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Since lip blushing has become so popular at the studio in the last year or so, I really wanted to break the process down and answer some of the questions I get asked on such a regular basis that they tend to fill most of my week. Ha! 😜 While you’re here, you can also […]

Lips, Tattoos

October 4, 2022

SO, LIP BLUSHING — WHAT IS IT?

You may have heard of a new trend popping up amongst salons and beauty influencers called “brow lamination.” Sounds intense – what actually is a brow lamination?  Just like how a lash lift + tint is a perm for your lashes, brow lamination is a 3-step process that is essentially a relaxing treatment for your brows! […]

Brows, Lashes

September 28, 2022

BROW LAMINATIONS: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Brow Lamination @ Inkvictus Studios

We get asked this question regularly, so I really wanted to dive in and truly explain the reasoning behind the answer!  If you’ve followed along with all of our other blog posts, you can absolutely see that there is a LOT that goes into cosmetic tattooing. It cannot possibly be as simple as dipping a […]

Brows, Eyes, Lips, Tattoos

September 14, 2022

WHY DON’T YOU TOUCH-UP OTHER ARTISTS’ WORK?

Cosmetic Tattooing Raleigh, NC

True finished, healed results from PMU services are typically achieved over two sessions – the initial session, where we map your features (for brows), start from scratch, explain aftercare, and lay a good base, and a secondary perfecting session (complimentary at Inkvictus 😉), where we assess your healed results and make any adjustments to ensure […]

Brows, Eyes, Lips, Tattoos

September 6, 2022

IT’S BEEN A YEAR SINCE MY LAST APPT! DO I NEED A TOUCH-UP?

Cosmetic Tattooing

“Now talk to me about a lash lift and tint – what is that?” Every single one of us at Inkvictus Studios has received this exact question multiple times. Since having someone mess with your eyes can be scary, it can be nice to know what to expect – so I’m here to explain how […]

Lashes

September 1, 2022

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LASH LIFTS AND TINTS!

Lash Lift + Tint @ Inkvictus Studios

Great question, and one that everyone asks! It’s easiest to break down the kinds of extensions into “types” and “styles”. The “types” of full sets of lash extensions we offer here at Inkvictus include Classics, Volumes, and Hybrids. Once you choose a type, each one is then customizable down to the length, weight, and “style” […]

Lashes

August 24, 2022

WHAT KIND OF LASH EXTENSIONS ARE RIGHT FOR ME?  

Lash Extensions @ Inkvictus Studios

We get this question all the time, every day, from nearly every client – and it’s a good question to ask! When we say that we custom mix every pigment to suit each individual client, many clients assume we’re talking about their brow hair color, and that that’s what we strive to match. Good guess, […]

Brows, Tattoos

August 19, 2022

HOW DO Y’ALL SELECT THE RIGHT SHADE OF PIGMENT FOR ME? *BROW EDITION*

Cosmetic Tattoo Pigment Drop

With so many differing opinions in the world of permanent makeup, it is important to dig through and get down to the facts! Here are the most common misconceptions (read: myths) that we have had the pleasure of debunking:  1. Everyone is a candidate for the technique of microblading. This has got to be one of […]

Brows, Eyes, Lips, Tattoos

August 13, 2022

TOP 5 MISCONCEPTIONS OF PMU/ COSMETIC TATTOOING

Brow Mapping @ Inkvictus Studios

Hi there! I’m Natascha Rautenberg, founder and cosmetic tattooist here at Inkvictus Studios! I opened Inkvictus back in 2019 and we specialize in the cosmetic tattooing of brows, eyes, and lips, as well as all things lashes. Interested in getting your brows microbladed or tattooed? Read on! The time has come for a more ~serious~ […]

Brows, Tattoos

February 16, 2022

Things to Consider When Looking to Get Your Brows Microbladed

Cosmetic Tattooing in Raleigh, NC @ Inkvictus Studios