absolutely love Arina's work on my lips. My whole life I wished that have a nice defined contour for my lips. But my lips never had one untill I finally decided to let Arina to work on me. It took me a while to decide. I didn't havehigh expectations since was told that even permanent make up will not add a contour ..only color . My lips were getting pretty pale with aging so I decided to go for it. Arina took time to draw perfect shape before she did the job so I was confident. Now after 2 month I love the results! Most days I don't even bother to use a lipstick. My lips have a beautiful , natural looking contour I always wanted!! They look fuller and brighter. I'm now addicted:) I think it's totally worth the investment. I'm thinking to do my eyebrows next.. She is a professional who listens and delivers. Highly recommend Arina!! The space she works from is very cool and the area has tons of street parking. read more

Just don't do it. Permanent makeup is forever -- and so is a tattoo artist's mistake. I trusted Arina with my eyelids and walked away with a disaster: One eye is tattooed, and the other isn't. So now I have permanent makeup on one eye and nothing on the other -- the exact opposite of the effortless look I paid good money for. The anti-muse. When I pointed this out, on the table and in text, Arina handed me $200 and told me to go elsewhere. She refused to fix her own work. Now I'm stuck wearing makeup every single day, or else I look like a one eyed monster Picasso. And now I am hunting for another artist willing to guess the color she used -- because she offered zero help, zero documentation, and zero accountability. And I will have to pay all over again. No reputable artist wants to correct someone else's botched job. Only Arina has the history, and she walked away the moment she realized she made a mistake. Do yourself a favor: go somewhere else. Or just don't do it! Now I wish I had the luxury of having no make up on. Plus it's extremely painful. I have had other cosmetic tattoos, and none this painful (or botched). read more

I'm so happy with my lip blush! It was much less painful than I expected, and even after three years, it still looks beautiful. The color has softened over time, but it's still noticeable and I still love it. I've included photos taken right after the procedure, one year later, and three years later so you can see how well it has lasted. Arina was kind, professional, and made the whole experience easy. Highly recommend! read more

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Haven't gotten the service yet but the consult was very easy and I didn't feel rushed. I will be booking soon! She was very knowledgeable and not pushy. read more

Arina is a true artisic professional! I'd been getting my brows done for years, but when I saw her lip blush results, I knew this would be the place to enhance my look. She helped me choose the perfect color for my complexion and usual makeup, and is immmaculate in her work. The vibe in her space is terrific. I love the result and am now obsessed! So happy to wake up every day like this. Thank you, Ariana, and I'll be back for more when needed! read more

OMG do yourself a favor and talk to Arina!! I had done lip color tattooing several years ago and the color never took...a complete waste of money. So a couple years ago I met with Arina and she is not only a true artist but she knows her stuff about pigments and dyes and application on different types of skin. She looked at my lips and knew exactly what happened. She also filled in my brows which was amazing. She has honestly changed my morning routine to where I can get by with just mascara and maybe a little eyeliner but my lips and brows look naturally "done"...it's been a life changer. You may look clownish for 2-3 days afterwards before the intense color flakes off and you are left with your real natural looking color but that was a small price to pay. I just did a color refresh over a year later and I couldn't be happier. read more

Great space, friendly vibe & I Absolutely love Arina. She is a professional that knows what she's doing and it's obvious. No hesitation, no nonsense. I fully trust her art & will be back for a touch up . read more

Arina has been doing my PMU for a couple of years and I am so glad I found her! She is incredibly knowledgeable about her work and is able to make suggestions to truly cater to my aesthetic goal. I am a person of color and she understands the differnces in approach to how my skin would react. She is truly a gem! read more

