First, let me introduce myself. My name is Melissa Barber; I am a permanent make-up artist and aesthetician. I would like to share with you how I began in the permanent cosmetic industry.

In the spring of 2001 I was doing a facial on one of my clients and noticed her permanent make-up and was quite impressed how natural it looked, I knew right then I had to have mine done. It turned out her sister in Dallas, TX was the one that performed the procedures, so we took a road trip!!

Even though my eyes were a little puffy, I thought this was the best thing I have ever done for myself and knew I had to learn how to do permanent cosmetics. I had completed my training in Dallas, TX and I became licensed in Arkansas and Missouri. This all happened in the fall of 2001, I opened the doors of Permanent Solutions and I have been doing permanent cosmetics ever since!

In 2003 I began training students in the art of permanent cosmetics and Para medical procedures (scar revisions, areola restorations etc.) this year I have introduced Permanent Solutions Institute of Permanent Cosmetics, a licensed school with the state. We use only top of the line equipment .

My permanent cosmetics training includes all areas of needling, color theory, sterilization, sanitation, history of permanent cosmetics and para medical procedures, equipment usage, pigment analysis. To further my education and experience, I attend conventions and seminars yearly. I am certified in para medical procedures, SPCP, AAM, Blood Borne Pathogens, Animal art and tattooing for identification register, Eye Shading, Eye brows and micro- hairlines, the art of lips and also a member of Alliance for safe practice.

I also work with several medical directors in the state of Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas