Look This Good Without Trying.
Altered Aesthetics, Raleigh’s destination for Permanent makeup, lash extensions, brow services, and waxing — designed to simplify your routine and elevate it.
Since 2017, Altered Aesthetics has been Raleigh-Durham's most trusted destination for cosmetic tattooing and full-service beauty. Whether you're waking up to perfect brows for the first time or settling in for your monthly lash fill, our six-artist team brings precision and genuine care to every appointment. One studio. Every service you need. Zero effort required.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED. ONE STUDIO.
From permanent brows that never need filling in, to lashes that open up your eyes every morning — we've built a studio around the services that actually change your daily routine.
Microblading, powder brows, nano brows, lip blush, freckles, and lash line enhancement — semi-permanent techniques that look natural and last years.
Classic, hybrid, and volume extensions, plus lash lifts and tints. Wake up with lashes that do the work for you.
Brow lamination, tinting, henna, and shaping. Whether you want bold or barely-there, we'll get the shape exactly right.
Meet your artist.
JEN BRIEL
Jen founded Altered Aesthetics in 2017 and has completed over 15 advanced courses with the country's top permanent makeup artists. She's known for clean, precise brows and bold lip work that still manages to look like you were born with it.
"The one who started it all — and never stopped learning."
Founder + Artist
Andrea Humphries
A licensed esthetician and cosmetic tattoo artist, Andrea brings a dual expertise that's rare in one person. She's built a devoted following in Raleigh for her meticulous brow work, lash extensions, and genuine dedication to every client who sits in her chair.
"The artist who does it all — and does it with heart."
Esthetician + Cosmetic Tattoo Artist
Shelby Daw
Cosmetic Tattoo Artist
"From couture cakes to couture brows — the details have always been her thing."
A former New York pastry chef turned cosmetic tattoo artist, Shelby brings an eye for delicate detail that sets her brow and lip work apart. She's built a devoted following in Charlotte for her lived-in, natural results, and is now bringing that artistry to Raleigh.
Cosmetic Tattoo Artist
Stephanie Wells
"Patient, passionate, and genuinely excited about your brows, eyes and lips."
Stephanie knows the transformation firsthand. Naturally blonde with barely visible brows, microblading changed her confidence completely. Now certified in brows, lips, and lash line enhancement, she brings that personal understanding of the process to every appointment.
Kylie Burniche
Esthetician + Lash Artist
"8 years of experience with lashes and that stop people mid-sentence."
Kylie started her career in San Diego in 2016 and has since become a licensed cosmetologist, esthetician, and cosmetic tattoo artist. She specializes in lash sets that blend vivid color theory with natural, eye-opening design — and yes, she uses UV LED technology too.
Tattoo Artist
Brittany Helms
"Fine line, florals, cover-ups — and a chair that always feels safe."
A North Carolina native tattooing since 2020, Brittany specializes in florals, black and grey, and fine line work. She's equally known for her cover-up reworks and for creating a calm, welcoming experience — because she believes the relationship matters as much as the result.
Don’t take our word for it.
Hundreds of Raleigh clients have trusted us with their brows, lashes, and lips. Here's what they had to say.
A studio you'll actually look forward to visiting.
We've put as much thought into the space as the services. Altered Aesthetics is designed to feel calm, private, and genuinely welcoming — because how you feel during your appointment is part of the result. Located in Raleigh on Falls of Neuse Road, we're open Monday through Saturday and always by appointment.