I am so happy with my new brows! It took me years to decide to get my brows done because I worried how it would turn out with oily skin. After learning microblading isn't the best technique for my oily skin, I researched and learned powder brows were the best option for me. It took me months to find the aesthetician and the style I liked, and came across Arina! I loved her website, it was so detailed and I've learned so much about the before and after care. The common questions page also provided me answers I was looking for. I felt comfortable and prepared and contacted Arina for my free Consultation. I had a great time meeting Arina to discuss the procedure and address any questions I had. I'm so amazed to learn that she continues learning and adding to her skills. She is very personable, easygoing, understanding, professional, so nice, and provided all the detailed instructions to prepare me for the next steps. When I went in for my first session, Arina has amazing attention to detail and took the time to make sure I was comfortable. During the procedure, she checked in often to see if I was ok. It was a breeze with the numbing cream, it totally helped and I didn't feel any pain. If it felt like I can feel something, I can just let her know and more numbing cream can be added. After my first session was done, she prepared me well with expectations for the healing process, and to trust the process. It could have been the way I was caring for my aftercare, but also maybe because I have really oily skin, it took a month for all my scabs to fall off. After my scabs fell off, it was perfect timing for me to have perfect brows to take a picture for my new ID! I was excited to go back for my touchup to enhance my brows. My touchup was so fast, with minimal additions. Because of my oily skin, Arina suggested a different process to wash and treat my brows to avoid scabbing like the first session, and I already notice the difference on Day 5 now in my healing process. Very minimal and barely any scabbing. Getting more excited by the day! I woke up every day staring at my brows, saying 'I'm in love' after my first session and now after my touchup! The convenience of waking up with brows and not having to draw them is the best! Now patiently waiting for it to heal and so excited! I've got so many compliments already on how natural it looks! I put my trust in Arina and was amazed by her skills in working with the scar on my left brow corner and shaping it to frame my face. I love Arina for giving me brows! She's amazing! I had the best experience! Thank you so much, Arina! I'm so happy with my new brows! read more

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So I'm a transitioning trans woman who kinda wanted to take the dive and get my lips blushed to be more out. I didn't really have a color I ever thought was the best on me and left it up to them. I'm going to tell you that now that the swelling has gone down and the color has lightened a bit (still a process to wait to see the final but) I'm obsessed. It changed my face, my lips look like they had the perfect filler just from coloring the parts that had lost the color over the years. And the color looks like she went into adobe Photoshop and used color theory to pick something that also made my blue eyes pop more. Healing was a small pencil point peel on my cupids bow, but other then that no peeling and just a lot of initial swelling that went away in 2 days. (Everyone heels different, but I was impressed I didn't go through a massive shedding phase) I can't believe I get to wake up with this look every day. read more

Arina is amazing! I was nervous to do anything with my brows but it was the best decision I could have made. When I was 13 I shaved my uni-brow area and accidentally took off 1/3 of my brow and it never grew fully back. I've always hated my brows but didn't know they could look the way they do now. Arina is the best! They now look natural, but full... just an enhanced version of me. I don't know why I didn't do this earlier - however happy that I waited and heard from a friend about Arina. The space is very cool too and inviting. I was nervous about the pain but with the numbing I felt very little. I honestly don't know how she does it. Would highly recommend to anyone that hates doing their brows or did something before to screw them up! I learned a lot too and happy she does the powder tattooing. So much more natural. Arina has a steady hand a great eye for a naturally enhanced look! The first photo is of them after she did the outline the second is 30 min after the procedure so they will be a little lighter read more

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I am very happy with the lip blush expertly done by Ariana and I have more confidence now that I look less tired and even look younger since I always have lovely color on my lips! For my experience, it is painful getting tattooed on my lips but Ariana is a professional artist and took her time like a painter would to ensure the results turn out fantastic. After the procedure, my lips did not hurt and it took 7 days for my lips to heal and 10 days for the actual color to reveal itself. Because Ariana and MUSE permanent makeup is best-in-class, they are not the cheapest but they are worth the money! Attached is an illustration of my lips healing process, starting top left down and then right top down. No lipstick or lipgloss! Note: This photo depicts up to Date 6. The color evened out on Day 10 and it was brighter. My lips almost did not require a touchup but I wanted them to look perfect. Done in late January 2024. read more

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Arina is GREAT! She was able to do exactly what I was wanting and it all looked so natural. No one could tell I had them done -- they just looked like great, youthful, natural brows. read more

Absolutely amazing service. Arina is the most talented artist! She picked out the perfect color for my lips, shaped them the most flattering way, and they healed so well. I wanted a lip color that looked more bold yet had a watercolor affect, and she executed. You can tell she really knows what she's doing. A+ service and results. read more

