Kiss & Makeup

Kiss & Makeup offers microblading, which their site describes as a form of cosmetic tattooing done with a hand tool and single-use sterile needles. The business lists two locations, one in Los Gatos and one in the Willow Glen area of San Jose. Clients who have had permanent makeup done by another artist need pre-approval first. The studio may recommend removal before the first visit, though it says faded or light work can usually be corrected.

A separate consultation is not required. Instead, the start of the first appointment is used to go over shape and color recommendations. The whole visit takes about an hour and a half, including 20 minutes of numbing. A complimentary touch-up within 45 days is included, and follow-up visits take about one hour. The studio says it uses a topical anesthetic before and during the procedure and follows the safety protocols set out by the Department of Environmental Health. According to the site, most microblading lasts 1 to 3 years, and clients under 18 are not treated.