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erin passanise Erin's Esthetics text only: (314)779-5528 Master Microblading MPS. ​ • Lash Stylist • Licensed Esthetician • Licensed Cosmetic Tattoo Artist ​ Erin has been a licensed Esthetician for over 20 years with 8+ years of Medical skin treatment experience and has built a wonderfully loyal clientele. She is sou ght after for her knowledge in all things skin and the anti-aging results she provides. She skillfully offers all of our amazing skin treatments, is our top Microblading artist and achieved her certification for our 3D Eyebrow Sculpting apprenticeship over 6 years ago. She is an artist to perfection with thousands of successful brow procedures and takes great care to guide her clients with their best interest at heart. Erin is accepting new clients! portfolio Book now avery mier Flutter Lash and Brow Studio text only: (314) 650-9888 Esthetician & Lash Stylist ​ Avery has been with WINK for over 4 years as a successful lash and brow artist. She has built a loyal clientele of lash babes who flock to her for her amazing lashing skills. She loves providing skin treatments, lash lifts and brow laminations as well. She is a momma to two boys and loves spending time with her family in her off time. She is warm, frien dly, takes pride in her work and is a perfectionist at heart. She is accepting new clients and is available part-time at Wink. portfolio Book now lex williams Wisteria Ink text only: (314)527-9850 Licensed Tattoo Artist Master Microblading MPS. & Lash Stylist Meet Lex! She has been with WINK for over 6 years and during that time she worked to become a licensed tattoo artist and expert PMU artist offering all of the latest tr ends in permanent brow services. She has a detailed eye and carries that through in all of the services she provides. She has quickly built a loyal following of brow devotees! Lex has also been working on body artistry for over a year and continues to nurture that passion. She is here to make all of your brow dreams come tr ue and will do so with a caring heart and gentle hand. Lex is accepting new brow clients and is excited to help women look and feel their best. portfolio Book now jessica eshleman Simple Esthe tics text only: (217) 621-4604 Esthetician & Lash Stylist ​ J essica has been a Licensed Esthetician for over 12 years and a huge part of the WINK team for over 7 years. She's a highly sought after lash artist who's built a wonderfully lo yal lash clientele. Jessica also offers all of the medical skin treatments available at WINK. She is a momma to her little boy and building long lasting connections with her guests. She is always accepting new clients and looks forward to meeting you! portfolio Book now makaila passanise Makaila Esthetics text only: (314) 623-2036 Esthetician & Lash Stylist ​ Makaila had the opportunity to adm ire this industry and learn abo ut it through her step mother and aunt. She decided to enroll in Esthetics school and broaden her knowledge base while working with our wonderful guests as a booking coordinator while in school. She is currently planning and looking f orward to her summer of 2024 wedding! Makaila has built a loyal clientele at Wink offering lash extensions, lash lifts, brow lamination, waxing, tinting, and facials. She is excited and ready to meet some new faces and is accepting new clients! portfolio Book now

erin passanise Erin's Esthetics text only: (314)779-5528 Master Microblading MPS. ​ • Lash Stylist • Licensed Esthetician • Licensed Cosmetic Tattoo Artist ​ Erin has been a licensed Esthetician for over 20 years with 8+ years of Medical skin treatment experience and has built a wonderfully loyal clientele. She is sou ght after for her knowledge in all things skin and the anti-aging results she provides. She skillfully offers all of our amazing skin treatments, is our top Microblading artist and achieved her certification for our 3D Eyebrow Sculpting apprenticeship over 6 years ago. She is an artist to perfection with thousands of successful brow procedures and takes great care to guide her clients with their best interest at heart. Erin is accepting new clients! portfolio Book now jessica eshleman Simple Esthetics text only: (217) 621-4604 Esthetician & Lash Stylist ​ J essica has been a Licensed Esthetician for over 12 years and a huge part of the WINK team for over 7 years. She's a highly sought after lash artist who's built a wonderfully lo yal lash