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Meet the Team
Meet Founder & CEO Lena Gabrahana
With more than a decade of experience in the beauty industry, Lena works with clients and students across the country, giving women confidence by creating beautiful and symmetrical permanent cosmetics that complement and enhance the natural facial structure. Lena is passionate about educating and empowering other artists, and she is always furthering her own education by attending master conferences and one-on-one courses, learning from international artists who are the best in their fields. She is a Master Trainer in permanent cosmetics and Brow Artistry, and owner of Blue Rose Beauty + Brow Artistry, BRB Brow Artistry, Beauty Ink Academy, and Restored Ink.
Lena’s Certifications
2021 1st Place United States Winner WULOP World League of Permeant Makeup Competition
Lulu Siciliano - Advanced Lipstick Technique and Melanin Rich Lip Technique
Anna Bokhan Mara Cosmetic Tattoo Academy- Airy Brows Technique
Kelley Baker Brows Master Brow Artist Certified
5 Star Brows by Kristina Melnicenco Certified - Powder Ombre Brow Technique, Foxy Brow Technique, Aquarelle Lips (Blushed Lips), Stardust Eyeliner
3D Areola Reconstruction Tattoo Vicky Martin Method
VMM Vicky Martin Method International Trainer
London Brows Academy - Brow Artistry and Brow Extension Specialist
Ksenija Karabegovic of Croatia Extreme Natural-Look Combo Technique Certified (Microblading and PMU combined)
ACE Threading School - A National Eyebrow Threading Association School
Everlasting Brows - Microblading (Semi Permanent Cosmetics) Therapist
Mantas Vaitkevičius of Lithuania Tattoo Removal Certification
Yulia Demidova of Russia Advanced Color Therapy Certified and Handling PMU Complications Certified
Soula Koutsogiannaki of Greece Hybroblading Certified
Trang Nguyen of Germany Venus Lips Permanent Makeup Certified
Jeff Villenas Scalp Micropigmentation Certified
AmazInk Areola Reconstruction Certification with Sylwia Narwot, PhD, and Sylwia Dobrowolska of Poland
Nhung Phan of Vietnam Amore Eyeliner Certification
Steven Greitzer of USA Certified in PMU Machines, Needles and Configuration
Florida and Arkansas Licensed Body Art Artist
Meet the Instructors
Beauty Ink Academy - Russellville Instructor
Brandi is the owner/operator of Lanae Beauty & Lanae Institute LLC in Russellville, Arkansas. A Licensed Cosmetologist and beauty professional since 2007, Brandi became a Licensed PMU artist in 2017 and is also a Master Brow Artist.
Brandi has always been passionate about growing industry standards and further education. She loves people and enjoys helping them to feel their most beautiful. She is dedicated to providing the highest quality education the beauty industry has to offer!
Brandi Birge
Become an Arkansas Licensed
Permanent Makeup Instructor
Beauty Ink Academy Instructor Program
Six Month Permanent Cosmetics Instructor Licensing
Become a licensed instructor in Permanent Cosmetics through Beauty Ink Academy’s comprehensive 6-month Instructor Program, approved by the state of Arkansas. This advanced training equips experienced PMU professionals with the knowledge, teaching techniques, and leadership skills needed to educate the next generation of artists. Our program combines hands-on mentorship, curriculum development, and state board preparation to help you confidently transition from artist to educator.