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Enhance Your Beauty With the 5 Best Studios for Permanent Makeup in Calgary
If there’s one thing about makeup my wife hates, it’s that she needs to wash it off at the end of the day. It sucks, I know, especially whenever I see her taking hours to get ready in the morning just to remove it when we get home.
But that’s in the past. Nowadays, she wakes up, puts on a powder and blush (or some kind of concealment, concealer? I’m not sure) and she’s good to go! Can you imagine styling my short hair taking longer than her routine now?
So, if you want to save time in the morning and wake up fresh with makeup, we’ve got you covered! Time to invest in effortless beauty and check out our picks for permanent makeup in Calgary!
1. Face Value PMU
Services: Eyebrows, Eyeliner, Lips, and Scalp Micropigmentation
Location:
820 10 St Sw, Calgary, Alberta
161 Lakeside Greens, Chestermere, Alberta
Contact: 403-703-3321 | [email protected]
Business Hours: Monday to Sunday: 9AM to 6PM
Google reviews score | N/A |
Total reviews | N/A |
Score consistency | N/A |
Expertise | 5/5 |
Services | 5/5 |
Facility | 5/5 |
Range of services | 5/5 |
Availability | 5/5 |
Rates (A higher score means better value) | 5/5 |
Face Value PMU, led by Katya, offers a broad selection of permanent makeup (PMU) services including eyebrows, eyeliner, lips, and scalp micropigmentation (SMP). With a career that started in Malaysia in 2016 and further training in the UK, Katya combines her passion for artistry with her international experiences to deliver high-quality services. Currently, she operates out of two locations: Beauty Hub in downtown Calgary and a licensed home studio in Chestermere.
Katya’s training under reputable instructors like Florence Wong in Malaysia and Dermace in England ensures that she brings advanced skills and techniques to her clients. Her career spans several countries, enriching her understanding of different beauty needs and preferences.
With a wide range of treatments, Face Value PMU can address various aesthetic needs. Whether clients are looking for soft, natural results with Microblading or bolder, more defined looks with Ombre Brows, Katya tailors each service to the client’s unique features.
Clients have the option of visiting Katya at Beauty Hub in downtown Calgary or her home studio in Chestermere, both of which are health-approved and licensed. This dual-location setup gives clients flexibility in choosing a location that works best for them.
Katya takes the time to offer personalized consultations where she advises clients on the best techniques for their skin type and goals. This ensures that each client feels confident in their choice and receives optimal results.
For clients looking for scalp micropigmentation, Katya offers an affordable and effective alternative to hair restoration methods like hair transplants, helping boost self-confidence for those experiencing hair loss.
Face Value PMU offers discounts for clients booking multiple treatments on the same day, making high-quality beauty services more accessible. This pricing strategy encourages clients to invest in full-face transformations at a more affordable rate.
Pros
- Experienced and Globally Trained Practitioner
- Customized Service Options
- Flexible Locations
- Client-Centered Approach
- Specialized SMP Service
- Affordable with Discounts
Cons
- Advanced Booking is Recommended
Listens to the client
“Katya is an amazing PMU artist! Excellent in every way! She works with you to achieve what you want which for me was a natural color as my lips had compleyely lost all color. Highly recommend this professional!”
“Katya is very professional and personable at the same time. She takes her time with the procedures and does a fantastic job. I will continue going to her and recommend her to everyone. She’s fabulous!”
“I had such an amazing experience at Face Value, and I am very pleased with my eyebrows and eyeliner done by Katya! She is meticulous at her work and results show it. Three years passed, but my eyebrows and eyeliner are still look good. I highly recommend Face Value!”
2. Beauty by B
Services: Eyebrows, eyeliner, lips, scar and stretchmark camouflage, scalp micropigmentation, etc.
Location: Inside The Beauty Block, 1409 Edmonton Trail #102
Contact: 587-432-3030
Business Hours:
- Monday & Friday: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Saturday: 100 am – 4:00 pm
Google reviews score | 5/5 |
Total reviews | 4/5 |
Score consistency | 5/5 |
Expertise | 5/5 |
Services | 5/5 |
Facility | 5/5 |
Range of services | 5/5 |
Availability | 4/5 |
Rates (A higher score means better value) | 5/5 |
A one-stop destination for permanent makeup in Calgary is the clean and well-maintained studio of Beauty by B. The safety protocols here are super extra, which is a very good thing.
