Kess' Sleeping Beauty

Kess' Sleeping Beauty is a small, family-run permanent makeup studio in Charlotte. Two sisters, Holly and Lindsay, have run it since 2015. Holly was born and raised in Vietnam. She trained with PMU artists around the country before opening the studio, and the site describes her as a certified trainer with more than 11 years of experience. For brows, they offer microblading, powder brows, combo brows and nano brows. They also offer lip blush, permanent eyeliner, PMU removal, lash extensions and waxing.

Every visit is by appointment. Clients book by calling or texting Holly or by using the contact form on the website, and a free virtual consultation is available. Before treatment, Holly talks through the shape, thickness and color the client wants. She then sketches the design in pencil and takes a photo to check symmetry. The studio says it applies a topical numbing cream and works with sterile tools and disposable blades and needles. Touch-up sessions are recommended to keep color and shape. Clients with earlier permanent makeup are asked to book a consultation and send a photo. According to the site, microblading appointments take two to three hours and the results typically last one to two years.