Student Story

“My name is Sandra Cohen. I attended a Beginners Class in Sydney with M.B.C. Cosmetic Tattoo in 2003.

Previously I had been working as a Beauty Therapist in a large Salon. I found over the 8 years I had worked there that I was not achieving the results I would like. Sure I was good at selling and I loved the I.P.L. but for the previous 4 years I had attended Beauty Shows at the Gold Coast, Sydney & Melbourne and saw so many different products and came away with many new ideas.

One idea, in particular, appealed to me and I talked to the staff at the stand of M.B.C. and booked to have my own Eyebrows tattooed in a class with a student. It was explained that it was under full supervision and this appealed to me. September 2003 changed my life and the life of my eyebrows! They looked perfect.

As I lay on the bed and listened to Donna explain to the student how to hold the skin, how to mix the colour, how to measure and make sure the client was happy all the time, I felt so excited. It was like I was learning too. The client booked in after me rang to change her time so a spot came about after lunch for a lip procedure - I was in!

I had lunch with the student and Donna and we all talked as women do! I think that was when I felt so comfortable that maybe this was the change I was looking for. With my new lips (a dusky pink and a bit puffy! I liked that look) I headed back to show the girls at work, even though it was my day off. This was the change I was looking for.

Just days later I rang the phone number on the card and asked to get information sent to me. I read through all the details and had a meeting with my salon owner who agreed this would be a great addition to the Salon. Just 2 months later I was a student in the class with Donna. I loved the personal approach. I attended the class in an Accredited College in Sydney as I felt I would prefer to be out of my own environment. I elected to attend an extra day and learn the Lip Blend and Full Lip which was a bonus.

I felt so excited and I notice that Donna gets excited herself just teaching you. The theory was a breeze but I believe it is more extensive as Donna adds to it each year. I also joined the Cosmetic Tattoo Association and feel the newsletters keep me informed and I love to learn.

In 2005 I went ahead and studied the Breast & Nipple Paramedical Class and now have work with a surgeon in Western Sydney. I also help at times when Donna does a free Breast Clinic.

In 2006 the salon was sold and I decided it was now my time to work alone. I had experience and wanted to work in the field of Cosmetic Tattoo only. My salon at home took off.

2007 I had been asked about small body tattoos so this was my next class. Donna suggested I take this with her teacher Naomi Cameron as she specialises in body work. I also learned as a free extra how to tattoo on toe nails - great for Christmas and they can buff out or grow out and no feeling in the nails. Plus got my brows and lips touched up with colour too.

2008 has been one of the best years. I expanded by travelling out to another salon that had heard about my work. I now go once a month and work for the whole day. Usually I complete six procedures which brings me in $2,000  for the day after paying a commission so I am off overseas this year.

I never get tired of this exciting career. I was unable to attend the Feathering Class and Advanced Classes this year but will be attending the 2009 classes in Sydney.

Bring them on lets all learn together.

Sandy Cohen