Beauty Salon Services in Troy, Illinois
About Us
We have 37+ years of hair experience and over 17+ years of experience working with permanent cosmetics at our beauty salon.
Shear Techniques offers many different services from hair, waxing, and permanent makeup. Our mission is to offer the women of Madison County, Illinois an opportunity at a premium beauty experience while using top-tier products and supreme techniques at our beauty salon.
Paula Underhill, Owner
Monday – By Appointment
Tuesday – 9 AM – 7 PM
Wednesday – 9 AM – 7 PM
Thursday – 9 AM – 7 PM
Friday – 9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday – By Appointment
Our Cosmetic Services
- Cuts
- Color
- Highlights
- Balayage
- Perms
- Microblading
- Eyebrows
- Permanent Eyeliner Tattoos
- Hair Extensions
- Facial Waxing
- Permanent Makeup
- Lip Shading
- Lip Liner Permanent Makeup
- Powdered Brows
- Eyebrow Corrections
- Micropigmentation Services
- Tattoo Removal
- Scalp Micropigmentation for Male Pattern Baldness
- Eyeliner Corrections
Invest Your Time in Choosing A Properly Trained Permanent Cosmetic Professional
Permanent Cosmetics...For Timeless Beauty
Permanent cosmetics (Micro-pigmentation or Cosmetic Tattooing) is the artful application of natural pigments into the dermal layer of skin. Permanent cosmetics are used for a variety of cosmetic enhancements such as permanent eyebrows, eye liner, and lip liner/color. Visit our beauty salon for a wide variety of cosmetic options!
Who Can Benefit From Permanent Cosmetics?
- Do you have allergies related to cosmetics?
- Do you wear contact lenses?
- Would you like to correct years of over-plucking?
- Do you have vision problems that affect makeup application?
- Do you have dexterity problems or arthritis?
- Are you dissatisfied with the shape of your lipline or eyebrow?
- Would you like to get out of bed looking your best?
- Do you have facial hair loss due to alopecia, hypothyroidism, chemotherapy treatments, or similar conditions?
- Do you desire fuller-looking lips?
- Do you have scars from injuries or surgery that you want to camouflage?
- Does your skin have areas that have lost its natural skin color?
If you answer yes to any of these questions, permanent makeup might be right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Permanent Cosmetics
Also referred to as permanent makeup, micropigmentation, dermal pigmentation, and cosmetic tattooing. This is a permanent process where you tattoo pigment into the second layer of your skin, also known as the dermal layer.
Permanent cosmetics is a great way to restore color and definition in your eyebrows, helps define or accent your eyes, and enhance the color/shape of your lips. Permanent cosmetics is a great way to achieve beauty in a timely and effortless way at our beauty salon.
The process is known as cosmetic tattooing and like other tattoos – it is permanent. However, that doesn’t mean that over time, it won’t soften or fade. Like tattoos, cosmetic makeup can be affected with exposure to the sun, certain skin products and natural aging. In some cases, a person’s health can have a great affect, too. If you do noticed your permanent cosmetics starting to fade, periodic color touchup appointments are available!
Our staff is encouraged to stay up to date with current OSHA classes, regarding the strict practices in order to prevent cross contamination. Permanent cosmetics has been a safe process for many years and offers a safe and permanent alternative to applied makeup products.
Microblading is a self-enhancement service like semi-permanent tattooing. It uses small, fine-point needles that make up a disposable blade and handle. This tool helps scratch and deposit colored pigment to your skin while keeping it nice and fine. We also apply a numbing cream to minimize any discomfort that our clients might feel during the procedure.
The benefits of microblading are extensive. It is perfect for those who have little to no eyebrows or have experienced hair loss due to medical conditions or aging. Microblading gives you the appearance of naturally full eyebrows. With coloring mixing, we can use a custom color that matches your hair and skin tone. Microblading looks multidimensional and usually last 12-18 months before needing a refresh. Interested? Call us today!
Scalp micropigmentation is a highly successful remedy designed specifically for men experiencing various forms of hair loss, such as male pattern baldness, thinning hair, receding hairlines, alopecia, and scarring from hair transplants. It is a non-surgical, long-lasting solution that is suitable for nearly all individuals. This technique employs micro-needles to implant pigment into the scalp, producing the illusion of small hair follicles. This, in turn, enhances the appearance of thicker and fuller hair, offering a closely cropped or buzz-cut look while also concealing any transplant scars.