Renee Bausone
8 months ago
"Sarah is a 10/10 at her craft! She was communicative, knowledgeable, and encouraging all before my official appointment was even set. I was fearful..."
Hundreds of five-star reviews. 3,500+ treatments. Worth the drive from Barrington.
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Renee Bausone
8 months ago
"Sarah is a 10/10 at her craft! She was communicative, knowledgeable, and encouraging all before my official appointment was even set. I was fearful..."
Brenda Pineda
8 months ago
"I was looking on group on because I wanted to get my eyebrows done and found Sara online. I called the number listed on her site and she answered imme..."
Carlie Graham
8 months ago
"I got my eyebrows micro bladed yesterday with Sarah and I am so happy! I wish I went to her sooner. Best thing I ever done! She is so sweet, professio..."
Mary Borgens
8 months ago
"I researched micro blading near me and found Nirvana. Sarah had outstanding reviews. I contacted her and advised I’d had my brows done more than 3 y..."
Dawn Vivirito
8 months ago
"I initially went to Sarah just for a consultation but quickly felt confident she was the one I could trust with my brows. I had a bad experience with..."
Real concerns, honest answers
"What if it looks fake?"
If anyone can tell you got them done, I haven't done my job. Every stroke is designed to look like it grew there.
"What if it hurts?"
Most clients say it feels like light scratching—way less than a tattoo. I use premium numbing, and you're in control the whole time.
"What if I don't like it?"
I design your brows with you BEFORE any pigment touches your skin. You approve the shape, color, and thickness. No surprises.
"Is the drive from Barrington worth it?"
Most Barrington clients say the trip is worth it every time — private studio, free parking, and results that last 12-18 months.
Transformations from clients like you
"I can’t say enough wonderful things about my microblading experience with Sarah! From the moment I walked in, she made me feel comfortable and at ease. She took the time to create the perfect shape and color and explained every step in the process. Sarah’s attention to detail, talent and professionalism truly show in her work. My eyebrows turned out absolutely perfect. I highly recommend Sarah for anybody that’s considering microblading. Thank you, Sarah, for giving me brows I love!"
1000/10 recommend Sarah!! The whole process was incredible. Booking was so easy and the appointment felt like hanging out with a friend. She listened to everything I had going on and concerns for my eyebrows and then went above and beyond with her service. She explained everything she was going to do and why, showed color samples, and kept checking in throughout the whole process. And the best part is my eyebrows now look fantastic! I am now a life long customer and will be recommending her to all my friends and family.
As a man, I was nervous and reluctant. Sarah was amazing, patient and detailed oriented. her passion and skills shine through her work. I'm 100% satisfied with the professionalism, and the results of the service. I'm happy I built the courage to go in so if you're reluctant like I was, I highly recommend at very least scheduling a no obligation consultation
I'm in Shorewood, IL, at 805 W Jefferson St Ste I — a real drive from Barrington, and your maps app will give you the honest time from your own door. Many of my north suburb clients say the results made the trip more than worthwhile.
My clients from Barrington, Lake Barrington, and Barrington Hills consistently say yes. You get 10+ years of dedicated brow expertise, a private studio with no distractions, and results backed by hundreds of five-star reviews. That combination is hard to find closer to home.
I offer microblading (natural hair-stroke brows), combination brows (hair strokes plus a light, strategically placed amount of shading), and custom treatments for color correction on previous PMU. Every service begins with a free consultation. I complete all the microblading first and you see it finished before shading is even discussed — that decision comes down to your brow hair and how much depth you want, and it happens in the same appointment.
Give yourself extra time for the drive — more during rush hour. Your first microblading session takes 90 minutes, so eat before you arrive. Review my pre-care instructions at /pre-post-care to get the best results. And bring something to listen to — many clients relax and enjoy the process.
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Individual hair strokes made by hand with a manual tool — where I start most clients
From $650

Microbladed hair strokes plus a light layer of shading, for brow hair that grows in patchy
From $650

Specialized brow work for correcting previous PMU, scarring, and medical hair loss
From $650
My studio is at 805 W Jefferson St Ste I, Shorewood — free parking directly in front.
Dedicated, intimate space for your comfort—no busy salon distractions.
Sarah handles your entire journey from consultation to touch-up.
Convenient parking right outside—no meters or garages to worry about.
Evening and weekend appointments available to fit your schedule.