They have complete PMU services, like microblading, powder brows, eyeliner tattoos, and lip tattoos. They even offer emergency removals for botched work, which is a very helpful service.
We like that they also have Levels 1, 2, and 3 PMU artists. They each have different rates, which we appreciate because they have budget-friendly artists.
Plus, it means you can choose your preferred artist. But we have to say that their Level 3 artist has limited availability.
Nonetheless, they are available six days a week. It does allow busy clients to pick a weekend appointment.
Price-wise, we found them within the normal range in Calgary. For instance, a level 1 artist charges $300 for a lip blush.
Pros
- One-stop shop
- Strict safety protocols
- Offers different prices based on the artist’s skill
- Provides emergency removal
Cons
- Level 3 artist has limited availability
Listens to the client
“I had my eyebrows microbladed for a second time here with Indie and am very happy with the results. She is very good at what she does and gave me exactly the eyebrows I was hoping for. She listened to what I wanted during my touch up and made them better than I could have described.
I would definitely recommend her to anyone. She does a great job and has a fantastic personality to go with her work.”
Nasie Makos, Google Review
10/10 customer service
“My experience with Brittany was awesome. She’s very experienced and professional but also made me feel very comfortable. Costumer satisfaction is her specialty and she helped me get the brows I’ve been dreaming of! She’s very good at her profession & will help you in any way she can! 10/10 recommend!”
Zion Nelson, Google Review
3. Blink
Services: Eyebrows, eyeliner, lips
Location: 908 17 Ave SW #115
Contact: 587-888-5228
Business Hours:
- Monday – Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Google reviews score | 5/5 |
Total reviews | 2/5 |
Score consistency | 5/5 |
Expertise | 5/5 |
Services | 5/5 |
Facility | 5/5 |
Range of services | 5/5 |
Availability | 4/5 |
Rates (A higher score means better value) | 5/5 |
Blink is one of our favourite studios for many reasons. One is their place is always clean and has a warm vibe, which adds to the overall experience.
They’re also very welcoming and easy to approach. We appreciate these qualities because you can easily talk to them regarding your permanent makeup preferences.
Their services are for eyebrows, eyeliner, and lips. That includes corrections and removals in case you previously got a botched work, which is very helpful.
A standout aspect is they only create natural-looking results to enhance beauty. We love that their work is not overdone, which you can definitely see from their portfolio.
Another thing we like is their price list. They’re very reasonable, starting at $500 for nano brows and $450 for natural lash enhancement.
We don’t find much of an issue, except they’re only open five days a week. But with the results, taking a day off is worth it.
Pros
- Affordable prices
- Offers correction and removal
- Easy to talk to
Cons
- Closed on weekends
Takes care of the client
“I was nervous for my first appointment with Svetlana as I had never had my brows or permanent eyeliner done before. I shouldn’t have worried as Svetlana took excellent care of me and explained everything in detail. It didn’t hurt, and it looks so natural, I absolutely love how LOW maintenance it is. If you are searching for a permanent make up artist you definitely need to go see Svetlana, she is amazing!!!”
Sarah Jordan, Google Review
Pleasure to be around with
“Could not be happier after first seeing Svetlana for permanent eyeliner then returning a couple weeks later for powder brows. She’s personable and a pleasure to be around – I felt so comfortable during both procedures and was beyond pleased with the service. She cares about and takes pride in the work she does, offering a flawless end result. A great studio and a great provider where you can feel at ease with the quality being provided. Highly recommend!!”
Natalie Desrochers, Google Review
4. Joielene Artistry
Services: Eyebrows, eyeliner, lips, eyelash enhancement, tattoo lightening and removal, colour correction, etc.
Location: East Tower, 927 10 Ave SW #210
Contact: 403-400-2269, [email protected]
Business Hours:
- Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Google reviews score | 5/5 |
Groupon reviews score | 4.7/5 |
Total reviews | 3/5 |
Score consistency | 5/5 |
Expertise | 5/5 |
Services | 5/5 |
Facility | 5/5 |
Range of services | 5/5 |
Availability | 4/5 |
Rates (A higher score means better value) | 5/5 |
Joielene Artistry was established by Amy Joielene, an internationally certified makeup artist. She has been in the PMU field for over seven years and has vast experience working in weddings, film, and fashion photography.
