Laurie Johnson, Owner/Master Technician 

​Laurie Johnson, Owner
​Essentials Permanent Makeup & Skin Care
2011 Award of Excellence
American Academy of Micropigmentation
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Laurie has dedicated 30+ years of professional expertise and caring service to her clients.  Since opening Essentials Permanent Makeup & Skin Care in 2007, she continues to expand her skills and techniques through continued education.  Laurie offers the latest methods, techniques and procedures available on the market.

Training - Continuing Education Sessions 
  • ​Advanced Eyeliner Training by Will Anthony - May 2016
  • State of Florida - Department of Health - Tattooing Artist Licensure 
  • ​Color Pro Training 2015 - Permanent Cosmetic, Santa Clara, CA
  • LEU Light Elegance 2015 - LE101 Elegance Tour -Shaping & Extensions
  • Faces By Design 2015 - TransEpidermal Pigment Release - Pigment Lightening & Removal
  • Dermatude Meta Therapy - Certified Technician
  • Attended 2014 Master Brows - Gainesville, FL
  • Presenter at 2014 Master Brows  
  • Attended 2014 Masters Courses - Hollywood, CA   
  • Advanced training in Cosmetic Tattooing Techniques, Medical Issues and Equipment
  • Attendance at the 2013 Permanent Makeup World Conference
  • 2011 Award of Excellence - American Academy of Micropigmentation
    Advanced Certifications in The Dixon Quicktouch method for Permanent Makeup
  • Certification in Tattoo Removal with the Tattoo Vanish® method
  • Certification in Micro Needling - Multitrepannic Collagen Actuation
  • Extensive training in Lip Augmentation
  • Training Specialist for Permanent Makeup
  • 2019 Microbeau Permablend - AQUARELLE LIPS
    • ​8 hours Permanent Training with Bellar Machine & Single Needle
  • 2019 Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (Terry Lively)
    • 8 hours of instruction in Advanced Machine Techniques for Permanent Makeup
  • 2020 MicroMedico - International Non-Injectable Hyaluronic Fillers
    • ​Completed Specialist Course
  • Presenter at the American Academy of Micropigmentation conferences
  • Served on the Body Art Advisory Council through Kalamazoo County Health Department
  • Maintains current certification and training in Blood Borne Pathogens, Needle Stick Precautions, Pain Control Safety and Effectiveness