I got a tattoo from Jeannie and couldn't be happier. This is my third tattoo from Jeannie and I love each one more and more! They're extremely talented and calming throughout the process. They were also great and communicative, and talked through the pros and cons of my requested changes to the design. I can't wait to get another tattoo from this extremely talented artist! Below is the poppy I just got, and as a bonus the rainbow trout that Jeannie tattooed on me 4 years ago!! read more

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I have been going to Jeannie for a long time now and there is honestly no one else I trust more. Every time I get in that chair, I feel safe, taken care of, and just super relaxed. Jeannie has this calm energy that makes the whole experience way easier, especially if you are nervous or sensitive to pain. They check in during the whole process, always asking if I need a break or how I am feeling, and that kind of care makes a huge difference. Also, they are light-handed which helps so much with healing, and we always have the best convos. I always walk out not just loving my tattoo but feeling better as a person too. Jeannie is crazy talented but also just a really good human. Been my go-to since day one and will continue to be. read more

I came here for a tattoo with Caitlin Hackett (who had tattooed me previously at another location), so I can only speak to the experience of getting a tattoo here. Caitlin is amazing, which is why I followed her here! I cannot recommend her enough, especially if you're looking for a whimsical critter tattoo (her speciality). The shop itself is also quiet and clean with nice ambiance, so it was a pleasant experience being tattooed here. Thanks, Caitlin! read more

I was new to the whole microblading thing back in 2018 and met Meg when she used to work at another business. I made an appointment with her and she instantly made me feel comfortable, like at home. It was like we had been friends for a long time. She's real, honest, funny, easy to talk to, professional and just so likable. I've naturally got very sparse eyebrows and when I walked out of there, I absolutely loved how she transformed them. She did the first touch up about a month or so later and I did not maintain them after that. Fast forward 3 years later, I'm trying to find a comparable micro blading technician as I had lost touch with Meg. While I had come across several businesses and technicians in the City, I didn't really click with them the way I had with her. I searched on social media and was able to find her on my IG! Thrilled to see that she had opened up her own studio space in a quaint and pretty Rockridge neighborhood in Oakland! I booked the full micro blading session. Her studio is soooooo beautiful!!! Clean, aesthetically appealing, mid-century modern, plants, welcoming and lots of natural light. Very beautiful space and well put together. It was like meeting up with an old friend and catching up on years past...Meg is not only EXCELLENT at her craft, but she's an all around wonderful person. Conclusion: Her services and space is FIRE and you will not be disappointed. read more

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The only thing I love more than the amazing work Meg does is the feeling of waking up in the morning feeling polished and ready to go with my beautiful brows! I may regret trying to copy Drew Barrymore's pencil-thin brows back in the 90s and ruining my own forever, but I'll never regret going to Meg for nano-blading...and you won't either. read more

I got tattooed by Jeannie Marie, one of the tattoo artists working at Yours Truly and it was such an amazing tattooing experience! I felt so comfortable and really felt like my needs were met and that Jeannie did everything to make sure I had an amazing experience and worked with me to tweak my original design to better fit my needs. I will definitely be going to back to Jeannie Marie for my future tattoo needs. read more

I got freckle tattoos done by Dani. Service was great. The place is clean and modern. I will definitely come again for more freckle layering in the future. Dani was very kind and patient, and made sure I felt comfortable every step of the way. Thanks! read more

Megan is fantastic! I am over 70 and have gone to Megan for many years for brow microblading and eyeliner tattooing. She is a master at making my brows distinct yet age appropriate. I love my look and the fun vibe at Yours Truly! read more

I wrote my positive review after my first microblading session with Dani. Unfortunately, after the follow-up session I have been highly disappointed in my eyebrows. Dani recommended that I add some shading to my microbladed brows. They turned out way too dark for my skin tone and so I had to get a saline tattoo removal session from an experienced aesthetician to tone down the ghastly color. I am going in once again later this month to remove more of the color. Each session is $200. I suggest to those thinking about getting microblading/shading done to do your research and find an artist that has more experience and uses higher quality ink before committing. I learned the hard way that you get what you pay for. I was reluctant to post a negative comment but I wanted to educate others so that they don't make the same mistake as me. read more

So grateful to have found Jess to microblade my brows! From start to finish, she made the process so easy and the results are incredible. I feel like a new person and have already received so many compliments. This is your sign: if you're thinking about getting your brows microbladed, come here and ask for Jess!! read more

Yours Truly - Immediately after - so much more structure and makes my eyes pop - Permanent Makeup Near Me - Oakland, California

