum needle
Flat form comprising 5 needles in 2 rows. Suitable for smoky eyeliners,
wide and high eyeliners, and the colouring in of lips using the circling
technique. (Master Training Course Advanced Eyeliner) (Master Training
Course Advanced Lip)
9-point magnum needle
Flat form comprising 9 needles in 2 rows. Suitable for a subtle colouring
in of large areas. (Master Training Course Areola) (Master Training
Course Advanced Lip)
Sloped tip needles
3-point sloped-tip needle
Flat form comprising 3 needles in a row. Suitable for relatively high
eyeliners, a wide lip liner, or the partial colouring in of lips. (Experience
desired when working with this needle).
5-point sloped-tip needle
Flat form comprising 5 needles in a row. Suitable for a very high, advanced
eyeliner, and full lips without lip liner. (Master Training Course Advanced
Eyeliner) (Master Training Course Advanced Lip)
5-point V-slope needle
Multifunctional module with on one side a 2-point sloped formation and
on the other side a 4-oint sloped formation.
10-point sloped needle
Module with a double row of 5-point sloped formation.
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Power needles
3-point power needle
Extra sharp 3-point needle for more precise work than a regular 3-point
needle will allow. Suitable for the shading of eyebrows and the drawing
of fine eyeliners and lip liner.
5-point power needle
Extra sharp 5-point needle for more precise work than a regular 5-point
needle will allow. Suitable for the shading of eyebrows and the drawing
of somewhat wider eyeliners.
7-point power needle
Extra sharp 7-point needle for more precise work than a regular 7-point
needle will allow. Suitable for the subtle shading of eyebrows and the
drawing of wide upper eyeliners, a wide lip liner, and a partial shading
of lips.
Nouveau Pro cartridges
Safety Needles
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Treatment procedure
from beginning to end
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Let you client fill out the informed consent
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Make sure all equipment is set up and connected
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Wash your hands
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Clean the face and disinfect the treatment zone with alcohol (be careful around the eyes)
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Make an analysis
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Determine and sketch the desired shape
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Determine the colour, the needle and the technique
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Prepare pigment, damp gauze, cotton pads, cotton buds, and micro brushes
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Wash your hands
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Put on the gloves.
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Insert needle in handpiece
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Start the pigmentation procedure
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Afterwards cool the treated area with cold damp cotton pads
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Explain the after-care procedure and hand over the after-care form and ointment
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Set a date for the follow-up visit
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Deposit the needle in the needle container and dispose of all disposable materials
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Clean the equipment, the handpiece, the magnifier lamp and the worktop with cleanser
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Disinfect the equipment, the handpiece, the magnifier lamp and the worktop with alcohol
Correcting eyebrow shapes
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Before you start with drawing the eyebrow shape, you need to observe and analyse your client’s face. Does
she have a round, oval or long face shape, are the brows on equal height and how are the eyes set.
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By making small correction of the shape of the eyebrows (and also eyeliners or lip shape) it is possible to
bring the total face better in balance.
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Don’t make the brows too long, a length of 4 to 4,5 cm is maximum. Also look at the left and right side of
the face, because too long eyebrows do not benefit the cheekbones.
Correcting face shapes
Eyes too far apart
Sketch the eyebrows closer to the bridge of the nose; this will optically move the eyes closer together.
Wrong
Right
The eyebrows are too far apart.
An illusion is created whereby the eyes
seem to be closer together.
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Eyes too close together
Have the eyebrows start 3 mm beyond the beginning of the inner corner of the eye and make sure the highest point
is above the edge of the iris.
Wrong
Right
The eyebrows are too close together.
The illusion is created that the eyes are
further apart.
Correcting a round facial shape
A face will seem more angular by creating an angle in the eyebrow above the pupil and aligning the edge of the iris
with a point at approx. 3/5 of the eyebrow.
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Wrong
Right
The eyebrows are too round and emphasise the
The eyebrows create a more angular
round facial shape.
facial image.
Which eyebrow suits
which face shape
Square face
Oval face
A square face has a wide or prominent
Heart-shaped
face.
Many
different
jaw. Create a slight angle just past the
eyebrow shapes possible. Sketch the
centre of the eyebrow. Create a flowing
eyebrows in outward direction using
line for the eyebrows and do not make
upward lines.
them too heavy; this will give the face too
severe a look.
Round face
Long face
Do not create eyebrows that are too
A high arc will make this face seem even
round, this will create a ‘moonface’. The
longer. Keep the eyebrows as horizontal
highest point is just past the centre of the
as possible, with a slight curve at the end.
eyebrow. Keep the eyebrows short.
The highest point should be approximately
¾ towards the end of the eyebrow.
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Undesirable eyebrows
Angry
Sad
Surprised
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Tired
Specific eyebrow shapes and
their effects
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Angular eyebrows: angular eyebrows counteract a soft facial expression and give the face a more severe look.
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Flat eyebrows: flat eyebrows give the eyes a rather close, masculine look.
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Thick eyebrows: eyebrows that are too thick take up too much space, attract too much attention, and make
the eyes seem smaller.
