I have been a hairdresser for 24 years and have an established clientele.  I have been working with cancer patients for 6 years with the American Cancer Society dealing with appearance related side affects.  When I conduct the seminars at Martha Jefferson Hospital and The University of Va. hospital, I see these women blossom when I help them restore confidence with simple techniques of creating the illusion of lashes and brows.  I have found it exteremely gratifying being able to help them.

I have healthy clients that have suffered with things like thin brows, short lashes, irregular lip lines...and they have had to apply makeup every day of their lives.  When asked if they would be interested in permanent makeup, I have heard a resounding YES.  They would not be comfortable going into a Tattoo Parlor but would be comfortable if I performed the service.

I would like to be able to be able to be trained for this service in a reputable school...Maryland...Lasting Effects.  The school is twice as expensive and twice as long but I knew it would be the best training, as none is offered in Va.

I am disappointed that I am not able to attend this school and be able to provide this much needed service for my clients as well as others in need, due to outdated regulations. 

I hope that you will re-examine the regulations for cosmetic tattooing and make it feasible for someone like myself that just wants to be able to help restore peoples confidence.

I think that it would behoove Va. to come up with a viable option for people like me to make it happen.

I would hate to have to send  my clients to Maryland or some other state to have the service provided.

I think that Va. should keep the revenue in state and provide Virginians with a service from someone they trust.

Please help me restore confidence to my clients in a convenient, reliable, regulated, professional emvironment. 

Please keep me posted on my options to better serve my clients and fellow Virginians.

Kindest regards,

Lynn Smith-1-434-979-7995

1688 Stoney Creek Dr.

Charlottesville, Va.

22902