Meg really takes the time to get to know your lifestyle and what you like or don't like. Based on that, she customizes the nano blading to fit you, instead of just doing the same brows on everyone. She also explains what to expect and makes you feel really comfortable throughout the process. My brows are coming together beautifully right now, and I'm very happy with the results! read more

I had a great experience getting my brows laminated and tweezed. They look fantastic!

working with Meg was fantastic. She is incredibly talented and her customer service skills are top-notch. I highly recommend her. I love my eyebrows! read more

She is simply awesome. 100% plus with you, for you. Totally charming, professional, carefree, attentive. She did a perfect, flawless microblading job on my eyebrows. A True artist. I should know since I sculpt faces in clay. Yes, you could say she is a sculptress of brows. Thank you - merci enormously, mademoiselle Meg! I will see you again for permanent eyeliner. read more

I very highly recommend Meg at Brow Basics by Meg. I did a lot of research in advance of selecting Meg to micro-blade my brows in 2022. She was so pleasant, professional and I was thrilled with the finished look. Fast forward, I just recently returned to her for an "annual touchup" THREE years later. She's using a slightly different technique than before, but the results are equally outstanding. In addition to being a very friendly and kind person, I love how she makes the brow aftercare bag so you know exactly what to do for the 10 days following your service. She is the only person I would trust with any sort of permanent makeup. I should add that her salon is beautiful and relaxing. Truly a fantastic experience. Thank you Meg!! read more

Megan is a truly professional artist. I came to her with my microbladed brows badly faded to a greyish color. She was meticulous , thoughtful and knowledgable in her approach to reviving them to a rich and complementary color. In addition her studio is beautifully appointed, she is charming and her services reasonably priced. I highly recommend her services. read more

I got faux freckles and the experience was amazing! Everything went so smoothly from start to finish. She was super friendly and made me feel comfortable right away. Meg explained the entire process clearly and gave me really helpful aftercare instructions so I knew exactly what to expect. I absolutely love how natural and beautiful my freckles look! read more

Meg is very professional and I am very satisfied with my powder brows. She knew exactly what to suggest for my skin and coloring and her work is exceptional. I would highly recommend her services. read more

Meg is truly wonderful. It is always a trust fall getting your eyebrows tattooed permanently on your face. However she is soo good at what she does and she draws on each hair for your to look over before she tattoos them! I love my brows and after losing half my brows in middle school finally am enjoying my natural face again. For those considering this process it doesn't happen overnight. You need two sessions (I had three as I didn't take the pigment very well for our first session) so just know it will take time but you will get the permanent brows of your dreams soon! I recommend doing the process weeks apart from anything as during the 10 day aftercare it is recommended you don't sweat, be in sun, and you can't get your brows wet so do better then me and plan ahead:) Meg is the right person for the job and worth every penny! read more

Brow Basics by Meg - My brows right after getting them done! A bit darker - Permanent Makeup Near Me - Oakland, California

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All I can say is I wish I'd done microblading sooner. I've seen Meg for both brow lamination and now microblading and have nothing but positive things to say. My brows turned out perfect-- natural and subtle but impactful. Meg was patient and thorough in both the consult and final session. Her instructions for post-care were helpful and specific, she's devoted to helping you get the best results. Highly recommend. read more

Meg was absolutely awesome , her work is flawless her care and touch is off the charts ! she gave me exactly what I wanted , she actually took it up several notches! I am so happy with my eyeliner tattoos and never have to worry about getting them just right daily . Meg is so wonderful to talk to during the procedure , I felt right at home , speaking of home her studio is gorgeous , nostalgic with modern touches and super clean .5 stars for Meg ! I cant wait to do more !!! read more

Just had a lash enhancement. (Permanent eyeliner, in lash line, not extending past my natural eyelashes). The process was easy, again everything was throughly explained and while I have to wait 10 days to see the final result, I left very excited as to how it looked right away. Megan is wonderful, if you are considering permanent makeup, I would highly recommend Brow Basics. (FYI, I am over 60, so younger people may want different makeup services, but I'd still recommend Megan) read more

I was so nervous to get my brows done but Meg was so wonderful to work with from the initial consult all the way through the appointment. She is patient, extremely thorough, and very talented at what she does. Her shop was super clean and conven located. I'm thrilled with my brows and highly recommend Meg to anyone looking to do microblading. read more

