I had my lips done by Kathy in 2023 and although I've had permanent make up on my lips from before she charged me for a complete new treatment and charged me $150 for subsequent touchups of which I needed 2. I needed my lips touched up for a wedding this year and although it's only been two years and it's supposed to be permanent make up she charged me the full price of $450. Then there was a glitch in her payment method. Her secretary called me in a rage saying that I should come in immediately and pay my bill. It was a Saturday. I told her that I needed to check my credit card account first and see if the payment went through on my end. In the meantime, they figured out the glitch was not on my end but on theirs. Rather than using a credit card again through the phone I sent her a check. Now if she hadn't been talking so much (which she does incessantly) she would've noticed that her machine wasn't working because she kept me sitting there literally for 30 minutes listening to her complain about another customer before I finally said I had to leave. Her work is not bad. She just seems to make sure that touchups are needed - charging $150 for each. I would not use her again and will go elsewhere for my touchup which I need because the initial job was not very good. read more

I originally wrote a negative review after perm brows done by Kathy, but the mutual friend that referred me told me she called her very upset so I took it down. But I don't want anyone else to have my bad experience. I originally made the appt for eyeliner and she immediately told me over phone, sight unseen that I needed brows too. Well it's been probably 6-7 years since then of dealing with uneven brows and regretting having them done. She used what appeared to be black ink which turned blue quickly. Every time I have a picture taken I am shocked to see my brows. The left one is higher and has a bigger arch. In fact when Kathy did my 'after' pic and looked at her camera she made an audible gasp, quickly switched away from the pic and didn't show me. (Note that during her measuring she said that I had a very symmetrical face.) After the brows healed a bit, I talked to her about uneven areas, including the inner brows not matching in angle as well as some ink dots that were abnormal. She was snappy in her response, even arrogant. Knowing she had taken that pic previously and obviously didn't like what she saw, I can only think her negative response was her not wanting to admit her work wasn't good or not knowing how to fix it. As a few other reviews stated, Kathy talked way too much during the procedure which were some intense stories when you just want to be still and meditate thru the pain and to make sure her full attention is on her work. Also, her instructions were vague and she didn't explain what to expect as far as follow up as part of the initial cost. I've since learned from other perm brow artists that it takes a couple additional appointments as part of the procedure to do little adjustments, so I'm not sure why she acted arrogant about me saying they needed some areas tweaked. I never had a follow up to see her. Due to her attitude I honestly didn't feel comfortable letting her work on me again. I've spent an additional $1000 trying to get my brows fixed, but it's pretty much impossible unless I have laser done which is costly, takes several months and can cause scarring. read more

Metamorphosis By Kathy Baba - Perm eyebrows today, done by Kathy Baba approx 6 yrs ago. Natural brows were both like Left brow, more straight across, very little arch. - Makeup Artists Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Microblading Guru! I would never to trust my face to ANYONE except Kathy Baba. She did my eyebrows about 5-6 years back and I love them! This last year I wanted to go thicker and try microblading. Kathy did a hybrid of microblading and tiny needle tattooing. It was exactly what I needed to get that full, natural brow I was looking for. I cannot tell you how happy I am with the shape and the look (looks natural even in the brightest light). The color was right on, Kathy really listened to me when I told her that although I have almost black hair, I didn't want too dark of a brow. Kathy Baba truly is the best. read more

Metamorphosis By Kathy Baba - Immediately after microblading - Makeup Artists Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Kathy is amazing, I have has a face lift and numerous fillers to my face. The absolute best thing I have done is have Kathy do my brows! My face looks amazing and even better with make-up ! read more

Kathy is a MIRACLE WORKER!! I cannot praise her enough! She's as sweet as can be, professional, down-to-earth, talented beyond words, and just wonderful! I had my liner and brows done and she was so wonderful in helping me figure out what I wanted. She was not the least bit pushy and suggested we error on the side of "too little" rather than "too much". (Of course she was exactly right!) It's now been a month since my artwork and I had absolutely no issues with healing. I did exactly as she said and never experienced much more than some puffiness. I am now scheduling my "touch-up" appointment which, to be honest, there is nearly nothing to touch up-she's that great! As a busy, young mom, this decision has been one of the best I've made for myself! Go see Kathy! You won't be disappointed! I see her as perfect for people of all ages and all needs! read more

