Enhance your natural beauty with expert permanent makeup tailored to your features and lifestyle. From microblading to lip blush, Beauty By Design in Wilmington, NC delivers soft, flawless results — safely, confidently, and with care.
Enhance your natural beauty with expert permanent makeup tailored to your features and lifestyle. From microblading to lip blush, Beauty By Design in Wilmington, NC delivers soft, flawless results — safely, confidently, and with care.
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Create realistic, hair-like strokes that blend seamlessly with your natural brows for a fuller, more defined look — ideal for sparse or uneven brows.
A soft-shaded, gradient effect that mimics the look of perfectly filled-in brows. Great for oily skin types or anyone who loves a more polished brow.
The best of both worlds — microblading meets shading. A perfect choice for clients seeking dimension, definition, and long-lasting wear.
Define your eyes with a smudge-proof, waterproof lash line enhancement that saves time and enhances your gaze 24/7
Add color, shape, and symmetry to your lips with a soft, natural tint. Ideal for restoring youthful volume and correcting uneven tone.
Whether it’s correcting pigment, reshaping previous work, or refreshing faded results, we specialize in safe, effective color correction.
Microneedling is a minimally invasive treatment that stimulates collagen and elastin by creating tiny micro-injuries in the skin. It improves texture, reduces fine lines, scars, and pores, and enhances product absorption. Safe for all skin types and areas like the face, neck, and décolletage.
Eyelash extensions give you longer, fuller lashes for 4-6 weeks, no mascara needed. Wake up looking polished and confident. Perfect for everyday ease or special occasions.
At Beauty By Design, we offer a curated selection of permanent makeup services designed to enhance your natural beauty and simplify your daily routine. Every treatment is performed with expert precision in a fully sanitized, licensed environment — because your comfort, safety, and satisfaction are non-negotiable.
You're constantly rushing: Busy schedules leave no time for daily makeup routines.
Your hands aren’t steady like they used to be: Age, vision issues, or medical conditions make applying makeup difficult or impossible.
You feel like your features are fading: Over time, lips lose color, brows thin out, and eyes lose definition — leaving you feeling less like yourself.
You’re frustrated with old or uneven permanent makeup: Poor color, bad shapes, or outdated techniques can be hard to correct — but not impossible.
Makeup allergies limit your choices: Traditional cosmetics cause irritation, leaving few safe, beautiful options.
Our services are designed to simplify your beauty routine while enhancing your natural features. Whether you’re short on time, have physical limitations, or simply want to wake up looking polished, we offer solutions that truly make a difference.
Save time and effort: Skip the daily makeup routine. Wake up ready — every day.
Enhance your natural beauty: Subtle, customized techniques highlight your best features with balance and symmetry.
Feel confident and refreshed: Restore definition to your brows, eyes, and lips with techniques designed to rejuvenate and lift your appearance.
Support for medical or physical conditions: We specialize in working with clients facing tremors, vision impairment, arthritis, or other conditions that make traditional makeup difficult.
Correct past mistakes: We expertly neutralize and reshape unwanted or outdated permanent makeup with advanced corrective techniques.
Allergy-friendly solutions: Our treatments are hypoallergenic — safe and effective for sensitive skin.
Whether you’re after subtle enhancement or transformative correction, our goal is the same: to help you feel confident in your skin, effortlessly.
We proudly serve English and Spanish-speaking clients, ensuring clear, communication every step of the way.
Many artists avoid color correction, we specialize in it. Whether you're dealing with orange, blue, or uneven pigment, we have the skill to restore your look.
Our clients often comment on how soft and steady our technique is — a calm, reassuring experience from start to finish.
All procedures are performed in a fully sanitized clinic with up-to-date certifications, health permits, and insurance.
With a foundation in both skincare and clinical precision, I bring a unique blend of beauty expertise and medical discipline to every service I offer. I became a Licensed Esthetician in 2006 , mastering advanced treatments like Chemical Peels, Light Therapy, Microdermabrasion , and Makeup Application — all while working as a Laboratory Technician in a hospital for over five years. This experience taught me the importance of precision, hygiene, and attentive client care — values I carry into every appointment.
My journey into permanent makeup began in 2017 , and since then I’ve built a reputation for my focus, professionalism, and attention to detail. My clients know they’re in steady, caring hands — I make it a point to ensure every client feels heard, valued, and beautiful.
I combine technical skill, artistic vision, and a deep understanding of skin types and facial structure to deliver results that are natural, balanced, and long-lasting.
From the initial consultation to final touch-ups, each treatment is tailored to your personal style, skin type, and lifestyle needs. Whether it's Microblading, Ombre Brows, Permanent Eyeliner, Lip Blush, or Color Correction, I take pride in achieving healed results that enhance your features — not overpower them.
In my clinic, client comfort and safety are paramount. I use only sterile, single-use equipment in a fully sanitized environment, backed by current insurance, health permits, and professional certifications. You can feel confident knowing your beauty is in experienced, trusted hands.
"Karla is one of a kind!"