Nirvana PMU
805 W Jefferson St Ste I, Shorewood, IL 60404
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"Teeth cleaned✅ Mammogram✅ BROWS✅ Friendly reminder to make your appointments, ladies! Sarah did an incredible job with my microblading touch up. She initially drew out my consultation and we went over it together, ensuring I would leave looking my best. Thanks Sarah!"
— Erica Garvey, Google review
"I have been wanting my eyebrows done for some time. I was always a bit nervous about if it would hurt and not looking natural. Sarah completely blew it out of the water! She was so kind, put me at ease as she walked me through every step. She is so knowledgeable in her craft. Even though I just had them done, they look so natural and I am loving the outcome. Go see Sarah, you will wish you went sooner!"
— Amy Carroll, Google review
"Sarah makes you comfortable from the initial contact throughout your entire appointment. She made time for me with my crazy schedule to get me in. She also answered my questions before I even made my appointment. She walked me through the entire experience so I knew what to expect, stopping to ask at every step if I liked how they looked to make sure my eyebrows came out perfect. She’s extremely knowledgeable and makes you feel right at home. I can’t wait for my touch up."
— Alexis Schulte, Google review
"Sarah was wonderful to work with! She was responsive when I initially reached and willingly made availability in her schedule for my appointment. She has a great space of her own that is cute and well kept. Sarah is knowledgeable, experienced, and confident in what she does. She explained each step of what she was doing, as well as the “why” behind it. Sarah answered all of my questions and made sure I was comfortable and happy. I appreciate her being easy to work with and talk to, and giving me her time and full attention throughout my appointment."
— Kelly Papesh, Google review
"Thank you, Sarah — I really appreciate everything she's done for me."
Conveniently located to serve clients from Barrington and surrounding western suburbs
Barrington is not the kind of community that picks the closest option. From the independent boutiques along Cook Street to the curated homes of Barrington Hills, residents here invest in quality — and they research before they commit. When it comes to microblading, that research leads Barrington clients to my private studio in Shorewood.
Here is what Barrington clients consistently tell me they were looking for:
Barrington Hills is home to one of the largest equestrian communities in the Midwest. If you ride, you already understand what separates competent from exceptional — it is thousands of hours of dedicated practice, not a weekend certification. That same principle applies to microblading.
I will be straight with you: I’m in Shorewood, and there are closer options around Cook Street and the Ice House Mall. If proximity is what matters most, book locally. But the Barrington clients who make the drive aren’t shopping for convenient — they’re shopping for the artist whose work they’d actually want on their own face. In a community where people board their horses with the best stable and not the nearest one, that instinct is second nature.
I have spent 10+ years doing nothing but brows. I read skin texture the way a rider reads a horse — noticing the small things that only show up after thousands of sets of brows. Each hair stroke is placed at the exact angle and depth to match your natural growth pattern. The result is real client results that look like they have always been there.
I think of microblading the way riders think of dressage rather than a trail ride: the same basic elements, held to a much tighter standard.
See what that precision looks like in my results gallery.
My studio is at 805 W Jefferson St Ste I, with a free lot directly in front — no meters, no parking structures, no valet needed.
Best timing: a morning appointment before 10 AM means lighter traffic. Many Barrington clients book the first slot and are back home by early afternoon.
Barrington residents are accustomed to a certain standard of service — personal attention, expertise, and an environment that matches the quality of the work. My Shorewood studio delivers exactly that:
From the professionals along Lake Cook Road to families near Citizens Park and the Lagoons, from the horse farms of Barrington Hills to the lakeside homes of Lake Barrington Shores — my Barrington-area clients share a common trait: they chose me only after thorough research. Barrington is the kind of place where people study the reviews, ask the sharp questions, and compare the work before they ever pick up the phone. I have come to expect it, and honestly, I prefer it — it means the clients who book understand exactly what they are getting and why the drive is worth it.
They read hundreds of 5-star Google reviews. They studied my results. They compared my portfolio to artists closer to home. And they decided the drive was worth it.
Here is what they value about the experience at Nirvana PMU:
Since Barrington clients almost always compare me against artists closer to home before committing, my overview of microblading options around the suburbs is worth a read — it spells out exactly what separates a true specialist from a salon that added brows to its menu, so the drive makes sense before you ever pull out of the driveway. The microblading candidate checklist and comparison chart are worth reviewing first so you arrive at your consultation already informed.
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