East Coast Permanent Makeup Cornelius
Lash & brow studio in Cornelius, NC · 2 locations
East Coast Permanent Makeup works in two areas: permanent makeup for clients at its Cornelius studio, and training for artists who want to learn the craft. Its owner, Noelle, leads both. Client services cover brows, eyeliner, lips, freckles, areola tattooing, scar work and cover-ups, and the business is listed for searches under those groupings.
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East Coast Permanent Makeup works in two areas: permanent makeup for clients at its Cornelius studio, and training for artists who want to learn the craft. Its owner, Noelle, leads both. Client services cover brows, eyeliner, lips, freckles, areola tattooing, scar work and cover-ups, and the business is listed for searches under those groupings.
Brows are a central service. Nano brows are made with a machine that uses an ultra-fine needle rather than a manual blade, and the business says the pigment is placed in the upper skin layers, which it says reduces the risk of scarring or spreading compared with microblading. Ombré brows, also called powder brows or microshading, give a filled-in look with color that is darker at the tails and lighter toward the front. Combination brows mix nano strokes with shading, and the business says they suit clients with little or no brow hair.
Scar and skin services are offered in several forms. Scar camouflage uses custom-blended pigments matched to the client's natural skin tone to conceal lighter or discolored scars, and stretch mark camouflage is handled the same way after a consultation. Scar revision uses microneedling with targeted serums, and the business says it often needs only one to three sessions for a noticeable improvement. Areola tattooing recreates the look of the areola with realistic color and shading. Cover-ups are handled case by case: photos are usually needed first to assess skin health, the earlier work and how its color healed.
Visits follow a few clear rules. A deposit is required to secure appointments and is non-refundable. Healing takes about two weeks, so clients whose plans involve water or sun should book before a vacation. Payment plans are available, and clients can request a plan link by text. Touch-ups are recommended about once a year, and the business says a touch-up is due when roughly 60% of the color has faded, restoring color rather than redrawing strokes.
Instruction is given one-on-one or in small groups. A three-day beginner course on nano, ombré and combination brows is $3,500, with a 50% deposit due four weeks before the class starts. A separate three-day course covers permanent eyeliner and lip blushing at the same price. A five-day bundle spread over two weekends includes all of these techniques for $6,500. Coursework addresses how skin is structured, skin types, hygiene practices, the amount of pressure applied, pattern planning, consultation and care before and after appointments, and working at the correct depth. Students get a complete kit, support after the course, entry to a Facebook group for students, and ongoing access to the instructor. An optional $500 add-on covers marketing, social media, Meta advertising, Google presence and SEO; it can be added to a class or purchased after completing one. The business states that artists do not need an esthetician's license in North Carolina to perform these services.
Keeps clients' skin health in view alongside the look they want, and invites questions before every appointment. Training is built around practical skills with ongoing support after the course.
Specials & promotions
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$200 off eyeliner top and bottom
$500
Does not include the touch-up required 4-6 weeks after the initial appointment. Deposits are required and are non-refundable.
On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it
Services
Final prices may vary.
Nano brows, ombré (powder) brows and combination brows, along with microblading. Each starts with an initial session, followed by a touch-up at four to six weeks.
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Combination Brows $500
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Nano Brows $500
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Ombré Brows $500
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Microblading Price at booking
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Nano Brows (Initial Appointment) $500
Permanent eyeliner in any thickness, placed along the lash line with optional wings. Top only, bottom only, or top and bottom are priced separately.
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Eyeliner $300–$400
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Eyeliner Top or Bottom $300
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Eyeliner Top & Bottom $500
Lip blushing that adds a soft color to the lips and naturally outlines them, with lip liner available on request. A more dramatic effect builds over several touch-ups.
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Lip Blushing $400
Permanent freckles placed one at a time in a scattered pattern, from a single heart freckle up to light, medium or heavy coverage.
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Heart Freckle $50
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Freckles Light Coverage $150
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Freckles Medium Coverage $175
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Freckles Heavy Coverage $250
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Heart Freckle (One Heart Freckle Tattoo) $50
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Light Coverage $150
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Medium Coverage $175
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Heavy Coverage $250
Areola 3-D tattooing, scar camouflage, stretch mark camouflage and scar revision. Scar and stretch mark work requires a consultation before booking.
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3D Areola Tattoos Price at booking
Corrections of earlier permanent makeup, assessed from photos before booking.
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Cover Ups Price at booking
Annual color refreshes for brows and eyeliner, recommended once a year as pigment fades.
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Eyeliner Touch Up Price at booking
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Eyeliner Touch Ups $175–$250
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Nano, Ombré & Combination Brow Touch Up $275
One-on-one and small-group classes for artists covering brows, eyeliner and lip blushing, with kits, support after the course and an optional marketing add-on.
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1:1 Nano Brows, Ombré Brows & Combo Brows Beginner Fundamentals Class $3,500
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Areola 3-D Tattooing Price at booking
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Scar Camouflage Price at booking
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Scar Revision Price at booking
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4-6 week touch-up $200
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Combination Brows 4-6 Week Touch-Up $200
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Ombré Brows (Initial Appointment) $500
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Scar Revision & Stretch Mark Camouflage Price at booking
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Scar or Stretch Mark Camouflage Price at booking
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Meet the team
Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.eastcoastpmu.com (opens in a new tab)
- Highlights
- Nano brows use an ultra-fine needle machine instead of a manual blade
- Brow, eyeliner and lip blushing training with a full kit and post-course support
- Scar revision uses microneedling with targeted serums
- Payment plans available for services
- Yearly touch-ups for brows and eyeliner
- Combination brows suited to clients with little or no brow hair
- Good for
- Clients with little or no brow hair
- Clients wanting a brow technique without a manual blade
- Scar and stretch mark camouflage after a consultation
- Clients who want a cover-up assessed from photos first
- Aspiring permanent makeup artists
- Clients planning travel around healing time
- Treats
- Brow fullness
- Eyeliner definition
- Lip color and definition
- Freckle-style color
- Scars and discoloration
- Stretch marks
- Areola restoration
- Cover-ups of earlier permanent makeup
- Techniques
- Nano brows
- Ombré brows and microshading
- Combination brows
- Microblading
- Eyeliner
- Lip blushing
- Permanent freckles
- Areola 3-D tattooing
- Scar camouflage with custom-blended pigment
- Microneedling with serums for scar revision
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