A Permanent Touch

“I love giving back and doing something to help women who have gone through such a traumatic experience,” Mastriani-Cobb said. “[Cancer is] horrible and I don’t wish it on anybody, but I’m here if somebody needs me.”

Mastriani-Cobb said she was trained in the soft tap method of applying permanent makeup, meaning everything is done by hand to create a natural look. Even now, she continues perfecting her craft by interning under Connie Pearson in The Galleria area, where Mastriani-Cobb also sees clients.

Although there is no state licensing required for permanent makeup artists, Mastriani-Cobb said she has put a lot of work into her personal training and hopes that policy, or the lack thereof, will change.

Sessions are by appointment only. Mastriani-Cobb said permanent makeup is a process, and when cancer is involved, thoroughness is key. Clients must meet a lengthy list of criteria before undergoing treatment.

“I primarily cater to cancer patients, but it’s also for corrections,” she said. “Permanent makeup is not an overnight thing if you want it done correctly. There’s an art behind it and a passion for it.”