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UPDATE 1 MONTH HEALED: I am so happy with my results! Healing was very fast and easy, just be sure to drink liquids with a straw. I thought the peeling would be awful, but it was just one thin layer that peeled off (like a sunburn) and it wasn't very noticeable to others. My color is super even and turned out much better than I expected. This was worth every penny and the pain. I love waking up and having fabulous lips! It makes me feel comfortable to wear no make up on the rest of my face and still feel great. ORIGINAL REVIEW- After being so tired of applying make up every day, I decided to try out lip blushing as a permanent lipstick solution! Arina is a true artist and she is extremely detail oriented in her work. She starts the visit by consulting on finding the perfect color and saturation for you. (Be sure to bring your favorite lipsticks as an example). She really trusts the client and doesn't pressure you in any way. I personally wanted a brighter pop of color rather than something really natural. The color will appear lighter and more natural in a few days. The tattooing procedure takes about two hours and there were uncomfortable moments, But nothing intolerable. She used numbing cream very frequently which really helped. Certain parts of the procedure I could not feel anything except for pressure. Other parts I could feel tattooing. My lips were swollen afterwards but six hours later the swelling already started to go down. I can't wait to see the final result! Now I'm contemplating getting permanent eye liner too read more

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My literal dream since I started wearing makeup! Perfectly tailored to my eyes and preference. Followed by such quality care and follow up. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! read more

I've recently gone to Muse to get my lips neutralized. Arina is an artist and total pro with the knowledge and skills to match. This was my first time to get pmu and she patiently walked me through the process from start to finish (and through the healing process!) which made me feel comfortable and at ease. I appreciate how meticulously she worked to craft the perfect shade for me. Needless to say I am so pleased with the results! read more

I absolutely love my PMU eyeliner and lipblush for these reasons: 1. My skin is pale, so lipblush adds a nice color to my overall complection. 2. No longer need to use tint lipstick for business lunches, worring about my lipstick. 3. I tear up when I laugh, always used to smudge my liner, no more 4. Waking up with a perfect liner is a bliss 5. Swimming in a pool, eye make up proof - awesome! 6. Save time before work on make up - priceless. 7. Never have to worry about my mask and lipstick during covid time. In terms of pain/discomfort. I have done lipblush and eyeliner with touch ups (which in my opinion is a must). As I tell my girlfriends, if I had a choice between dental appointment and lipblush, I'd do lipbush. Arina, numbs lips and on the scale of 1-10, my discomfort was at 1. When it comes to an eyeliner, it's more of a sensitive area but still totally worth the results, which I absolutely love. My lips and eyes were swollen for 48 hours after PMU, a minor discomfort that is totally worth the long lasting outcome!  Arina was patient, listened to all my concerns and wishes, in no rush discussed the best option for my PMU results. I totally recommend her PMU! read more

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I spent a long time searching for the best PMU artist in the Bay. After I found Arina I spent almost a year following her works on Instagram. And finally I was ready for the permanent eyeliner. If you still thinking like I was - do it! There was not a single day that I didn't think how cool it is to have a ready to go make up! And it's been 10 month since then. Cannot wait to come back for the brows this time. Arina is a truly professional PMU artist who is extremely passion about her work! SHE IS THE BEST IN THE BAY! I totally recommend her! read more

I wish I had done this sooner. Arina does some of the best permanent makeup around. I had her do my brows and it's the best thing ever. I don't feel like I have to wear makeup anymore. I just wake up perfect LOL The shape is nice and balances out my face well. It's subtle and natural looking but noticeable enough that I see a difference. The experience was almost painless, I actually fell asleep during the procedure Healing was easy and fast. They look great now but she also recommends a touch up within 2 months. So excited about this. Do it. It's worth it. read more

