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    Metamorphosis By Kathy Baba

    4.7 (77 reviews)
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    Perfect brows and liner with no work!! What more could a woman want?! THANKS KATHY!!!
    Chasity J.

    Kathy is a MIRACLE WORKER!! I cannot praise her enough! She's as sweet as can be, professional, down-to-earth, talented beyond words, and just wonderful! I had my liner and brows done and she was so wonderful in helping me figure out what I wanted. She was not the least bit pushy and suggested we error on the side of "too little" rather than "too much". (Of course she was exactly right!) It's now been a month since my artwork and I had absolutely no issues with healing. I did exactly as she said and never experienced much more than some puffiness. I am now scheduling my "touch-up" appointment which, to be honest, there is nearly nothing to touch up-she's that great! As a busy, young mom, this decision has been one of the best I've made for myself! Go see Kathy! You won't be disappointed! I see her as perfect for people of all ages and all needs!

    Two very happy clients of Kathy Baba!! We love u Kathy!
    Laura M.

    Kathy Baba the owner of Metamorphosis is truly the VERY best at what she does! Kathy did an eyeliner and eyebrow permanent makeup and I'm still so happy with my results. She looks at the angles and shape of your face and shapes accordingly for the best, most natural results. No one would ever guess my eyebrows are tattooed. Better than that she shaped them better than I ever could (it would take 10-15 minutes to do it w my MAC shadow) and if I'm swimming or at the gym, I dont feel naked. She's also very gentle and soothing with her touch. Important for chickens like me. I looked and waited 8 years until I found an artist that would touch my face again. (My past permanent makeup resulted in faded purple eyebrows..yikes!) Many people are not aware that Kathy does CORRECTION of past and not so skilled permanent makeup artist that do not use top quality inks and falter with their technique. She restored my faith in permanent makeup artists and I cannot say enough about her talent and wonderful beautiful presence.

    This is before ...scar on left eyebrow ...
    Kimbelry B.

    If you want a PRO ...go with Kathy! I have to admit I was so nervous , so I did my homework to find the best ...It's permanent make up, on you face...it has to be good !!! Kathy took the time to explain everything and made me feel at ease...I sent her some ideas of what I thought I would like...she is the expert, she helped me pick the best brow shape for my face and really listed to what I wanted. The procedure was practically painless ...she uses great numbing products...and after, felt a bit like a sunburn, but that was gone by the end of the day. I had a scar on my eyebrow, so I only had half an eyebrow (I had surgery as a child). When I got home my husband said "amazing" "beautiful" ....I sent pictures to my mom ...she said ..."unbelievable" "beautiful"...now she wants to do hers!!!! I highly recommend Kathy Baba ...she is the best ..

    Love my eyebrows!!!!
    Isabel K.

    Kathy is a true artist! This is my 2nd time going to her as the 1st time was years ago for eyebrows and top and bottom eye liner. This time I just needed the eyebrows done and they came out beautiful! There was no pain at all and no scabbing!! She is the only person I will go to and recommend her highly to anyone who has been contemplating having any work done!

    Amber D.

    Kathy is amazing! She's a perfectionist who takes exact measurements to give you the eyebrows you've always imagined (or penciled!) Not having to do my eyebrows everyday is a game changer! I highly recommend her work! Here's a picture of my brows.

    Kathy's work of art on my eyebrows.

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