Metamorphosis By Kathy Baba - Perfect brows and liner with no work!! What more could a woman want?! THANKS KATHY!!! - Makeup Artists Near Me - Encinitas, California

Kathy Baba the owner of Metamorphosis is truly the VERY best at what she does! Kathy did an eyeliner and eyebrow permanent makeup and I'm still so happy with my results. She looks at the angles and shape of your face and shapes accordingly for the best, most natural results. No one would ever guess my eyebrows are tattooed. Better than that she shaped them better than I ever could (it would take 10-15 minutes to do it w my MAC shadow) and if I'm swimming or at the gym, I dont feel naked. She's also very gentle and soothing with her touch. Important for chickens like me. I looked and waited 8 years until I found an artist that would touch my face again. (My past permanent makeup resulted in faded purple eyebrows..yikes!) Many people are not aware that Kathy does CORRECTION of past and not so skilled permanent makeup artist that do not use top quality inks and falter with their technique. She restored my faith in permanent makeup artists and I cannot say enough about her talent and wonderful beautiful presence. read more

Metamorphosis By Kathy Baba - Two very happy clients of Kathy Baba!! We love u Kathy! - Makeup Artists Near Me - Encinitas, California

If you want a PRO ...go with Kathy! I have to admit I was so nervous , so I did my homework to find the best ...It's permanent make up, on you face...it has to be good !!! Kathy took the time to explain everything and made me feel at ease...I sent her some ideas of what I thought I would like...she is the expert, she helped me pick the best brow shape for my face and really listed to what I wanted. The procedure was practically painless ...she uses great numbing products...and after, felt a bit like a sunburn, but that was gone by the end of the day. I had a scar on my eyebrow, so I only had half an eyebrow (I had surgery as a child). When I got home my husband said "amazing" "beautiful" ....I sent pictures to my mom ...she said ..."unbelievable" "beautiful"...now she wants to do hers!!!! I highly recommend Kathy Baba ...she is the best .. read more

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Kathy is a true artist! This is my 2nd time going to her as the 1st time was years ago for eyebrows and top and bottom eye liner. This time I just needed the eyebrows done and they came out beautiful! There was no pain at all and no scabbing!! She is the only person I will go to and recommend her highly to anyone who has been contemplating having any work done! read more

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Metamorphosis and Kathy Baba are amazing! Kathy is patient, gentle and a perfectionist. All the important things you want when getting permanent makeup! She listens to your wants and needs and really examines your face to make sure each line that is done is perfect. Highly recommend her :) read more

Kathy is amazing! She's a perfectionist who takes exact measurements to give you the eyebrows you've always imagined (or penciled!) Not having to do my eyebrows everyday is a game changer! I highly recommend her work! Here's a picture of my brows. read more

Metamorphosis By Kathy Baba - Makeup Artists Near Me - Encinitas, California

I had my eyebrows done several years ago at a different place and came to Kathy about a year ago to get them reshaped, recolored etc. Kathy is fantastic. She really took time to work with me on the right color and shade. She is super knowledgeable about how different shades and shapes would work. She was careful to pick the correct inks to get the desired results. She numbs well. Her office is clean, comfy and quiet. Her policy is to do whatever it takes to make it right. She is a perfectionist - and just does great work. I have really sensitive skin that doesn't numb easily and does weird things with the colors. I got permanent makeup for my eyebrows because I have invisible (sparse, pale blond) eyebrows. I am pale complected and have red hair. It's easy for me to overdo it with makeup. Whereas, with the first person I went to years ago, I felt iffy about going back to them... like I'd be nagging them to get it right, with Kathy, she really welcomes the call back if it's not right yet. She expects it, even! A year later, she still helped me get it perfect. Even with my 'special needs' skin, it doesn't bother her at all. It is rare to encounter a business person who runs their business with so much integrity. Kathy is that person. And aside from her business, she, personally, is a joy to spend time with. She is kind, compassionate and easy to talk to. It makes being under a magnifying glass 6 inches from her for an hour no big deal. read more

