The Society of

permanent cosmetic professionals

Who are we?

The Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals membership represents professionals in the industry who are dedicated to promoting the ideals and standards of the SPCP, offering permanent cosmetics that are conducted in accordance with safety standards specific to the permanent cosmetic process, and those who stay abreast of and participate in industry activities.

Mission Statement

Our Mission: The Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals is dedicated to promoting permanent makeup safety, excellence, and professional standards by providing education, certification, and industry guidelines.

Permanent cosmetic, permanent makeup, or micropigmentation; although the titles describing the service may differ within the industry, the service is the same – cosmetic tattooing. Permanent cosmetics is a specialized service within mainstream beauty industries offering everyone the opportunity to look their best at all times or to look to the permanent cosmetic service to assist with overcoming the results of medical procedures or trauma to the skin.

The ABC’s of SPCP Membership

The SPCP does not “complicate” membership with various levels of technician membership, titles, or requirements. If you are an SPCP member, you are one of ours; it’s as simple as that.

It is not required that you are trained by particular permanent makeup trainers, certified by us, or to be in the industry a certain length of time. Anyone may join who agrees to the SPCP Code of Ethics.

The SPCP Trainer and Supplier members adhere to the highest standards and requirements of the industry. These standards are self-imposing being that these members are the ones developing them so as to continually deliver the highest quality education, services, equipment, pigments, and supplies available to the industry.

Walking in concert with simplicity, the ABC’s of SPCP membership are:

A – Administration and the Board of Directors

The SPCP is a professionally staffed organization. The administrative lineup is impressive and there to serve the needs of our members.Administration reports to the Board of Directors, which is comprised of elected permanent cosmetic professionals who serve the membership for term periods. They collectively and continually review the demands of the industry and how our members can be best served.

B – Benefits

The benefits of SPCP membership are innumerable. Included are significant discounts by top industry suppliers exclusively for SPCP members. Administration and the Board of Directors periodically review the benefits package for our members to ensure collaboration on important educational event structures, products offered, publications provided, networking opportunities, Subject Matter Expert contacts, and a host of other benefits our members enjoy and depend upon.

C – Permanent Cosmetics Certification

Permanent Cosmetics Technician Certification is a critical element associated with professional permanent cosmetic services. The general public, regulators, and those in related industries recognize professional certification to indicate the permanent cosmetic (permanent makeup) professional demonstrates sound fundamental knowledge. Having been tested against their peers, these highly regarded professionals are proudly displaying their CPCP credentials as a mark of distinction.

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Executive Director

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Shanon Zickefoose, BSN, RN, CPCP, CMM

Shanan began her permanent makeup career in 2006. In 2010, she earned the highest CPCP score. Shortly after, she served on the SPCP Board of Directors from 2011- 2013.

After graduating from an esteemed private university under the College of Business with her Nursing of Science degree, she opened her medical spa in 2015. After a decade working as a technician, she opened her training institute. In 2017, Shanan was asked to begin teaching the SPCP’s program Train the Trainer and she facilitated the program during every convention and conference as well as online Zoom courses. She provided regular updates to this important program for current and upcoming permanent cosmetic trainers. Following the SPCP trainer member guidelines, she provides counsel and advisement throughout the year to those interested in training as well as those who desire modifications to their training. Shanan has represented our industry by presenting at numerous events both nationally and internationally.

She has served as the Executive Director for the SPCP since January 2023. She has a passion for our organization and her goal is to build strong committees to continue to support permanent makeup safety, excellence, and professional standards. She will continue to work to provide opportunities for members to achieve education, certification, and ethical guidelines.

Your Board Of Directors

PRESIDENT

Vicki Hansen, CPCP

https://vickismakingfaces.com/

Vicki brings nearly 30 years of experience to our industry. She has worked with some of the top plastic surgeons in Texas. As a medical esthetician, she has been teaching esthetic procedures and permanent makeup for well over a decade. Vicki customizes procedures for her clients, including micro-etched brows, translucent/powder style brows, eyeliner, PMU correction, 3D areola, skin needling, scar reduction & camouflage procedures. Her practice, Vicki’s Making Faces and The Studio for Advanced PMU Education is in Arlington, Texas.