10000% cannot recommend Meg enough. I started seeing her at urban cocoon in SF before she got her own shop in Oakland. I've been seeing her for a few years now, and she is amazing at her work. She takes such care, takes her time, and has a good after brow routine that she recently made some nice modifications to. I only trust to go to her. She truly changed my brow shape for the better and has such a gift being able to do it. Look forward to continuing service with her! read more

After a not so great experience at another studio several years ago, I was weary trying this procedure again, but boy am I glad I did anyway. I can't really say anything about Meg that hasn't already been written in her many, rightfully glowing reviews. All I can do is confirm that she truly is wonderful! Today is Thanksgiving and having found Meg definitely makes my list of things I'm grateful for this year! read more

Brow Basics by Meg - Love my new brows! - Permanent Makeup Near Me - Oakland, California

Meg is an exceptionally skilled professional. I went to her for eyelash enhancement after chemo. I am totally thrilled with how they turned out. Meg explained everything really well beforehand and set a reassuring, calm vibe throughout. She has very steady hands! I'm sort of shocked by how perfect the line is and how the left and right match exactly. It's intense to trust a stranger with a sharp instrument close to one's eyes, and I really trust Meg. read more

Newbie to the permanent make-up world, and my anxiety was sky high. I had done my research and thought the photos on her Instagram looked the most realistic. That was my goal - just make my brows look like they did 10-years ago. Meg is easy to chat with, and takes her time making sure you are comfortable with the process before she ever pulls out any ink. Super happy with the results and give Meg my highest praise and thanks! read more

My hairdresser told me my eyebrows were disappearing and I needed to address it, so I reluctantly googled semi-permanent brows and Your Truly came up. I had no idea what to expect. Let me tell you - I couldn't be happier. My eyebrows look fantastic and Meg is a total delight. I should have done it years ago, and I will be back every two years for a touch up. Thank you, Meg! You are a rockstar! read more

It was time for my two year retouch, and once again, Meg did an incredible job. I wish I had taken a before photo to show the comparison, but suffice it to say, I am very pleased with the finished product. Megan is an absolutely pro. Thanks again til next time. read more

Meg is awesome. She has done my brows a few times now and has done a fabulous job. She also takes time to explain everything so you feel super comfortable at each step of the process. Highly recommend! read more

I am not quite ready to do permanent yet, but Meg seemed so great that I went to her for just a brow lamination and lash lift + tint and she was AMAZING! So worth it to go to her -- she was fun to talk to during the appointment, she explained everything to me fully so I knew what I was getting into as a first timer, and she helped me to understand what the next step would be if I wanted to take the next step into permanent brows. I'm so happy with the outcome and will definitely be back for regular lash and brow appointments. read more

I had a beauty mark appointment with Meg, which was my very first cosmetic tattoo and I was so happy with both the thorough explanations of the technique and process, detailed knowledge she shared and also the final results!!! The shop was charming and super clean and Meg herself was a master of making my mark perfect and so incredibly realistic that everyone now comments on how "real" it looks! I highly, highly recommend! read more

Thank you so much to Meg who did literally freckle art on me! She is awesome, so professional and kind. Didn't feel a thing and already obsessed of how it looks. read more

Meg is the best!! I've been going to her for microblading around 4 years and my brows are perfection every time. I love her work!! read more

Brow Basics by Meg - Perfect brows! - Permanent Makeup Near Me - Oakland, California

My experience with Meg has been nothing short of amazing! I started my process with a short consultation to figure out what exactly I wanted. During this session, she was very Informational and flexible answering all my questions. I immediately booked my actual appointment afterwards and on her website, the instructions are very clear on payment and aftercare. During my actual appointment Meg at me at ease by explaining every step she was doing. I found her studio to be extremely clean- she always wore gloves and mask. The finished look is amazing - I might come back for more tattoos! I will post an update after my lash enhancement has healed! read more

Brow Basics by Meg - Pictures from my consultation to figure out if I wanted the lash enhancement or eyeliner - Permanent Makeup Near Me - Oakland, California