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I feel so honored that Arina did my lips. I wanted a lip blush because my lips are light in color. The top lip specifically, disappears into my gums when I smile and it looks like I just have no upper lip. I don't like wearing lipstick either because I have a sharp Cupid's bow and don't want to draw attention to it. Overall, I mainly wear tinted lip balm or gloss. I wanted my lips to have a natural pigmentation where I can just wear gloss but it still shows in photos that I DO have lips. When I got to the studio Arina was very kind and listened to my concerns. I specified the shade I wanted and the color tones I didn't like. I also told her to not emphasize my Cupid's bow. She offered an alternative that she could round out the tips of my Cupid's bow since I didn't like the sharpness. She also educated me a bit about color theory and what pigments she thinks would best fit my lip skin tone. The service was done in 3 hours and she was very attentive about my bathroom breaks and also my responses to if I needed more numbing cream. I almost fell asleep during the procedure because I felt very taken care of. Arina was extremely thorough in the process as she kept going back to check certain spots at different angles even though we were basically done. This does pay off in the long run because my lips were drawn very precisely and there is no patchiness. The healing process was a breeze and I get more excited as each day passes because I couldn't wait to see the result of my lips. She completely nailed the color I was picturing, even when I only brought in my sheer tinted lip balm instead of an opaque lipgloss/lipstick. Trust me when I say she doesn't disappoint and is worth the money! She is truly passionate about her work and is extremely educated in this field. If you are more curious about her, I'd suggest you check out her Instagram (@arina_musepmu) as she does engage with followers and show her knowledge about these treatments. She is trustworthy and reputable and I would definitely recommend her to anyone interested in a lip blush tattoo. read more

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I would avoid. She has unethical business practices. After reviewing the informed consent, I realized that, per her own policies, I needed to reschedule my initial appt, for health reasons. I gave two weeks notice for this, and was told there would be a $45 fee to reschedule, no matter the amount of advance notice or reason. This is not listed anywhere on the website (and really, who would make an appt at a place that does not allow you to reschedule within a very reasonable timeframe PER THEIR OWN POLICIES??) read more

If you are researching places to get permanent makeup for your lips, then you can stop here, because this is it. I am currently a month out from my touch up procedure for lip neutralization and I am living for these results. Arina thinks of everything and answers all of your unasked questions. It was because of this that I was able to truly trust her expertise and the process from lip color to healing. My first procedure in the lip neutralization went smoothly. My lips were outlined and numbed. She took her time making sure that I was comfortable along the way. By the end of the procedure I was in an out of a nap I was so relaxed. The healing time felt like having the driest lips of my life, but luckily I was wearing a mask so no one even knew. By the fifth day, most of the lip peeling was gone and I was left with a very neutral lip by the end of the healing. I was surprised at how the color blossomed through each week. The touch up went just as smoothly and healing took even less time. I love the results. I used to feel very self conscious if I didn't have any lipstick on because I have a purple undertone which can look ashy gray when dry. Now I'm able to wake up looking fresh faced with a natural looking lip. My husband doesn't even know that I got them done, but I noticed he has been telling me I'm beautiful more often. I will definitely be seeing Arina again for a yearly touch up. Thanks for reading! Now book your appointment! read more

Best lip blush artist in the Bay Area!! I am amazed at the results from my Lip Blush, the entire process was professional, clean, safe and meticulous. Arina helped me choose the best color that suited my complexion and I have received so many compliments since. It looks so natural but enhances my features to the point where I feel like I don't need to wear make up anymore. Highly recommend Arina for lip blush !! read more

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Arina is a true artist and skilled professional. I reached out to her after a botched microblading session. My brows looked fine initially but then they faded into a blue/black tint that looked too harsh on my skintone. I was distressed and fortunately Arina was so gracious to help me in my time of need. She offered to see me right away to provide a saline tattoo removal service. Arina was very compassionate and extremely knowledgeable about the permanant makeup industry. I was so impressed by the integrity of her work and how she always strives to improve the industry. She even reached out to me after a few weeks to check in on my healing which has been miraculous. I feel so much more confident now with my brows. I made the mistake of going to a novice artist based on their low priced service. You truly get what you pay for and Arina is worth the peace of mind! read more

