Erik is great! He does such a good job! He's so nice. It's worth it! He does free consultations, too read more

Erik is so talented and delivers amazing results! Very natural and perfect shape for my face. Highly recommend!

It was disappointing. I went to him years ago and I loved my eyebrows. I went to him again and it was just okay. His charges are ridiculous. He knew I wasn't happy with my results and didn't care or try to make it right. I guess if it's been more thsn 5 years he charges like 150 extra and he told me that at the end. Did you hear me ? My appointment had one price and he wanted more. Mind you I was crying about how my eyebrows looked. It's sad but I won't be returning. read more

I made an appointment with Erik to have eyebrow and also eyeliner tattoos. The process is a bit painful, but to be free of having to use makeup for the fading color and accent that aging brings was worth it. Erik is steady and meticulous as he works on delicate areas of the face. He has an expertise knowledge of his trade with lots of fear years of experience by him. read more

Got eyeliner on both eyes and insufficient numbing cream. Extremely painful. The eyeliner wore off in 2 weeks and had to return for a second application. Excrutiating, like he was taking a sledgehammer to my eyes. Note: the eye is the most sensitive are of the face. There's no extra skin or fat protecting it. He never once asked, 'How are you? How are you feeling?' I vomited on the street after leaving. My eyes oozed green pus on and off for four days and couldn't work as my vision was impaired. Since then, my impression from speaking to other permanent make up practices is that perhaps he does not do this procedure very often. Sure, better numbing agent probably would've helped. But green pus out of both eyes? Had to see an opthalmologist, so this procedure got more expensive. Would've been better off seeing someone who cost more but had more experience. He operated out of beauty salon off of Macadam. He has an OHSU logo on his website and after I checked with the department of Dermatology at OHSU, he has no affiliation with them. read more

Erik did a beautiful job. This was an appointment to fix a previous eyeliner professionals work. She tattooed the lines down on the sides of my eyelids. He fixed it so now the eyeliner goes up (which of course opens the eyes, think 1960s). Erik listened, was attentive and skilled with his line work. It was expensive and he asked for cash, but it does include a follow up appointment; and it was worth it. I appreciated his attention to detail. I look forward to not having to draw eyeliner on every day. I can highly recommend him. read more

I'm so happy with the natural looking results that make me feel effortlessly pretty again

Beautiful, professional work! My results were exactly what I had hoped for. I wanted a thin line, not obvious to anyone else giving a quick glance, and I was very pleased with the results. read more

Just got my brows microbladed and they look awesome! Erik was very professional and talented. I have thin eyebrows due to thyroid issues and I feel so confident now...so excited that I won't have to draw on my eyebrows anymore. I highly recommend him for all your permanent cosmetic needs:) read more

Erik Berntsen - Permanent Cosmetics Northwest - Eyebrows before and after microblading - Permanent Makeup Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Erik is great to work with, he really hears what you're looking for and applies it & blends it into his artist flare, experience & care, my results were amazing. He's got a definite gift with all his services he provides, at his salon & the atmosphere is relaxed & pleasant. read more

Amazing job on lower liner! Friendly, great atmosphere, clean, Erik was great! He did a perfect job. Exactly what I wanted and both eyes are identical. read more

Erik is professional, talented, and friendly!! I had never done microblading for my eyebrows, and Erik was a terrific guide throughout the whole process. The shape of brows is amazing, and they look so natural. Thank you, Erik. I'll definitely be back!! read more

He is amazing. I had him do my eyebrows and eyeliner (top lid only.. in the lashes with a small flick at the corners). I have trichotillomania so it's always been difficult for me to function normally without feeling self conscious. He has change my life! I can do anything now, most importantly swim underwater, without worry. It's also made getting ready in the morning so quick! The eyebrows hurt a little, the eyeliner hurt a lot. Completely worth it though. He listened to what I wanted, let me draw on my own brows to get the shape I was comfortable with with before tattooing and touched them up a few times weeks later to get them just right. I feel confident and so fortunate to have such perfect brows and more defined eyes. Thanks Erik!!! read more

