Permanent Make Up Clinic
If you're looking for a permanent make-up clinic in Athens, GA, you're probably comparing techniques and trying to figure out which one actually fits your face, your skin, and your daily routine.
That's exactly why we built this page.
The Body Temple Spa at 2350 Prince Ave, Unit #21 offers a full menu of permanent makeup services - brows, lips, scalp work, areola restoration, and more - all under one roof.
Open since 2020 and rated 5 stars across 322 reviews and over, we've proudly served more than 10,000 clients. Our team is bilingual, and we work with everyone from UGA students to longtime Athens residents to clients driving in from Watkinsville and Bogart.
Choosing the right permanent makeup service starts with knowing what each technique actually does, and this page lays out every option so you can pick the treatment that fits your goals.
Read through each service below, then click through to the one that sounds right for you.
Contact The Body Temple Spa to schedule a Permanent MakeUp
We're at : 2350 Prince Ave, Unit # 21, Athens
☎️ (959) 400 9242
https://thebodytemplespas.com/services
Consultation and find the right technique for your goals.
PERMANENT MAKE UP SERVICES
Nano Brows
What if you love the hair-stroke look but your skin is on the oilier side? Nano Brows give you the same fine, realistic lines as microblading, but a machine does the work instead of a hand tool. The machine needle moves faster and deposits pigment more precisely, so the strokes hold their shape better as they heal - especially on skin that produces more oil.
Here's the practical difference. Microblading uses a manual blade. Nano Brows use a single-needle machine. Both create hair strokes. But the machine-drawn strokes tend to stay crisper over time on skin types that would cause hand-drawn strokes to blur. Your artist can tell you which approach fits your skin during a consultation at
2350 Prince Ave. Unit # 21
The session also runs about two hours.
You'll come back for a Perfecting Session six to eight weeks later, just like with microblading. If you've been told your skin is "too oily for microblading," Nano Brows are worth a serious look.
Brazilian Ombré / Powder Brows - PMU
Some people don't want individual hair strokes at all. They want brows that look like they applied powder or pencil - soft at the front, darker at the tail, with a smooth gradient in between. That's Ombré / Powder Brows.
A machine shades tiny dots of pigment across the whole brow area. The dots are placed closer together toward the tail and more spread out near the front. This builds a natural gradient that mimics the look of filled-in brows. It's denser and more complete than Microshading, which uses a lighter pass and is often paired with hair strokes for a different effect.
What to expect during your visit:
The session runs about two and a half hours
Your brow shape is mapped and approved before any pigment goes in
Color appears darker right after the session, then softens as it heals
A Perfecting Session follows six to eight weeks later
This technique works on almost every skin type, including oily skin. It's a popular pick for Athens professionals who want a polished look without a daily brow routine.
Microblading - Brow PMU
You've seen brows that look like real hair - soft, fine, and natural. That's microblading. A small hand tool with a row of tiny needles draws individual strokes into the skin, one at a time. Each stroke is placed to follow the direction your real brow hair grows. The result looks like you just have fuller brows, not like you had anything done.
Microblading works well for clients with normal to dry skin. The hand tool creates a shallow deposit of pigment, which heals into soft, crisp lines. If your skin runs oily, the strokes can spread a bit over time - that's where Nano Brows (covered next) might be a better fit, since a machine tool keeps the lines sharper on thicker skin.
The session takes about two hours. Most first-time PMU clients in Athens start here because the look is so natural. Honestly, this is the service people research the longest before booking, but once they're in the chair, they wonder why they waited.
Combination Brows
Can't decide between hair strokes and powder fill? Combination Brows give you both. The front of the brow gets individual hair strokes for texture and dimension. The body and tail get soft shading for fullness. It sits right between a pure hair-stroke technique like Microblading or Nano Brows and the full powder fill of Ombré / Powder Brows.
This is the "best of both" option, and it's a good fit if you want your brows to look natural up close but defined from a distance. The session runs about ninety minutes - shorter than a full powder brow appointment because the shading area is smaller.
Combination Brows work for a wide range of skin types. During your consultation, we'll look at your natural brow hair, your skin, and the shape you want, then decide how much hair-stroke work and how much shading to use. Every set of Combination Brows is a little different because every face is different.
Lip Blush
Imagine waking up with a gentle tint on your lips - not bold, not heavy, just a soft wash of color that makes your lips look healthy and even. That's Lip Blush. Pigment goes on in light layers to build a natural-looking tint across the whole lip.
Lip Blush has less coverage than Full Lip Color. Think of it as a sheer lipstick that doesn't come off. The color evens out your natural lip tone and adds a hint of warmth or pink. It's a good fit if you like a "no-makeup makeup" look or if your lips have lost some color over time.
