When I first started performing permanent makeup, people would frequently say things like: “You must have gone to cosmetology school for a long time.” Or: “So, are you an esthetician?” It was a completely understandable assumption. We work on the face, study color theory and spend our days creating beautiful brows and lips. We also work with tiny needles very close to people’s eyeballs, so naturally, everyone hopes we attended more than a 45-minute YouTube seminar. But permanent makeup in...

Brides, I’m talking to you. And anyone planning a summer vacation, big event, wedding, cruise, beach trip, girls’ getaway, honeymoon, or family photos... this one is for you. I’ve seen it too many times. I get the call from someone who says, “I’m leaving for vacation in two weeks and I want to get my brows done before I go.” Or “I have a wedding/event coming up and I want my lips done so I don’t have to wear makeup.” And while I totally understand the thought process, this is usually when I...

Let’s just say it. Nano Brows are beautiful. They are soft, detailed, natural-looking, and one of the most requested brow styles you see online right now. But do I recommend Nano Brows as your very first permanent makeup class? Honestly, most of the time... no. And before anyone gets upset, this is not because I do not love Nano Brows. I do. I offer them. I teach them. I think they can be absolutely stunning when they are done correctly. But after over 10 years in this industry, training...