It's a pretty painful procedure, but Lisa is so good at putting you at ease. Her tips, suggestions and knowledge were far more advanced that other places I have been. read more

Lisa is the absolute best, a perfect gem! As a transgender person, my facial hair has been one of my biggest causes of dysphoria. Thanks to Lisa's help, I am just inches away from living my best life. She is so skilled at Electrolysis, I would never be able to trust anyone else with my face. She's also such a pleasure to speak with and talk to, sometimes I feel like I would pay for sessions just to come talk to her. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who was looking for electrolysis or permanent makeup, she's one of a kind and you'd be lucky to have time on her schedule!!! Thank you Lisa read more

Lisa has outstanding ability to make eyebrows the perfect shape and color. Marvelous results! And after her electrolysis work my chin feels as smooth as silk. read more

Lisa is truly an artist! Her studio is clean and welcoming and Lisa is very professional but personable at the same time. I had my eyebrows done today and I couldn't be more satisfied with how they look. It was worth every penny. I highly recommend Lisa Bruce Studios, you will not be disappointed... I promise. read more

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If you are looking for permanent eyeliner, look no further than Lisa Bruce. Twenty-three years ago, she did my mother's permanent eyeliner in 1998, and to this day, my mother's eyeliner looks just as it did when she first tattooed it. And my mom gets compliments on it still, as her makeup has been consistent all these years. Because of my mother's wonderful results, I decided to get my eyes permanently tattooed with Lisa as well. What sets Lisa apart from most permanent cosmetic businesses, is that she is highly knowledgeable, professional, artistic, and also has a very warm and welcoming spirit. More importantly, she has a VERY clean and sanitized practice, which as anyone who is getting tattooed knows the importance of, especially when the tattooed area is your eyes. I highly recommend Lisa to anyone who is considering permanent makeup. Her work is artistic, and she is attentive to make the eyeliner match each person's unique features. She has tattooed two generations of ladies in my family, and we couldn't be happier. read more

Lisa ia wonderful. She is very knowledgeable and experienced and she is clearly committed to doing it right. I had permanent eyeliner done by Lisa and she did a great job, despite the fact that she had to do it over several sessions due to my very fragile skin. She was so patient and kind and made a painful procedure as pleasant as possible. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking permanent makeup. read more

Lisa Bruce has been my go-to for electrolysis touch-ups for at least 20 years. She has a depth of experience that is matched by her genuine care and good cheer. She sees each client as a distinct individual. Her studio is scrupulously clean and incredibly pleasant to be in. You can't do better and I hope she stays in business for ever. read more

Thank God for Lisa! She worked on top of my horrible old permanent eyebrows that I had gotten done by someone else years ago. My eyebrows used to look like someone had taken a blue sharpie and just drawn them on. I got my eyebrows done by Lisa today and my eyebrows look natural now! I didn't think that I'd see the day when my eyebrows could look natural again but Lisa did it! You can see the individual strokes that she put in which make my eyebrows look natural. And my eyeliners look amazing. They accentuate without looking fake. Most of all, Lisa's studio is very sterile. This is delicate work and infections are possible but Lisa seems to take every single precaution possible! On top of that, Lisa is just a beautiful human being. She is friendly, respectful, patient, kind... I could go on. :) She takes her time and makes sure that she gives you the best. Thank you, Lisa! read more

Lisa is wonderful! I saw her for eyebrow microblading, which I had never tried before. I have blonde eyebrows and it's always a time-consuming challenge to get the shape right if I want to define them. I was really hopeful that Lisa could give me a semi-permanent look that would save me time and ensure my eyebrows always looked right. She couldn't have done a better job. In my consultation, she spent plenty of time drawing the shape so we could decide together what looked best. Then in my first session (you do two sessions for microblading, an initial session and then a touchup 6 weeks later), she accommodated all of my perfectionist requests to tweak the shape of the eyebrows until I was completely happy with them. It was no easy task since most faces aren't perfectly symmetrical, and getting the eyebrows to look even is an art form. We went with a lighter shade for the first session, since I'm a fair-skinned redhead and didn't want to regret any extreme changes. In the second session, I decided to make my eyebrows a little darker. It's great that there are two opportunities to get your brows just the way you want them. I love the way my eyebrows look and never before realized what a huge difference it makes in one's face. Lisa is also extremely kind and lovely to be around. She really knows what she's doing. Thank you so much, Lisa! read more

I've been going to Lisa for electrolysis touchup for 30 years. She is excellent!