What an artist. I cannot praise Arina's work highly enough. Over a period of years my lips became paler and paler and eventually pretty much disappeared. I didn't even know lip blush was an option until I came across an article about it. It seemed pretty scary- I think we have all seen botched permanent makeup, and it was difficult to find much info on lip tattoo. After a lot of research on technique and practitioners in the Bay Area, I found Arina. Her technique is top notch (several light passes rather than a few deep ones). She has the hands of a surgeon and her lines are ultra-precise. There was very little pain and healing was a breeze - it was similar to slightly chapped lips for a couple of days. The result was perfectly natural-looking lips within about five days. She is incredibly thorough in her education on pre- and post-care and checked in with me during the healing process. She puts so much love and care into her work and it shows, literally. I'm sure there are other good permanent makeup practitioners out there, but having experienced Arina's work, I will never go to anyone else. read more

Arina is a magician! She not only has exceptional skills, but she takes the time to make sure everything is going to come out just as you want, while still using her keen eye to guide in decisions about color and placement. This has saved me so much time in the mornings, and looks so natural! read more

Arina is the best at what she does! I am super happy with my results. She is so meticulous which I really appreciate and she chose a great color for my lip blush. I also got eyeliner which I love. This saves me so much time! read more

Arina is amazing. I was super scared to do my permanent eyeliner for many reasons. I wasn't sure it would look the way I want it and then I d be stuck with it for few years. Or that I will have a bad reaction or many other reasons I can't remember now. Arina is very very meticulous , gentle and makes you feel like you are laying on your couch not in a salon. Results were super too. I don't have to worry about putting on eyeliner or taking it off anymore. I can add more if it's a night out or leave it as. Best decision I made read more

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One word- CLASSY! I started following Arina's work almost a year ago after researching those who offer permanent eyeliner. She posted a photo and I immediately knew she was it! I've been wanting eyeliner for a few years now because it's become increasingly difficult to put it on correctly because of my vision issues. She did an amazing job! Minimal swelling, minimal flaking, and just beautiful results. The color is a gorgeous rich brown. Beyond happy. Arina is a little pricier than some but worth every penny! You don't want to skimp when having work done on your face. I will return for my touch up and then hopefully for lip blushing read more

I was referred by my co-worker, Yulia. Her eyeliner and eyebrows were on fleek, so I wanted the same! However, I change my eyebrow shape too often, so I'd rather get my lips done. Ariana consulted me about my lips, and we reviewed color theory since my lips are a bit dark and I want them to be pink. :) After she was done, it looked like I got botox! My eyeliner makes my eyelashes look more full. This will save tons of time on my daily morning routine. Thanks a bunch! I look forward to my followup! read more

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I arrived for lip blush feeling very anxious but Arina took lots of time to customize the color, meticulously draw my lip shape, talk me through the process, and answer my many many questions. The color looks great and really natural- just as requested. A couple of tips: I'm usually pain tolerant, but lip blushing itself was quite painful. Listening to a podcast helped me pass the time. My lips were swollen for about 40 hours even after ice (I swell easily), so if you're sensitive to swelling, plan to netflix or read for the rest of your day and maybe the morning after. Grateful for Arina's skills....I've already passed along her info! read more

I had my brows done at several places and honestly hated the results, it was a total waste of money because they didn't deliver the promised results. My experience with Arina was different, she listened to me and gave me the results that I wanted. She is very detail oriented and pleasant to work with. I would highly recommend Arina to anyone who's looking for a true professional, when it comes to your face why would you settle for anything less! read more

I've been searching for months for someone who could do permanent makeup (microblading and shading) and have been overjoyed to discover a local gem, Arina from Jira Salon on 1200 Howard Ave. Her number is 415-866-9588. Her work is meticulous, painless and reasonably priced. She's an expert, detailed and a perfectionist at her craft. Best of all, I know don't need to do morning touch ups. But more importantly, it's a service done by a professional with high standards and integrity. read more

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I am very happy with the outcome. The result is a subtle and natural look. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you, Arina!

