About Arden Gate Studio Permanent Makeup
At Portland-Vancouver's Arden Gate Studio, clients and their individual needs are prioritized. The studio works closely with clients to create personalized services for brows, eyeliner, lips, and removal. Courtney Durham, an award-winning cosmetic tattoo artist, is known internationally and has been invited to teach at conferences. She is the top-rated individual artist in the PNW. The current list of services includes microblading, combo brows, powder ombré brows, eyeshadow eyeliner (the first to offer this in the PNW!), classic eyeliner, lash enhancement eyeliner, lip blush, blended lip liner, and saline tattoo removal. Customers praise Courtney's skill in making the process painless, her attention to detail, and her ability to make clients feel comfortable, even those new to cosmetic tattooing. Many travel from far away to see her because of her quality work and caring approach. The studio features a space with a cool vibe and great tunes, making every visit a positive experience.
I just had my touch-up appointment for my brows and eyeliner, plus, I had her do my lips that needed some corrections from a previous artist. Courtney is phenomenal at what she does! I went into my initial appointment concerned about the level of pain because my previous cosmetic tattooing experience with my lips was excruciating, and I sat through a tattoo on my ribs without issue, just for reference. I appreciated her skill with numbing, the light touch that gets great results, as well as how good she was at setting expectations of what would/wouldn't work with my skin type. Will definitely go back for retouches and recommend her to anyone!
This is my third or fourth time see Courtney and she is amazing! I drive 2 hours from Eugene to come see her because she's the best! She makes the process painless and does a fantastic job! I will recommend her every time for her quality and care she puts in!
Courtney is amazing! She is super responsive, detail-oriented, and a true professional - everything a person should want in a cosmetic tattoo artist. I was a total newbie to tattoos and facial procedures, and she put me at ease. She explained what to expect, checked in with me throughout the process, and made sure I was as comfortable as possible. My results are healing well and look natural, just as I'd asked for. It's so great to not have to do my eyebrows and put on lip liner! She is so great that I'm actually considering going back for eyeliner. Who would have thought? Bonus points for a space with a cool vibe and awesome tunes.