Kalon Studio & Academy

Kalon Studio & Academy is a microblading and permanent makeup studio in Fresno. It is run by Katie, the owner, lead artist and academy director. She is a former registered nurse who spent 8 years in the medical industry, then left the hospital in 2018 to start her own microblading business. A year later she began offering certification courses, and several more artists have since joined the team. The services listed are microblading (3-D hair strokes) and the combination brow, which pairs microblading with shading. The studio suggests the combination brow for oily skin and for clients with little or no brow hair. Their service list includes a touch-up visit at 12 weeks and an annual retouch.

The studio says a first session generally lasts about 2 hours. They apply numbing creams before and during the work, and the studio says most clients rate the pain at 0 to 3 out of 10. Their site notes that microblading is not done during pregnancy or breastfeeding. The artist and client choose the color and shape together, using measurements and the client's preferences. Amy, the appointment coordinator, handles new client consultations and scheduling. Visits are by appointment only, Tuesday through Saturday.