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Meet Founder & CEO Lena Gabrahana

With more than a decade of experience in the beauty industry, Lena works with clients and students across the country, giving women confidence by creating beautiful and symmetrical permanent cosmetics that complement and enhance the natural facial structure. Lena is passionate about educating and empowering other artists, and she is always furthering her own education by attending master conferences and one-on-one courses, learning from international artists who are the best in their fields. She is a Master Trainer in permanent cosmetics and Brow Artistry, and owner of Blue Rose Beauty + Brow Artistry, BRB Brow Artistry, Beauty Ink Academy, and Restored Ink.

 
 
 
 
 

Lena’s Certifications

  • 2021 1st Place United States Winner WULOP World League of Permeant Makeup Competition

  • Lulu Siciliano - Advanced Lipstick Technique and Melanin Rich Lip Technique

  • Anna Bokhan Mara Cosmetic Tattoo Academy- Airy Brows Technique

  • Kelley Baker Brows Master Brow Artist Certified

  • 5 Star Brows by Kristina Melnicenco Certified - Powder Ombre Brow Technique, Foxy Brow Technique,  Aquarelle Lips (Blushed Lips), Stardust Eyeliner

  • 3D Areola Reconstruction Tattoo Vicky Martin Method

  • VMM Vicky Martin Method International Trainer

  • London Brows Academy - Brow Artistry and Brow Extension Specialist

  • Ksenija Karabegovic of Croatia Extreme Natural-Look Combo Technique Certified (Microblading and PMU combined)

  • ACE Threading School - A National Eyebrow Threading Association School

  • Everlasting Brows - Microblading (Semi Permanent Cosmetics) Therapist

  • Mantas Vaitkevičius of Lithuania Tattoo Removal Certification

  • Yulia Demidova of Russia Advanced Color Therapy Certified and Handling PMU Complications Certified

  • Soula Koutsogiannaki of Greece Hybroblading Certified

  • Trang Nguyen of Germany Venus Lips Permanent Makeup Certified

  • Jeff Villenas Scalp Micropigmentation Certified

  • AmazInk Areola Reconstruction Certification with Sylwia Narwot, PhD, and Sylwia Dobrowolska of Poland

  • Nhung Phan of Vietnam Amore Eyeliner Certification

  • Steven Greitzer of USA Certified in PMU Machines, Needles and Configuration

  • Florida and Arkansas Licensed Body Art Artist

 
 

Meet the Instructors

 

Brandi Birge

Beauty Ink Academy - Russellville Instructor

Brandi is the owner/operator of Lanae Beauty & Lanae Institute LLC in Russellville, Arkansas. A Licensed Cosmetologist and beauty professional since 2007, Brandi became a Licensed PMU artist in 2017 and is also a Master Brow Artist.

Brandi has always been passionate about growing industry standards and further education. She loves people and enjoys helping them to feel their most beautiful. She is dedicated to providing the highest quality education the beauty industry has to offer!

Kara Garay

Beauty Ink Academy - Little Rock Instructor

Kara Garay is a Permanent Makeup Artist and Instructor who specializes in Powder Brow, Blushed Lips, and Shadow Liner techniques. Kara is a specialist in shadow liner and has competed on a national level in this technique.

Working as a cosmetologist for more than eight years and a Permanent Makeup Artist for more than five, Kara developed a passion for helping other people find and build their self-confidence. Throughout her Permanent Makeup career, she has become dedicated to learning more about Permanent Makeup techniques, and has trained with some of the top artists in the US.

As Kara's PMU career grew, so did her passion for helping others feel confident. This increasing passion drove her to where she is today: a dedicated PMU Artist and Instructor at Beauty Ink Academy who loves to guide fellow artists as they invest in their own career and passions. Kara also serves as the current Secretary of the Arkansas Association of PMU Professionals.

 

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