I have been going to Kathy for coming up on 3 yrs and had I known she was on Yelp I would have written a review much sooner. I orginally went to Kathy to have my lips re-done and my 86 yr old moms eyebrows touched up. I had been to someone before but she was wasn't very skilled. Kathy was my miracle worker! My mom was first and she "loved" Kathy as she is so very kind, patient and compassionate. She was so great with my mom and kept her very calm as she had her orginal brows done 10 yrs ago when she was younger and less anxious, she said it didn't hurt at all and loved her new browsl. I happen to have been blessed with great eyebrows (per Kathy) until I tried waxing one myself and getting too much wax on a spot that needed hair and unfortunately never grew back, Kathy told me she would touch it up for me sometime. I just went back to Kathy a few months ago for my update on my lips as it had been 2 yrs and I am now brave enough to get them darker this time. I have driven 30 miles in the meantime for my brow waxing as I turned in my license HA HA. Kathy spent time with me getting the color just right as she knows how picky I am and she wanted me to have the right blend and she proceeded to go to work. I kid you not I literally fell asleep right after she numbed my lips, for almost 3 hours! She had to wake me a couple of times just to ask me a few questions about what I wanted in my liner area, etc. She had to laugh and told me I was the first to go to sleep during a procedure, I told her I had absolutely NO PAIN, I felt like I was floating on a cloud and I wanted to stay all day but she had other customers. I was supposed to go back for my 2nd coat this past month, however life kinda got in the way, Kathy was very understanding, she said she never holds anyone to the 2 month rule (within reason of course). I was surprised to read that in another review as I have never experienced anything other than great things with her, she is a true professional both in talent and in customer service. :) I am going back next week to have my liner, my 1 brow REPAIRED... lol... and my lips touched up for that 2nd coat someone else spoke of. My lips turned out so great I couldn't believe it and I can't wait for Kathy to see them. I get compliments literally daily, people ask what is my lipstick and when I tell them it is permanent make up they immediately ask WHERE AND WHO! I recently had a surgical procedure and the nurse asked me to please remove my lipsitck and didn't believe me when I told her it was permanent she finally had to take a kleenex herself and try to wipe it off.....It was very funny! I too own my own business and I get reviews on my service too, 99% are 5 star and 1% is that that person you just can't please no matter what you do for them, which is sad. I think Kathy and I are alot a like, we give our all to people and it hurts when we feel it is unjust, I was sad to see 2 reviews that seemed unfair and certainly not the PERFECTIONIST... Kathy I know, not reality at all, but I know after 13 yrs in my field when you have 200... 5 star reviews and a few not so good ones people know, that there is no perfect, however in my book Kathy is as close as they come and I would never go to anyone else. Don't worry she will not dissappoint you! Warm Regards and thank you Kathy best wishes in your new location! Big hugs, Pamela phayes12@cox.net (if you need a one on one referral to Kathy) read more

I love Kathy Baba! I went to her to get permanent eyebrows and upper lid eyeliner early June 2015. I had a great experience during the tattooing; she numbed me well and provided additional numbing as needed. The end result was better than expected. Kathy is an expert with years of experience, so I felt confident with her recommendations. My eyebrows look naturally thicker, and the eyeliner looks as if I apply them perfectly every morning. She is also very professional, down to earth, and process and client oriented. Even though I had just met her, we chatted as if we had known each other for years. Her studio is clean, cozy and chic, and parking is not a problem. As a nurse, I appreciated her post procedure instructions. Kathy read through the provided document and made sure I verbalized understanding. Additionally, as part of her service she offers a follow up visit at no cost! I took advantage of it and she consistently provided the same professional, friendly, and comfortable service. I highly recommend getting you permanent make up services here; you get what you pay for, and it is worth it. read more

Metamorphosis By Kathy Baba - Kathy's work of art on my eyebrows. - Makeup Artists Near Me - Encinitas, California

I was in the process of chickening out - writing a text to my friend about why I was leaving and not doing my scheduled procedure - when Kathy walked in and sat with me. We talked and she really helped me calm down. I may have been one of the biggest chickens she has ever worked on - EVER! I am so glad I didn't leave! It has been less than 2 weeks and I have beautiful eyebrows! I haven't had eyebrows for years so this is really saying something - plus I have a very delicate upper and lower eyelid line. The difference this has made for me is amazing. It is not that I can "get up and have makeup on" - NO - it's that I now have a subtle enhancement of my eyes that if I want to add mascara to, I can and then "I have makeup on" otherwise I just look and feel more confident. Kathy was so precise in everything she did. I had seen other clients of hers and had no idea that they had permanent makeup. That is the quality I was looking for and the result I have received! THANK YOU KATHY read more

