cosmetic tattooing (permanent make-up)

Cosmetic tattooing is commonly performed in beauty salons for eye and lip lining and may be advertised as permanent make-up rather than as tattooing. If you are thinking of having one of these procedures, consider the following:

• Cosmetic styles change and although the work will fade over time, it is a permanent procedure.
• Make sure that the body artist has permission of the local government authority to operate from their premises. This means the premises meet minimum health and safety standards.
• Ask to see the body artist's training certificates and photographic examples of their work - if they can't show them to you, find another body artist.
• Ensure that a new sterile needle is attached to the tattooing machine in your presence; DO NOT agree to a procedure if the needle is already in place.
• Ensure that the body artist meets with the requirements set down in the health and safety sections above.