Extremely happy and satisfied with Arina's lip blush tattooing. I came to her after a bad lip blush experience with someone else. Arina offered me a free consultation, answered all my questions, and helped me figure out the best shade for my lips. She made sure I was comfortable throughout the tattooing. I have a low pain tolerance and she numbed my lips throughout the tattooing. I regret so much not coming to her from the very beginning. She is very professional and an expert in her field. I am very happy with the shape of my lips and the color. Today I went in for the touchup and I'm sure that I will be very happy with the result. In the photos you can see how uneven and patchy my lips looked from that bad lip blush tattooing experience. In the other photos you can see my lips 2 weeks after Arina's lip blush tattooing, 6 weeks, and today's touch up. Arina is an amazing permanent makeup artist. read more

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I love love love my lip color. It healed super quickly and really enhances my natural lip color. This is a before and after pic. I'm only wearing Vaseline. Muse is a very clean place. I love how you get very personalized attention and the color is perfect. I had originally wanted something more nude but Great artist!! Thank you Arina read more

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First let me start off by saying I LOVE the PMU (Smokey eyeliner and lip blush) from Arina!!! I've had two areas of makeup that have been a point of contention for me for years, both of which Arina at muse fixed. My eyes: starting in my tween years I developed a nervous habit of pulling at my eyelashes when stressed. I've largely broken this with the help of my hubby BUT it's not 100% gone and I still have patchy spots as a result. Due to this, eyeliner has always been a must for me. I've never left the house without it. Unfortunately as I've gotten older I have a slight benign tremor that crops up at times and it means my eyeliner can take a lot of time! This was something I wanted addressed by PMU. My lips: my lower lip is slightly crooked- a little fuller on one side then the other PLUS my lips are pale. Most days I wouldn't have time to do the whole lip liner routine (bec of the time to do my eyeliner). This meant whenever I'd take a picture my lips would quasi disappear (due to being pale) and the parts you could see made it look like ... well like my smile was crooked! Now my awesome husband always said he thought that was a cute quirk of mine. Which 'awwww' but I still felt like I would feel better if it was improved, even slightly by PMU (darken my lips so they would stop disappearing and if the crookedness could be helped a little- bonus) With these goals in mind I researched PMU artists. I liked Muse. I liked that Arina not only posts pics of healed results but also addresses issues/provides advice for things she sees in the industry that she wants clients to look for. It was a bit of a travel for me and I'm not a fan of driving/parking in San Fran BUT this was going to be a semi permanent tattoo ON my face so you do whatcha gotta do!!! On the day of my appointment I used the parking Ap Arina rec'd and it was easier than I thought. Arrived for my appointment, discussed with Arina my goals and concerns. We talked about color- I'm not great at that so I showed her lip gloss that was rec'd for me. She looked at it, told me what she liked and didn't like about the color for my skin tone and what she envisioned for my lip blush. She then spent time 'sketching' (putting ?makeup? on my lips and my eyes) to determine how the tattoo would look. She took a lot of time guys! She would 'sketch' step back, evaluate, had me smile/pucker etc and evaluate some more. Then gave me a mirror to see if I was fine with it and then we proceeded! Arina kept checking in with me during the process to ensure I wasn't uncomfortable. I was so nervous so I loved that! Once done we reviewed after care and away I went! Once home my husband (who if you remember thought my crooked lip was adorable) thought my PMU looked like 'date night' and had no complaints lol. It's been almost 30 days. My makeup has settled in and I'm still in love with it. It has been such a time saver in the morning PLUS my makeup look is actually more complete bec now I always have that 'blush' to my lips that I didn't have before! I literally get out of the shower and just have to do my hair now. My only regret is that I didn't do this sooner. BUT I keep telling myself I might not have found Arina and had as great of results if I had. My advice- if on the fence: do it! But only at Muse with Arina. read more

Arina saved me! I came to her after having perfectly horrible results from another person who really messed up my lips. The pigment was a ghastly color, asymmetrical, heavily lined in spots, jagged, and had zero to do with my natural lip line. But I found Arina and she fixed everything beautifully. I couldn't be happier with the results. And I'm so grateful to her! It was a daunting task but she came through like the pro she is. Thank you Arina! You're a lifesaver! read more

Walking into Arina's studio was life changing for me. I love my new look! My bright, juicy lips and perfect brows. I highly recommend Arina's services! read more