I went to Lisa Bruce for brows and liner. I specifically wanted the old style, glam look brows not the microblading. She did a fantastic job; exactly what I expected, exactly what I wanted! By the time we got to the liner, I really couldn't take much more, so we decided to finish when I returned for the touch-up. At the next appointment, she fine-tuned the brows, but I was having too much pain this time. I think it was my chemistry at that time. I just couldn't take it. Lisa Bruce is very professional but also a very nice and kind person. She suggested I return one more time to get what I wanted on the liner. I have had this done many times over the past couple decades, and I have to say Lisa Bruce is the absolute best in skill and kindness. I'll see her for the last time in a couple days to finish the liner and I will always go back to her. She's the best!!! Thank you so much Lisa!!! read more

Lisa is seriously hands down the most amazing sweetest talented artist there is out there! I absolutely am obsessed with my eyebrows! She took her time to explain to me the entire process at our consultation. She fit me in her schedule on a Saturday and even came in early to accommodate my schedule. She did such an amazing job. Boosted my self confidence truly cares about each and every one of her clients. Calls the following day to check in and see how your doing. She's just fabulous! Highly recommend her to anyone! read more

I love Lisa Bruce. Not only does she do great work, she's fun to hang out with. My eyebrows look fabulous! So do my lips. What a great job she has, creating beauty and making us all feel like a million bucks! read more

For many years, I have been reading about Lisa Bruce. I finally made an appointment to have my eyebrows done, with permanent makeup. It has been a wonderful choice! The eyebrows are done in tiny feathery strokes, which look like actual hairs. I am thrilled, to say the least. She is empathetic, skilled, and has done a great deal of research to come up with the best products to use, as well as the best techniques. Thank you, Lisa! read more

I have been seeing Lisa for about a year for electrolysis. The appointments are getting further and further apart (which is great...there are just a couple pesky ones that show up now and then). In fact, I just had to cancel my next appointment as there is nothing there that needs removal. YEA!!!! From the first appointment, Lisa explained the science of hair growth and what to expect in terms of growth cycle, the number of hairs that are likely to be gone forever vs. regrow and need a 2nd shot, etc...so my expectations were realistic. She also coached me on ways to minimize the discomfort (don't drink coffee ahead of time, take a couple of aspirin, etc) and has made it as comfortable as possible. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Lisa Bruce. read more

Let's be real: electrolysis is uncomfortable. Downright painful at times. Despite this I found myself looking forward to appointments with Lisa because she is so warm, charming, and fun to talk to. Not to mention every appointment was a step toward less anguish over unwanted hair. She was very upfront about the science of hair growth at the consultation so I didn't have unrealistic expectations, but I am delighted at the response so far. One thing I appreciate about Lisa is her professionalism: you only pay for the time spent in treatment. If the appointment before you goes over or you have to cut yours short she doesn't round up and charge you more. read more

Loved Lisa's energy and space. It feels open and airy. She even put on my requested audio to make me feel more comfortable.

Beautiful peaceful salon in convenient location. I enjoyed working with Lisa. I had my brows tattooed and I am extremely happy with the results! Lisa took time and made sure we were on the same page. She has an eye for color, shape and form tcreate a three dimensional looking result. Please check her services out! read more

Lisa has always maintained a delightful welcoming atmosphere in her studio office, which is beautifully appointed, well lit and exceptionally clean. She is a professional in whom one can have complete trust because she is highly experienced, responsible, reliable and so very caring. One feels safe, very comfortable and beautiful under her care, both in her electrolysis and permanent cosmetic skills and artistry. I have pleasure in recommending Lisa, as a person, and as a professional, most highly. read more

Lisa did a wonderful job on my brows and top liner. She went very conservative at the first appointment, then thickened the liner and shaped the brows a bit more (at my request) on the touchup appointment. She's also the sweetest. You'll love her. read more