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No matter how skilled you are in your profession, it is virtually impossible to make every single customer happy 100% of the time yet Erik has managed to do just that. My first time looking into microblading I was incredibly nervous and must have read hundreds of online reviews in search of the perfect person. I was amazed that Erik had nothing but 5 star reviews which is almost unheard of for any type of service. But once you go to him, you will see why he has such an incredible reputation. He truly is a master of his craft and sincerely cares about his clients and their happiness. I have now had my eyebrows done by him twice in the last 5 years and have referred many of my friends. He is simply the best. The feeling of waking up with flawless eyebrows is something that you just can't imagine until you actually get it done and then you'll wonder why in the world you didn't do it sooner! If you have never had microblading done and are nervous about it hurting, don't be! The numbing gel that Erik uses is like liquid magic. It works SO well that you will hardly feel anything at all let alone any pain or discomfort. Take your finger nail and scratch little lines across your forehead. That is exactly what microblading feels like after Erik applies the numbing gel. The sensation was so barely noticeable and his chair is sooo comfortable that you will probably fall asleep. At least I did! There are definitely other people out there with lower prices but trust me, when it comes to your face, that is not the time to be looking for a bargain. The quality of Erik's work and his phenomenal customer service, is worth every single penny and then some. Erik, I am so incredibly happy and grateful to have found you and will never ever go anywhere else! read more

Just went back for an eyebrow touchup appointment and I am just as amazed, if not more, by Erik's work! I showed him a photo and then asked him to shape them how he thought they would look best and he did an incredible job. Also, I was so comfortable while he was working I almost fell asleep! Do yourself a favor and invest in some permanent makeup by Erik!! read more

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So amazing!!!! I've struggled with trich my whole life so I've never had a full set of brows because I'm always picking at them and I would have to draw them on every day and worry when going swimming or other activities that they wouldn't be there afterwards. This has been such an amazing confidence boost for me and I couldn't have asked for a better result! He did an absolutely perfect job. I am very very happy read more

Erik Berntsen - Permanent Cosmetics Northwest - Here is right after, so natural looking! - Permanent Makeup Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Out of all my friends and people I know who gotten their eyebrows done everyone says mine look the best!! I owe it to Eric for doing such an amazing job!! I went in a couple weeks ago for my annual touchup and again I couldn't be more pleased. The pain was nearly non-existent and healed up beautifully. It's been the best money I've ever spent and makes getting ready for the day effortless. I highly recommend Eric to anyone looking to get quality work done (that looks natural) on their eyebrows or eyelids. read more

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I love Erik! He did my eyeliner tattoo a few years ago and has been touching it up yearly ever since. Erik is gentle, patient, and professional. He has an eye for precision and is very talented with seeing and applying permanent makeup. I'm going back for my annual touch-up in a few weeks and I'm finally having my lips done as well. It's so easy to wake up and not mess with eyeliner everyday and I always get compliments on my eyes! Looking forward to some awesome no-fuss naturally colored lips too. Go see Erik, you will not regret it! read more

Review update 11/26/2015 So, so happy that I had my eyebrows and eyeliner done by Erik Bernstein! It's been over a year and a half and I'm still receiving compliments on his work! Just the other day a friend (from a mom/toddler playgroup) was suprised that my eyeliner was tattooed...she thought I always lined my eyelids "perfectly straight," honestly that was the best compliment!!! I have noticed some fading; my eyebrows and eyelids are not as dark as they used to be, but that is really me being critical (it is not noticeable to others, it's just natural fading that I was told to expect). As soon as baby #2 is born I will definetly be making another appointment for a touch up...can't wait!!! read more

Erik is a true artist. He has done my brows & lips & they look fantastic. Would not go to anyone else.

