Brows by Alexis Castillo

Brows by Alexis Castillo is a permanent makeup studio in Galloway, Ohio, that serves clients in west Columbus. The studio works on permanent brows, lips and eyeliners and aims for a natural-looking result.

Appointments are held Tuesday through Friday, and the studio is closed Monday, Saturday and Sunday. Before the first appointment, a consultation is held to decide on the technique, the design and the color. Clients who are pregnant or breastfeeding are not treated.

Services include microblading and nano brows, a semi-permanent method meant to mimic natural eyebrow hair. Ombre powder brows give a filled-in, powdery front with a defined tail and come in a soft density for a natural look or an intense density for a bolder look. Permanent lip color is offered to enhance the lips' natural color.

Clients are asked to avoid caffeine, alcohol, nicotine and certain medications for 24 hours before and after the appointment, to avoid chemical exfoliation for 3 weeks before, to avoid waxing or tinting the area for 3-5 days before, and to avoid retinols for 3-4 weeks before. Touchups are not offered. Correction work on faded brows is done once color has faded 80-90%, for an additional $150. Buy Now, Pay Later is available through the booking platform for bookings from $50 to $4,000, subject to approval before the appointment.

The studio specializes in semi-permanent cosmetic tattooing, with work on brows, lips and eyeliner that aims for a soft, understated finish.