clientele. Jessica also offers all of the medical skin treatments available at WINK. She is a momma to her little boy and building long lasting connections with her guests. She is always accepting new clients and looks forward to meeting you! portfolio Book now makaila passanise Makaila Esthetics text only: (314) 623-2036 Esthetician & Lash Stylist ​ Makaila had the opportunity to adm ire this industry and learn about it through her step mother and aunt. She decided to enroll in Esthetics school and broaden her knowledge base while working with our wonderful guests as a booking coordinator while in school. She is currently planning and looking f orward to her summer of 2024 wedding! Makaila has built a loyal clientele at Wink offering lash extensions, lash lifts, brow lamination, waxing, tinting, and facials. She is excited and ready to meet some new faces and is accepting new clients! portfolio Book now

From Cleopatra’s sharply defined eyebrows to Frida Kahlo’s iconic unibrow and Kim Kardashian’s “eyebrows on fleek,” brows have played a much more prominent role in history than most people realize. In this post, we’ll take a tour through the history of the most iconic eyebrow trends and the ladies behind them. Ancient Egyptian Eyebrows We start our brow history with none other than the iconic Cleopatra. In ancient Egypt, both men and women wore makeup for its supernatural powers. To pay homage to the god Hor us, people heavily lined their eyes and their brows. Ancient Egyptians darkened, arched, and elongated their brows by painting on carbon and black oxide substances — it’s safe to say that Cleopatra was the pioneer of the bold brow! Barely-There Brows of the Middle Ages Medieval women wanted all of the focus on their domed foreheads. So, they heavily plucked their brows — think of Mona Lisa’s barely-there eyebrows. But, that wasn’t enough! During the Elizabethan era, many women also dyed their brows reddish-brown in honor of Queen Elizabeth. The Needle-Thin Brows of the Roaring Twenties Clara Bow was the it girl of the 1920's, and women around the country set out to emulate her severely plucked and penciled in thin brows that dramatically extended to the temples — and the love for eyebrow pencils was born! Frida Kahlo’s Iconic Unibrow Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is perhaps best known for her unibrow and for being a bad@$$ feminist. During her era, women adhered to a strict beauty st andard, and Kahlo’s unibrow was a direct refute of the times. She said, “I will not restrict my self-expression in order to fit your idea of what a woman should look like.” Flash forward to decades later, and Frida’s unibrow is one of the most well-known and adored eyebrows in history. To achieve her iconic brow, Frida used special tools to “groove” her brows into place and even made them darker using an eyebrow pencil to fill in the spaces. Heavy Arches of The 40's Two decades later and thin brows were out and replaced with softer, less severe-looking, thicker brows modeled after actresses Lauren Bacall and Grace Kelly, who also sported prominent brow arches. The Plentiful Eyebrows of the 1950's The fuller eyebrow trend took off in the 40's and continued well into the next decade, with famous faces like Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, and Audrey Hepburn all sporting lush, immaculately trimmed and shaped brows. The Painted Brows of the 1960's Sophia Loren had the most famous eyebrows of the decade and a unique styling method to boot. Loren shaved her eyebrows completely before penciling them in with short strokes to secure a bold yet natural-looking appearance. The More is More Brows of the 80's Brooke Shields’ eyebrows are a national treasure. She led the resurgence of the natural bushy and bold eyebrow. Shields and Madonna were among the famous females that sported dark, brushed-up, and bushy brows. The Less is More Brows of the 90's Tweezers took center stage in the 1990's as women everywhere got very pluck-happy, tweezing their brows to the bone — we may have Pamela Anderson to thank for this! In fact, model Kristen McMenamy’s career skyrocketed only after she shaved off her brows. The Bold Brows of Today The bold brow is back, baby — and has been ever since Cara Delevingne debuted her perfectly imperfect brows on high fashion runways around the world. The full eyebrow trend eventually led to brow lamination — where the brow hairs have the ‘brushed up look.’ Giving Brows Fullness and Shape has been our speciality since 2016! The our team at Wink iBoutique is made up of St. Louis’ go-to brow experts. We offer it all, from microblading to powder brows, brow lamination, and henna brow — we’ve got something for every brow style! Book your appointment today. Image sources: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ancient_Egyptian_eyes_makeup.png https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20210211-the-detail-that-unlocks-the-mona-lisa https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clara_Bow#/media/File:ClaraBow2.1.jpg https://www.pexels.com/photo/creative-graffiti-wall-with-portrait-of-frida-kahlo-6424244/ https://www.pexels.com/photo/creative-graffiti-wall-with-portrait-of-frida-kahlo-6424244/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Kelly https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/189524%7C46617/Elizabeth-Taylor/#overview https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/116314%7C141476/Sophia-Loren/#overview https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooke_Shields https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/pamela-andersons-marriage-dan-hayhurst-affair-ex-girlfriend-claims https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/makeup/advice/a3068/how-to-get-cara-delevingne-brows/

Keep Your Skin Merry and Bright This Holiday Season Believe it or not, the busy holiday season is upon us. From defrosting turkeys to making Christmas cookies and attending a plethora of parties, this time of year is busy — to say the least! This leads a lot of us to skip out on our skincare routines. In this post, we’ll go over a few quick and easy skincare tips to ensure your skin stay glowing this holiday season. #1. Wash Your Face! We told you these tips would be quick and easy! But, seriously, washing your face is the easiest way to ensure your skin stays clean, smooth, and free from buildup of oil, dirt, sweat, makeup, etc. Make it a point to wash your face every night, no matter how tired you are or how many pieces of holiday candy you’ve eaten — your complexion will thank you! #2. Moisturize The cold late fall and winter air can wreak havoc on our skin, but the good news is that it’s nothing some daily moisturizing can’t fix. Make sure you add moisturizing to your daily skincare routine to keep flaky, chapped, dry skin at bay. #3. Add Some Skin Health-Boosting Foods To Your Diet We all know the holidays are a time to indulge in our favorite foods. But, did you know there are some Christmas foods that are actually good for your skin? Here are our top picks to add to your plate this holiday season: • Turkey: The high protein content of turkey helps our bodies produce more keratin and collagen. • Roasted chestnuts: Does it get more quintessentially Christmas than chestnuts roasting by the open fire? The good news is that chestnuts also happen to be packed with skin-healthy fatty acids that help protect the skin’s natural barriers and can even help reduce acne! • Cranberry sauce: Cranberries are jam-packed with antioxidants that work to combat the effects of skin-damaging free radicals. • Salmon: If your family celebrates with the Feast of the Seven Fishes, you’re in luck! Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, salmon can help regulate the skin’s natural oil production. What’s more, the Vitamin B12 found in salmon can fight dark spots and uneven skin tone. #4. Treat Yourself This holiday season, don’t forget to treat yourself! A quick morning or afternoon session at Wink will rejuvenate and renew both your skin and spirit! Scrub your holiday stress away with the newest addition to the Cosmedix line - Salted Peppermint Sea Scrub! This Cosmedix scrub is formulated with Himalayan Pink Salt to gently exfoliate and hydrate the skin, leaving your scalp, hair, and body soft and smooth. This scrub exfoliates away dead skin, creating an even complexion and relieving dry and dull winter skin. Smells absolutely amazing and available at both locations! #5. Give the Gift of Bright Skin We have ready-to-go skincare gift sets so you can give the gift of beauty this holiday season — for a loved one or yourself! The Cosmedix Brightening Boost Ultimate Glow Kit features two age-defying skincare products that work together to brighten the skin. L-Lactic Acid and Salicylic Acid work to gently exfoliate the skin for a brighter, even-toned appearance. Crystallized Vitamin C boosts results even more to create