Welcome to the Low Maintenance Life — Your Guide to Effortless Beauty
Hey there, and welcome to the Low Maintenance Life blog. I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Karilyn, I’m a licensed esthetician and permanent makeup artist in Denver with over a decade of experience in skin and beauty — and I’m obsessed with helping women look effortlessly put together.
My mission is simple: to help you wake up every day feeling put together, using techniques that are sustainable, natural-looking, and customized to your features. I offer a range of permanent makeup services, including nano brows, lip blushing, permanent eyeliner, and microneedling — each designed to simplify your routine, boost your confidence, and give you time back in your day.
This blog is where I’ll share everything I know about low-maintenance beauty, from expert tips to behind-the-scenes insights and real client results. Whether you’re brand new to the world of permanent makeup in Denver or looking to upgrade your beauty routine with more intentional choices, you’re in the right place.
About Karilyn May PMU
Let’s Talk About Brows — The Foundation of Your Face
Let’s start with permanent brows, because honestly? They’re the best thing I ever did for my face — and for my mornings. Your brows frame your entire face. When they’re done well, they balance your features, bring attention to your eyes, and instantly make you look more awake. And when they’re permanent, you save so much time and money on makeup products, touch-ups, and trial-and-error. I offer three styles of permanent brows in my Denver studio: nano brows, powder brows, and combination brows. Nano brows are my signature service — created with a machine and a fine needle to mimic the look of real hair strokes. They’re incredibly detailed, age beautifully, and are suitable for all skin types (even oily or mature skin). Powder brows give a soft, filled-in effect, almost like a gentle brow tint. And combination brows blend both techniques — hair strokes and soft shading—for a more defined but still natural look.
You might be wondering why I don’t offer microblading. The truth is, microblading is outdated. It cuts the skin with a blade, which can lead to more trauma and less predictable healing, especially over time. The results may look good at first but often fade poorly or leave scar tissue. My techniques are machine-based, far gentler on the skin, and offer longer-lasting, more natural results. I’ve had so many clients come to me after poor experiences with microblading, and I love being able to give them a fresh start with brows that actually suit their face, lifestyle, and goals.
Permanent makeup for the eyebrows is a great way to enhance and balance the natural brows, as well as save time and money every day.
Lip Blushing: A Softer, Longer-Lasting Alternative to Filler
Let’s talk about lips. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought your lips were lacking color or definition, but you’re not into the idea of filler — or just want something more natural — lip blushing is the perfect solution. It’s a form of permanent makeup that enhances the natural color and shape of your lips using soft, buildable pigment. Unlike lip injections, which add volume, lip blush focuses on color enhancement, symmetry, and definition, giving you that healthy, youthful look without changing the structure of your lips. It’s way less invasive, lasts much longer, and doesn’t require ongoing maintenance.
Every lip blush treatment I do is fully customized. I mix pigments that complement your undertone and enhance what you already have. My goal is to make it look like you just naturally have perfectly flushed lips. For clients with hyperpigmentation or darker lips, I also offer dark lip neutralization as an extension of lip blushing. This is a specialized process that corrects uneven tones and brings warmth and balance back to the lips. It’s incredibly rewarding to see the transformations — it’s not just about aesthetics; it’s about confidence. My clients often tell me they feel more comfortable without makeup after lip blushing, and that’s the whole point of low-maintenance beauty — it’s still you, just elevated.
Lip blushing for dark lips is for clients with uneven color that they wish to balance out.
Permanent Eyeliner: A Little Detail That Makes a Big Impact
Next up: the eyes. Eyeliner might be a small detail, but it makes a massive difference in how we look and feel. And let’s be real — putting it on every morning (and touching it up throughout the day) can be a pain. That’s why permanent eyeliner is one of my favorite services to offer. It’s one of the most underrated tools in the low-maintenance toolbox. I offer two main styles: lash enhancement, eyeliner, and custom permanent eyeliner.
Lash enhancement is the most natural option. It’s a subtle application of pigment right in the lash line, which makes your lashes look fuller and your eyes look more defined — without actually looking like you’re wearing eyeliner. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to look more awake and polished 24/7, even right out of bed. Then there’s custom eyeliner, where we can build on that definition and add a wing, flick, or smoky finish depending on your style. Some clients want something super natural, while others want that classic cat-eye — but either way, we customize it to your eye shape and preferences. My clients love how it instantly gives them that “put-together” vibe, without ever having to reach for a pencil again.
Custom permanent eyeliner is a great option for those looking for more color than just a lash enhancement.
Microneedling: The Glow-Up You Didn’t Know You Needed
Permanent makeup gives you freedom from your makeup routine — but what about your skincare? That’s where microneedling comes in. It’s one of my favorite services for creating skin that glows from within. Microneedling works by creating controlled micro-injuries in the skin with ultra-fine needles, which trigger the body’s natural healing response. The result? Increased collagen production, smoother skin texture, smaller pores, and reduced fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scars. It’s one of the most effective and natural ways to stimulate real skin rejuvenation — without heat, harsh chemicals, or downtime.
I include growth factor therapy with every microneedling session to amplify your results and support skin regeneration. While most people see immediate glow and softness after just one treatment, I typically recommend a series of three sessions, spaced about four weeks apart, to see the full effect. My clients tell me their skin feels stronger, looks brighter, and makeup goes on smoother — if they even still wear it. Microneedling is perfect for women who want long-term skin health and radiance without adding 20 steps to their routine.
Microneedling is a minimally invasive skincare treatment designed to boost collagen, smooth fine lines, improve texture, and reduce the appearance of pores and scars.
Start Living the Low-Maintenance Life
So there you have it — your full intro to what living a Low Maintenance Life really means. Whether you’re ready to wake up with perfect nano brows, kiss lip liner goodbye thanks to lip blushing, define your eyes with permanent eyeliner, or finally treat your skin to microneedling, my goal is to make beauty effortless, empowering, and totally customized to you. I work with real women every day — moms, professionals, creatives, adventurers — who want to feel confident in their own skin without sacrificing hours to a beauty routine. If that sounds like you, we’re going to get along just fine.
Thanks for being here, and stay tuned — this blog will be full of tips, real client transformations, answers to your FAQs, and deeper dives into all things permanent makeup and skincare. Whether you’re just curious or ready to book, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Until next time, keep it easy, elevated, and beautifully low maintenance.
