Port City Aesthetics

This post isn’t meant to scare anyone away, it’s meant to help the right clients find the right artist for them.

Cosmetic tattooing is not one size fits all, and neither are artists.

Despite the name “permanent makeup,” my approach is not about replacing your makeup entirely. It’s about creating soft, hyper realistic brow detail that mimics natural hair, replaces what’s missing, and enhances what’s already there.

My style is very intentional: soft healed results, natural hair like detail, facial harmony, and brows designed to age beautifully with your skin over time.

That means I may not always be the best fit for clients wanting overly saturated, heavily shaped, or trend driven brows, and that’s okay 🤍

I’ll always prioritize long term healed results over temporary trends.

The best cosmetic tattoo results happen when trust, realism, technique, skin science, and artistry all work together✨🙌🏻

Freshly done vs. fully healed are two very different stages of lip blush. ✨

Immediately after the appointment, lips appear more vibrant in color and definition. Once healed, the pigment softens by roughly 30%+ for a more natural finish.

The artistry is in creating enough color and structure initially so the healed result still feels effortless and balanced.

There are certain moments in your career that you just know you’ll remember forever… and this was one of them. 🤍

I’ve looked up to for years — truly since the beginning of my career — so getting the opportunity to train with her felt surreal in itself. But what I didn’t expect was how much this training would push me creatively, technically, and personally as an artist.

Going into it, I was honestly nervous. This technique is very different from the way I’ve always worked, and I was scared I wouldn’t be able to execute it the way I wanted to. But over those two days, something clicked. Not only did I learn an entirely new approach to lip blush, I learned how much the smallest adjustments in stretch, movement, pressure, and body positioning can completely change the outcome, both for healed results and for reducing trauma and swelling.

And somehow… I created the best lips I’ve ever done!

I genuinely cannot stop staring at these results. I’m still over the moon about them!

What makes this even more special is knowing how much knowledge, trial and error, experience, and intention went into developing this technique over the last 10 years and the fact that she is willing to share that with her students so openly is something I’ll never take lightly. She is not only an incredible trainer, but such a kind, funny, genuine person, and getting to see that side of her throughout the training made the experience even better.

Also getting to bring my cousin as my model made this entire trip so special to me🤍

I left this training feeling inspired, challenged, emotional, grateful, and honestly more confident in my artistry than I have in a very long time. I cannot wait to continue refining this technique and bringing these results to my clients because this is, without a doubt, the best lip blush technique I’ve ever worked with.

So thankful for this experience, this growth, and this reminder that there is always another level to reach as an artist. ✨

a little MIA this weekend 🫶🏼
spent the last few days celebrating my brother graduating dental school, soaking up time with family, and being fully present off socials for Mother’s Day weekend.

so incredibly proud of my brother and everything he’s worked for to get to this moment. watching someone you love achieve such a huge milestone is really special, and i know this is only the beginning for him 🦷🎓

my heart feels really full after this weekend. getting to celebrate such a major milestone surrounded by family was something i’ll always cherish. happiest Mother’s Day to my sweet mama + all the amazing moms in my life 🌸🌷

Proof that subtle doesn’t mean unnoticeable🙌🏻

Nano brows to softly define + a Korean lash lift to open the eyes. No heavy makeup, no harsh lines!

This is your face… just a little more polished, a little more awake.

If you’ve been wanting low-maintenance beauty that still looks like you, this is it.

→ Nano brows = hair-like strokes for soft fullness
→ Korean lash lift = lifted, healthy lashes without damage or over-curl

Would you try this combo?

POV: you thought your lips were thin… but no one ever showed you this 👀

This is mid-service, after mapping and placing a soft outline to define your natural lip border (before shading).

No overlining. No filler.
Just revealing what’s already there ✨

Next step is blending + shading to create that soft, full, even color (this by itself isn’t the finished look).

And before you ask, yes, we use numbing the entire time.
Most clients are surprised at how easy this service actually is 💋

Lip blush isn’t about bigger lips…
it’s about better lips 😉

Use code LIPS for $100 off remaining June appointments.
Valid for June bookings only — limited availability!

Here’s a breakdown of my current services + investment at Port City Aesthetics🤍

All permanent makeup services are designed to enhance your natural features with soft, low-maintenance results that fit your lifestyle.

Full details, policies, and booking are available through the link in bio ✨

Save this for later if you’re considering PMU or want to revisit pricing at any time.

Thinking about permanent makeup but not sure if it’s for you? 🤍

If you’re tired of filling in your brows every morning, reapplying lip color throughout the day, or just want a simpler routine that lasts—this is your sign to look a little closer.

Permanent makeup is designed to save time, simplify your routine, and help you feel effortlessly put together every day.

✨ Brows, lip blush, and lash line enhancement available
✨ Soft, natural results tailored to your features
✨ Low-maintenance beauty that fits your lifestyle

If this feels like something you’ve been considering, save this post for later and share it with someone who would love the ease of PMU 🤍

Ready when you are! Tap the link in bio to book your appointment✨