Besides her expertise, we applaud her for the variety of services she offers. Her studio is basically an all-in-one service because you can get any of your PMU needs.
She offers the usual eyebrows, eyeliner, and lip services. But she stands out because she also provides permanent makeup lightening and removal and colour correction.
Her prices are surprisingly reasonable for a PMU artist who delivers solid results. A session for nano brows is only $550, while removal starts at $150.
Her studio’s not the biggest but it’s fine. We actually appreciate the complete privacy since there won’t be any clients waiting inside.
Our only issue? She’s only available five days a week. She’s available on Saturdays, though.
Pros
- Internationally certified makeup artist
- Offers lightening and removal
- Reasonably priced services
Cons
- Closed on weekends
Top-notch customer service
“I had my eyebrows done with Amy at Joielene Artistry and had the greatest experience. I was nervous about the idea of permanent makeup but Amy quickly put my mind at ease with her kind and professional demeanor. She spent a long time making sure everything was perfect before beginning the tattooing and kept me in the loop every step of the way. Her gentle touch combined so well with the freezing gel that I almost felt like I could sleep through the whole thing! I’m so happy with my natural looking brows and I get compliments all the time from people who are so amazed at how great they look! For a first tattoo experience, I couldn’t have asked for better! Thanks Amy!”
Nadine Randall, Google Review
Ensures clients are happy
“I had Amy do my lip blush and an eyelash enhancement and highly recommend! Amy is very professional, friendly and easy to talk to. She took the time to make sure I was happy with her work and I am! I will be going back to Amy for any future permanent makeup.”
Amanda Kozyra, Google Review
5. Cinnamon Girl Clinic
Services: Eyebrows, eyeliner, lips, stretchmark camouflage, scalp and hairline tattoo, microneedling, etc.
Location: 4616 Valiant Dr NW #208
Contact: 403-288-2769
Business Hours:
- Monday – Saturday: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Google reviews score | 5/5 |
Facebook reviews score | 4.9/5 |
Total reviews | 5/5 |
Score consistency | 5/5 |
Expertise | 5/5 |
Services | 5/5 |
Facility | 5/5 |
Range of services | 5/5 |
Availability | 5/5 |
Rates (A higher score means better value) | 4/5 |
Cinnamon Girl Clinic is not your typical permanent makeup clinic. They don’t stick to the usual services but offer way more, which allows you to get many treatments in one place.
They offer eyebrow microblading and shading, eyeliner tattoo, lip blush, scar camouflage, and scalp and hairline tattoo. You can also get other face and body services, like microneedling.
It’s awesome they’re also experts at PMU for men. We appreciate their skills because men and women have very different facial features and aesthetic needs.
We also appreciate their hygienic practices, one of the most important factors we assessed. This gave us even more confidence in their clinic.
But there’s a catch to all these: we found their prices are a tad higher. An initial appointment for a lip blush is from $1000 to $1300, but the silver lining is a touch-up is included in the price.
Pros
- Offers a wide variety of services
- Provides men’s services
- Touch-ups are included in the initial prices
Cons
- Prices are expensive
Results were beyond expectations
“What an AMAZING place – the results were better than expected and the staff are second to none!
I have always had thin eyebrows but lost 90% due to chemo. I was hesitant to do tattoos as they are permanent. I did a lot of research and found Jody from Cinnamon Clinic. She made me feel comfortable, explained the entire process and the results are AMAZING!!
Jody uses your facial features to give you the appropriate brow shape. I am so glad I went here for brows!!”
Kym Evans, Google Reviews
Knowledgeable team
“Love Cinnamon Girl Clinic!! Seriously so happy with my brows!! I’m fair and typically very light makeup, I was naturally nervous about having my brows done as I’ve always worried about them being to drastic and obvious. Jodi from CG was recommend to me by someone who has amazing brows… sooo glad I went for it! Such a welcoming place, the ladies were amazing and so knowledgable I couldn’t be happier!! Wish I would have gone earlier!! xo”
Elizabeth McNally, Google Review