What is Micropigmentation?

Micropigmentation is a cosmetic tattooing technique used to create permanent makeup on the face and other parts of the body. These procedures are done by specialists with hundreds of hours of training, multiple certifications in several fields and often-times several licenses (depending on the state in which they are operating out of) that require the artists' blood, sweat and tears to acquire (not to mention talent!). Micropigmentation is the art of tattooing extremely fine, realistic looking hair strokes (in areas like eyebrows and eyelashes) or solid pigment colors (in areas including the lips, full color eyebrows and eyelashes as well as camouflage of scars or vitiligo). This treatment is also known by Permanent Makeup, though the latter typically refers specifically to facial procedures. It does not use traditional tattoo ink, but rather specialty pigments that resemble a more realistic look.

Natural Hair Loss Solution

Possibly the most popular use of these artist' talents is "scalp micropigmentation", which is meant to replicate tiny hair follicles and short hair stubble. This is a specialized treatment for those with thinning hair that are looking for a natural hair loss solution outside of a traditional hair transplant. The scalp micropigmentation process can be lengthy and requires a steady hand, which makes it even more important to visit a top-rated artist.

Another use of micropigmentation is the replication of facial beauty (such as makeup, freckles or beauty marks). It is specifically for those who want to look like they have naturally perfect eyebrows or that their makeup game is on point.

It is not at all like the tattoos of old which were done by hand and had a tribal or ethnic look. Micropigmentation is different because the makeup pigments used are specifically designed for use on the skin and are of a much finer consistency. The techniques used by artists have been refined over many years and have grown to create an extremely natural look that is not only undetectable but also long lasting. Those looking for a

Below is our list of the 7 best Micropigmentation specialist in the USA:

#1 Daniel Yerenburg

Business: Scalp Allure

Instagram: danielyerenburg

State: Maryland

Specialty: Scalp Micropigmentation

Daniel Yerenburg is the CEO and owner of Scalp Allure and tops our list at #1 due to his combination of skill and experience. This is reflected by his amazing following on Instagram, which has grown to over 230K!

He has executed numerous beautiful procedures on men and women dealing with a variety of hair loss over the past nine years, ranking within the top five in the world for best procedures on several other lists. He has many certifications and awards for these achievements in that time period as well.

Scalp Allure was founded in 2007 when Dani saw how much emotional pain some patients experienced due to hair loss, which led him to specialize in restoration treatments like FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation), Hair Thinning Solutions, Wigs/Hair Systems, etc.

He has personally trained most Micropigmentation technicians in the industry that are considered to be talented, and is still training professionals today.

He’s placed within top 5 international Micropigmentation specialists by The International Academy of Micropigmentation (IAM). On top of tit all, he also holds a Master's degree in business administration from Johns Hopkins University!

When it comes to Micropigmentation, Daniel is one of the most well-rounded and highly sought after specialists in the world.

#2 Elnaz "Ellie" Shariat

Business: Beverly Hills Permanent Makeup

Instagram: bhpermmakeup

State: California

Specialty: Permanent Makeup

Ellie has been performing state-of-the-art micro-pigmentation techniques for over a decade. Her reputation has been built on her unique style, combined with the use of highest quality permanent makeup products available. Ellie is known for consistently performing natural looking permanent makeup that has attracted clients from across Europe AND the United States. She has performed procedures on several celebrities that have chosen her to perform their micro-pigmentation, which speaks to her skill and dedication to her work.

Ellie's philosophy is that permanent makeup, like body tattooing, is an art. Knowing how to implant pigment properly into the skin is crucial, but more importantly, it must be done artfully to achieve a fitting and natural perfect look. She also specialize in pain control, and applies a topical anesthetic to ensure each client is as comfortable as possible throughout their procedure.

She comes in at #2 on our list, but could easily be seen more as a 1B next to Daniel Yerenburg due to the different procedures they perform (Elnaz is more of a Permanent Makeup artist while Daniel owns a leading scalp micropigmentation company).

#3 Ashley Beaulieu

Business: Permanent Makeup & Cryo in Maine

Instagram: permanentmakeupinmaine

State: Maine

Specialty: Permanent Makeup

Ashley Beaulieu is the owner of Permanent Makeup & Cryo in Maine and is probably the LEAST known artist on the list. So why then, you might ask, is she all the way up at #3? Because of her incredible SKILL: she hails from one of the smallest markets for beauty procedures (Maine), but has quickly made a name for herself just from her sheer ability. When you search for "Permanent Makeup in Maine", she will almost surely be one of the first names to come up and the distance between herself and second place is growing wider every day.

