Inside Aesthetics Ep 47 An Introduction to Cosmetic Tattooing | Nicole Prance & June Warry
Episode 47 hosts Nicole Prance & June Warry (Cosmetic tattooists from Queensland, Australia)
Nicole specialises specifically in 3-D nipple reconstruction after breast cancer surgery. June has been in the industry for over 16 years and has trained some of the biggest names in the industry.
Cosmetic tattooing is a rapidly growing industry including treatments like microblading and lip liner. We discuss how and why treatments are done in addition to addressing some of the myths and misconceptions.
0:00 Introduction 1:03 Meet Our Guests: Nicole Prance & June Warry 3:19 Medical vs Aesthetic Cosmetic Tattooing 5:16 Nipple Reconstruction After Breast Cancer 9:44 Career Paths Into Cosmetic Tattooing 11:56 Training Then vs Now 14:01 Role of Social Media in Business Growth 16:30 Using Instagram as a Portfolio 18:16 Marketing in Smaller vs Larger Cities 23:53 What Is Cosmetic Tattooing Explained 27:02 Cosmetic vs Traditional Tattoo Differences 30:22 Why Cosmetic Tattoos Fade Faster 33:44 Microblading Myths and Realities 37:39 Risks of Poor Technique and Skin Damage 41:39 Choosing the Right Skin Type for Microblading 45:36 Machine vs Microblading Methods 48:05 How Depth Affects Pigment Color 51:43 Understanding Skin and Pigment Selection 57:32 Designing Brows for Different Ages and Styles 1:01:04 Cultural and Ethnic Influences on Brow Design 1:03:30 Why Timeless Styles Beat Trends 1:07:48 Can Cosmetic Tattoos Be Removed 1:12:19 Saline Removal and Laser Options 1:16:00 Pain and Recovery From Tattoo Removal 1:19:56 Aftercare and Healing Process 1:22:22 Using LED Light Therapy to Improve Healing 1:25:07 Common Complications and Risks 1:27:43 Infection, Migration and Hyperpigmentation 1:30:37 Relationship Between Injectables and Tattooing 1:33:59 Choosing the Right Practitioner 1:36:53 Importance of Ongoing Education 1:39:25 Conference and Industry Training 1:42:10 How Clients Should Evaluate Artists 1:44:30 Checking Healed Results and Experience 1:48:40 Matching Artist Style to Client Needs 1:53:30 Conference Details and Registration 1:55:45 Promotional Offer and Closing Remarks