Meet Tokiwa Lee – Your Luxury
Permanent Makeup Artist in Minnesota
Luxury Cosmetic Tattooing in Minnesota—
Curated Just for You
At Tokiwa Lee, beauty is more than an enhancement—it’s a personal transformation. Based in Duluth, Minnesota, I provide luxury permanent makeup and cosmetic tattoo services including hyper-realistic nano brows, soft eyeliner, and natural lip blush. I proudly serve clients from Minneapolis, St. Paul, Superior (WI), and nearby Canada. With the highest level of artistry and precision, I craft bespoke cosmetic tattoos that highlight your natural elegance with effortless sophistication. This is not just about beauty; it’s about restoring confidence and helping you feel truly at home in your skin.
I’m Tokiwa, a licensed permanent makeup artist with over six years of experience in the beauty industry. My journey into cosmetic tattooing began with a passion for helping people feel confident in their own skin. Over the years, I’ve honed my craft through advanced training and hands-on experience, including international education that keeps me at the forefront of the latest, safest techniques.
I specialize in creating soft, natural enhancements that seamlessly complement your one-of-a-kind features. Whether it’s hyper-realistic nano brows, soft-enhancing eyeliner, or delicate fine-line tattoos, I focus on creating results that feel effortless and undetectable—designed to enhance your natural beauty without overpowering it.
At Tokiwa Lee, every service is tailored to you. My goal is simple: to provide you with an exceptional, personalized experience that prioritizes quality, artistry, and your confidence. Each treatment is a step toward helping you wake up feeling beautifully you, effortlessly and confidently—every single day.
A Little About Me:
When I’m not in the studio perfecting my craft, I’m at home with my three wonderful kids and our loyal dog. Balancing the artistry of my work with the joys of family life keeps me grounded and reminds me daily of the importance of feeling confident and comfortable in your own skin. This is the heart of what I do—helping you embrace your natural beauty, effortlessly.
The Tokiwa Lee Difference
Luxury Beauty, Redefined
At Tokiwa Lee, beauty is not just a service—it’s a refined experience. I bring unparalleled artistry, precision, and skill to every treatment, offering results that are as natural as they are elegant. This is more than just cosmetic tattooing; it’s about elevating your beauty and confidence to new heights, effortlessly.
Each cosmetic tattoo is meticulously placed to enhance your natural features, creating seamless, undetectable results. Whether it’s hyper-realistic brows, soft-enhancing eyeliner, or perfectly tinted lips, my focus is on achieving enhancements that feel effortless, yet refined—designed exclusively for you.
What Sets Me Apart?
✔ Precision & Detail – Every stroke, shade, and line is carefully crafted to complement your unique facial structure, ensuring the most natural and flattering results.
✔ Tailored Enhancements – No one-size-fits-all approach. Your results are customized to perfectly align with your features, lifestyle, and style preferences.
✔ A Bespoke Beauty Experience – From the moment you step into my studio, you’ll receive a personalized, VIP-level treatment designed to enhance your confidence and celebrate your unique beauty.
✔ Premium Pigments & Techniques – I use only the highest-quality products to guarantee natural-looking, long-lasting results that stand the test of time.
Your beauty is one of a kind, and my mission is to refine and elevate it with exceptional artistry and care. Experience the Tokiwa Lee difference—where your confidence meets perfection.
Clients travel from across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and even Canada to experience my hyper-realistic cosmetic tattooing, refined artistry, and commitment to natural results.
Certified & Internationally Trained for Excellence
Achieving the most natural, long-lasting results requires not only artistry but also top-tier education and continuous growth. My background in the arts and communication—earning a double major in Humanities (focusing on Communication, Theatre, and Graphic Design) and Art (specializing in Painting and Drawing)—laid the foundation for my attention to detail, composition, and visual harmony.
But it’s my international trainings that sets my work apart.
I’ve been fortunate to train under some of the most respected artists and academies in the world—each one helping shape the refined, hyper-realistic techniques I odder today. These include:
• PhiBrows Certified Artist (Code: MW1625914915TH16426A) – World-renowned for structure, balance, and natural brow flow (Branko Babic / PhiAcademy)
• Nano & Realism Brows with Kim Loy – Elite-level brow design training in Amsterdam
• Soft Eyeliner with Kristina Melnicenco & Oksana Vozna – Known for feminine, delicate eyeliner work and precise technique
• Powder Brows at Beauté Academy – Canadian academy specializing in soft, airy ombré finishes
• Freckles at Paris Beauty Center – Natural, artfully placed freckles for a sun-kissed aesthetic
• Lip Blush with Mara Academy – Expert-level training for soft, natural lip enhancements
• Bloodborne Pathogen Certified – Committed to the highest sanitation and safety protocols
• Licensed Permanent Makeup Artist – Fully licensed in [State Name], ensuring the highest level of professionalism and safety
I believe the best results come from the perfect blend of technical precision, fine artistry, and global knowledge. That’s why I continue to invest in advanced training each year—to bring my clients the most natural, safe, and luxurious results possible.
I’m known for providing natural-looking, luxury permanent makeup to clients across the region.
My Philosophy:
My philosophy is simple: enhance, never overpower. I specialize in soft, hyper-realistic enhancements that seamlessly complement your natural beauty. Every stroke and detail is a step toward helping you feel like the best version of yourself—effortlessly and beautifully.
What to Expect:
From consultation to completion to completion, your experience is designed to be seamless, stress-free, and tailored to you. Every step of the process is curated with precision and care, ensuring you feel confident, informed, and at ease. My goal is to provide not just exceptional results, but a luxury experience where your beauty is enhanced effortlessly and elegantly.
Here’s what some of my clients have to say about their experience:
“This is the place to go!! Toki is so sweet and a true professional. I had the combo brows done. She put me at ease and did an amazing job. I love them so much. Worth every penny!”
– Alicia M.
“I've always wanted to have permanent makeup added to my brows and I highly recommend Toki! Couldn't be happier with the look and overall experience:)”
– Jessica K.
My Personal Note:
My journey into cosmetic tattooing began with a single, unforgettable moment—watching how a subtle enhancement could transform not just someone’s appearance, but their confidence. That moment shaped my passion for this craft. Today, I bring that same level of artistry and care to every client, creating enhancements that feel natural, elegant, and uniquely theirs. This work is more than makeup; it’s a refined art of celebrating beauty, individuality, and self-assurance.
Whether you’re in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Wisconsin, or Northern Canada, your journey to effortless beauty begins here.
Your Signature Look, Designed with Precision.
Luxury is in the details. Elevate your beauty with a bespoke cosmetic tattoo experience tailored exclusively to you. Book your private appointment today and step into a world of effortless elegance.