WARNING; Before proceeding with any services with Christine Marie Permanent Makeup in Traverse City, MI, I urge you to read this message carefully. While I typically refrain from sharing negative feedback, I feel compelled to share that I had a bacterial infection in this instance and like to ensure that you are aware to avoid similar situations in the future. FIND ANOTHER TATTOO ARTIST. In 2024, I underwent an eyebrow tattoo procedure. Despite traveling a considerable distance, I was left disappointed and concerned with the outcome. Shortly right after the procedure, I experienced "severe swelling" and unusual reactions. I promptly notified Christine Marie Permanent Makeup in Traverse City, MI the technician, who dismissed my concerns and attributed the issues to my supposed negligence. This is was not normal so I took this in my own matters, which anyone should do. I sought a second opinion from my dermatologist; MD who diagnosed a bacterial infection and prescribed antibiotics. Luckily, I went in because my infection was extremely dangerous and if I didn't seek medical attention, then it would have gone into the blood stream. **Keeping in mind, when you do you your research, you have the backbone of intelligence and family and friends who are either lawyer, doctors, attorneys that would have done the same thing. Never wait on your health and well-being and reporting Christine Marie Permanent Makeup, Traverse City, MI, is the best thing I've done so others are aware.** I attempted to share my concerns again after speaking with the MD doctor, shared photos of my eyebrows with Christine Marie Permanent Makeup in Traverse City, MI but she continued to deny any responsibility and accused me of causing the infection. She also questioned my doctor's expertise and implied many "false" accusations. One, that I was lying when I had photos, doctors that proved her wrong. Christine Marie Permanent Makeup in Traverse City, MI says that she has friends that are medical doctors, and if that's the case, any MD would recommend going in and having it looked at because it's near your eye and any bacterial infections, will cause eye damage and can be VERY DANGEROUS. It is a BIG DEAL and in her profession, and Christine Marie Permanent Makeup in Traverse City, MI should have done the right thing, BUT FAILED. I am appalled by Christine Marie Permanent Makeup in Traverse City, MI unprofessional behavior, lack of empathy, and refusal to acknowledge any potential wrongdoing. Christine's aggressive responses and refusal to provide a refund have left me feeling disrespected and unsatisfied. I was hoping to resolve this matter amicably, but unfortunately, she failed by not responding. Because of the mistreatment, and unethical business practices with unsanitary tools, I received a Bacterial infection due to the performance of Christine Marie Permanent Makeup in Traverse City, MI. Christine Marie Permanent Makeup in Traverse City, MI- is REPORTED in the BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU- BBB. **Any business reported in BBB and has an outstanding report, will be reviewed constantly and KEPT in the report FILED for over a lifetime. I spoken to the representative and she told me that it's unfortunate Christine Marie Permanent Makeup in Traverse City, MI is not practicing understand the safety guidelines and is very dangerous to be performing any services under her name. ** It's up to you, to read reviews and make your own decisions based off how you feel and comfortability. I thought I did the right thing by writing this review. It was the worst experience I've been through and knowing how bad the bacterial infection became, right near my eyes, scared me to death. I couldn't imagine losing my eye sight because of dirty tools that were being placed inside my skin. Makes me sick to my stomach. I urged you to find someone other than Christine Marie Permanent Makeup in Traverse City, MI for any of your services. She may seem nice, look Presentable, but there are many other tattoo artists in Traverse City, MI that do an amazing work and in the Northern Michigan areas. Best of luck finding someone other than Christine Marie Permanent Makeup in Traverse City, MI. read more

Christine is an amazing artist of both hair and make up. Christine has been my hairstylist for 10 years. I think that she is the best! Her salon is beautiful and she makes you feel absolutely welcome. Also I had my eyebrows micro-bladed and I absolutely love them. She did a fantastic job! I like the fact that she really stays up-to-date on all the latest trends and that she is a certified permanent make up artist and cosmetologist. Since I have been going to her my hair has never been healthier or looked better. read more

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I have had my hair done by Christine for many years. And I've always been extremely happy. I'm sure she cringes when people come in with a photo and say I want to look like this and it's some supermodel and we all laugh and no it's not gonna look like that. I usually just say will do what you wanna do and make me look stylish. I can actually trust her to follow through because she is so talented at what she does. She not only does my hair but she has done my eyebrows and even my make up for my wedding! I love the new place she's in because it's not a huge salon with a revolving door of customers. It's very quaint and bright it is so relaxing to enjoy time spent there! Trust me when I say you'll be glad if you check it out! read more

I decided to get permanent eyebrows and found Christine online. The reviews I read were good so I made the appointment. That decision was the best one I've made! Christine did a Fantastic job answering all of my questions and explaining the process in detail. I now have the eyebrows I've wanted for the past 20 years! I can't recommend Christine enough. read more