With a career in permanent cosmetics spanning over a decade, Erik brings experience & skill to his work developed from apprenticing alongside some of the makeup industry's elite including Chanel, Smashbox, and Mac Cosmetics. He combines top of the line products and treatments with an open and communicative approach, giving clients both immediate, long lasting, and aesthetically pleasing results with an overall sense of well being.
Erik attended the Award Studio in West Hollywood, CA where he received his initial media makeup training for camera makeup, film, television, and runway. He completed his permanent cosmetics training in Los Angeles. He is a State of Oregon licensed Permanent Makeup Artist and a member of the American Academy of Micropigmentation (AAM) and the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SPCP).
Erik attended the Award Studio in West Hollywood, CA where he received his initial media makeup training for camera makeup, film, television, and runway. He completed his permanent cosmetics training in Los Angeles. He is a State of Oregon licensed Permanent Makeup Artist and a member of the American Academy of Micropigmentation (AAM) and the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SPCP).
Services
Microbladed brows provide ultra-fine, delicate hair strokes that blend seamlessly with natural brow hair. Color and pigments are hand crafted for your individual treatment while your eyebrows are tailored to perfection. Eyeliner and mascara is an everyday affair for most women. Lashliner is a fantastic option for those that love the look of eyeliner but prefer something more natural and less obvious.
Brow procedures: You may shape your eyebrows prior to your appointment if you have a specific shape preference. If you are unsure, or wanting to possibly change your existing shape, you may grow them out or stop grooming and they will be groomed during your appointment. If you wish to wax or thread them, please do so at least 3 days before your appointment.
Reviews (18)
Erin S.
Mar 15, 2021
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I love Erik! He did my eyeliner tattoo a few years ago and has been touching it up yearly ever since. Erik is gentle, patient, and professional. He has an eye for precision and is very talented with seeing and applying permanent makeup. I'm going back for my annual touch-up in a few weeks and I'm finally having my lips done as well. It's so easy to wake up and not mess with eyeliner everyday and I always get compliments on my eyes! Looking forward to some awesome no-fuss naturally colored lips too. Go see Erik, you will not regret it!
Cindy N.
Nov 03, 2020
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Caron K.
Jul 30, 2019
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My aging brows had stopped growing, leaving melancholy empty spots along the brow line. Eric brilliantly blended fine dye hairs into the old, with minimum discomfort to me. My eyebrows were extended in such a way that my narrow forehead now looks wider and more cheerful. The best part--I re-entered the world with no one noticing, which is testimony to the natural appearance Eric achieves. After a week, Paul Husband stared at me and declared, "You look great--I like your eyebrows!"
I highly recommend Erik Berntsen's work. Go for it!
I highly recommend Erik Berntsen's work. Go for it!
Tasha R.
Jun 22, 2019
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No matter how skilled you are in your profession, it is virtually impossible to make every single customer happy 100% of the time yet Erik has managed to do just that. My first time looking into microblading I was incredibly nervous and must have read hundreds of online reviews in search of the perfect person. I was amazed that Erik had nothing but 5 star reviews which is almost unheard of for any type of service. But once you go to him, you will see why he has such an incredible reputation. He truly is a master of his craft and sincerely cares about his clients and their happiness. I have now
Kate T.
Jun 21, 2019
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Erik is a total artist. As I got older, my eyebrows seemed to become more and more uneven. I really wanted the arches I used to be able to achieve (with the help of plucking). I grabbed a few dream eyebrow pictures and went to see him. He looked them over and swiftly turned my messy cockeyed disappointments into beautiful, perfectly arched wonders. I love him and would send anyone who wants great eyebrows his way. Also love his chairside manner -- gentle touch, gentle humor. The process itself was actually pleasant. :)
Michelle I.
May 14, 2019
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Eric is great to work with and was very careful to understand exactly what I wanted with my eyebrows. He did a great job and my brows look beautiful. I no longer need to do anything with them except keep them tidy. No more trying to paint them in every morning! Eric is friendly, professional and I will keep coming back every year, as needed. I highly recommend Eric Berntsen for permanent make-up solutions.
