Raleigh's Premier Cosmetic Tattoo + Beauty Studio
Look this good without trying.
Permanent makeup, lash extensions, brow services, and waxing, designed to simplify your routine and elevate it. One studio. Every service you need. Zero effort required.
Trusted in Raleigh–Durham since 2017
Everything you need. One studio.
Services that actually change
your daily routine.
From permanent brows that never need filling in, to lashes that open up your eyes every morning, we've built a studio around results you'll live in.
Cosmetic Tattoo
Permanent Makeup
Microblading, powder brows, nano brows, lip blush, freckles, and lash line enhancement. Techniques that look natural and last years.
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Lashes
Lash Services
Classic, hybrid, and volume extensions, plus lash lifts and tints. Wake up with lashes that do the work for you.
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Brows + Waxing
Brow & Waxing Services
Brow lamination, tinting, henna, and shaping. Whether you want bold or barely-there, we'll get the shape exactly right.
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Meet your artist.
Seven licensed artists, one standard: precision and genuine care in every appointment.
Jen Briel
Founder + Artist"The one who started it all, and never stopped learning."
Jen founded Altered Aesthetics in 2017 and has completed over 15 advanced courses with the country's top permanent makeup artists. Known for clean, precise brows and bold lip work that still looks like you were born with it.
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Andrea Humphries
Esthetician + Cosmetic Tattoo Artist"The artist who does it all, and does it with heart."
A licensed esthetician and cosmetic tattoo artist, Andrea brings a dual expertise that's rare in one person, with a devoted following for her meticulous brow work and lash extensions.
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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 lived-in, natural brow and lip work apart.
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Stephanie Wells
Cosmetic Tattoo Artist"Patient, passionate, and genuinely excited about your brows, eyes and lips."
Stephanie knows the transformation firsthand. Microblading changed her confidence completely. Now certified in brows, lips, and lash line enhancement, she brings that personal understanding to every appointment.
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Kylie Burniche
Esthetician + Lash Artist"8 years of experience with lashes that stop people mid-sentence."
A licensed cosmetologist, esthetician, and cosmetic tattoo artist, Kylie specializes in lash sets that blend vivid color theory with natural, eye-opening design.
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Brittany Helms
Tattoo Artist"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, and is equally known for creating a calm, welcoming experience.
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Haley Sanders
Lash Artist"California roots, Carolina soul, and 10 years of experience to back it up."
Haley brings a decade of beauty industry experience and 6 years of dedicated lash artistry to classic, hybrid, and volume extensions, plus lash lifts and tints, always customized to you.
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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.
I've been coming here for over 4 years and Jen and her team nail my brows every time! If you want it done right, this is the place to go.
Lauren L.This studio radiates style and calm. My brows look natural, as if I had lovely brows all along. I couldn't be happier.
E. DavisThe shape, the symmetry, the detail… chef's kiss. If you're on the fence about microblading, trust Shelby. She's a true artist.
Stefany F.
Our Studio
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.
Check Us OutVisit us
- Monday–Friday
- 10am – 6pm
- Saturday
- 10am – 5pm
- Sunday
- Closed
By appointment only
6675 Falls of Neuse Rd, Ste 131
Raleigh, NC 27615
hello@alteredaesthetics.com
(919) 916-5686
Ready when you are.
Booking takes less than two minutes, and your future self will thank you every morning.
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