“Vibrant shadows look great with black,” says makeup maestro Pat McGrath, who used onyx eye shadow and soft black pencil to make CoverGirl’s emerald eye shadow smolder at the Issa spring 2010 show. Inspired by tropical storms and lush-colored jungles, McGrath finished the layered look with a touch of gold along the inner corners, a dash of turquoise on the outer edges, and “lots of mascara.”

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“It’s very inspired by Madonna in Desperately Seeking Susan,” says Guido, Redken’s creative consultant, who crafted the coif for the Marc by Marc Jacobs spring 2010 show. “The hairstyle is meant to look a little ‘bad girl.’ We’ve got these lovely bows that Marc made so I kept the texture rough to offset those.”

Complementing the 1980s hair accessories were bright-colored lips, also a popular look from the era. “It’s a punk-y pink,” says makeup guru Dick Page about the hue ( Shiseido Perfect Rouge Lipstick in Fuchsia). In punching-up puckers, Page sharpened the edges of the bow and layered vibrant powder blush over lipstick for “dense, poster paint-like texture.” Perhaps in homage to the fuller ’80s brow that Madonna once wore, Page also strengthened models’ arches. Notably absent from the look: Dramatic ’80s eye makeup and sculpted cheeks. “The collection is superbright—insane, kaleidoscope-bright—so I just wanted a slight hint of color,” says Page. “The eyes are bare with no mascara, and I used as little makeup base as possible.”

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Permanent makeup is quickly gaining momentum as the latest trend in cosmetic surgery. Permanent makeup application offers purely cosmetic benefits, but can also provide an enhancement to reconstructive plastic surgery.

Is Permanent Makeup for Me?

Many people dread the daily makeup ritual. Makeup can not only be expensive, but it often smudges and fades within a few hours of application. Permanent makeup can be the answer for people who want to enjoy the benefits of makeup without the attendant hassle.

Permanent makeup is also a good alternative for makeup allergies. Vision and motor skills are other common reasons to choose permanent makeup application. Applying makeup can be a difficult process for many, and permanent makeup creates flawless enhancement.

Permanent Makeup Procedure

Permanent makeup is essentially a tattoo. The procedure uses colored ink administered through a cosmetic tattooing needle. Permanent makeup application usually requires two treatments; a touch-up session about once a year may be required to maintain vivid results.

Permanent Makeup for the Eyes

Permanent eye makeup can be applied as an eye shadow or eye liner. Permanent eye liner can be performed by a certified technician in a cosmetic outpatient facility. Permanent eye shadow, however, requires expertise. Look for a certified technician with a great deal of experience.

Permanent Makeup for the Eyebrows

Permanent makeup for eyebrows is a good way to add definition to eyebrows. Many people who have experienced hair loss due to cancer treatment or conditions such as alopecia turn to permanent eyebrow applications to emulate the appearance of hair. Permanent eyebrows can also cover up hair loss due to waxing or tweezer mistakes.

The Lips and Permanent Makeup Application

Permanent makeup for the lips can create full, defined and more colorful lips. Permanent lip liner adds symmetry and definition to thinner lips. Permanent makeup for the entire lips creates full, more colorful lips. Permanent makeup applied to the entire lips can also soften wrinkles.

Combining Permanent Makeup Application With Other Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Permanent makeup application can be combined with other forms of cosmetic plastic surgery to achieve better results. Many cosmetic reconstructive procedures, such as hair transplant and breast reconstruction require permanent makeup. For example, permanent makeup is used as part of breast reconstruction surgery to help reconstruct the areola. View plastic surgery photos and discover more about the use of permanent makeup for reconstructive plastic surgery at DocShop.com.

Risks Associated With Permanent Makeup Application

Because permanent makeup is essentially a tattoo, the risks are similar. Permanent makeup application can cause infection if needles are not sterilized. Swelling and bumps can form around the permanent makeup application. Symptoms usually subside with time. An allergic reaction to the ink is uncommon, but can create serious difficulties. There is also the risk of scars, especially among people prone to keloid formation.

The Cost of Permanent Makeup Application

The cost for permanent makeup has many variables. Some procedures require a higher level of professional expertise, and will cost more. Location of the facility is also a factor. Permanent makeup application will cost less in densely populated regions. As a general guideline, the cost for permanent makeup starts at about $350, and includes the second session. More complicated procedures can cost thousands.

“There were a lot of soft fabrics and pastel colors in the collection, but we didn’t want the makeup to be soft and pastel because that would be boring,” says makeup master François Nars about the look at Marc Jacobs’ spring 2010 show. Instead, he chose to steal the spotlight with Martha Graham–inspired theatrical makeup: “Dancers in theater and opera always have white faces, pointed lips, and an eye that is drawn outward, not upward. I wanted the models to look like ballerinas who had just left the stage.”

In channeling ’30s stage makeup “with a modern edge,” Nars began with “very pale, powdery skin,” eschewing blush for his lightly hued Sheer Matte Foundation and Loose Powder. Next, he drew on thin brows with a pencil and created a graphic eye with liquid black liner, false lashes, lengthening mascara, and strips of white shimmer (“The white slashes are something they used to do in the ’70s—it brings a three-dimensional feeling to the makeup”). For a strong finish, Nars swept Velvet Matte Lipstick in Pop Life over lips: “I like the idea of dark red for spring and summer—why not?” he says. “You can wear anything you want to, regardless of seasons.”

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No longer a disco cliché, glitter is back and better than ever—as evidenced by all the sparkling fall 2009 runway looks. “There’s a lot of glitter going on this season,” says makeup artist Pat McGrath, who created the fiery copper-red lids at Prada. “We used the burgundy shadow from CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Eyeshadow in Dynamite Drama, and created a glittering flame in the center with Face Stockholm Galaxy Glitters in Tva and Sju,” she says. To spotlight the glitter and open the eye up, McGrath chose to “erase” the brows by covering them with concealer or bleaching them entirely.

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“Metallics are making a huge statement this season,” says M.A.C Pro senior artist Keri Blair, who created a gold lip (among other sparkly looks) for ELLE.com’s New Year’s Eve photo feature. Other evidence of the trend appeared at Christian Siriano’s fall 2009 show, where makeup artist Polly Osmond created a similarly golden pout using Mehron Metallic Powder.

“We originally tried gold leaf but it was a nightmare and nearly impossible to get halfway decent,” says Osmond, who instead mixed the Mehron product with water and painted it onto the lip. According to Blair, you can also apply the pigment dry, pressing the loose particles on a freshly glossed surface.

Bear in mind that theatrical pigment can be messy. To get a gold pout without the drama try a premixed product (think gold lipstick or rosy-hued, gold-flecked gloss). Ones to try: Dolce & Gabbana Shine Lipstick in Gold and M.A.C Dazzleglass in Girl’s Delight.

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