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SD Voyager interviewed Anna about her path in permanent makeup: “Meet Anna Kara of Anna Kara’s Permanent Makeup Studio in Downtown San Diego”.
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I found Anna after a botched eyebrow tattoo from another San Diego brow artist. My eyebrows were uneven, different shapes and way thinner than I wanted. They were completely awful, I had to cut bangs to hide them. Anna w…
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I've been going to Anna and her studio for over 5 years now. Myself and my family have done microblading, permanent makeup, scalp micropigmentation, etc. All came out great. As I've said before, I think Anna is a very ta…
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I really loved Anna Kara Permanent Makeup Studio. The salon is cozy and very clean, and you immediately feel comfortable. The result was beautiful -- everything was done carefully and professionally. Anastasia pays close…
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2 friends · 84 reviews · Elite '26
update: check out their IG. she has samples of her work including a video of my before and after. I just finished my touch up and also did lip blushing. Excited to see the finished result once it heals! Thanks again, Nik…
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140 friends · 39 reviews
So far so good. I had my first visit for an inner corner eyeliner with Nikki; she was spot on Re: thickness (thinness) of tattoo and with location as well. That's saying a lot since I'm pretty picky and can see tiny nuan…
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Hana Elansary
September 21, 2026
Honestly, Anastasia is incredibly professional and amazing at dealing with picky clients like me! She took the time to really listen to me and, after 3-4 visits to perfect the design, created a phenomenal look with the p…
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Lauren Chaikin
August 16, 2026
I cannot recommend Anna highly enough! She did my permanent makeup, including both my eyeliner and eyebrows, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From start to finish, she was incredibly patient, meticulous, and m…
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Mia Hamilton
June 16, 2026
Anastasiia is an excellent artist that I highly recommend. This review is way late, after a few months, and continuing to be a very happy customer with the artistic permanent makeup results. I had lips, eyes, and eye bro…
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Karina Tikhutina
May 16, 2026
I recently had a lip blush (permanent lip makeup) done, and I couldn't be happier with the result. The contour is beautifully defined, and the color matches my natural shade perfectly — exactly what I was hoping for. I'…
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Tatiana N.
April 17, 2026
I really loved Anna Kara Permanent Makeup Studio. The salon is cozy and very clean, and you immediately feel comfortable. The result was beautiful -- everything was done carefully and professionally. Anastasia pays close…
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Maja Ceranic
January 26, 2026
Anna is an expert in eyebrows and permanent make up. She is so talented and gives you that beautiful and natural look. Will always come back to her treatments.
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Ms. M
November 12, 2025
Getting a permanent eyeliner done can be pretty intimidating, not just because it's, well, pretty permanent (can last 5+ years), but also due to its proximity to eyes. I knew I could trust Anna 100% with such a delicate…
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Sheena Hinds
October 17, 2025
Wow! Just wow! The most incredible experience from start to finish! Anna is an absolute perfectionist, and she took her time with my procedures (lip neutralization & intimate tattoing) I was nervous initially about final…
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Катерина Фришко
August 2, 2025
excellent craftsmen, the best service in the city! I recommend!🩷🩷🩷
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Natasha D
June 16, 2025
Big thanks to Anna for camouflaging my scar so beautifully! The results are amazing — you can barely see it now. Her salon is super clean and cozy, and she's so kind and easy to talk to. Highly recommend!
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Polina Sharykhina
April 23, 2025
I got my nails perfectly done by Sviatlana today! Pure magic 🙏🏼😌 The whole process was as quick as possible. Glad to find this salon and professionals working there!
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Carie Chouinard
January 14, 2025
The technicians at Anna Kara's are amazing. They were kind, very professional, and their results are unmatched. The method used for taming my horrible cuticles resulted in WEEKS of a clean appearance. The gel did not chi…
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Jennifer Burkhead (Jenn)
January 9, 2025
Easy and straightforward to schedule an appointment
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Анастасия
November 1, 2024
Recently, I had a session of manicure and pedicure with a wonderful master, Polina, and I was completely thrilled! The master was very attentive and professional. All procedures were quick and comfortable. The result is…
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Book Now: Free ConsultationPlease take into consideration that everybody’s time is valuable. We have implemented a security deposit of $100 for each procedure.
✅ If you cancel on the day of the appointment, the cancellation fee of $100 will be applied for each procedure.
✅ If you want to reschedule your appointment before 24 hours, your deposit persists.
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Cancellation policy: 24 hours prior the appointment.
