Face-First

  Just as promised, here’s a post re: my recent permanent makeup touch-up: Arrived at Asheville Permanent Makeup Clinic at 131 McDowell Street and instantly felt at home–the reception area was really nice and welcoming, and I was glad to see the poufy leopard-covered sofa that I remembered (and coveted!) from The Secret Spa location. Earleen Bennett took me into the…

Best Face Forward (Part III)

So, after all the numbing cream and the whir of the needle, my permanent makeup was finally said and done. I looked in the mirror and had to laugh–I had gorgeously shaped and colored eyebrows and looked like I was wearing eyeliner, but the areas that received numbing cream were swelled and white against the new…

Best Face Forward (Part II)

So what’s it like to get permanent makeup? Here goes: After the initial consultation, you make an appointment to have your permanent makeup applied. Earleen knows you’re probably nervous, especially if you’re a first-timer, so she  walks you through the whole process again. Here’s my experience (eyebrows and eyeliner): My procedure was done in 2006 at Earleen’s studio…

Best Face Forward (Part I)

Nothing is more local than one’s own face, right? Just ask Earleen Bennet, owner of Asheville Permanent Makeup Clinic. I first met Earleen when I visited The Secret Spa for a pedicure with friends. Earleen specializes in all sorts of cosmetic treatments, but I was especially interested in her take on permanent makeup. I’d heard of…