Lisa is a find! She makes electrolysis a zen experience with just the right tenderness and encouragement. She is also an amazingly gifted artist and so her permanent cosmetics are perfection. She created the perfect permanent eyeliner for me. She approaches each person as an individual, listens carefully and then you walk out more beautiful and content than you came in. I cannot recommend Lisa highly enough! read more

Lisa is a true artist! She really calmed my fears about permanent eyeliner as she is so calm and secure about her art. I am thrilled that I no longer need to buy and apply eyeliner! It is a feeling of freedom and the result is just what I wanted. I highly recommend her! read more

Lisa Bruce! Space does not allow! Not enough stars***! She is the best. If she says she will provide for you what you want, you can count on it. I have seen Lisa for electrolysis since the early 1990s. In l996, I had permanent cosmetics: upper and lower eye liner, and lips done by Lisa. The eyes are still hanging in there. I just recently had my lips redone. Not a back track record. Competent, capable, clean, courteous, calm, etc. U could not do better. read more

Lisa is great at what she does! So friendly, professional, easy to work with and generally just a great person. I highly recommend her services, I have had a great outcome with all areas that she worked on. Her facility is clean and neat. I must say, even though electrolysis can be uncomfortable at times, I look forward to going to my sessions, because Lisa is just so wonderful :) read more

Lisa Bruce is a skilled practitioner of electrolysis. I have gone to her for hair removal for many years. I come from a family of very hairy women. I could have joined the circus! However, because of Lisa, I happily looked for employment elsewhere (Barnum & Bailey, eat your heart out). Lisa is thorough, pleasant, discreet, and very affordable. I highly recommend her. read more

She is the real thing. The best. The artist, the "facialist," the zen master! Discreet professional, highly trained. She did both my eyebrows and eyeliner. I could not be more happy. Thank you, Lisa Bruce. You are a star! read more

Lisa Bruce is the real deal, with years of experience and a keen eye to make my brows beautiful. Loved my experience here!

As the name implies, "Permanent Makeup" is, well "permanent", so it should be obvious why anything less than a better than perfect job is unacceptable. Microblading is a beauty "technique" but that's where the similarity to other beauty enhancements offered in beauty salons ends. You can't wash off or grow out this makeup. So choose your provider like you would choose your surgeon, but make sure that surgeon is also a fine artist capable of precision technique AND artistic beauty. And look no further than Lisa Bruce, who is the master surgeon/artist who will transform your brows (and eyes) to suit your best face. You will be amazed at how an arch of a brow can make you beautiful. Oh, and yes, Lisa is delightful, calm, & meticulous. Her studio is dreamy and you will love her work. Don't forget to look at her artwork. read more

Lisa is truly an artist. She is professional and personal at the same time, and made me feel comfortable and at home in her little office. She distracted me easily while working on my eyelids, and made the time go quickly. The results are very natural, perfectly lined, and I wish I had had the courage to do this many years ago. I highly recommend Lisa, without any reservations at all. read more

My eyelashes have thinned with age, and when I developed an eye condition that made eye makeup irritating, I looked into getting permanent tightline (non-obvious) eyeliner. I am so glad I found Lisa Bruce! During the consultation she took the time to find out exactly what I was looking for and we chose dark brown colors for the top and bottom lash lines. During the procedure she was very diligent with the numbing cream to make the process as low-pain as possible. My recovery was very easy and there was no "down" time. The best part of all is that she scheduled a second (free) appointment for fine-tuning a few weeks later. I was actually very happy with the original result, but Lisa made it even better the second time, when we went a little bolder. Even after just the first tattooing I no longer needed to wear any eye makeup at all (or just a little mascara if I want to "up" my look), and it has sped up my morning routine considerably. I trust Lisa 100%; she is clearly an expert at this. Her studio is immaculate and she has done a nice job creating a soothing, comfortable atmosphere tailored to each of her clients. read more

Lisa is an artist. She is pricey, but the cost IS WORTH IT! She does the tattooing by hand, NOT with a machine. Every step of the process is collaborative and the results are amazing. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants natural looking brows. read more

I was in an automobile accident and had my forehead torn on one side of my face. After reconstructive surgery, my eyebrow on that side was hardly visible. I went to Lisa and she restored the balance and look of my eyebrows. She is kind, attentive to what you request and there is hardly any pain involved. She is great. read more

