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Sunday, April 22, 2007

April 2007 PC Buzzz!
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Hello Everyone,

I met many nice friends - some from the past, some brand new. It was so nice to walk around the room and see so many new faces. I tried to get to everyone; I know how alone you can feel at these events. But by the time the reception came, we were all acquainted and had made friends that we knew would become an integral part of our lives.

There was such peace at this convention - no one fighting, no gossiping about each other; the vendor room was hopping and the air was thin and clear. How important this is to our industry. We must stand united like this at these events.

Debra Guastella, who brought us great speakers, was a superb Emcee and you can always see her special touches – what an incredible party! Beth Ciampi, our meeting planner did a fabulous job bringing everything together with her team, including Marshall Brown, from our membership department, and the others behind the scenes. I thank you from all of the members. This convention ran so smoothly and looked like you guys had a great time also.

New SPCP Board of Directors

We had our elections for the new board and I am proud to be serving with these ladies. Your 2007-2008 Board is:

Elizabeth Finch-Howell, CPCP - President

Rose Anne Cloud, CPCP - Secretary/Projects Chair

Debi Diorio, CPCP - Treasurer/Communications Chair

Debi Walker, CPCP - Education Chair

Robin Hayes, CPCP - Ethics Chair

Liza Sims, CPCP - Membership Chair

CPCP

There were quite a few members taking the test on site in Las Vegas this year. We also presented scores of very happy CPCP certified people pins for passing the exam during this past year. How cool it was to hear your name and be called to the front and be awarded for all your hard work. This pin represents something that comes to mind: “I made it!” All that studying and stress and nail biting paid off. What an accomplishment. If you are interested in taking the exam and earning these prestigious credentials, all the info is on the SPCP website and you can likely take the exam in your own city or one nearby.

Debi's Corner

I do want to address a few subjects briefly, which I noticed at the convention. There were so many new students who had recently taken their permanent cosmetics class, already wanting to go into areola restoration and scar camouflaging and product sales. Yes, this is very rewarding, but you have to do your basic hands-on first.

Education is the very best thing you can do for yourself, but this will not come easy. You must practice, practice, and practice. Along with building you clientele, you must build your level of confidence. This will come in time but not without a lot of hard work. Keep positive people in your life and reach for a sensible goal. I always tell my new students to go out and do thirty procedures in three months and your career will be off and running. You have to master your techniques, obtain knowledge of color, and increase your confidence level. With that in mind, I assure you success will come.

If you are afraid to work, which most of us were in the beginning - hold your breath, pray to the One above and just do it. Nothing can be perfected without practice. Make sensible decisions when you are doing your first paying clients. These women that you hold in your hands trust and believe in you. If you’re in it just for the money you will surely fail.

You cannot go any further in you career until you mastered the basics: Eyebrows Eyeliner and Lips. Leave the other procedures for now to the veterans who are already down the road you’re heading.

Believe me, procedures on the face are the most lucrative of all. You will feel really good when you put eyebrows on a client and she kisses your cheek with tears in her eyes.

If you follow my advice, your permanent makeup career will be awesome. You must love it, feel it, breathe it, and the financial and spiritual rewards will come. Slow down and enjoy the ride.

Your basic course, and I mean basic course, teaches you a little about everything. It is your job to go out and get the most information you can find. Read, study and listen. You can get so much info on the Internet. Books, videos, classes, and proper marketing are so important to getting started with a good foundation.

Opening up a studio in a beautiful section of town or advertising in a newspaper is truly, in my opinion, a waste of money. If you’re going to make it in this business you must go to work practicing right away. No stalling, no excuses. If you wait too long, you will more than likely not do this for a living. Your Visa bill that you just maxed out for your class, will still be sitting in your mailbox long after you have ventured into another career.

This business takes a lot of hard work, integrity, and stamina. Remember; set yourself a goal and work on it almost as part of a new life style. If you do this you will take your permanent cosmetics business beyond your wildest dreams. I have, and you can too.

Fill you life with positive people, find a cheerleader who will keep pushing you forward, and go for it. But remember, knowledge is the key to any successful business.

Teaching

We at SPCP believe it takes 5 years to become a trainer and than there are strict rules you must abide by. It is our job to make sure that educators abide by certain criteria. Not just anyone one can teach. Teaching comes from your heart and guts. I believe that giving someone the right tools, teaching proper techniques, and an all-encompassing view of the industry’s dos and do nots will be a great start. If teaching is something you’re thinking about, let us know; we need all the great trainers we can get into this industry. Train the Trainers will be taught at the Fall Convention in Philadelphia.

SME (Subject Matter Experts)

This group of women and men are experts in the field of Permanent Cosmetics. They are a volunteer group of SPCP Trainer members that have agreed to assist their fellow members. You may view the list from the trainer listings at www.spcp.org/trainers.htm with SME by their names. You can email any questions to the SMEs and they will get back to you with some great answers.

Delegates

We are looking for more volunteers to become our State/Country Delegates. This is a very honorable position, which will help the industry as a whole and keep up with legislation. Please let Kate Ciampi know if you are interested. If you do not get involved in your state, the laws can be changed at any moment without notice to you. If this happens you will be out of a job and have to go back to the drawing board. Just ask Pam Daniell from Georgia where they are almost through this lengthy process. Here is a listing of these gracious men and women who have taken the bull by the horn to make sure we are protected.

United States

Alaska - Liza Sims, CPCP

California, Northern - Rose Ann Cloud, CPCP

California, Central - Carolyn Elliot, CPCP

Florida - Judy Newdom, CPCP

Georgia - Pam Daniell, CPCP

Illinois - Kate Ciampi, CPCP

Nevada - Pamela Horton, CPCP

North Carolina - Johnny McCarty, CPCP

Ohio - Ruth Bailey-Dancy, CPCP

Pennsylvania - Lillian Lang Leftwich, CPCP

Texas - Terry Lively, CPCP

Tennessee - Robin Hays, CPCP

International

Mexico - Hector Guiza, CPCP

Japan - Yoshie Takada, CPCP

Did You Know?

Are tattoo pigments the same as our permanent makeup pigments?

Yes and no. SPCP vendors use color additives from the FDA's color additive lists and tattoo establishments may not. See the coming SPCP Newsletter for an in-depth explanation.

Does micron size really matter?

Micron can refer to:
* Micrometer = one millionth of a meter. The term 'micron' was officially sanctioned as part of the metric system from 1879-1967

* Micron (wool)

* Micron is the name of one of the members of the future Justice League in the animated series "Batman Beyond" (humor here, my friends)

Micron counts on pigment:
Black Iron Oxide = .55 ^um
Red Iron Oxide = .80 ^um
Titanium Dioxide = 1.80 ^um
Carbon Black = .05 ^um

Is there such a thing as vegetable pigments?

Strictly speaking, yes you could make pigments from vegetables, however, the choices are very few, such as carotene (carrots), which is Natural Yellow #26, annatto for Natural Orange #4, and dehydrated beet powder for a red. Are these used in tattooing? Obviously, no.

Is straight carbon black dangerous?

There are numerous methods used to make carbon black. Certain methods produce a more high surface area product but carbon is carbon - it is unpredictable.

Look for in depth answers to these and other pigment questions in the next SPCP newsletter – the summer issue, in May!

Best Regards,

Debi Diorio, CPCP

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