J Michael's Spa & Salon

J Michael's Spa & Salon is a full-service spa and salon in the St. Matthews area of Louisville. Owner Jill Higginbotham opened it in 2011 with her father, Jerry Plappert. Besides hair, facials, massage, nails and bridal styling, they offer permanent makeup and cosmetic tattooing. For brows, clients can choose microblading or powder or ombre, combo, nano and corrective brows. The menu also lists lip blushing, lash liner, freckles and beauty marks. Paramedical tattooing covers areola re-pigmentation, scar camouflage and stretch mark camouflage. Eyelash extensions, lash lifts and lash tinting are available as well.

The studio recommends a consultation first so each treatment can be planned around the client's features, goals and skin type. For brows, lash liner, lip blushing and areola work, the first appointment comes with a complimentary refinement session four to twelve weeks later. Microblading touch-ups are listed at 6 to 8 weeks and again at 12 to 24 months. Returning permanent cosmetic clients can book maintenance or touch-up visits at a loyalty rate. The salon asks new guests to phone in for their first booking so they can be matched with a suitable professional.