"She's professional, friendly, knowledgeable, confident, empathetic, and more! She did my brows and eyeliner and was beyond amazing! Not only did she spend time explaining the entire process and answering all my questions, she gave me lots of insight into the process as she was doing it. I couldn't recommend Karla more!!!!”
- Jessica Mesmer-Magnus
" I feel so beautiful"
“I love karlas work definitely very professional! my eyebrows were damage by previous permanent makeup on them but she got them fixed I was very impressed with her work,so professional, and very detailed on everything she does. Thank you so much!”
- Marilu Alicia Loomis
"Karla did an amazing job!"
"Karla did an amazing job on my eyeliner and eyebrows! She is very professional and very kind. She makes you feel calm and relaxed while she's doing her work. I definitely recommend her! Thank you Karla for everything!!"
- Wendy Del Valle
"Karla does the best work!"
" She is so professional, tells you everything she is going to do before she does it, and the results are AMAZING! As soon as I left from her, for the rest of the day, I got compliments on my eyebrows from people. Karla takes her time in measuring and picking your color to make sure everything is perfect! She will not disappoint!"
- Savannah Simmons
"I love my eyebrows"
"Karla is unmatched! She is definitely highly skilled in her craft. My sessions with her were comfortable and enjoyable. She was patient during the process, and provided reminders before and after to ensure a smooth and perfect outcome. I highly recommend Karla!"
- Marilu Santos
You might have heard of it as micropigmentation, permanent cosmetics, derma pigmentation, or micro pigmentation. In simple terms, permanent makeup is the process of implanting high-quality pigment into the skin. Sounds intense? It’s actually safe — and pretty amazing.
Both women and men are embracing it more and more. It’s not about changing how you look — it’s about enhancing your natural features. Think of it like a tattoo that saves you time and makes life easier. Wake up, hit the gym, go for a swim, or even run a marathon — your makeup stays flawless. Not bad, right?
If you’re always on the go and have little time for daily makeup, this is a game-changer. It's perfect for anyone who wants to look refreshed without effort — whether you're an athlete, a busy professional, or someone who simply wants more convenience. Permanent makeup can also be life-changing for people with alopecia, shaky hands, scarring, allergies to traditional makeup, or anyone who’s gone through breast reconstruction or cancer treatments. In short: it’s about beauty and practicality.
Permanent makeup is long-lasting, but not truly permanent. Over time, you may want a refresh to maintain your desired look. Generally, darker pigments stay longer, while lighter, more natural shades tend to fade with sun exposure, swimming, and your body’s natural process.
Healing time varies by person. Thanks to high-quality numbing agents, most clients experience minimal swelling and little to no bleeding. You’ll receive an aftercare kit and detailed instructions. Most areas heal within 4–8 weeks. A post-procedure touch-up will be scheduled to perfect your results.
The initial procedure typically takes 2½ to 3 hours. This includes paperwork, before photos, custom design and color selection, the procedure itself, and aftercare discussion. Follow-ups and color refreshers are usually quicker.
We use a topical anesthesia to numb the areas we're treating. This should help with any minor discomfort during the procedure. Everyone's different when it comes to pain. Some people find certain areas of the face more sensitive, so we focus on making you as comfortable as possible. We have a variety of topical anesthetics to make sure your procedure is as pain-free as possible.
You must be 18 years or older.
Not pregnant or breastfeeding.
No allergies to topical anesthetics.
No active keratosis, facial psoriasis, eczema, acne, rashes, or sunburn in the treatment area.
No transmittable blood diseases (e.g., HIV, hepatitis).
Must not have used Accutane within the past year.
Not suitable for those with keloid scars, seborrheic dermatitis, or viral infections.
No recent chemical peels (within the last few weeks).
Not recommended for anyone undergoing treatments or taking medications that compromise the immune system.
If you have diabetes, are undergoing chemotherapy, or have other medical conditions, a doctor’s note is required.
LOCATION
5653 Carolina Beach Rd Unit A2
Wilmington, NC 28412
By Appointment Only
Phone
910-540-8966
LIABILITY
Please note that BEAUTY BY DESIGN cannot accept responsibility for any injury or damage caused by any services performed by our artists, including lash extension applications, permanent makeup treatments, and microneedling services. By booking an appointment with BEAUTY BY DESIGN , you agree to all terms and conditions and understand that BEAUTY BY DESIGN and our artists accept no liability, and you accept full responsibility.
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations or rescheduling are only accepted 24 hours prior to the scheduled appointment. SAME DAY CANCELLATIONS AND NO-SHOWS will be charged a 50% fee for permanent makeup services, while all other services will be charged the full amount of the missed service.
REFUND POLICY
At Beauty by Design, we are entirely committed and focused on making sure each of our guests receives the ultimate luxury experience. If you have concerns with a service you received, please contact us within 48 hours. NO REFUNDS, whatsoever, are offered on any of our lash + brow + microneedling services. If you have an allergic reaction to a lash extension service we provided, a removal will be offered free of charge. Retail products and Gift certificate purchases are also non-refundable.
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