My life has been changed forever!!!! I am so glad that I decided to take the Leap and get my eyebrows tattooed. I use to have to wake up and draw them on or fill them in because I had little to no eyebrows. Now, I literally can just get up and go. Erik did an incredible job. He truly has a talent. He knew exactly how to shape them so that they fit my face perfectly. They look so natural that people are so surprised when I tell them they're tattooed. If you are considering permanent cosmetics. Look no further. Erik is your guy!!!! Not only did he do a fantastic job, he walked me through the process and told me exactly what to expect. Thank you, Erik! read more

My aging brows had stopped growing, leaving melancholy empty spots along the brow line. Eric brilliantly blended fine dye hairs into the old, with minimum discomfort to me. My eyebrows were extended in such a way that my narrow forehead now looks wider and more cheerful. The best part--I re-entered the world with no one noticing, which is testimony to the natural appearance Eric achieves. After a week, Paul Husband stared at me and declared, "You look great--I like your eyebrows!" I highly recommend Erik Berntsen's work. Go for it! read more

Eric is a true artist, and gave me my beautiful thick eyebrows back. Although I requested a lighter color, he disagreed, explained thoroughly all of the reasons why he wouldn't do that. And, he was so right. I can hardly wait for him to do my touchup! I am very particular and he exceeded my expectations. He is simply the best. read more

Erik has a true balance of an artist's eye and a tenured, skilled technician. Is he booked out 6-8 weeks before you can get an appointment? Yes. Is he a few hundred bucks more than the other guys? Yep. Is it completely worth the wait and the extra money?? ABSOLUTELY!! Trust me, this is not a service to skimp on- save your money, and be patient for an appointment, and you'll be thrilled you did. This was the 3rd time I've had permanent eyebrows and eyeliner done, but my first time with Erik. I am completely obsessed with the job he did- it's just beautiful! He took significant time mapping out my brows with me, both drawing them on himself, and letting me tweak the final draft, and I ended up with a better version of what I came in wanting. His office is cute, clean, and professional, and the procedure room felt more like a doctor's office than a salon or tattoo shop - which I absolutely prefer. Erik is friendly and professional, and has 10 years of permanent cosmetic experience. Prior to that, he was a makeup artist for tv and movies, so he has decades of experience creating beautiful and flattering makeup for his clients. If you're a first timer, you can expect moderate discomfort, a little redness around the area, and the feeling of a 'sunburn' afterwards (all totally normal), and I had some bruising around one eye's eyeliner 'wing'. Best done on a Friday, but not a big enough deal to forgo Erik's next available appointment. My biggest issue now is containing my excitement while I wait to see the healed results, but I wholeheartedly recommend PCNW, and will be back for all my permanent cosmetic desires. Thank you Erik!! read more

History, I NEEDed to do something to fix my brows. I use to have very bushy brows, took them for granted and got tired of waxing every 2 weeks. I was getting my forehead hair lasered and casually asked the tech to zap a few spots on my eye brows. She warned me it was a bad idea b/c the laser isn't for detailed work. I kept nugging her to do it anyway. Well...you know the saying be careful what you ask for. My eye brows came out very short on one side and spotty on the other (missing hair were hair should be). I tired everything from a miracle eye brow growing gel (which didn't work by the way) to a super expensive eye brow pencil (found out I can't draw brows). I went online and Googled around for suggestions. Present, I came across Permenant Makeup. There were mix reviews. Basically you had to find the right technician (or shall I say artist) for the best results. I started Googling again to search for my Michelangelo, prepared to pay what ever the cost. I came across nail salons that offered the service on the cheap. I thought about it for 2 seconds, NO WAY was I going to let a nail tech. (someone not even CPCP certified) do something as important as the frame to my face. I kept looking and came across Studio One. I read his bio, search engined the hell out of his name and read all the reviews twice. I came across 1 review that was very negative, almost too negative, like a competitor kind of review. They basically said his bad reviews got deleted yet theirs managed to remain...huh. I read too many great views of his work to let this 1 reviewer deter me. I made my consultation apppointment. First impression: soft spoken, family man that's professional. The studio room was very clean. We locked eyes, I came at him with my list of questions/fears. He answered them all without flinching. The man's website list his services and prices...I should have known from that he had nothing to hide. My next step, I made the appointment (he books 3 weeks out). Day of appointment: I was nervous and it showed. I came 45 mins. early "just in case" (not sure what the Just In Case was) and checked in. He came out to greet me after 20 mins with 5 pages I needed to read, initial and sign. Just the basic medical and arbritration forms from any business that does this type of work (still makes you even more nervous). Cut to the chase: Came in talked about what I wanted (natural brows b/c I'm a minimalist), showed some sample pics off my phone, went into color options and then he drew with a brow pencil what he would be doing. I had total control. He explained the little tool he'd be using to microderm the brow area so that the topical numbing cream could take effect quickly. I won't ly, that part was a bit painful. But then it was relax, lay back and let him work his magic. The tatooing process wasn't that bad & it was over quickly. You know what they say "alittle pain for lots of gain". I just got the proceedure done today so I'll update with pictures (that I know everyone wants to see) in a few weeks when the ink isn't so dark. What's nice is he does touch-ups in 6-8 weeks (included in his price). So if my brows need a little tweeking he can take care of it then. So far I really like the results and wish I had done this before the whole laser fiasco. read more

