MARA Cosmetic Tattoo Studio & Academy

MARA Cosmetic Tattoo Studio & Academy is a permanent makeup studio and training academy in Charlotte. The studio offers powder brows (which it also calls soft shading or AIRY brows) and a lash enhancement tattoo that adds color along the lash line. The bottom lash line can be done on its own or as a combo. The studio says the brow effect lasts from 1 to 3 years and the lash enhancement from 2 to 4 years. Their site describes permanent makeup as a two step process. A touch-up is required after the first service and should be scheduled for 6 to 8 weeks after the initial appointment. They also do corrective and cover-up work. They note this usually needs multiple sessions, and that removal may be recommended first if an earlier tattoo is too dark.

The academy offers beginner fundamentals, online workshops and in-person intensive master classes, including an Airy Brows master class. Students need blood borne pathogen certification before starting that course. Graduates are certified as advanced artists and get six months of individual support from MARA trainers. The business also sells cosmetic tattoo products, and its site has a Book Now option for appointments.