the perfect skincare cocktail for a bright-looking complexion that’s sure to have you turning heads at every holiday gathering you attend. The gift kit contains: • Simply Brilliant AM/PM | 24/7 Brightening Serum: This best-seller addresses skin discoloration with ten skin-brightening ingredients. • PURE C PM | Vitamin C Mixing Crystals: These crystals are a powdered form of Vitamin C that works to boost the results of serums and/or moisturizers. Formulated with 100% L-Ascorbic Acid to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, it also helps protect the skin from environmental stressors. Wink iBoutique Can Help You Attain a Holiday Glow A good skincare routine with supplemental peels and facials is truly the gift that keeps giving in the form of gorgeous and healthy skin. Give the gift of glowing skin this holiday season — to yourself, or a loved one — with a Wink iBoutique Gift Card plus complimentary wrapping! Book online here. #holidayskincare #holidayparties #glowingfortheholidays #winkstl #beautyblog #stlbeautyblogger

Benefits of Radiofrequency Microneedling — The Next Level in Microneedling As fall approaches and we spend less time out in the sun, what better time to focus on your skin and repairing some of that summer damage? Radiofrequency Microneedling at WINK is a way to do just that fairly simply. Keep reading to learn more about the process. What is Radiofrequency Microneedling? We like to refer to Radiofrequency Microneedling as the next level in Microneedling. The process uses the added technology flow of needles to deliver radiofrequency energy into the skin. The radiofrequency energy heats the skin, which causes collagen production and tissue tightening. How Does Radiofrequency Microneedling Work? During the treatment, 24k microneedles are inserted into the skin a few millimeters apart in order to deliver radiofrequency energy into the skin for a few milliseconds. The skin that grows back is smoother, thicker and tighter, which can target: • Wrinkles • Fine lines • Stretch marks • Cellulite • Loose, sagging skin • Large pores • Hyperpigmentation • Acne scars • Scars from surgery or injury Benefits of Radiofrequency Microneedling Some of the most significant benefits of Radiofrequency Microneedling include: • Naturally repairs, smoothes, brightens, and rejuvenates the skin • Combines two powerful skin treatments • Improves the appearance of atrophic scars • Scientifically proven and FDA cleared as safe and effective • Results are progressive • Stimulates collagen production and tissue remodeling • Suitable for all skin types • Less downtime • Improves the appearance of fine lines and deep wrinkles • Smoothes out stretch marks • The collagen regeneration properties work to treats sun damage by correcting pigmentation • Shrinks the appearance of enlarged pores • Helps with loose skin on the face and body “Am I a good candidate for Radiofrequency microneedling?” Although microneedling is considered safe, it may not be appropriate for everyone. Ideal candidates for RF microneedling are: • In good health • Displaying early signs of aging • Expecting realistic results On the other hand, you should avoid the treatment if: • Current or recent Accutane use • You have an active cold sore breakout • You have a skin infection • You have a moderate to severe skin disease, like psoriasis • You receive chemotherapy or radiation treatment • You are pregnant • You take anticoagulants • You have a history of keloids, hypertrophic scarring, or poor wound healing What to Expect During Radiofrequency Microneedling During the procedure, you can expect: • A trained provider will start by cleansing your skin. • A strong topical anesthetic will be applied to the treatment area about an 20 min before the procedure to minimize discomfort. • The microneedling device will make tiny punctures in your skin while the tip of the needle simultaneously releases radiofrequency waves into the skin. • A quick procedure — it takes about 20 minutes. • Finally, your provider will apply a serum solution to support cell regeneration. Radiofrequency microneedling is an excellent option for people looking to address acne scars and signs of aging. We recommend two to three treatments to see optimal results, which takes between three to six months. If you’d like to learn more about the procedure or schedule a treatment, contact us today! #radiofrequencymicroneedling #microneedling #rfmicroneedling #skintightening #stlouisskin