Nirvana Permanent Makeup

Semi-permanent hair-stroke eyebrow technique using a handheld tool to create individual, natural-looking hair strokes. Results last 1–3 years.

Includes 6–8 week touch-up ($150) · Duration: 2–3 hours

Hybrid technique combining microblading hair strokes at the brow front with soft powder shading through the arch and tail. Works on all skin types, including oily skin.

Includes 6–8 week touch-up ($150) · Duration: 90 min

Specialized PMU for complex cases: color correction of old PMU that turned orange or gray, scar camouflage, and brow reconstruction after alopecia or chemotherapy.

Includes 6–8 week touch-up ($150) · Duration: 90 min

What is microblading?

Microblading is a semi-permanent cosmetic tattooing technique using a handheld tool to create individual hair-like strokes in the upper skin layers. Results look like natural eyebrow hairs and last 1–3 years. Nirvana Permanent Makeup in Shorewood, IL specializes exclusively in hyper-realistic microbladed brows.

How much does microblading cost?

First session: $650. Required touch-up at 6–8 weeks: $150. Annual refresher: $300. All services (microblading, combination brows, custom treatment) are $650 for the first session.

Where is Nirvana PMU located?

805 W Jefferson St Ste I, Shorewood, IL 60404. Minutes from Joliet, Naperville, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, and Oswego. Phone: (815) 302-7673.

What are the hours?

Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 AM to 7 PM. Closed Sunday and Monday. Book a free consultation at nirvanapmu.com/consultation.

How experienced is the artist?

Sarah Delaney has 10+ years of permanent makeup experience with 3,500+ brows completed, 470+ Google reviews at a 5-star average. She holds multiple professional certifications and is fully licensed and insured in Illinois.

What is combination brows vs. microblading?

Combination brows blend microblading hair strokes at the brow front with soft powder shading through the arch and tail. This hybrid technique provides more fullness than pure microblading and works on all skin types, especially oily skin. Both are $650.

How long does healing take?

Initial healing: 7–14 days. Complete healing: 4–6 weeks. A required touch-up at 6–8 weeks perfects the results. The four healing stages are: dark/bold phase (days 1–3), flaking (days 4–7), ghosting phase (weeks 2–3), and final color reveal (weeks 4–6).

Does microblading hurt?

Topical numbing is always applied before and during. About 81% of clients rate discomfort at 5 or below on a 10-point scale. Most describe it as a scratchy sensation similar to eyebrow threading.