Laury is one of my favorite tattoo artists! She is patient, professional, and highly skilled. She has more experience in cosmetic tattooing than almost anyone else in the area, having trained under Ma... Read More
Laury is one of my favorite tattoo artists! She is patient, professional, and highly skilled. She has more experience in cosmetic tattooing than almost anyone else in the area, having trained under Mary Jane Haake, one of the pioneers in the field. Her work is worth every dollar, minute, and moment of discomfort--which, let's face it, is certainly a reality with eyeliner tattoos.She did my eyebrows and eyeliner recently, with one eyebrow touch-up so far. I've learned from dental work that I process some anesthetics differently than most people, so they are less effective, and I often need more time to let them sit, and sometimes multiple doses/applications. She gave me tips on how to work with this difference, more time to let the topical anesthetics set in, and throughout the whole experience, endless patience, professionalism, and kindness. Even with this extra preparation, I was not ideally numb during the eyeliner work (which has everything to do with my biology and nothing to do with her technique), and she continued to be incredibly patient, calm, and compassionate as I dealt with the pain.I love my tattoos. Everybody says that they look amazing--that is, after I point out that they're tattoos, because nobody can tell. I feel like "myself" again when I look in the mirror. I look forward to going back to Laury, for touch-ups and maybe lips. Cosmetic tattoos are not something to take chances with. Don't settle for less than the best! Read Less