SECRETARY

Kimberly White, MA, CPCP

Kimberly is a seven-year certified member of the SPCP and holds a Master of Arts in Adult Education. She is the owner of Kimberly White & Co. Permanent Cosmetics Studio, located in the heart of Louisiana. Kimberly works with Membership and is Secretary to the Board Kimberly is a contributor to the SPCP Quarterly and has been a Convention speaker. She believes the key to success is continuously seeking education and never stopping learning.

EDUCATION CHAIR

Julie Michaud ,CPCP

https://prettyology.com

Julie is a 20+ year veteran and SPCP Lifetime Member. She is the owner of Prettyology, LLC. She started her career as a freelance editorial makeup artist working in the fashion and music scenes of NYC and Paris.

She’s fluent in French and has a flair for timeless, classic beauty. Julie founded her first makeup studio in Boston, where she was introduced to PMU by Jocelyn DeVilleneuve.

Julie became Boston’s first licensed PMU artist in 2005. Julie is actively working with

Massachusetts to standardize PMU regulations and elevate educational requirements across the state.

INTERNATIONAL CHAIR

Debbie Casson, CPCP

Debbie is a certified permanent cosmetic professional residing and working in Christchurch, New Zealand. As International Outreach Chairperson, she is working to expand membership in New Zealand and Australian communities as well as globally. Debbie joined the SPCP in early 2015 and has attended the SPCP Convention yearly since 2016. She is one of New Zealand’s most recognized paramedical tattooists specializing in 3D areola repigmentation. She works alongside New Zealand’s top plastic surgeons nationwide. Debbie’s passion is working with both men and women to provide the very best cosmetic tattooing experience.

CPCP & MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

Saville Warren-Pena, CPCP

https://vaultbeautyco.com/

Saville owns The Vault Beauty Company. She has been doing permanent cosmetics and training nationwide for 15 years. Her objective is to create the most esthetically pleasing look custom look for each client’s unique anatomy. A board-tested and certified Platinum Trainer member of the AAM and the SPCP, she strives to obtain and share the highest level of knowledge and safety in Permanent Cosmetics. Saville is dual-licensed as a cosmetic Trainer and Cosmetic Tattoo Artist in Kansas and Missouri.

TREASURER

Pam Neighbours, CPCP

https://trilliuminkoregon.com/

Pam Neighbors CPCP is Founder and artist/educator of Trillium Ink Academy rooted in Seattle/Portland. With 31+ years experience, she is accomplished in tattoo art, scalp micropigmentation, permanent cosmetics, scar camouflage, esthetics and micro needling. She has studied SMP in three countries and holds three Master certificates.

Pam was a keynote speaker and sat on the Panel of Experts in London 2019, at the World SMP Conference and is a well known trainer of SMP.

Pam has an approved Oregon State Tattoo Career School and is an SPCP Trainer Member.

TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL MARKETING CHAIR

Stephanie Wilson, CPCP

https://stephaniewilson.ca

Stephanie brings over 25 years' industry experience as a permanent makeup artist & trainer. She completed her PMU fundamentals training in 1999 and later went on to become a Certified Trainer & Assessor. She currently holds CPCP designation and is an SPCP Trainer Member.

Having owned and managed successful PMU and aesthetics businesses in both Australia and Canada, she has also studied in digital marketing and now couples this skill with her esthetics & permanent makeup background to help other entrepreneurs and small business owners launch their businesses into the online world.

MEMBER AT LARGE

Sigrid Yorke, CPCP

Sigrid is a highly skilled expert in cosmetic tattooing, with over 10,000 successful procedures under her belt. Her specialties include permanent makeup, microblading, and advanced techniques. With extensive experience in both machine and manual methods, Sigrid has mastered every aspect of her craft.

Her impressive work has caught the attention of local media, as she has been featured in interviews with ABC 11, WRAL, and NBC. Additionally, Sigrid showcased her talent on the popular show Ambush Makeover, authored several magazine articles, and contributed her makeup expertise to various magazine photo shoots.

Deeply passionate about her profession, Sigrid finds beauty in every face and feels honored that clients trust her to enhance their confidence through her artistry in the realm of beauty and glamour. She is fluent in French and English and is currently learning Spanish to better connect with her diverse clientele.

Outside of her work, Sigrid embraces a completely different lifestyle on the weekends. Transforming into full-on cowgirl mode, she spends time with her three beloved horses and assists on her partner’s family grass fed beef farm. Whether it’s riding through the fields or helping out with ranch chores, this connection to the land and animals fuels her creativity and brings balance to her busy professional life.