Edmonton’s Studio N Beauty is all about permanent makeup, from scalp to body. Even though they don’t focus on scalp micropigmentation, they have an expert who is certified in the procedure.

It’s also cool that their hair tattoo specialist speaks English and Chinese fluently. This makes them accessible to other nationalities, which we appreciate.

Upon entering their studio, you’ll be greeted by an aesthetically pleasing space. It felt very calming inside, but most importantly, the space was well-maintained and very clean—the free WiFi and parking slots in the area were bonuses.

It is a bummer that they don’t offer free consultations, unlike other studios on our list. There’s a $20 fee, and the session only lasts for 20 minutes, which we feel is quite short for a paid consult.

On a good note, their consultation was pressure-free—we didn’t feel like they were overselling their services. But we still thought that a longer session would’ve helped massively.

We also saw incredible results in their scalp micropigmentation procedures. It did look natural, and other people wouldn’t even notice you had a hair tattoo.

A standout feature is that they offer installment plans to help clients with their payments, which is helpful because this procedure is not cheap.

Friendly staff

“I felt welcome when I walked in !  Natalia welcomed me and explained all the process to me and it was very clear. She made me feel like a friend on her chair. The studio is very professional and friendly. Natalia was recommended to me by a friend and I will recommend Studio N and Natalia to all my friends.”

kim marinier, Google Review

Great results and professional service

“One word stunning! Natalia did an amazing job. The studio is lovely and sooo cute. Natalia was very polite and professional. I am in love with them. I feel more confident 🙂 I would 100% recommend!!”

Ashleigh Hartmann, Google Review

In Edmonton, Headways specializes in scalp micropigmentation. But what we love is their SMP technician, Kay Manuel, has plenty of experience in the field.

Actually, she has been in the professional cosmetic field for over 20 years. What pleased us the most was seeing how well she recognized the difficulties of hair loss, which we feel helped with her personalized approach.

One of the things we like is their free consultations. We learned during this appointment that there was no need to be insecure because their SMP technician remained professional and didn’t pressure clients about getting the procedure.

A defining feature is that they offer a trial run, which is basically a patch test, so you can see if SMP is the right path for you. This only costs $60, which is reasonable considering they’ll need to bring out the full equipment for a trial application.

As for the results, we were pleased with how natural the hair tattoo looked. We even noticed a confidence boost from our buddy because now you won’t even see a receding hairline.

It is unfortunate that they’re not open on weekends, which is the only issue we have here. But it’s worth taking a day off because the results are worth every loonie.

No-pressure consultations

“Kay was incredible to communicate with back and forth. I had several questions in a span of months, as I was not sure If this procedure was for me. Kay was patient and very knowledgeable providing as much information about the procedure as possible. I never felt pressured to move forward with the treatment, and even though I never did, I wanted to write this review. Thank you!!”

Jay Wilton, Google Review

Provides natural results

“Kay is an absolute professional. She made the whole SMP experience a delight . I am more than 100% pleased with the SMP result , no one can tell , it looks so natural. If you want SMP done right , check out Kay !!!”

Rishi Sookhai, Google Review

Dermillusion Beauty Co. has two locations: Edmonton and the neighbouring Sherwood Park. It does make them accessible because you can choose which is the closest for you.

They’re also open six days a week, which is convenient if you have a busy work schedule. We were glad that they’re also very responsive when it comes to inquiries and setting up appointments, which was very much appreciated.

This studio is all about permanent cosmetic treatments. Their team has years of experience in the field, which definitely makes them qualified for the job.

During the free consultation, we were pleased with how thorough the discussion was, even though there was a limited schedule—only two days a week.

But it’s nice that this runs for 30 minutes and is available in person, by phone, and by video call for convenience.

At their studio, we appreciate their strict safety protocols. They only use pre-packaged needles to ensure a safe treatment.

It’s worth highlighting that they require women to provide a physician’s diagnosis before getting an SMP treatment.

It’s to make sure that hair loss isn’t a symptom of medical issues, and we appreciate how careful they are with this to ensure effective results. 

Incredibly detailed

“Elisha is amazing… she takes so much time with each person and pays attention to every little detail of her work!”

Angelia McNally, Google Review

“Elisha ….not only personable and caring but very knowledgeable and talented in her profession…

a great young lady ..I highly recommend her!!”

Christine Kelemen, Google Review

Jenny L, an aesthetician, founded J NU U. It was her background and expertise in cosmetic treatments that impressed us.

She started in South Korea, where she acquired various certifications, including the AirDot SMP, a technique using nano-sized dots to cover the thinning scalp. Beyond that, she also trained in Canada and has continued to improve her skill sets.

One of the things we like about her is that she uses cutting-edge technology for effective and efficient results. We also learned that she uses the latest techniques, which shows her dedication to continuing education.

And if what we’ve seen is any indication, her methods have been successful. We were pleased to see how natural she made her scalp pigmentation treatments—it’s like it wasn’t SMP at all.

Plus, we were happy with her tailored services. She actually provides advice and suggestions for hairlines that will suit the face best.

Another thing we were happy about is the free consultations. What made it better was how detailed it was—we could’ve asked a million questions, and she would still have the patience.

Our only gripe is her studio is located in St. Albert, but it’s not a massive commute problem if you have a vehicle. Nonetheless, she’s available for bookings any day of the week, so you can choose the day with less traffic.

Overall excellent service

“Jenny is AWESOME!!🤩🤩 I got a hairline tattoo and eyelash perm and it was an amazing experience. She explained the whole process throughly and made me comfortable during the session. She took care of every detail and did a great job. I thought my lashes were too short and not enough amount for perm but she found every single lash hiding somewhere lol and got them permed and now they look beautiful! Can’t wait for the next appointment.”

Juyun Kim, Google Review

Talented and great personality

“If you’re looking for someone who is super talented, very knowledgeable, up to date on all the new things, then Jenny is your girl! Highly recommend her. Plus her amazing personality makes for a really great appointment! Highly suggest!!”

Jessica Manaigre, Google Review