The Beauty Denominator

Someone asked for help in finding information in Kansas about becoming a Permanent Cosmetic Makeup Technician and it seems they are having a difficult time with the board in getting any real feedback. I have sent them an email, but I haven’t received an answer yet. I have been trying to retrieve information about schools there that may offer a course, but have been unsuccessful.

Update: I received a very prompt email from the Kansas state board and this was the reply.

Please forward your mailing address and a packet of information regarding tattoo/permanent cosmetic licensure will be sent as soon as possible.

There are no schools in Kansasfor tattoo/permanent cosmetic training. Individuals must obtain training through an apprenticeship in a licensed facility with a licensed tattoo/permanent cosmetic trainer.

The listing of approved trainers will be included in the packet of information.If we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact this office.”

So for anyone interested in learning more and getting training in this field send your state board an email and ask for a list of trainers in your area that you can contact. Since I really don’t need this list and I live in another state and am not intending to move to Kansas I don’t have the urge to send my physical address for the list. So I urge the person who does live there to simply use the email address cherie.daniels@kboc.state.ks.us and ask for the list.

The Society Of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals is an excellent place to get information about this career. It would be easy for me to go take a week long course and get certified because I already have my cosmetology license, but it’s actually not something I would be interested in doing.

I know it’s a very lucrative business because I called to see about getting permanent eyeliner which would have been around $800 or so. I also wanted to find out the persons qualifications and experience and was told that they were a registered cosmetician. I would never go to anyone that only took a week training course because you would definitely want someone that has passed stringent sanitation classes along with knowing about the care of skin and facial structure.

Aesthetician or Cosmeticians have to go through an accepted curriculum and pass state boards and most usually go for more in depth training later to learn how to do different processes like micro-abrasion or Microdermabrasion plus many go for the training course to learn the permanent makeup techniques because it has become a booming business.

If your simply curious about tattoo and piercing laws for any state or country and what is acceptable you can check tattojoy.com for a list. Depending on the state you live in some tattoo places also offer permanent makeup and offer apprenticeship courses, but you would need to find out the laws and regulations that govern each state.

I am thinking about getting a tattoo on my arm, but I want to read up on it first. I decided against the permanent eyeliner and will stick with my liquid. Those little needles scare me especially around my poor old eyes. If any Permanent Cosmetic Makeup Technicians drop by give me a shout and let others know where you got your training and if you have any advice please feel free to leave it.