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Permanent Cosmetics by Flora

Flora Celebrates 12 Years as Permanent Cosmetics Instructor

Flora began the art of permanent make-up aslo called facial tattooing or permanent cosmetics in the early eighties. A cosmetologist/aesthetician, adding the convenience of permanent eyeliner, eyebrows to the full service salon she owned at  the time.

She trained with the American Institute of Micropigmentation, Derma-Medical Institute, Advanced Cosmetic Techniques in Birmingham Alabama at the McCoullough Aesthetic Center and at Advanced Cosmetic Techniques in Natchitoches Louisiana, she is proud to be a Member of The American Academy of Micropigmentation.

A Kentucky newspaper did a story  headlined "West's Make-up A Dream Come True for Some Women, and two weeks later Flora was featured on WBIR's "Live at Five" applying permanent eyebrows on T.V. host Missy Kane. In 1996, the state of Tennessee passed new regulations on tattooing requiring a one year apprenticeship and state testing before receiving a state artists license to practice the art of permanent cosmetics or ornamental tattooing. At that time Flora decided to begin an apprenticeship training course teaching individuals the trade of permanent cosmetics. To date the training institute has 100 graduates. Many have completed a one year program whereas those from states other than Tennessee have completed a 60 hour or one week training course. Each state varies on the requirements.

Flora West is a Certified Laser Specialist and a board certified Micropigmentation instructor with the American Academy of Micropigmentation, a fellow of the Academy teaching the rules and ethics set forth by the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals. Flora is a graduate of the "Train the Trainers" Program in San Antonio, TX, the "Rocky Mountain Laser College in Denver Colorado", "Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals, "Who's Who Among American Women", and a member of the rewards circle for "Face and Body Professionals" forth by the academy. Many dermatologist and plastic surgeons have referred their patients to her office. Flora was employed with Dr. Charles Fulk, Dermatologist.

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Price includes one free touch-up procedure 4 - 6 weeks after the initial application.