So Pretty It Hurts

So Pretty It Hurts

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Permanent Makeup and Microblading Studio
♀️Owner/Artist Anne Stevens
🤝Proud member and co-owner of The Spa Collective Lexington

07/31/2026

From virgin brows → fresh microblading → healed results → perfecting session ✨

Sometimes it’s not really about the brows.

It’s about not wanting to spend 15 minutes every morning trying to make them look even. It’s about feeling a little more put-together when you look in the mirror. It’s about getting tired of filling in the same sparse spots, worrying about your brows disappearing by lunchtime, or simply wishing the face staring back at you looked a little more like you.

Microblading isn’t about changing your face. It’s about enhancing what’s already there—and giving you one less thing to think about.

And this transformation? Proof that beautiful, natural-looking brows are a process. The healed first session gives us our roadmap, and the perfecting session lets us fine-tune the details. 🤍

Your brows should look like your brows—just a little easier. ✨

07/21/2026

Another day, another gorgeous client, another beautiful lip blush!

This Kentucky heat has been brutal on brow healing, but it's the perfect season to give your pout some love. Kiss-proof, smudge-proof, and effortlessly beautiful. 😘

07/16/2026

Just a heads up! ✨

Starting August 1st, my pricing will be increasing.

Over the past several years, I’ve worked hard to keep permanent makeup accessible while providing the time, care, and attention to detail my clients deserve. However, like many small businesses, the rising costs of supplies, overhead, and operating expenses have made it necessary to adjust my pricing to better reflect the value of my work.

My goal has always been to offer beautiful, high-quality permanent makeup at a fair price. I will continue to keep my services more accessible than many artists in the area, while also making sure I’m valuing my time, skill, and experience appropriately.

I plan to make these adjustments gradually, so there may be another increase later this year as I continue moving toward a more sustainable pricing structure.

✨ Book before August 1st to lock in my current pricing!

Your appointment does not have to take place before August 1st—only the booking date matters. For example, if you book now for an appointment in December, you’ll still receive my current pricing.

Thank you so much for supporting my small business and allowing me to do what I love. I truly appreciate every single one of you. 🤍

07/13/2026

Just look at the definition on her cupid's bow 😍😍😍

Photos from So Pretty It Hurts's post 06/29/2026

I absolutely love this transformation! It's soft. It's natural. It's HER ❤️

Photos from So Pretty It Hurts's post 06/16/2026

Can you spot what we did? I'll give you a clue, it definitely wasn't her brows!

Photos from So Pretty It Hurts's post 06/04/2026

Defined. Lifted. Natural.

Photos from So Pretty It Hurts's post 05/27/2026

I’ve been quiet on here lately… and it’s because I’ve been busy behind the scenes doing what I love most!

Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of correction and cover-up work, helping clients who feel frustrated, disappointed, or stuck with previous brow work.

If you’re unhappy with your brows, please know this: you’re not stuck with them forever.

Sometimes we can correct and camouflage existing work beautifully. Other times the best path is removal and a fresh start. Every set of brows is different, and the right approach depends on your skin, pigment, and goals.

The photo I’m sharing is one example of what’s possible. As always, the before picture is last.

If you’ve been wondering whether your brows can be fixed, feel free to reach out. I’m always happy to take a look and talk through options. 🤍

Photos from So Pretty It Hurts's post 04/06/2026

Soft, intentional, and built for delicate skin 🤍

This client came to me with little to no natural brow hair, and very delicate skin. With powder brows, we’re not just adding color—we’re gently creating structure, balance, and a whole new frame for the face.

On delicate skin, the approach has to be even more thoughtful. Less trauma, strategic layering, and patience throughout the process make all the difference in how the skin heals and holds pigment.

And if you know, you know—healing is a journey. Brows will appear darker and more defined before they soften and settle into their final result. That temporary intensity is part of the process, not the outcome.

Restoration takes intention. Trusting the process is everything 🌹

Photos from So Pretty It Hurts's post 03/19/2026

She asked for more fullness—and I’m so glad she did. At the initial session, we kept the shape close to how she normally filled them in with makeup, but this added fullness brings better balance and a more youthful look. The arch is more filled in, but the lift is still there—just softer and more natural ❤️

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The Spa Collective Lexington, 185 Pasadena Drive , Ste. 235
Lexington, KY
40503