I had my brows micro bladed several years ago (approximately 4+ yrs) and had been thinking of having them done again after fading. I happened to see Meg's shop on College Avenue (near Broadway) while on a walk, and decided to make an appointment after having seen all her great reviews. I had an initial consultation appointment over FaceTime, where she explained that I would do better with Nano rather than micro blading based on my skin type. etc., so I agreed to have that done instead. The whole process with Meg was really outstanding. She is organized, clear and professional. Her shop is very pleasant - spacious, with lots of natural light and plants. She gives detailed, though concise, easy-to-follow instructions on aftercare. And her work was great. She achieved exactly what I wanted, providing a much more positive experience than I had the first time with micro blading. I highly recommend her services! read more

I had Meg do my first ever semi-permanent makeup before she opened up her own shop. It was such a wonderful experience, that I made it a point to seek her out when I needed to re-up on my eyeliner. Oh, did I mention I've since moved back to the east coast? Yea, I flew out to see her for this. The experience was just as amazing as the first time. I have super watery eyes but Meg was very patient with me and got me through it, and the outcome looked awesome. I'm always coming back to her, no doubt about that. read more

This is my second experience with permanent makeup; I had my brows microbladed several years ago and it was time to get them redone. So glad that I decided to go to Meg to get powder brows. It was obvious from the get-go that she really knows what she's doing, and she gave me a lot of information between the two techniques and why powder could be a better choice for what I wanted. She explained the process and after-care thoroughly, and even gives you an after-care kit to make sure you know how to manage the healing. She's very careful and meticulous, and she sketched out my brows exactly as I was hoping (saying this because my previous microblading by someone else was just not exactly the shape I wanted). Her studio is very cute, clean and sanitary. I'm really glad I found her and I would not hesitate to return for any kind of permanent makeup procedure. read more

I've been going to Megan since 2017 and there isn't anybody else I'd go see to do my permanent eyeliner/lash enhancement. I first met Megan as the resident artist at a spa, and I'm so excited to see she's opened up her own place in the East Bay. My first time, I was so nervous to get my lash enhancement done. I don't have any other tattoos, so the idea of my first (two) being right near my eyeballs was terrifying. But Megan has the absolute best bedside manner. She's super friendly and makes you feel incredibly at ease. She's always answered my questions really knowledgeably, set reasonable expectations, and gave really good directions on after-care. Her work is amazing. To be fair, I've only ever done an upper lash enhancement (3 times now), but I've always been super happy. Megan has always given me the perfect, most subtle shape, right on the lashline. We've gone a tiny bit thicker each session and I've never been disappointed. Megan's new studio is bright and airy, beautifully decorated, and super clean. Honestly, there's not one negative thing I can think of about my experiences with Megan. She's fantastic! read more

Megan is an exemplary business owner! She understands customer relations, was attentive to my needs and provides expert advice. Her artistic talent is evident and I'm thrilled to have found her. From the first visit she made me feel welcome and comfortable in every way. Not to mention she is super cool! I love my eyebrows... the fact that I can walk out of the house without filling them in is incredible!! Thank you :) read more

This was my first experience getting microblading and Meg was phenomenal!! She took the time to chat with me about the look I wanted and I really appreciated the consultation every step of the way! My eyebrows look so natural and beautiful...I can't wait for my touch up. read more

The entire experience was a 10/10! The studio is clean, welcoming, and all around a great vibe. Meg is kind, professional, and made me feel right at home. The actual microblading experience was near painless, exact, and I felt like my wants/needs were heard perfectly. She was great with any adjustments that I wanted and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I know it wasn't exactly cheap, but it was worth every cent, especially since it's something that's going to be on your face! Not exactly something you'd want to do on the cheap side haha. Thank you Meg! Highly recommend to everyone. This pic was taken on my second day of my 2nd session so it's not 100% healed and will be slightly lighter, but I'm sure I'll be happy with the final results. read more

Brow Basics by Meg - Permanent Makeup Near Me - Oakland, California

I would like to begin by saying that I never write reviews. Like ... ever. And here we are. If you have been considering getting your brows done - this is the place! My new eyebrows are beautiful. The Yours Truly space attracted my eye during my daily commute. The attention to detail and beauty really drew me in. Meg is thoughtful, patient, and super talented at what she does. This procedure is a GAME CHANGER! Im so happy with my new look. Do It. read more