Cindie S.
Jul 02, 2018
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Eric is a true artist, and gave me my beautiful thick eyebrows back.
Although I requested a lighter color, he disagreed, explained thoroughly all of the reasons why he wouldn't do that.
And, he was so right.
I can hardly wait for him to do my touchup! I am very particular and he exceeded my expectations.
He is simply the best.
Although I requested a lighter color, he disagreed, explained thoroughly all of the reasons why he wouldn't do that.
And, he was so right.
I can hardly wait for him to do my touchup! I am very particular and he exceeded my expectations.
He is simply the best.
Jessica K.
Apr 01, 2018
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Erik has a true balance of an artist's eye and a tenured, skilled technician.
Is he booked out 6-8 weeks before you can get an appointment? Yes.
Is he a few hundred bucks more than the other guys? Yep.
Is it completely worth the wait and the extra money?? ABSOLUTELY!!
Trust me, this is not a service to skimp on- save your money, and be patient for an appointment, and you'll be thrilled you did. This was the 3rd time I've had permanent eyebrows and eyeliner done, but my first time with Erik. I am completely obsessed with the job he did- it's just beautiful!
He took
Is he booked out 6-8 weeks before you can get an appointment? Yes.
Is he a few hundred bucks more than the other guys? Yep.
Is it completely worth the wait and the extra money?? ABSOLUTELY!!
Trust me, this is not a service to skimp on- save your money, and be patient for an appointment, and you'll be thrilled you did. This was the 3rd time I've had permanent eyebrows and eyeliner done, but my first time with Erik. I am completely obsessed with the job he did- it's just beautiful!
He took
E. M.
Jun 28, 2017
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Updating from 3+ years ago. I'm still in love with my brows. Just had a touch up last week. Erik does a wonderful job. They look perfect and I get compliments all the time on my brows. They look naturally full now and if I want a more dramatic look with make up, I can easily fill in and they are already shaped beautifully. I'm beyond happy with them.
Rachael E.
Apr 08, 2017
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Out of all my friends and people I know who gotten their eyebrows done everyone says mine look the best!!
I owe it to Eric for doing such an amazing job!! I went in a couple weeks ago for my annual touchup and again I couldn't be more pleased. The pain was nearly non-existent and healed up beautifully. It's been the best money I've ever spent and makes getting ready for the day effortless.
I highly recommend Eric to anyone looking to get quality work done (that looks natural) on their eyebrows or eyelids.
I owe it to Eric for doing such an amazing job!! I went in a couple weeks ago for my annual touchup and again I couldn't be more pleased. The pain was nearly non-existent and healed up beautifully. It's been the best money I've ever spent and makes getting ready for the day effortless.
I highly recommend Eric to anyone looking to get quality work done (that looks natural) on their eyebrows or eyelids.
Juli W.
Jan 17, 2017
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K. W.
Nov 16, 2016
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Just went back for an eyebrow touchup appointment and I am just as amazed, if not more, by Erik's work! I showed him a photo and then asked him to shape them how he thought they would look best and he did an incredible job. Also, I was so comfortable while he was working I almost fell asleep!
Do yourself a favor and invest in some permanent makeup by Erik!!
Do yourself a favor and invest in some permanent makeup by Erik!!
Tabitha C.
May 04, 2016
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It's already taken me way too long to write this review, because I should have written it 5 months ago when I realized that I will never again be without brows by Erik Berntsen.
I agonized over the decision to get feather stroke brow tattooing, and did a lot of research before finally booking my appointment with Erik in December 2015. It was reading positive reviews here that finally convinced me to try it. Fast forward to now, May 2016, and I am SO HAPPY with the work Erik did on my formerly thin, pale little brows. Now I wake up every morning with perfectly done arches that add much-needed
I agonized over the decision to get feather stroke brow tattooing, and did a lot of research before finally booking my appointment with Erik in December 2015. It was reading positive reviews here that finally convinced me to try it. Fast forward to now, May 2016, and I am SO HAPPY with the work Erik did on my formerly thin, pale little brows. Now I wake up every morning with perfectly done arches that add much-needed
Alison M.