Kathy is great, professional, caring and has a big heart. My brows are twins not sister! I will be going back for more services, she made me look beautiful . Marian M Howard read more

I was contemplating permanent makeup and found Metamorphosis by Kathy on Yelp. Because of her positive reviews and her location in North County, I gave her a call and was surprised by the amount of time she was willing to spend with me on the phone. She was very informative, honest and professional. After we spoke, I just knew she was the right choice and I no longer needed to continue my research. It was evident Kathy has been doing this for a very long time and is well-versed in permanent makeup. After my first appointment the following week, I was very pleased with the results. Kathy really took the time to listen and ensure the end result was what I had in mind. I went in today for my free touch up. Again, Kathy was meticulous about details and the process was painless and easy. She is reasonably priced, personable and professional. Highly recommend for anyone interested in permanent makeup! read more

Kathy's Nano brow design for me turned out so wonderful and natural. Loved Her attention to detail not only in shape but color, Was perfect and beyond my expectations of how good my brows could look. She is the consummate perfectionist. She really listened and cared about what I wanted, and wasn't finished until I was happy. I can't recommend her enough. She deserves much more than five stars !!! read more

I contacted Kathy because I had a friend who's brows came out beautiful!! So, I had a scar that goes smack center thru the rt. brow from childhood that bothered me because I couldn't grow hair there, (my parents told me I fell, but I know they dropped me) so it looks awkward.....I called Kathy, and she was as nice & professional as could be, I was scared to do permanent make-up, but now, I'm as good as new and no longer insecure about that little spot!! Thank you Kathy for making me love my brows....and I do get compliments....love it even more so that I can wake up and just go in the morning w/out worrying I will scare the common folk! :)~ I know my parents dropped me, but now you can't tell because I look good as new! I should send them the invoice! read more

Kathy is absolutely talented and amazing at what she does! Everyone says that a career should really be someone's passion. It is obvious that this is truly Kathy's passion- being of service to people and enhancing the beauty with themeselves had all along. She is a total perfectionist and will not let you leave until that "one more stroke or dot" has been applied. I've always been an eyebrow person and unfotunately, I messed mine up in grade school. When I had my eyebrows finally done by Kathy, it was like a dream come true finally having them the way I've always wanted them done and having them done and ready as soon as I wake up in the morning! Apart from being such a talented artist, Kathy is such a sweetheart! She is probably one of the sweetest people I've met. She is gentle and sensitive to your needs and wants and it shows with her work and the way she does it. Getting my eyebrows done was a bit intimidating because I've heard that it hurt like getting a tattoo. However, Kathy was so gentle and I barely felt anything when she worked on my brows! It was such a painless procedure that it was really more relaxing than anything else! Go see Kathy Baba!!! She's amazing and she's the best and it shows in her work!!! :) read more

To my fellow classy ladies of North County... I am here typing out this review to share with you my personal and much appreciated experience at Metamorphasis by Kathy;)) I had thought about permanent make up for a few years. I am 42 yrs old, a working RN.. Very picky about who is the best when it comes to personal perfection achievements, Kathy is THE BEST! Not only is she well experienced and professional, she is so personable, going above and beyond to accommedate her clients. I had my eyebrows done due to age, losing half your brows is never good on any day due to sweat, swimming, or work. Just waking up with them on and perfect is a blessing! I waited 6 weeks and returned for minor touch up after healing, and decided to have the lip blend procedure as well, really remarkable results! Want glamorus results, ready for camera, photos, and any situation that requires your best face forward? Kathy is YOUR permanant make up artist! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Beautiful and amazing results.... What are you waiting for? Make an appt now.. Book 6 weeks in advance to any plans. Leave time for healing and touch ups;) Love you Kathy! Amazing woman! Amazing results! read more

Kathy's work is beautiful, professional and she always does exactly what she says. I came to Kathy with a nightmare of lip liner from someone's mistake and she said she could help me. I had tried laser removal, that was so painful I could not stand it. No one could help me until Kathy, I am so grateful to have met her. After a few treatments I no longer look like Frankenstein and I am so natural looking and will be able to wear clear lip gloss once again and not deep dark lipstick. I actually cried after my lips healed completely and I was able to see the completed, beautiful results. I would recommend Kathy and I do recommend Kathy to everyone who wants permanent makeup. I would ONLY TRUST Kathy!!! Thank you so much! read more