The session runs about two and a half hours. Your artist will map the lip shape, choose a pigment shade that works with your skin tone, and build color gradually. Athens's warm, humid summers can affect healing for any pigment service, so your aftercare instructions will cover sun and sweat exposure during the first couple of weeks.
A Perfecting Session six to eight weeks later fine-tunes the shade and coverage.
Full Lip Color
If Lip Blush is a sheer tint, Full Lip Color is the full thing. Multiple passes of pigment build even, opaque coverage across the entire lip. The result looks like you just applied your favorite lipstick - but it stays.
This service goes further than Lip Blush. Where Lip Blush gives a soft wash, Full Lip Color fills in completely. It's a strong choice if you want bold, defined lips without reapplying product throughout the day. It also works well for clients whose natural lip color is very uneven or faded.
Here's what the session looks like:
It runs about three hours - longer than Lip Blush because more pigment passes are needed
Shape and color are mapped and confirmed before any work begins
Lips will look darker immediately after, then soften over two weeks
The paperwork and color-matching step matters more than people expect. Your artist spends real time getting the shade right before the machine touches your skin.
Areola Restoration - Pair
After breast surgery, the areola can lose its natural color and shape. Areola Restoration - Pair rebuilds that appearance on both sides in a single visit. Pigment is carefully placed to recreate realistic color, shape, and dimension.
This is the cosmetic pigmentation step only. It restores how the area looks. Any medical recovery care after surgery - like lymphatic drainage or post-operative bodywork - falls under The Body Temple Spa's separate post-operative care services, not this treatment.
The session runs about three hours because both sides are treated. If only one side needs work, Areola Restoration - One side is also available as a separate service. The artist matches pigment to your skin tone and builds the color gradually to look as natural as possible.
Honestly, this is the service that means the most to many of our clients. It's a quiet, careful process, and the goal is simple: to help you feel whole again. We keep the environment calm and comfortable throughout the entire appointment at our Prince Ave, Unit # 21 location.
Scalp Micropigmentation
Thinning hair or a visible scalp can change how you feel about yourself. Scalp Micropigmentation places fine dots of pigment across the scalp to mimic the look of real hair follicles. The result is the appearance of a fuller head of hair - or a clean, even buzz-cut look - without surgery or daily products.
This service targets the scalp specifically. It's different from Scar Camouflage, which addresses scars anywhere on the body. Scalp Micropigmentation focuses on creating the illusion of density where hair has thinned or receded.
Who books this service:
Clients with thinning hair who want a fuller look
Clients with alopecia or pattern hair loss
Clients who shave their head and want an even, defined hairline
The session runs about ninety minutes. Some clients need two or three sessions depending on the area being covered.
A consultation at 2350 Prince Ave, Unit # 21, helps us figure out how many sessions you'll need and what shade of pigment matches your natural hair color.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Body Temple Spa located and is parking easy?
The Body Temple Spa is at 2350 Prince Ave, Unit # 21, in Athens. There's parking right near the unit, so you won't waste time circling the lot before your appointment. We see clients from Athens, Watkinsville, and Bogart, and most say he location is simple to find on their first visit.
How do I know which brow technique is right for me?
It depends mostly on your skin type and the look you want. Oily skin usually does better with Nano Brows or Ombré Powder Brows, while normal to dry skin holds Microblading strokes well. If you want a mix of both looks, Combination Brows blend hair strokes with shading. Your artist will check your skin during your consultation and recommend the best fit.
What should I expect during my first permanent makeup visit?
Your first visit starts with a consultation where we map your brow shape or discuss your lip color before any pigment goes in. You approve the shape and color plan first. Most sessions run one and a half to two and a half hours depending on the service. You'll also schedule a Perfecting Session for six to eight weeks later.
Can I get permanent makeup if I've never had it done before?
Yes, most first-time clients in Athens start with Microblading because the hair-stroke look feels natural. If your skin runs oily, Nano Brows might hold up better long-term. We'll talk through your skin type and goals at your consultation at 2350 Prince Ave before deciding on a technique.
How soon can I book an appointment at 2350 Prince Ave?
Booking speed depends on the season, since Athens gets busy with UGA students and local clients year-round. We recommend calling ahead to check openings, especially if you want a specific artist or service. Our team is bilingual, so scheduling is easy no matter which language you're most comfortable with.
Take the First Step Today: Call The Body Temple Spa at +1 959-400-9242 to schedule your initial wellness consultation. We'll discuss your health goals, assess your current challenges, and create a personalized treatment plan designed specifically for your needs and lifestyle.