About Us
AT ADVANCED COSMETIC TECHNIQUES
Three generations of permanent make-up artists
G.J. Normand started Advanced Cosmetic Techniques in 1985 and trained her daughter, Jennifer. Together they quickly became popular around the country for their work. G.J. and Jennifer would go on to make TV appearances on Oprah Winfrey, Joan Rivers, Montel Williams and more; speak at conventions and train artists from all over to share their unmatched knowledge and experience. After decades of amazing work and playing a major role in developing the industry, G.J. retired and Jennifer trained her daughter Ariel and son Hunter to Advanced Cosmetic Techniques’ incredibly high standard of quality and customer satisfaction. For three generations, Advanced Cosmetic Techniques has set the standard in permanent makeup.
AT ADVANCED COSMETIC TECHNIQUES
Color is everything in make-up
When Advanced Cosmetic Techniques started there weren’t many companies making a wide range of tattoo ink colors, they had to go into the business of producing their own to ensure every client could have exactly what they were looking for. For many years, artists all around the country bought our ink because of its excellent results. Even with our base colors, a true permanent makeup artist must have the knowledge to mix custom colors tailored to each individual client’s skin tone, hair color, and desired appearance. Advanced Cosmetic Techniques has since stopped selling our ink but we continue to be one of the only studios in the country with the knowledge and skills to produce our custom colors. Decades of experience go into each and every color we make for our clients.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Answers to the Most Common Questions
Can I use conventional cosmetics over my permanent make-up?
Yes, you can always add conventional make-up on top of your permanent make-up for special occasions or to match a certain outfit. Your permanent make-up is meant to be a beautiful and more natural everyday look.
What is the difference between micro blading and permanent make-up?
Microblading is a newer service that is not real permanent make-up although it is often advertised as such. Microblading is done in the top layer of skin (epidermis) and lasts between 1-3 years before you are left with a grey pink smudge and you must pay to constantly have it redone. Real permanent make-up is tattooed second layer of skin (dermis) and will last significantly longer before it needs a touch up.
Does it hurt?
We use numbing agents in the area we are working on. This results in little to no pain at all. Because of our decades of knowledge we know which numbing agents to use and how long to apply then in the different areas so to work most effectively.
Can you fix others work if I went to a less knowledgeable artist?
Yes, unfortunately this is all too common. We are not only the most experienced in new applications but we are able to camouflage others work with custom flesh tones as well as cover and rework their mistakes.