Kathy Baba is the very best at what she does. I went to her for eyeliner and full lip permanent makeup in March, 2012. She spent about 30 minutes with me on the phone a few days prior to my appointment, to prepare me for what to expect. When I arrived, we spent time deciding on what colors would be best for me, and she showed me how she would combine the dozens of shades to make the ones we thought would be the most natural. The process is NOT WITHOUT PAIN, don't kid yourself, even with the continual topical numbing process she uses throughout the procedure. To offset the pain, Kathy has spa-like music playing, and she chats with you (not unlike the dentist chats while working on your teeth) to help take your mind off what is happening. I was THRILLED with the results, but as Kathy says -- permanent make-up is like nail polish, it takes two coats. So in July I went back for the "second treatment". Like the first time, she took care to keep the areas numb, but I really didn't want the spa music. So we switched her iPod playlist to 60's and 70's hard rock and had a blast!! Kathy is fun, funny, caring, compassionate and above all else, a professional in what she does. If you're (like I was) wanting to "perk up your look", and you (like me) have been on the fence about this for some time and you (like me) have researched and interviewed various people and/or places without finding the right person, then you (like me) need to call Kathy, because I guarantee if you do, you will look in the mirror every day and thank her for the new you (I sure do!) Syd read more

Do your homework. I should have paid attention more to the reviews, especially "Pch 9." Spot on review of the experience I had. Kathy is skilled and has the ability, but time mgmt and talking about non-related topics is a challenge, expect to spend 3-4 hrs for the appt. If you insist on going here, Take a friend Good points: nice salon, good location. 7/2018 Update: For Amazing brows...see Kelly at Infinity Brows on Girard Ave in La Jolla. It is a wonderful experience and you walk away with sexy, natural Brows. read more

I can't say enough positive statements about Kathy, but most importantly she is a professional in her field. She is very detail oriented which is important when giving you brows that match and look good on your face. I thought I wanted dramatic brows, however, with my small, narrow face, she told me they would look like caterpillars on me. I left my brows up to her and they look great! I no longer have to try to match my brows and wonder if I have done them correctly, not to mention, it is one less step in my daily makeup routine. I forgot to mention, there was absolutely NO pain! This is the best thing I have done for myself in a long time! read more

I had my touch up with Kathy yesterday and am happy with my results once again! She takes the time to learn about what makes you happy and then makes it your reality! I would recommend her to anyone interested in getting their eyebrows done. It has truly changed my life, with a toddler there is no time for makeup and now I don't have to waste time on it. Thanks Kathy! read more

Listen to these reviews!!! I did and I'm so beyond happy with my lash enhancement!! Kathy was SO accommodating and she really takes the time to sit down with you and listen to what you want! The procedure was quick for me and everything healed great! Kathy is amazing!!!!!! read more

Metamorphosis By Kathy Baba - Lash Enhancement by Kathy Baba! Only makeup on is mascara! - Makeup Artists Near Me - Encinitas, California