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Curved or angular eyebrows: eyebrows that are too curved or extremely angular are unnatural and draw
attention to wrinkles.
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Thin, round eyebrows: thin, round eyebrows are outdated and old-fashioned. They often give the face a look of
surprise.
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Heavy eyebrows: heavy eyebrows, especially those too close together, give the face an angry or worried and
rather masculine look.
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Drooping eyebrows: drooping eyebrows give the face a sad or anxious look.
Technique
Fully shaded:
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Will look soft and natural, as long as the pigment colour is not too dark and the eyebrow is not given a contour
line.
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If you do draw a contour line around the eyebrow, the effect may be too marked and therefore unnatural.
Basic techniques
One-way striping Two-way shadingCircling
Two-way striping
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Eyeliner
Line technique (one-way/two way striping)
Inject the pigment using a 3- or 5-point needle in one direction only,
drawing overlapping strokes with a length of approx. 2 mm. Lines will
give a more dramatic effect.
Pointillism technique
Use a 3-point micro or outline needle to inject small dots of pigment in
and around the eyelash line. Hold the handpiece at a 45-degree angle.
Especially suitable for a soft lower eyeliner.
Two-way shading technique
Inject the pigment in strokes with a length of between 2 and 3 mm,
smoothly alternating left-to-right movements with right-to-left ones.
The needle is moving constantly.
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Stretching techniques around the eyes
Right-hand upper eyelid
Work from the outer corner towards the inner edge. Stretch the eyelid to the right using your thumb, while pulling
the eyelid up somewhat using your middle finger.
Right-hand lower eyelid
Place your fingers in a similar position, only put more pressure on the lower eyelid. Use the little finger of your
right hand to pull the lower eyelid downward.
Left-hand upper eyelid
Stretch the eyelid towards the outer edge using your middle finger, while pulling up the eyelid somewhat using
your thumb.
Left-hand lower eyelid
Place your fingers in a similar position, only put more pressure on the lower eyelid. Use the little finger of your
right hand to pull the lower eyelid downward.
Lips
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Ask your client whether he or she ever had a cold sore (oral herpes simplex infection). If so, have your client
apply Zovirax from an unused tube for 5 days prior to the treatment.
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Have your client sit up straight.
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Dot the lip line using a Nouveau Contour semi-permanent liner, so that you will have a thin example line
that will remain visible when you wipe the lips.
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Never sketch outside of the natural ‘white roll’ of the upper lip.
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The cupid’s bow is always symmetric and round, do not make a deep centre point, this looks unnatuaral.
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Color choice for lips
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For white and light tainted skin choose a coral, pink/brown of orange brown color.
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For a medium to dark tainted skin choose raspberry-red colors and add always some orange to give the color
more warmth.
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For pale skin and very blond types choose a natural pink color and ad some stronger color to make the
lipliner more visible.
Lip liner attention points
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Start with the upper lip. For right handed professionals at the client’s left lip corner. For left handed
professionals at the client’s right lip corner. Then work towards yourself and let the lip corners fade out thin.
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The intensity of the color is stronger in skin tissue than in lip tissue. Use for full lips always a color that is
darker than the lip liner.
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In case you need to correct an old lip liner, use a lighter, brighter and warmer color to avoid that the lip liner
will become grey or even black.
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During the treatment the lips will swell and the contours of the lips will change. Always follow the predrawed line which your client approved.
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Work slowly and combine the one-way and two-way striping technique. Try to keep the needle in the skin
without pulling it out of the skin during the pigmentation of the lip liner.
After Care
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Give your client the printed after care instructions and after care cream.
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Settle a new date for the second treatment.
After Care Eyeliner
Like any invasive treatment also permanent make-up is a treatment which takes some time before the end result
is visible. After 1 week you can see already how the end result will be.
Immediately after the treatment the eyelids will be swollen. The eyelids seem to be very thick pigmented. Within a
couple of hours to 2 days the swelling will be gone. After 1 week the intensity of the pigmentation will be 50% less.
During the following weeks the color will become more soft and natural.
Do not remove any crusts on the pigmentation during the healing process.
In case of inflammation or extreme swelling always visit a general practitioner.
After care during 7 days.
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Avoid excessive UV light of sun or solarium
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Avoid contact with water
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Do not visit a sauna
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Do not go swimming in swimming pool or sea
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Do not apply regular make-up at the eyes, especially no mascara
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If you want to camouflage you eyelids a little, use a soft facial powder
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Cleanse you eyes with water and cotton tip
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Do not use an eye make-up remover
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Do not drink alcohol till 4 hours after the treatment
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Do not remove any crusts
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Do not do any chemical peeling treatment in the first 6 months after the pigmentation
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Do not use facial or eye creams with fruit acids or vitamin A
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After care eyebrows
Like any invasive treatment also permanent make-up is a treatment which takes some time before the end result
is visible. After 1 week you can see already how the end result will be.
Immediately after the treatment the brows can be swollen and the skin around the brows is red. The brows seem
to be very thick and dark pigmented. After 1 week the intensity of the pigmentation will be 50% less. During the
following weeks the color will become more soft and natural. Do not remove any crusts on the pigmentation during
the healing process.