I was referred to Meg by a friend and am so thankful to have found her!!! She listened to my back story and really took the time to make sure that she did what I was requesting as this was a redo/fix of my first attempt with another brow artist last year. I went to someone three separate times last year (in Danville) to try to achieve the brows that I wanted and this person just kept charging me and then adding a stroke or two of hair to then say "I can't make them thicker". Needless to say it was a lot of time and $ wasted. Meg sat with me for around 45 min prior to the procedure to discuss the process and make sure that she knew what my goals were and how to achieve them. She not only achieved what I wanted and more but she was able to correct the "questionable work" that I had done last year. I am beyond grateful and thankful to have found someone who I can trust and who does amazing work!!! read more

Nano Brow Service: Meg was awesome! She spent a lot of time explaining the procedure. She took her time and made sure I was comfortable. I love my brows!!!! read more

Full disclosure: I have written only one Yelp review and it was not a good one. But I am about to write the most glowing review I can for Megan of Brow Basics! As you will read in this post: https://www.yelp.com/not_recommended_reviews/oakland-glow-studio-oakland-3, I had a very bad experience getting my brows microbladed by Katie at Oakland Glow Studio. I then met with a bunch of other studios to try to figure out how to remove them. Megan of Brow Basics is an amazing talent, and has literally saved me. I came to her last summer with microbladed brows that looked like they had been drawn on with a black Sharpie. She has been taking me through the process of getting them off my face using a process called Pigment Lightening. Eventually, I will have her re-do my eyebrows altogether. Unlike my experience with Oakland Glow Studio, my time with Megan has been a joy. She is kind and explains everything. She has an enormous amount of experience, and takes the art of microblading very seriously. She has really put in the work to learn the craft, and it shows. I have learned two VERY IMPORTANT facts about the permanent makeup business that I want you all to know: 1.) To offer microblading services you do NOT NEED TO HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE. You read that right. You actually don't have to take ANY training classes. You only need a health-related certificate (a 2 hour online test) and to pay for a permit. If you pass the health department inspection, you get a permit. No actual Microblading or Permanent Makeup training required! NONE. So, there are A LOT of people out there with little to no experience. And a lot of people who are just not very good. And you have no recourse when they screw up. 2.) You are probably going to pick your practitioner by looking at their work on their website or on Instagram. Makes sense, right? Even if they have A LOT of posts, you might not end up with how it looks in those photos. In my case, I chose Katie from the work she posted on Instagram. And, my eyebrows looked good immediately after the service. It was ONLY in the weeks thereafter - as I healed - that something called "pigment migration" occured. And I ended up with a mess on my face! ASK TO SEE FINISHED WORK. HEALED WORK. Also, lots of Instagram posts doesn't mean much. It only means they have lots of time to post! Be warned. Learn from my mistake. A very expensive mistake. If you want to have any services done - whether it be microblading or permanent makeup - I wholly recommend Megan. You will enjoy your time with her in her beautiful, sun-lit studio. You will leave with the feeling you have made a brand new friend. read more

Meg is amazing. Really talented and experienced. would highly recommend her to anyone and everyone.

I have been a client since 2017 before she started her own business and of course I followed her once she opened her own shop. I've had my eye liner tattooed three times and just got my Microblading done. I always get lots of compliments on her work! I've seen first hand how detail oriented and patient she is. I'm likely one of her most nit-picky clients when I ask her to do something a millimeter more or less but she always patiently complies. Like it would've been perfect to others without that millimeter but I'm crazy like that. I know she does a phenomenal job on the other services she provides that I haven't tried too just knowing how detail oriented she is. She is a true artist! If you're on the fence about permanent makeup know you won't regret it with Meg - go for it! read more

Meg is amazing! She brought my sad eyebrows back to life. They look absolutely stunning and I'm completely obsessed! Definitely worth the money! Meg really took the time to make sure the shape of my eyebrows were perfect for me and she really made the experience effortless! She is very thorough in her work and made me feel so comfortable throughout the entire procedure. I will be recommending my friends to her because she is magic! Can't wait to for my next follow up appointment! read more

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Meg is GREAT! I'm sorry I put this off for so many year. Easy Peasy. Almost no discomfort and lots of great conversation. Love my new look! read more