She started out doing ONLY Permanent Makeup but has slowly brought in other services that fit her clients’ needs. Ashley is very dedicated to giving her clients an amazing experience and she has a vision to set a standard in Vacationland that others are quickly catching on to. Ashley is one of four Micro-pigmentation Specialists currently in that state, but she’s the ONLY Board Certified Specialist!

Board Certification is important to Ashley because it’s the standard by which Micropigmentation Specialists are held. It means she has voluntarily submitted herself to a higher level of training and was successful in passing an exam given by experts in the field. This certification proves that she meets or exceeds all standards set for Micropigmentation Professionals. Last time we checked, she was being asked to represent her state as the only licensed Permanent Makeup trainer. With only a couple of years under her belt and having already dominated her state, it's only a matter of time before she starts topping other lists of best micropigmentation specialists in the country!

#4 Dr. Daniel Rousso

Business: Rousso Facial Plastic Surgery

Instagram: roussoadamsfacialplastics

State: Alabama

Specialty: Scalp Micropigmentation

Dr. Daniel Rousso is an internationally renowned facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, hair restoration specialist, and cosmetic dermatologist in Birmingham, AL. With over thirty years of experience and board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Rousso has devoted his entire career to the aesthetic rejuvenation of the face and neck. He is best known for his signature trademarked procedure Sculptlift™ which utilizes advanced surgical techniques that produce natural results with minimal downtime for patients who seek a non-surgical facelift or neck lift alternative.

Dr. Rousso could certainly have been placed higher on this list, but his skills lean more towards plastic surgery than they do micropigmentation. He also lacks the social media following that some others have on this list, keeping him just out of the top 3. Still though, being a pioneer and having over thirty years under his belt was enough to place him this high on our list.

#5 Will Anthony

Business: Will Anthony Cosmetics

Instagram: willanthonycosmetics

State: Florida

Specialty: Permanent Makeup

In 1996, Will Anthony Permanent Cosmetics was established in a small office in Wayne, NJ. Since then, he and his company have become one of the biggest permanent makeup suppliers in America with a warehouse in sunny Florida. For the first 18 years of its existence, the company concentrated on performing permanent makeup procedures on clients. Then in 2014, he started the training division of his company.

He traveled across America teaching and demonstrating his signature Smoky Lash Enhancement® and building his brand. In 2016, he opened an advanced training center and launched a second permanent Micropigmentation Training Institute. His talent, knowledge and passion have firmly placed him in our top 5 Micropigmentation artists in the country.

#6 Andre Lawrie

Business: ATL Scalp Micro

Instagram: atlscalpmicro

State: Georgia

Specialty: Scalp Micropigmentation

Andre Lawrie began his career in the field of Scalp Micropigmentation, also known as SMP. Andre is a Master Certified SMP artist and award-winning owner/operator of ATL Scalp Micro.

Before he entered the field, there weren’t many Black artists who were familiar with ethnic hair growth and efficient at creating ideal hairlines for African American men. Working with people of color, Andre became very knowledgeable about tattooing ethnic skin. He has mastered hairline restoration on all skin types and tones and his work looks amazingly realistic; this unique talent draws men and women from all over the country to his shop!

Incredibly gifted at what he does, Andre has quickly risen up the ranks as one of the best scalp micropigmentation specialist for hair loss in the country!

#7 Brooke Mills

Business: Lure Permanent Cosmetics

Instagram: lurestudioaz

State: Arizona

Specialty: Permanent Makeup

Brooke Mills is a certified and licensed permanent cosmetic tattoo artist/trainer; as well as a licensed tattoo artist/trainer in the state of Arizona. She specializes in microblading, micropigmentation, and all proper sterilization techniques to meet the OSHA and CDC requirements. Brooke has performed 1000s of pmu procedures in her career. The face is truly her favorite canvas. She is very passionate about her work and it shows in the quality of product and service that she provides.

Brooke Mills Micropigmentation Training Institute is the first Micropigmentation Training Institute in Arizona and one of only a few Micropigmentation Schools that provide training for both Certified Permanent Makeup Artists and Licensed Tattoo Artists.

Ranked as one of the top Micropigmentation Specialists in the USA, Brooke Mills is definitely an expert you’ll want to know as she continues to rise to the top!

Conclusion:

Micropigmentation is a very popular field in the cosmetic industry. With its popularity increasing every year, there are more and more Micropigmentation Specialists in America today than ever before! This list will continue to change as more and more artists enter the field and make it more competitive, but for now we are happy with our list.

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