Wink Ink Studio & Training Academy

Wink Ink Studio & Training Academy, located in Huntington Beach, California, specializes in advanced permanent makeup and comprehensive paramedical tattoo training. Tabatha, the lead artist and instructor with over 17 years of experience, offers services from microblading and lip blush to scar camouflage.

The Studio Experience

The studio provides a welcoming and comfortable environment, consistently described by clients as “super cute” with hip and “breathtaking” decor. Visitors appreciate the detailed art and organized supplies. It is also frequently praised for its cleanliness; one medical professional noted its “perfect hygiene protocol.”

The Artists and Their Work

Tabatha, the skilled artist and mentor at Wink Ink Studio & Training Academy, is celebrated as a “gem in the beauty industry” due to her extensive experience. She excels in permanent makeup, creating natural-looking eyebrows that clients say “don’t look like tattoo brows,” alongside services like lip blush. Tabatha is known for her thorough approach, selecting custom pigment shades and offering responsive support to both clients and students.

Wink Ink Studio & Training Academy also provides highly regarded paramedical tattoo training. Classes are kept small, ensuring personalized attention and extensive hands-on instruction. The curriculum integrates online coursework with in-studio practice, covering color theory and skin histology. Students often describe Tabatha’s teaching as making “everything super easy to understand,” preparing them to confidently start their own client work.

Piercing & Other Services

Beyond permanent makeup and training, the studio offers clients a variety of other beauty services, including facials, microneedling, lash services, and cosmetic freckles. Tabatha ensures each service is performed with precision and care, aiming for maximum results for her clients.

What Customers Say

Visitors frequently praise Tabatha’s artistry, with many clients saying their eyebrows “don’t look like tattoo brows, they are so natural!” The studio’s inviting atmosphere also receives high remarks; one client enthusiastically described the “shop is so freaking cute!!” For those seeking training, many students mention how Tabatha “made everything super easy to understand,” providing confidence for their new skills.