Why I got microblading
Starting from the beginning,
As I started my career in beauty, learning at Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers, I noticed a girl with beautiful eyebrows. My eyebrows always seemed light and shapeless to me. I was fascinated to learn her brows were not actually real hair, rather they were microbladed. Clueless as to what that was, I started researching. Microblading is a form of permanent makeup where color is implanted below the skin which looks like real hair. I then chose to have mine done and absolutely fell in love. My new brows added so much to my life. I never felt ashamed or embarrassed about missing eyebrow hair. I realized there was a great need for eyebrow solutions and dedicated myself to helping others solve the same problem I had.
I learned to shape brows using the string method and sat at the kitchen table drawing patterns on latex for hours. As I mastered eyebrows I began learning how to tattoo eyeliner and lips. My instructor commented that I seemed very comfortable with the eyeliner and asked if I had ever done it before. I hadn't, but I love to do it now, and it's the most popular service I offer.
Finding a place to offer my newly acquired skills was difficult. Terrified as you can imagine and viewings of 5 locations later, I found the perfect place. I installed a sink with a foot pedal for an eye washing station required by the Rockland County health department and set up my spa following all regulations. I spent 3 months transforming the space into a calm and luxurious environment using my own creativity and learning as I go. There were obstacles along each step of the way.
As things were coming together nicely I joined Associated Skin Care Professionals which provides me with insurance coverage. I love taking advantage of the wonderful perks and continuing education they offer. They also send me a free SkinDeep magazine 6 times a year which I have displayed in the front showcase.
How I chose the name? I wanted something all inclusive which allowed adding services. I did not want to include my name, for example, "Tzippora's beauty" as my name is Hebrew and can be hard to pronounce. Red Carpet popped into my head while watching the Grammy Awards. Red Carpet Ready is exactly how I want you to feel; amazing and fabulous all of the time. I surely do not sell carpets so adding Luxury Spa made sense. Red Carpet Luxury Spa is the perfect name for me, and I am very satisfied with it.
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