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I was always super hesitant to get my brows micro bladed. I spent the late 90s and early 2000s plucking my brows away not to come and get caterpillars tattooed on my face. Meg is AWESOME! She listened to what I wanted: keep my shape, even them out, fill in the bald spots and make them a little thicker. I am in LOVE! She gave me my brows but wayyyyy better. They're so natural looking. I wake up in the morning looking fresh, eyebrows make such a difference. My girlfriends all love them and two are going to get theirs done too. If you're scared but know you want them done, Meg is the one to trust. Check out one of her IG's @browbasicsbymeg, I'm the May 12, 2021 post. Thank you Meg!!! read more

If you are looking for a professional who knows their craft, Meg is the person for you. Everything about my experience at Meg's shop was spot on. The place is clean and comfortable and most importantly, Meg knows what she is doing. For my lips, she mixed the most perfect color to enhance my natural tone and her application was perfect. For my eyebrows, Meg had to contend with an old microblading that I had done years ago and she still did an excellent job. It's clear she has the experience and knowledge to do the best job possible. Meg is also very pleasant and easy to be with. I couldn't be more satisfied! read more

I had an amazing time at Yours Truly! The space is so beautiful, clean, and smells good. I received freckles done by the amazing apprentice Dani, who also micro bladed my eyebrows in September for the first time. Dani is already so talented, with such patience and care for precision work. Meg was supervising and the session truly felt like a collaboration of artists than teacher and trainer. I appreciated their time and care so much! highly highly recommend for any service. read more

I had my eyebrows mircrobladed by Jess, and WOW! I have had microblading by different artists, but none as meticulous and personal as Jess. She explained each step thoroughly and allowed me to see her vision and participate in the process. I appreciated the careful shade matching and the time she took to make the shape of my eyebrows most flattering for my face. She has a great eye, but also totally accommodated my requests. I am so, so pleased with the results and cannot recommend Jess enough. THANK YOU for giving my eyebrows life!! read more

I had my brows microbladed by Megan and I am beyond happy with the results. Megan is so good at what she does. She is thorough in explaining the process, aftercare, what to expect during the healing process, and makes her clients feel so comfortable during the appointment. The studio in beautiful and there is a really great retail area with skin care, jewelry, pottery and candles. I normally would feel intimidated coming into a PMU studio, but Yours Truly is warm and welcoming. If you have any desire to try any of the services offered at Yours Truly, I encourage you to go for it. You will not regret it. read more

I was a bit curious about Nano brows and micro-blading and micro-shading and all the stuff they do as I have had very light/ barely there eyebrows since high school. I've tried watching videos on how to do eyebrows (I even made it a Covid goal to learn how to apply brows/ failed) but I don't have the time or the patience (or the steady hand/ know-how) and so I just leave the house with my faint brows. My friends and I heard about micro-blading and I quickly started doing research and found Jess Hom. This girl is a true artist and dare I say it... genius? For years and years I've envied friends brows and now I have great brows of my own. Jess was great, easy to communicate with and very very friendly. Her pricing is reasonable (she gives you a free touchup when you do the Nano Brows and shading $600), the location is easy to get to and adorable inside. The whole place is covered in beautiful greenery so you're calm and oxygenated during your session. Jess explained every part of the session with me so I knew what was happening, she apply multiple layers of numbing cream so the experience isn't as painful as a tattoo. I just can't believe the results, it looks so real (and perfect), it looks like I know how to apply impressive eyebrows! Last night I spent hours sending before and after pictures to friends. So excited by the results. I cannot recommend Jess enough. She's such a doll! read more

I wish I could give more stars... I have never done any sort of permanent makeup, but I was always curious. A friend in the beauty industry recommended I talk to Megan just to get a sense of what to expect, and I am SO glad I did. During the virtual consultation (which was free and super informative) she walked me through the process and was not at all pushy. I wasn't sure I wanted to do it, but after talking to her, I was so excited. The actual process was way easier than anticipated. Megan explained the process thoroughly again before we started and then with every step, she explained what she was doing. I've heard that Microblading can be painful, but it honestly wasn't with Megan, because she was so receptive to my tolerance levels and we took tons of breaks. Megan is the kind of artist who will tell her clients her honest, informed opinion. I went in with an idea of what I wanted and she made some suggestions and we came to a consensus about how to get the perfect result. She never pressured me, and was super patient. What we landed on was honestly so much better than I ever imagined. If you are considering getting your brows done, STOP LOOKING. Megan is the answer! She's versatile and professional. I'm getting so many compliments, it's sort of wild. It honestly changed the way I feel about my face. Having great brows helps frame my face and I couldn't be happier!!! read more