After care during 7 days:
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Apply maximum 3x per day a thin layer after care cream on the brows with a micro-brush
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Before you take a shower, apply a thick layer after care cream on the brows. After the shower you can remove
the after care cream and apply a thin layer.
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Avoid excessive UV light of sun or solarium
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Avoid contact with water
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Do not visit a sauna
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Do not swim in swimming pool or sea
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Do not apply regular make-up at the brows
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Cleanse you brows with water and cotton tip
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Do not use a make-up remover
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Do not drink alcohol till 4 hours after the treatment
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Do not remove any crusts
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Do not do any chemical peeling treatment in the first 6 months after the pigmentation
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Do not use facial or eye creams with fruit acids or vitamin A
After the healing
During sun bathing or solarium, always apply a high protection sunblock on your brows, SPF 30 or higher. This will
slow down the fading process. If you don’t use UV protection cream, the fading will go much faster.
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After care lipliner
2 days prior to the pigmentation procedure, your client should scrub the lips with a soft scrub cream. 5 days prior
to the pigmentation procedure, your client should apply Zovirax cream on the lips, even if they never hade a cold
sore. Also apply Zovirax 5 days after the treatment. When you client had a cold sore in the past, let her take L-lysine
during 5 days prior to the treatment to lower the risk of an outbreak of cold sore. Like any invasive treatment also
permanent make-up is a treatment which takes some time before the end result is visible. After 1 week you can see
already how the end result will be. Immediately after the treatment the lips will be swollen and the skin around the
lips is red. The lipliner seems to be very obvious pigmented. After 1 week the intensity of the pigmentation will be
50% less. During the following weeks the color will become more soft and natural.
After 3 days crusts will appear on the lips, do not remove the crusts as this could cause inflammation or you can
pull out pigment particles which will make your lipliner irregular. In case of inflammation or extreme swelling
always visit a general practitioner.
When the crusts come off after 5 to 7 days, it will seem that your lip liner has disappeared almost completely. After
2 to 3 weeks the color will come back again. The total healing time for lips are about 6 weeks, so the after treatment
can be booked 6 to 8 weeks after the first treatment.
After care during 7 days:
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Apply maximum 3x per day a thin layer after care cream on the lips with a micro-brush
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Apply during 5 days after the treatment Zovirax cream to lower the risk of an outbreak of cold sore
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Avoid excessive UV light of sun or solarium
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Avoid contact with water
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Do not visit a sauna
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Do not swim in swimming pool or sea
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Do not apply lipstick
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Cleanse you lips with water and cotton tip
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Do not use a make-up remover
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Before brushing the teeth, apply a layer after care cream on the lips.
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Do not use whitening toothpaste during the healing process
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Do not drink alcohol till 4 hours after the treatment
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Do not remove any crusts
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Do not do any chemical peeling treatment in the first 6 months after the pigmentation
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Do not use facial or eye creams with fruit acids or vitamin A
After the healing
During sun bathing or solarium, always apply a high protection sunblock on your lips, SPF 30 or higher. This will
slow down the fading process. If you don’t use UV protection cream, the fading will go much faster.
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Before
Before
Before
Before
After
After
After
After
10 tips for success
1. Learn from your ‘mistakes’. When you think that you don’t make ‘mistakes’ anymore, probably it is better to start another career.
2. When things don’t work out as you hoped for, remember that every disadvantage also has an advantage.
3. Your not doing business with a company, but you are treating a person.
4. Always be on top of new developments, you can’t win if you don’t play the game.
5. Selling is the most important aspect of doing business. Without sales you don’t have a business so sales always should be priority no. 1.
6. Be aware of what is important for your business. Keep it simple and focus on one or two most important aspects.
7. Make sure that you have a vision of what you want and set goals. If you don’t have goals, then you don’t know which direction you want to go to with your business and you don’t know if you ever achieve your goals.
8. Take your time to make decisions and when your made them stick to them. Disregard any barriers you might encounter and never look back or regret things. Always look forward.
9. Think big! This is necessary because it will help to reach your goals.
10. Let the 5 P’s of marketing do the work for your. Product, Price, People, Place and Promotion. When you understand this marketing mix, you can analyze your business en come up with a solution for every problem. Keep developing yourself and stay up to date with new innovations and techniques. You can do this with the Master Trainings.
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Pricing
Set the right price
Even if you are new in the business of permanent make-up, it is important to set immediately the right market
prices. Do not make the mistake to ask lower prices, just because you are new in the business. It is very difficult to
rise your prices to normal levels when you get more experienced, you clients will not accept this.
The prices mentioned below are the average market prices for permanent make-up. Look at internet what other
salons in you region ask for the treatments and adjust your price to the local pricing. Remember that you are a
Nouveau Contour professional, so you are allowed to ask higher prices as you followed he best training and work
with the best materials.
Brows
€ 295,- tot € 350,-
Upper eyeliners
€ 175,- tot € 225,-
Lower eyeliners
€ 150,- tot € 195,-
Upper and lower eyeliners
€ 295,- tot € 350,-
Lipliners
€ 350,- tot € 450,-
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