Overview

Exuvium Studios Body Art & Beauty is an unconventional and inclusive cosmetic tattoo studio located in Portland’s vibrant Southeast Main Street corridor. Founded by Kaysie, an experienced permanent makeup artist and tattooist, the studio specializes in saline tattoo removal alongside permanent makeup, cosmetic tattooing, and body art services in a welcoming LGBTQ+ and BIPOC safe space.

About the Clinic

Established in Portland in 2019, Exuvium Studios was founded by Kaysie, who previously worked as a cosmetologist and makeup artist in the Philadelphia area before relocating to Portland with her partner and hairless cats. As both a cosmetic artist and traditional tattoo artist, Kaysie brings unique expertise in facial skin anatomy and permanent makeup techniques to create a studio environment that promotes diversity, creativity, inclusivity, and healing. The studio offers a comprehensive range of services including microblading, ombre powder brows, lip blush, permanent eyeliner, faux freckle tattoos, tooth gems, tiny body tattoos, scar camouflage, areola reconstruction, gender-affirming tattoo services, scalp micropigmentation, and saline tattoo removal. Operating as a private boutique studio in the ActivSpace Creative Building, Exuvium accommodates one artist and one client at a time, ensuring personalized attention and privacy. The studio serves Portland’s Southeast neighborhoods including Buckman and Hosford-Abernathy, with easy access to public transportation and nearby attractions like Hawthorne Boulevard, Helium Comedy Club, and numerous coffee roasters and brewpubs.

What Clients Are Saying

Clients seeking tattoo removal and permanent makeup services at Exuvium Studios can expect professional treatments in a creative and welcoming environment. The studio’s founder brings professional cosmetology and makeup artistry training combined with specialized skills in permanent makeup and tattoo techniques. The intimate, one-on-one appointment structure ensures focused attention and a comfortable experience for clients seeking life-changing services such as gender-affirming permanent makeup, paramedical micropigmentation, corrections and tattoo removal, as well as purely aesthetic services. The studio’s commitment to using highest-quality equipment, premium products, and the most advanced techniques positions them to deliver superior results for clients looking to fade or remove unwanted permanent makeup or small tattoos through saline removal methods.

Laser Type Used

Saline Tattoo Removal
Exuvium Studios specializes in saline tattoo removal, a non-laser method that uses a saline-based solution to remove permanent makeup and small tattoos. The saline removal process works by bringing pigment molecules to the surface of the skin where the body can naturally remove them through the healing process. The saline solution is implanted into the dermis using specialized tattoo equipment, which draws the pigment upward through osmosis. This technique is particularly effective for permanent makeup removal, cosmetic tattoo corrections, and small body tattoos, and is suitable for all skin types including those that may not be candidates for laser removal. The removal process requires multiple sessions spaced at least 6 weeks apart as the pigment gradually moves upward through the skin layers, and in some cases the tattoo may temporarily appear darker as pigment approaches the surface before being naturally eliminated. The saline method offers an alternative to laser removal and is especially valuable for removing pigments that may not respond well to laser treatment.

Business Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Unique Features

Exuvium Studios stands out for its celebration of unconventional beauty and creative expression, offering colorful and alternative permanent makeup options alongside traditional styles. The studio’s expertise in both cosmetic permanent makeup and traditional body tattooing creates a unique advantage for facial and delicate skin work, making them especially qualified for complex services like facial tattoos, permanent eyeliner in creative colors, and custom beauty marks. As a designated LGBTQ+ and BIPOC safe space, the studio prioritizes inclusivity and offers specialized gender-affirming permanent makeup and tattoo services alongside medical micropigmentation for areola reconstruction, scar camouflage, and scalp micropigmentation. The intimate boutique setting in Portland’s creative Southeast corridor provides a private, empowering environment, with free consultations available by phone, Zoom, or in-person to help clients feel comfortable before booking their procedures.