ESTHETICALLY NINA

Esthetically Nina offers permanent makeup for brows, lips, eyeliner, scar camouflage and areolas, along with medical esthetics services beyond permanent makeup. Brow work includes microblading, which uses a manual tool to create fine, hair-like strokes, and ombré powder brows, which use pixelated dots for a fuller, makeup-like finish with darker tails that fade to a lighter start. Combo Brows and Blade and Shade combine hair strokes with shading, which the studio describes as the best of both worlds.

Appointments are booked online and a credit card is required. A non-refundable booking fee of $100, $50 or $20 is applied toward the service, and full payment is due at the appointment. Hours are noon to 4 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and the studio is closed Wednesday and Sunday. Clients are asked to arrive 5 to 10 minutes early for paperwork, and guests are not permitted at appointments. Cancellations and rescheduling need at least 72 hours notice, and a no-show fee applies to missed appointments.

Brow shape is planned around face shape, structure, eye shape and the client's preference, and a brow pencil is drawn for approval before any work begins. Microblading color usually matches the client's hair or brow hair, while ombré or powdered brows can be a few shades lighter or darker. Color swatches are available so clients can see the pigments. Lip color can be customized to the client's preference, and topical anesthetic and secondary numbing are used to minimize discomfort, according to the studio.

Permanent makeup and microblading are done over multiple steps. A perfecting session is included in the original price when it is done within 3 months of the first session; after that, the touch-up rate applies. The studio says results last 1 to 3 years and may last longer with annual touch-ups, and microblading usually needs a yearly or biyearly touch-up to keep strokes crisp. Results are not guaranteed, and healed color can vary by client, so filling in with pencil or powder may still be needed. Touch-up appointments are for previous clients only.

Cover-up and correction clients must send a clear photo of their previous permanent makeup before booking. Very dark, large or difficult previous work may be referred for tattoo removal. Previous work that is at least 80% lightened is treated as a new service, with photos sent by email. Clients with listed contraindications, such as certain skin conditions, medications or health conditions, are not candidates, and the full list is on the FAQ page. Pricing can change at any time, though clients who booked before a rate change keep their earlier price.

Treatments are planned around each client's needs, with an emphasis on safety and comfort. The studio says it uses high-quality products and strict sanitation protocols.