Apr 19, 2016
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This is an update on my experience with Erik Berntsen.
I want to start off this review by telling anyone looking to get their eyebrows tattooed to look no further. Erik Berntsen is your guy.
I came in for my initial appointment about two months ago after struggling with sparse brows for most of my life. When Erik was done with them, they looked full and even and just beautiful. When I came in for my touch up appointment 6 weeks later, I again came out looking like a hundred bucks.
However, about a few weeks after my touch up I noticed my brows were fading quite a bit... To the point where
I want to start off this review by telling anyone looking to get their eyebrows tattooed to look no further. Erik Berntsen is your guy.
I came in for my initial appointment about two months ago after struggling with sparse brows for most of my life. When Erik was done with them, they looked full and even and just beautiful. When I came in for my touch up appointment 6 weeks later, I again came out looking like a hundred bucks.
However, about a few weeks after my touch up I noticed my brows were fading quite a bit... To the point where
Moka T.
Nov 28, 2015
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Review update 11/26/2015
So, so happy that I had my eyebrows and eyeliner done by Erik Bernstein! It's been over a year and a half and I'm still receiving compliments on his work! Just the other day a friend (from a mom/toddler playgroup) was suprised that my eyeliner was tattooed...she thought I always lined my eyelids "perfectly straight," honestly that was the best compliment!!! I have noticed some fading; my eyebrows and eyelids are not as dark as they used to be, but that is really me being critical (it is not noticeable to others, it's just natural fading that I
So, so happy that I had my eyebrows and eyeliner done by Erik Bernstein! It's been over a year and a half and I'm still receiving compliments on his work! Just the other day a friend (from a mom/toddler playgroup) was suprised that my eyeliner was tattooed...she thought I always lined my eyelids "perfectly straight," honestly that was the best compliment!!! I have noticed some fading; my eyebrows and eyelids are not as dark as they used to be, but that is really me being critical (it is not noticeable to others, it's just natural fading that I
T. D.
Sep 24, 2015
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I trust Erik with my makeup more than I trust myself! He did my brows and liner and it has made such a huge difference in my confidence. Eyebrows really make a face and the liner was an added bonus for sure. It just makes it super easy to always feel ready to go. He is incredibly sweet and easy to talk to. He understands face shape and will make sure you are completely happy with the results. My face doesn't hold color that well so I have to get touch ups about once a year or so and every time it seems like the shape gets even better. I get lots of compliments all the time for my brows and
Nicole K.
Jul 08, 2015
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So amazing!!!! I've struggled with trich my whole life so I've never had a full set of brows because I'm always picking at them and I would have to draw them on every day and worry when going swimming or other activities that they wouldn't be there afterwards. This has been such an amazing confidence boost for me and I couldn't have asked for a better result! He did an absolutely perfect job. I am very very happy
Liz K.
Mar 23, 2015
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He is amazing. I had him do my eyebrows and eyeliner (top lid only.. in the lashes with a small flick at the corners).
I have trichotillomania so it's always been difficult for me to function normally without feeling self conscious. He has change my life! I can do anything now, most importantly swim underwater, without worry. It's also made getting ready in the morning so quick!
The eyebrows hurt a little, the eyeliner hurt a lot. Completely worth it though.
He listened to what I wanted, let me draw on my own brows to get the shape I was comfortable with with before tattooing and touched
I have trichotillomania so it's always been difficult for me to function normally without feeling self conscious. He has change my life! I can do anything now, most importantly swim underwater, without worry. It's also made getting ready in the morning so quick!
The eyebrows hurt a little, the eyeliner hurt a lot. Completely worth it though.
He listened to what I wanted, let me draw on my own brows to get the shape I was comfortable with with before tattooing and touched