I received permanent eyeliner with Kathy a few months ago. While I am mostly satisfied with the results, there were a few things that really bothered me that I think others might like to know before choosing Metamorphosis. -Kathy is very talkative. The consultation alone took over 90 minutes. During this time, Kathy talked about her health, her friends, her family, her dance experience, the actors and choreographers she has worked with, and her dog. Several times she received calls, texts, or even visitors, and every time she was finished with them she would complain about that person and tell me about some problem between them. I was not nervous at all going into the office, but after 2 hours of chatter and negative gossip, I was on edge. It would be different if I had the sense that she was listening to me when I talked (as I repeatedly tried to steer the conversation back to the business at hand), but I felt very much as though she had decided what to do with my eyes the moment she saw me, and wasn't interested in hearing what I was looking for. -When I walked in I thought I wanted a subtle lash enhancement on the upper eyelid with no solid line, and possibly a smudged lower lash line. I looked through her portfolio (in which all of the people are wearing daily makeup in addition to her permanent makeup, making it very difficult to know what is permanent and what isn't) and chose one that was exactly how I wanted it. The upper lid did have a line (much more than lash enhancement), but the lower lid was smudged eyeliner, not permanently tattooed. I asked her if it was possible to have my lower liner tattooed this way, and she told me that a line would look better. I tried to stand firm on this point, but after nearly 2 hours, I broke down and told her to do what she thought would look best. -The procedure itself was not bad, but I think her communication could be better. For all of her chatting, she never really explained to me what was going to happen. She would give me very succinct orders - "Close your eyes" or "Open your eyes," but she never told me what was coming next. She put numbing cream on my eyes without telling me what it was. I accidentally opened my eye briefly in surprise and she got annoyed at me and snapped, "Close your eyes!" Then she left for 15 minutes without telling me anything. I really would have expected her to explain the process better, but though she had offered to play some music and make me comfortable, she just slapped on the numbing cream and then left me to sit in the silent room for 15 minutes while she talked to another client about makeup. -It would have been very helpful if she had given me an indication of which area of the eyelid she was going to focus on. She did tell me we were starting with the lower lashes, and when those were both done we moved to the upper eyelid. But with the upper eyelids, it is understandably very important to reman still and not move your eyes or eyelids as she is working. I would have appreciated a hint about where she was going to apply the needle (outer corner, inner corner, center), so I could point my eye in a different direction because it can be very difficult to keep still with the needle moving right over the center of the eyeball. She was frustrated and short-tempered with me several times as she was working, although in all honesty I was doing my best to "zen out" and go to my happy place during the procedure. -Aftercare instructions are very vague and nonspecific. The instructions say not to use mascara or eyelash curlers for 7 days after the procedure, but she means NO MAKEUP AT ALL ON YOUR EYE for 7 full days. The instructions should be clearer, as I specifically asked her about this on the phone before scheduling my appointment 5 days before an event that required me to have my makeup professionally done. For the most part, I like my permanent eyeliner. I think she was absolutely right about the upper line - I would happily get it even thicker in the future! I am very disappointed in my lower lash line. It is exactly what I knew from the start I did not want - a thin line across the lower lashes that looks like a suture. I have waited to post this review for a few months, because she repeatedly told me that eyeliner "shrinks down," which I now understand to mean that the lines you have walking out of the salon will be much thicker than the healed lines 3 months later. I had major swelling after my appointment that made the lines look dramatically thicker than the healed end result. Don't get me wrong, it does not look bad, and the quality of her work is what has earned her any stars at all. But my overall experience was that she was unprofessional and disregarded my requests from the moment I walked in. read more

I find it hard to believe that Kathy has such great yelp reviews after what happened to my mom after having a disastrous permanent brow treatment. Not only were my mom's brows at least five shades darker than what she asked for, but they were noticeably and disturbingly uneven. Kathy has also been extremely unprofessional, and refuses to admit to her poor work or offer to correct it. She refused to see my mom after the initial treatment and rudely told my mom just to find someone else to fix her brows- which will cost $1000 and up to a year to correct. My mom has a heart of gold and is very forgiving, and all she wanted was for Kathy to work with her and offer a fair solution. Instead, my mom is left high and dry and is embarrassed to show even show her face in public. read more

Kathy is the best there is at what she does. I've had my brows done 2 other times by two other artist and was never overly thrilled. They weren't bad, just not great. Kathy is the 3rd artist to work on me and I loved her work so much I went back for my eyeliner and then my lips!!! I've referred her several clients and they've all been happy. She is very clean and professional. She truly cares about her clients. Don't go anywhere else to get permanent makeup done. She is very affordable, however I'm sure you can finder cheaper artist out there but permanent makeup is not where you want to save a few bucks. read more

Kathy is amazing, such a professional with what she does! Very knowledgable and takes the time to go through every little step with you. Highly recommend her! read more

What can I say? Kathy is friendly, professional and detailed oriented. She greets you with kindness when you walk in the door. Kathy spent over an hour on my consultation. She asked lots of questions, measured ( and re measured many times) and had drawn out my brows prior to any work being done She checks the angles and the shape of your face to assure the most natural look for you. When it came time to do the actual procedure, It was pain free. I love the way my brows look and they are still healing! I am an Esthetician and currently work in the field so, I see good and bad work all the time. I hear all about who is the best in our field. Kathy is your gal for permanent makeup! She has over 15 years experience and it shows. I highly recommend for anyone to use the services of Kathy Bapa at Metamorphosis! read more

