Jen Briel | Owner + Cosmetic Tattoo Artist | Altered Aesthetics
Jen Briel, founder and cosmetic tattoo artist at Altered Aesthetics

Jen's specialties

Microblading Powder Brows Combo Brows Nano Brows Lip Blush Brow Color Boost
the one who started it all

Jen Briel

Owner + Cosmetic Tattoo Artist · Est. 2017

Jen is a highly skilled and dedicated cosmetic tattoo artist and the proud owner of Altered Aesthetics. Since launching her career in 2017, she has distinguished herself in the Raleigh area with her signature approach to cosmetic tattooing: clean, manicured brows that look natural and defined, along with stunning, bold lips that command attention.

Her commitment to excellence is evident in her relentless pursuit of knowledge and expertise. Jen has completed over 15 courses with some of the country's top artists in permanent makeup, refining her techniques and expanding her range of skills. This ongoing dedication has allowed her to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving field of cosmetic tattooing, ensuring she can offer her clients the most up-to-date and effective treatments.

Jen's philosophy is all about enhancing her clients' natural beauty while giving a boost to their confidence. But her work isn't just about the end result; it's also about the experience. She takes great care to create a relaxed, comfortable environment from the moment you step into the studio, guiding you through each step of the process so you feel confident in your decision.

Pricing with Jen

always learning

Training & certifications

Over 15 advanced courses with the country's top permanent makeup artists, and counting.

American Academy of Micropigmentation Board Certified Gold Artist2020
NC Dept. of Health & Human Services Tattoo PermitYearly Re-Certification
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens & Body Art Safety CertifiedYearly Re-Certification
  • Adriano Felix Microblading Academy2017
  • Everlasting Brows Troubleshooting Workshop for Microblading Techniques2017
  • Fuzion Artistry Combo Brow Certification2018
  • LI-FT Salt/Saline Removal Techniques Certificate of Completion2018
  • 5 Star Academy Advanced Master Class Ombre Brows, Eyeshadow Eyeliner & Aquarelle Lips2018
  • Selen Shenalp Beauty Eyebrow Master Class Nano Needle Technique2019
  • Wedge and Wing Design Webinar Girlz Ink Studio2019
  • Shay Danielle Academy Online, Lip Blush2019
  • Shay Danielle Academy Online, The Art and Science of Infinity Powder Brows2019
  • Permanent Beauty by Lili Nano Shading Technique Online Course2019
  • Botched Ink Saline Tattoo Removal Certification2020
  • MEI-CHA Pro Artist2020 & 2021
  • HOI BASIX Luxury Brow Design2020
  • HOI BASIX Nano Online Live Training2020
  • HOI NANO Mastery2021
  • Velvet Lip Blush with LinaLu2021
  • Maya Moore's Lavish Nano Brows Online Course2021
  • Natural Lip Blush | Claire Vuillemot Private Training2022
  • Tesstattoo Natural Lips Masterclass2023
  • Shay Danielle Online Academy | No Numb Lip Blush2024
the proof

Jen's recent work

Jen mapping a client's brows Powder brow transformation on mature skin, before and after Lip blush before and after Combo brow before and after Nano brow before and after Lip blush in progress Healed lip blush and brow results Brow tattoo before and after Brows and lash line enhancement, before and after Blonde brow transformation, before and after
brows by the boss

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