Brows by Lys is anticipating a January 2027 opening in Wilmington, North Carolina! We’re preparing to bring our signature permanent makeup services, including custom-designed brows, lip blushing, and cosmetic freckle tattoos, to the area.

Join our Waitlist to be among the first notified when appointments become available.

That depends on your skin, natural brow hair, desired look, and any previous permanent makeup. We'll review those factors to help determine whether ombré, combination, or nano brows are appropriate for you.

One of the biggest concerns I hear is, “I don’t want my brows to look fake.”

And I completely understand. Permanent makeup should enhance your features, not overpower them.

At Brows by Lys, every brow design is customized to your facial structure, natural hair growth, skin type, and personal style. Whether you prefer soft, powdery definition or hyperrealistic hairstrokes, we work together to create a look that feels like you.

Your brows will initially appear darker and more defined before softening as they heal. That’s a normal part of the process.

The goal isn’t for someone to notice your eyebrow tattoo. It’s for them to notice how beautiful your brows look.

Permanent brows are an investment in your appearance, so naturally, you want to know how they’ll look…not just today, but years from now.

During healing, your brows will initially appear darker and more defined before gradually softening. You may experience some flaking and temporary unevenness as the skin recovers. The final healed appearance takes several weeks to develop.

Over time, the pigment gradually fades and may shift in appearance depending on your skin type, sun exposure, lifestyle, pigment selection, and how your skin retains color.

At Brows by Lys, we take a customized approach to pigment selection, technique, and placement with long-term results in mind.

Beautiful brows aren’t just about how they look when you leave the studio. It’s about how they heal and age with you.

Absolutely! And I actually encourage it.

Fresh permanent makeup and fully healed results can look very different. While fresh brows may appear darker, sharper, and more saturated, healed results give you a better idea of how the pigment settles into the skin.

At Brows by Lys, I believe beautiful work should look just as impressive healed as it does fresh. That’s why I emphasize healed results, proper skin assessment, and choosing the right technique for each individual.

When exploring my portfolio, pay attention to the softness, dimension, color retention, and how naturally the brows complement each client’s features.

Because beautiful permanent makeup isn’t just about the before and after. It’s about everything that happens in between.

While both techniques mimic natural eyebrow hairs, the difference is in the detail.

Traditional microblading uses a manual blade to create hairstrokes, which can sometimes appear more uniform or blunt. Nano brows use an advanced digital machine that allows for greater precision, creating ultra-fine, tapered strokes with beautiful dimension and a hyperrealistic, 3D appearance.

Another advantage? Versatility. Nano hairstrokes can be customized for a wider variety of skin types, including some clients who may not be ideal candidates for traditional microblading.

Because nano brows use a machine rather than a manual blade, the technique also allows for more controlled pigment placement. However, both procedures involve skin trauma, and results, longevity, and scarring risks depend on proper technique and individual skin characteristics.

At Brows by Lys in Wilmington, NC, every set of nano brows is custom-designed to complement your features, skin, and natural hair growth.

The goal isn’t just to give you fuller brows. It’s to create brows that look like they belong to you.

Possibly! Existing permanent makeup must be assessed first. Depending on its saturation, color, and shape, fading or removal may be recommended before new work.

Lip blushing is a cosmetic tattoo technique designed to enhance your natural lip color, improve definition, and create a more balanced, polished appearance.

At Brows by Lys in Wilmington, NC, your lip color is completely customized to you. From soft, barely-there nudes to beautiful pinks, rosy tones, and more vibrant shades, we can create a wide range of colors to complement your complexion and personal style.

Have a favorite lipstick shade? Bring it to your appointment! We can use it as inspiration to create a custom pigment blend as close to your desired color as possible, while considering your natural lip pigmentation and how the color will heal.

For clients with darker, cool-toned, or unevenly pigmented lips, we also specialize in dark lip neutralization, a corrective technique designed to balance unwanted tones before achieving your desired lip color.

Imagine waking up with beautifully enhanced lips and reaching for your favorite gloss simply because you want to…not because you need to.

Results vary, and multiple sessions may be needed, particularly for dark lip neutralization.

Yes! Brows by Lys offers cosmetic freckle tattoos in Wilmington, NC, for anyone who loves that naturally sun-kissed look.

Each freckle design is customized to complement your complexion and facial features. Rather than creating identical dots, we vary the size, placement, and spacing to mimic the beautiful, organic appearance of natural freckles.

Whether you want a subtle sprinkle across your nose and cheeks or a more noticeable freckled look, the goal is always the same: freckles that look effortlessly yours.

Results gradually soften over time, and longevity varies depending on your skin, lifestyle, and aftercare.

You'll receive updates as we finalize our Wilmington opening plans, along with information about when appointments become available. Joining the waitlist doesn't guarantee an appointment.