Erik Berntsen - Permanent Cosmetics Northwest - After Inked Kit: Healing Agenda, 2 appointment reminder business cards, aftercare lotion & cotton swabs/q-tips - Permanent Makeup Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I've been yearning for a touch of cosmetic tattoo work but a bit put off by the thought of a tattoo machine by my eyes. Then there was a half price voucher on Living Social and I had to buy. I had eyeliner done and I am so impressed with the work Erik does. It's a bit nerve wracking but he uses a petite machine and a bit of lidocaine topically so it was not terribly painful. Erik does two sessions, for the one initial cost-the first few days my eyeliner was so dark I was afraid I'd made a mistake but after about 5 days it faded a bit and is great..and I want to have it made darker. You have to wait 6 weeks for your second session, just like any tattoo. I came back a few weeks later to have my pale eyebrows done and I totally love the shape and color he did..I hope they don't fade too much-and I won't have to wear eyebrow color again. Erik has a gentle hand, is easy to talk to and excellent credentials. He runs specials available at his website. I encourage any woman who wants to have permanent eye makeup, lip work or even a beauty mark done to check out Erik Bernsten for her work. read more

I went to Erik for my permanent eyeliner and I love it. He was very professional and personable. The eyeliner turned out great and I'm so glad I did it. I have to say that it hurt more than I expected, but nothing that can't be tolerated, and it didn't take that long. The first time I went in, my eyes took a few days to heal. He told me the second day after the application would be the worst, and it was. My eyes were sore and puffy. But by the following day, I was fine and totally back to normal within a week. I went in last week for my retouch, and it was quicker, much less painful, and the healing was quicker. Apparently this last 5-8 years or so, and at this point I'd say that I'd be do it again when that time comes. Just a nice thing to have on those days that I don't want to wear makeup, or just a bit less time in the morning on work days. read more

Updating from 3+ years ago. I'm still in love with my brows. Just had a touch up last week. Erik does a wonderful job. They look perfect and I get compliments all the time on my brows. They look naturally full now and if I want a more dramatic look with make up, I can easily fill in and they are already shaped beautifully. I'm beyond happy with them. read more

Erik is awesome! I had him do my eyebrows, and he did a beautiful job. He truly is an artist. We reviewed colors--he made the perfect choice for my tone and coloring. The lines are perfect--just beautiful. And he is incredibly nice--just a wonderful person. I am so happy I did this--took years off me!--and he was the right person to go to. He is just the best! read more

It has been a year since I got my eyebrows microbladed by Eric. They look Beautiful and the color still looks great after a years time. I feel very satisfied with the great quality work. I would definitely recommend this place for the best work on eyebrows in Portland ! read more

I trust Erik with my makeup more than I trust myself! He did my brows and liner and it has made such a huge difference in my confidence. Eyebrows really make a face and the liner was an added bonus for sure. It just makes it super easy to always feel ready to go. He is incredibly sweet and easy to talk to. He understands face shape and will make sure you are completely happy with the results. My face doesn't hold color that well so I have to get touch ups about once a year or so and every time it seems like the shape gets even better. I get lots of compliments all the time for my brows and perfectly symmetrical winged liner. I drive down from Seattle to my appointments because I won't go to anyone else. read more

