About Karilyn May
Top Denver permanent makeup artist
Karilyn May is a permanent makeup artist based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in nano brows and realistic cosmetic tattooing. A licensed esthetician since 2015, Karilyn fell in love with the idea of enhancing natural beauty from an early age.
Her passion grew into a professional pursuit after discovering modern permanent makeup techniques — far from the blue eyeliner and green-toned brows she once associated with the industry. Since 2016, she’s invested in extensive training across North America and Europe, learning from top artists like Hoi Kwan, Carla Riccardione, and Nataliya Yeremenko to refine her craft.
FUN FACTS
→ Launched business in 2019; opened studio in 2024
→ Became a licensed esthetician in 2015
→ Loves snowboarding, splitboarding, & mountain biking
About the studio
Karilyn May’s permanent makeup studio in Denver is a clean, professional, and inviting space where safety, sanitation, and client satisfaction are the top priorities. Karilyn takes pride in being honest and always puts her clients’ long-term results first.
She loves watching clients transform from self-conscious to confident in just a few hours, and knowing she’s given them more time and freedom in their daily routine.
PMU SERVICES IN DENVER
Ready to wake up feeling effortlessly polished? Book your appointment with Karilyn May for natural, long-lasting results in brows, lips, or eyeliner.
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Permanent eyebrows are an excellent way to enhance and balance your natural brows while saving you time and money every day. Karilyn specializes in Nano Brows, Powder Brows, and Combination Brows.
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Lip blushing, also known as lip blush, is a form of permanent lip makeup designed to enhance the shape, color, and definition of the lips. The goal of this technique is to achieve a natural-looking, flushed appearance, but it can also be customized for a more lipstick-like effect.
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Our Last Enhancement is a permanent makeup service that places pigment between the eyelashes to create the look of a subtle eyeliner. Despite being a quick service, the results can dramatically enhance your look. Karilyn also offers permanent eyeliner options to add more color to the lid or a soft winged liner effect.
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Microneedling is a minimally invasive skincare treatment designed to boost collagen, smooth fine lines, improve texture, and reduce the appearance of pores and scars. Using fine, sterile needles to create controlled micro-injuries, this treatment triggers your body’s natural healing response — resulting in firmer, brighter, more youthful-looking skin.
Client Love
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“Karilyn is remarkably talented and personable! I not only got fabulous eyebrows but a companionable experience as well.”
- Linda Moore
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“Karilyn is fantastic! She is extremely knowledgable, professional and has a gift for knowing exactly what her clients need to look their best. I trust her implicitly and just said “do what you think would look best” and am very happy with my brows!!”
- Melissa Frojen
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“Karilyn is friendly, communicative, and beyond talented. The work she did on my eyebrows is precise and very natural-looking! I can’t recommend her enough.”
- Hannah
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“I can’t brag enough about my experience with Karilyn. She has enhanced my brows and [lips]. I always leave her chair feeling more youthful ♥️”
- Jill Kelley
