So Pretty It Hurts

This is one of those cases where education and experience really matter.

This client came to me after having laser removal IMMEDIATELY followed by a new brow tattoo by another artist—something that should NEVER be done. The skin needs time to heal between procedures, and tattooing freshly lasered skin could have caused significant injury and scarring.

Thankfully, she came to me relatively unscathed, all things considered. Removal would have been my preference, but after evaluating her brows we determined there was room for improvement and she chose a correction and cover-up instead.

With corrections like this, healed results can never be guaranteed. There are simply too many variables when you're working over previous work, especially skin that has already been traumatized.

I’m proud of the improvement we were able to make, but I also advised her that when she’s ready in the future, removal is ultimately the best path forward.

And honestly? She’s way too beautiful to be walking around with bad brows. ❤️

Please do your homework before choosing an artist. Education and experience aren't just about creating beautiful brows—they’re about knowing when not to touch someone’s skin, when removal is necessary, and how to avoid causing permanent damage.

Some transformations are a little more complicated than they look—and this one reminded me why being honest about the process matters. 🤍

This client came to me with previous brow work that had faded to a salmon color. Because she is so fair with red hair and there was already pigment in the skin, I took a very conservative approach during her first session. Honestly? They healed much lighter than I wanted.

And that's hard to admit as an artist. We want every first session to be the perfect result. But permanent makeup is a process, especially when we're working with previous work.

The good news? We had room to build. At her perfecting session, I was able to make the adjustments needed and get her brows where they needed to be.

Sometimes good PMU isn't about doing more. It's about knowing when to do less, letting the skin heal, assessing what happened, and making thoughtful adjustments.

I'm proud of this one—not because it was effortless, but because it wasn't. And because we got there. 🤍

Beauty has no age limit. ❤️

This is a lipblush correction, and I’m sharing the raw before and after photos because real skin and real results need to be seen.

BEFORE: Her previous lipblush (not my work) had healed with an orange-toned outline that extended far beyond her natural vermilion border.

AFTER: We softened and corrected the existing pigment, bringing the color and shape back into harmony with her natural lips. Though we had to work outside the vermilion border, we achieved better symmetry and a more natural transition.

Lipblushing isn't ever just about adding color. For many women, it's about feeling more like themselves. Maybe their natural lip color has faded over time, their lips disappear without lipstick, or they're simply tired of constantly applying makeup to feel put together.

And sometimes it's just nice to look in the mirror and see a little more of the person you feel like on the inside.

You can embrace your age, your lines, your texture, and every part of what makes your face yours—and still want to enhance it.

That's not vanity. That's choice. ❤️

Real skin. Real women. Real beauty. At every age.

So Pretty It Hurts — because you deserve to look in the mirror and think, “There I am.”

Another day, another gorgeous client, another beautiful lip blush!

This Kentucky heat has been brutal on brow healing, but it's the perfect season to give your pout some love. Kiss-proof, smudge-proof, and effortlessly beautiful. 😘

Just a heads up! ✨

Starting August 1st, my pricing will be increasing.

Over the past several years, I’ve worked hard to keep permanent makeup accessible while providing the time, care, and attention to detail my clients deserve. However, like many small businesses, the rising costs of supplies, overhead, and operating expenses have made it necessary to adjust my pricing to better reflect the value of my work.

My goal has always been to offer beautiful, high-quality permanent makeup at a fair price. I will continue to keep my services more accessible than many artists in the area, while also making sure I’m valuing my time, skill, and experience appropriately.

I plan to make these adjustments gradually, so there may be another increase later this year as I continue moving toward a more sustainable pricing structure.

✨ Book before August 1st to lock in my current pricing!

Your appointment does not have to take place before August 1st—only the booking date matters. For example, if you book now for an appointment in December, you’ll still receive my current pricing.

Thank you so much for supporting my small business and allowing me to do what I love. I truly appreciate every single one of you. 🤍

Just look at the definition on her cupid's bow 😍😍😍

I absolutely love this transformation! It's soft. It's natural. It's HER ❤️

Can you spot what we did? I'll give you a clue, it definitely wasn't her brows!

Defined. Lifted. Natural.