Erik is AMAZING! I had been thinking for a very long time about having my brows done, but only if I could find the right person who understood exactly what I wanted. I made an appointment and drove three hours (six hours roundtrip) to meet with Erik. I had my mind set that if I didn't feel 100% confident about his abilities after meeting with him that I would drive the three hours home without getting my brows done. However, within 20 minutes, after talking with Erik, seeing his before and after photos, and having him measure and draw my brows on, I knew I was in good hands and Erik would do the best job possible. That's exactly what he did! I LOVE my brows!!! As someone who had over-plucked their brows for years, and barely had any left, it was amazing to see how much having fuller-looking,balanced brows improved my appearance. I should have had this done years ago! If you have considered having permanent cosmetics done, but felt nervous or unsure of where to go, please go see Erik! He will put you at ease and do an amazing job! read more

I was referred by a girl friend after she had just got her brows done. She had such an amazing outcome I had called and made an appointment. I just had them done and he did an amazing job once again! He pays attention to detail with ease and class. Thank you so much ! I do recommend him! read more

It's already taken me way too long to write this review, because I should have written it 5 months ago when I realized that I will never again be without brows by Erik Berntsen. I agonized over the decision to get feather stroke brow tattooing, and did a lot of research before finally booking my appointment with Erik in December 2015. It was reading positive reviews here that finally convinced me to try it. Fast forward to now, May 2016, and I am SO HAPPY with the work Erik did on my formerly thin, pale little brows. Now I wake up every morning with perfectly done arches that add much-needed definition to my face. My touch-up appointment was in January, and they still look great - I haven't noticed any signs of fading yet. But when I do, I will definitely be visiting Erik again. If you're thinking about getting your brows done, definitely go see Erik! He does beautiful work!! read more

This is an update on my experience with Erik Berntsen. I want to start off this review by telling anyone looking to get their eyebrows tattooed to look no further. Erik Berntsen is your guy. I came in for my initial appointment about two months ago after struggling with sparse brows for most of my life. When Erik was done with them, they looked full and even and just beautiful. When I came in for my touch up appointment 6 weeks later, I again came out looking like a hundred bucks. However, about a few weeks after my touch up I noticed my brows were fading quite a bit... To the point where I could see a large portion of my skin beneath the tattoo. I contacted Erik about my concern and immediately called me and scheduled another touch up. No fuss, no muss, no policy bs. When I came in Erik got right to work without any questions. When he was finished my eyebrows looked the best they ever had. It's been a few days and they're already healing much better (if that's possible) than the other two times. Thank you so much Erik for helping me achieve perfect eyebrows and for just being an amazing artist and person in general. read more

No. There is no reason to put permanent ink on one and leave the other. Especially if you know the other ink is not permanent. And no way I would go back to someone who did something like this in the first place and trust them to correct it. read more

This place has raised the bar to its highest. I felt like Erik really heard and understood what I wanted to accomplish. It's not the easiest thing to ask for a correction that naturally should exist, but Erik made me feel comfortable and at ease with the procedure....he even made me laugh at some point! Anyway, if you are looking for a place to get permanent makeup, Go Here! You won't regret it:-) read more

Erik is a talented artist and a sweetheart. I lost hair (eyebrows, eyelashes, name it) due to thyroid cancer and was feeling as if I needed a boost. Man did I find it! I wish I had done this years ago. Many local doctors refer their cancer patients to Erik......but don't wait for a tragedy...Men and Women of Oregon reward yourselves and you won't regret it. In addition, Erik is a lovely person to hang with for an hour or more. What a treat in every way. read more

Thank you for listening to me and making my eye brows just how I imagined them to be. The touch-up really did the trick. It is so obvious that you really wanted to make them the way I wanted them. Cindy read more

Had my eyebrows done by Erik. I was very pleased. I had them done by another person a couple years before and was not happy with the results and was a little nervous about getting my brows done again but am happy I did. Erik listens to what you want and is very professional and friendly. My brows look great and will save me a lot of time in the morning now that I don't need to draw them on. Will be back for sure! read more