About
Owner & Artist Susan Grothe
I've ​always been passionate about skincare and makeup. I spent many years working in corporate America and, as a busy professional, I didn’t have a lot of time each morning to apply makeup and pencil in my eyebrows - who does? My brows often looked uneven, would fade and not stay put during activities. Sound familiar? I found a solution with permanent makeup almost 25 years ago and was hooked.
I’ve followed the permanent makeup industry for 2 decades and have seen first-hand how the tools, techniques, and artistry have advanced. The industry has become highly specialized with many different techniques and services available. In 2018, I took a leap of faith and made the decision to pursue a career in Permanent Makeup. It was wonderful to help others with brows, lip color, eyeliner --creating lasting looks that saved them valuable time getting ready and boosted their self-confidence. When you look good, you feel good! Blending the skills I learned in business and the artistry I learned in the Permanent Makeup world, I set out to provide a professional, educational and personalized approach to enhancing the natural beauty of my Clients.
My philosophy is that the work I do should enhance your natural beauty --not be the focal point. I prefer a more natural look and classic styles that are both timeless and elegant. I work with clients to achieve an ideal look for that will last for years. I have many years of experience working with mature skin, which has its own unique challenges --and all of my Clients agree their results make them look younger and more vibrant.
Early on, I began studying and training in Medical Tattoo. I was instantly hooked by the complexity, challenge and artistry involved. As my experience grew, my passion grew with it: creating a 3D Areola on flat/scarred surface has been incredibly fulfilling service to provide those who've had breast surgery. Using advanced techniques to camouflage a scar and make it look considerably less obvious are skills that I am thrilled to utilize. Medical tattoo has allowed me to help a broader range of Clients regain body confidence and self esteem.
I schedule only a few appointments each day so that I can spent ample time with Clients to achieve the perfect end result. I constantly invest in advanced training to stay on top of new techniques and services. I LOVE this industry: it is so incredibly rewarding to help people feel better about how they look and provide services that are truly life-changing!
Minnesota Body Art License – #T312504
Microblading & Permanent Makeup Training
Collagen Induction Therapy/Skin Needling
Venus Lips Advanced Training
Amore Eyeliner Advanced Training
Natural Look Combination Brow Advanced Training
Hydroblading Advanced Training
Ombre Powder Brows Advanced Training
3D Areola Micropigmentation. True Life Canvas /Hayley S-Gabriel
Paramedical Tattoo Training/Mary Hall Scott
Botched Ink Saline Removal
CT Pro-Approach Pigment Science
CT Pro-Approach Color Theory
SD Academy Brow Color Theory
Advanced Eyeliner: Pixel Building Eyeliner
SD Nano Machine Hairstrokes
Areolas Uncomplicated/Jody Stoski Paramedical Academy
Art of Camo-Scars, Burns, Skin Grafts/Jody Stoski Paramedical
Areola Realism/Shay Danielle Academy
Sauler Medical Tattoo Advanced Training & Mentorship
Dark Scar Camouflage/Jody Stoski Paramedical Academy
Sauler Medical Tattoo Academy Mentorship / Mandy Sauler