I had my brows done by Kathy. I'm a 55 year old blonde who has always had "no brows" because they are so light. I didn't want them to look unnatural and fake so I never had it done. I got brave, found Kathy here on yelp and braved it. She did a fabulous job, I'm very satisfied and I think they look as real as is possible. She even used little strokes that look like hair and her dyes are organic and don't turn orange as they don't have metal in them. 5 stars. read more

I don't write a lot of reviews, but Kathy is special. I went to her for a consultation for hypopigmentation and some visible scars in my hairline. She was super honest about the pigmentation (referred me to a dermatologist), and then at a later appointment, tattooed my scars -- they are totally invisible now! Besides being really good at what she does, she is warm, honest and empathetic. When you are making a big, irreversible decision, that's the kind of person you want. Thanks Kathy! read more

This review is LONG overdue! Busy mom to 3 and almost never leave reviews but had to! Beyond her ability to create the most beautiful-shaped and natural looking eyebrows Kathy is the sweetest of Spirits and I feel so blessed to know her. I first saw her a couple years ago and a few times after for touch ups only to say each time "you were right"....I was SUPER nervous in the beginning and she was really cautious to take baby steps with me. In the end went with a thicker brow to even them out and I am in love with them!!! Thank you Kathy! Love you! read more

Kathy Baba is truly an artist! She is the BEST! Kathy did my eyes (eyeliner on the top and bottom of my eyelids) and my eyebrows and they look beautiful! It's been five years since Kathy provided me with permanent make-up and it still looks just as amazing today as it did when I first had it done. Initially, I was referred to several high end establishments by professionals in the esthetics industry, but none of them impressed me like Kathy did; her work is GORGEOUS! Several of my girlfriends have used her and are VERY, VERY PLEASED! I will always refer clients to her! She is very friendly, knowledgeable and trustworthy; she takes the time to explain everything to you and answers all of your questions, she makes you feel very comfortable. If you are looking for the best permanent make-up artist, you've found her! read more

Kathy is a superstar, to say she's a perfectionist does not do her justice, after I had my brows done I not only received compliments from my friends but even strangers in the grocery store approached me. I have a bleeding disorder that makes it difficult for tattoo pigment to take to my skin, Kathy uses a double numbing procedure that not only relieves pain but also helps inhibit bleeding, as a result my tattoo will last twice as long as my previous attempts. On a separate note I had a double mastectomy several years ago that left me very deformed, Kathy was so kind she went as far as to contact (with my permission) a Dr on my behalf that will help me. Kathy is an amazing artist and a great person to have in your corner! read more

Wow! My eyebrows look so natural and just so lovely after Katy did them. It just makes me feel so much better about myself. Her professionalism, explanation of procedure and personality made everything really nice. I highly recommend Metamorphosis by Kathy for all your permanent make-up needs. read more

Kathy's amazing calming personality put me at ease right from the start. She created a beautiful enhanced eyeliner and eyebrow for me. Her artistic eye and skill is 5+star. I'm sending everyone I know to her. read more

Kathy does an amazing job! I have had my makeup done before but her work is perfection. There is no pain whatsoever. Her technique is great, color and lines came out great. I would recommend her over and over. So worth the price. My makeup is natural and beautiful looking. Ty! read more

If you are looking for the BEST in the business, then Metamorphosis by Kathy is the ONLY one for you!! I did my research online, and was very picky, due to the fact that permanent makeup is...well, somewhat permanent! I met with Kathy on my first visit to discuss what it was I was hoping to achieve. She explained each procedure in full detail...before, during, and after. She's great at suggesting what she thinks will work best for you, after listening to what her clients expectations are. She will let you know if she thinks the color you are wanting may not be best suited for you. She will continue to work with you until BOTH of you are happy with the result!! I have had my brows, eyeliner, and lips done by her. Not only is her artistic ability superb, her professionalism is superior as well!! She goes above and beyond to insure her clients are comfortable, and that they are happy with her work. She is a perfectionist!!! And it shows!!! Her numbing technique is amazing....very little discomfort, if any at all!!! I have complete trust in her, and will continue to see her for all my permanent cosmetic needs!!! read more