Restoration Ink | Cosmetic Tattoo & SMP Specialist

Restoration Ink is a cosmetic and paramedical tattoo studio with locations in Charlotte and Hendersonville, North Carolina, run by practitioner Shannan. For brows, they offer microblading and combo brows. Combo brows pair hair-like strokes along the edge of the brow with powder or ombre shading through the center, and brow mapping is used to plan each shape. They also offer permanent eyeliner (including a subtler lash line enhancement), lip blush, scalp micropigmentation (including for women with hair loss), scar concealment, and areola/nipple restoration for clients after breast cancer, top surgery or gynecomastia surgery.

Shannan moved into this field after more than 20 years in the corporate world, and she is a breast cancer survivor herself. She did advanced training under Janice Williams of Subtle Perfection and holds certifications in microblading, eyeliner and scar concealment. She is also master trained and certified in scalp micropigmentation through Top Scalp Micro. Consultations are free, and a deposit is required to book a procedure. The studio says numbing cream is applied before brow treatments, and its site states that permanent eyeliner can last one to five years. Clients book by phone or email.