At Portland-Vancouver's Arden Gate Studio Permanent Cosmetics, artist Courtney Durham wants her clients to feel at home and at ease. The name "Arden Gate" is an homage to Eden, a place of beauty, tranquility and serenity. Courtney offers an ever-expanding list of permanent cosmetic services, including microblading, powder brows, ombre brows, combination brows (or fusion brows), eyeliner, lips, beauty marks and saline tattoo lightening/removal.
Come visit the gateway to beauty, Arden Gate Studio. Read how microblading differs from other forms of permanent makeup and learn about saline tattoo removal. Before booking, read all our policies and make sure you are a good candidate for services. Courtney has been an artist her entire life.
Come visit the gateway to beauty, Arden Gate Studio. Read how microblading differs from other forms of permanent makeup and learn about saline tattoo removal. Before booking, read all our policies and make sure you are a good candidate for services. Courtney has been an artist her entire life.
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Microblading is a permanent makeup procedure (recommended for dry or combo skin, not oily or mature skin or those with rosacea) that is carried out by a qualified technician using a special tool which houses extremely sharp needles positioned in a way that resembles and operates very much like a blade.
Arden Gate Studio's Courtney Durham traveled to Texas and trained with one of the best trainers in the industry, Kristina Melnicenco, to learn her method for eyeshadow eyeliner tattoo. She now offers 5 types of eyeliner and is widely considered one of the best eyeliner artists in the United States, with clients flying in from around the world for eyeliner services with her.
Microblading is a semi-permanent makeup procedure that is carried out by a qualified technician using a special tool which houses extremely sharp needles positioned in a way that resembles and operates very much like a blade. Pigment is deposited into the superficial dermis of the skin with a disposable microblade, which allows the technician to create crisp strokes that resemble natural eyebrow hairs.
Reviews (10)
Therese Ingram
Jan 29, 2022
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Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
Courtney 's work is perfect; she's the best makeup artist. I wish I had my eyebrows done by Courtney 10 years ago when I had my first experience. I can't believe how much better they look. I recommend talking with Courtney before making a decision that is permanent. View photos of her work and get a consult, trust me!
Services: Microblading, Eyebrows, Lips
Courtney 's work is perfect; she's the best makeup artist. I wish I had my eyebrows done by Courtney 10 years ago when I had my first experience. I can't believe how much better they look. I recommend talking with Courtney before making a decision that is permanent. View photos of her work and get a consult, trust me!
Services: Microblading, Eyebrows, Lips
Kimberlee Abrahamson
Jan 28, 2022
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Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
I am very fair and have virtually no eyebrows or visible eyelashes I got the powder brows and eyeliner. I cannot express the difference! It is amazing! If you are on the fence to do this please don't hesitate, you will love your new look. Courtney is an amazing artist!
Services: Eyelash enhancements, Powder brow, Touch-ups, Eyebrows
I am very fair and have virtually no eyebrows or visible eyelashes I got the powder brows and eyeliner. I cannot express the difference! It is amazing! If you are on the fence to do this please don't hesitate, you will love your new look. Courtney is an amazing artist!
Services: Eyelash enhancements, Powder brow, Touch-ups, Eyebrows
Barb Hedgepeth
Jan 26, 2022
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I have been following Courtney from Arden Garden over the past year. I have wanted to get my eyebrows done but was extremely nervous! Because it’s my face and it’s permanent!!
I made my appointment via text. Super easy and a quick response time. When I arrived, I was nervous and had a lot of questions. Courtney listened to my concerns, answered all of my questions and made me feel right at home.
She prepared me for the expectations of the stages of healing. Boy, she was right on! Lol. I absolutely love my brows! They are exactly what I had envisioned! I can’t sing enough praises on Courtney’s
I made my appointment via text. Super easy and a quick response time. When I arrived, I was nervous and had a lot of questions. Courtney listened to my concerns, answered all of my questions and made me feel right at home.
She prepared me for the expectations of the stages of healing. Boy, she was right on! Lol. I absolutely love my brows! They are exactly what I had envisioned! I can’t sing enough praises on Courtney’s
Holly Crisell
Jan 20, 2022
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I saw Courtney for classic eyeliner, and I couldn't be happier. She did an amazing job and it's absolutely gorgeous! She checked in with me often and made sure I was comfortable and doing okay. I almost fell asleep at my follow up appointment because I was so relaxed. I wouldn't trust my eyeliner to just anybody, but I was in the best hands with Courtney. My only regret is not doing it sooner!
Mary Willey
Jan 14, 2022
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Courtney is a rare artist in her field. Not only did she give me even eyeliner on my upper lids, but she also lined under my eyes, which is a service that is difficult to find as it takes particular skill. No more smears and putting on makeup is so fast without the eyeliner struggle. Look great the second you open your eyes in the morning. Thank you Arden Gate!
Jessica Davis
Jan 05, 2022
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Courtney is an amazing artist and ensures her work is complete to high standards and your liking. She is down to earth, has an amazing personality, and does quality work. My eyebrows are perfectly shaped for my face structure and the exact color I was hoping for. Now I get to wake up every morning and not have to worry about doing anything with my brows. Before they were very light and always looked weird if I didn't color them in, now I get to save time during my morning routine because I have perfect brows. I cannot recommend Courtney enough. She does excellent work and will make sure you are
Whitney Ciancio
Jan 03, 2022
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Got my combo brows and classic liner done with Courtney and she is beyond phenomenal. I couldn't be more thrilled with how both turned out. Honestly cannot sing enough praises for her, I researched businesses that offer these services for years before committing to one because I didn't want to invest and end up hating the work that was done. I definitely made the right choice. Courtney is so professional, meticulous, she knows what she is doing and you will NOT be disappointed! Thank you so much Courtney! you've made my permanent makeup dreams come true! :D
Martinez Ditmore
Dec 26, 2021
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Courtney is so talented! I’m going on two years for my combo brows and they still look amazing. I also got lip blush and I have finally mustered the courage to do eyeliner. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. I’ve recommended her to my best friend (who got a botched Studio Miraki microblading and Courtney was able to fix) and my boss and they’ve both been extremely happy with their results.
In addition to being an amazing artist, she is a wonderful, kind person. She was very accommodating and professional. She always answers all my questions thoroughly. Overall, she’s the whole package. Great
In addition to being an amazing artist, she is a wonderful, kind person. She was very accommodating and professional. She always answers all my questions thoroughly. Overall, she’s the whole package. Great
Jennifer P.
Dec 22, 2021
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Annie Kang Souders
Nov 20, 2021
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Courtney is amazing!! My first appointment was in 2019 for brow saline tattoo removal, most recently I had shape/color correction and touch up. Love and appreciate how upfront and honest she is about expected results. She is very talented and has a gift for this industry. Extremely happy with her work and returning for eyeliner in the new year!