I had wanted to get eyeliner tattoos for a long time but was nervous about the pain. However, as soon as Lisa started to work on me, I knew she was both extremely competent, thorough and knowledgeable. In addition, her artistic skills were clearly evident, and she made my eyes look very natural. What a treat to wake up and not have to put on make-up! I liked her work so much that I returned to get my eyebrows done in a feather-like look which imitates hair very well and gives extra definition to my eyes. Once again I was delighted with her work and the results! In addition, her studio is so clean, light-filled, airy and comfortable that it helped me relax and enjoy my time with her. I cannot recommend her enough. read more

6 stars if they had the rating! I saw Lisa this week for permanent cosmetics, something I have wanted for many years. My eyebrows are PERFECT, exactly as we had discussed in my consultation, the color and the shape are exactly as we had drawn and I am exceptionally happy. Lisa is very skilled and has been performing permanent cosmetics for a very long time and I felt super confident in working with her. She sends emails for pre and post services, goes over how to care for your skin post-treatment and works with you in the procedure to obtain the look you are trying to achieve. She showed me some different shapes to fill in my brows and make them more natural since they have thinned. Amazing that there was no swelling, what had I been so afraid of all these years? I appreciated seeing that her table and tools were sanitary and she was just, well, so nice! I go back in 6 weeks to have my eyelids done and look forward to that procedure. Being in the medical/aesthetic field I have seen a lot of bad work, but I was not disappointed by trusting my face to Lisa. read more

My mother recently lost her eyebrows due to sudden onset alopecia, she was absolutely devastated. We came across Lisa Bruce Studios during our search for a permanent makeup artist. During the initial consultation she was very professional and accommodating. She explained her technique/approach to us in great detail and addressed all of our questions/concerns. My mother seemed to have no hesitation but I felt nervous- permanent makeup is so.....permanent. What if the eyebrows looked funny? What if my mom didn't like her eyebrows- we wouldn't be able to do anything about it because its permanent......I felt so nervous on her behalf. I accompanied my mom to her brow appointment with Lisa and we were both blown away by the beautiful work Lisa did. She used the feathery stroke technique, which looks like actual hair, and she consulted us throughout the entire session. My mom has been so excited about her new eyebrows, it has given her a new wave of confidence that is priceless. I highly recommend Lisa Bruce Studios, Lisa is absolutely phenomenal. read more

If I could give Lisa Bruce 10 stars, I would. She is a true artist, an honest professional, and a sincerely kind person. Lisa will draw your eyebrows perfectly, choose the most suitable ink color, and do the most precise and careful work. Trust her completely and you will not be disappointed. Her office is superbly clean and all her work is totally hygienic. She responds to email and phone calls promptly and explains everything clearly and thoroughly. Most importantly, her commitment to making her customers happy is unparalleled: I went to her for eyebrow micro-blading and was very happy with her approach and her attention to detail. Unfortunately, I soon noticed that the micro-blade tattooing didn't take and my beautiful eyebrows basically vanished. During my second appointment, Lisa tried a different technique and re-did the entire micro-blading (instead of simply "touching up"). Soon thereafter, I noticed that the tattoo was again vanishing. During my third appointment, Lisa re-did my eyebrows again, this time with a powder technique. They came out beautifully. Not once did Lisa complain about the extra time she spent on my unusual situation or ask me to pay for the unexpected complications. She consistently made it clear that my full satisfaction was her objective, even though it was an obvious inconvenience to her. You simply cannot find this combination of skill, professionalism, and integrity in any other tattoo artist in the area. Don't waste your time going to any other make-up tattoo artist in the Bay Area: Lisa is the best. read more

So glad Lisa is back! Her beautiful studio is serene and convenient. Lisa has such a calming nature. She is thoughtful, gentle, and incredibly professional. Highly recommended for electrolysis and permanent cosmetics. read more

Lisa is a wonderful, warm, caring person. She will make you feel right at home and can take care of scars that you would rather were not there! she is a master at tattooing natural flesh tones--and if you want permanent makeup--that too. read more

The most pleasant experience. I love my eyebrows even after two months. I have the highest recommendation for this place. Most caring and safe electrolysist. read more