Meet the Karen Betts ELITE Team
Meet the Karen Betts ELITE Team
Permanent Makeup for everyone?
That's a reality with the Karen Betts Elite Team.
"There’s only one Karen Betts. And, since I can’t be in two places at one time, it’s worth getting to know my team of elite permanent makeup artists. They consult at locations right across the country, and because I have trained them all personally, I know their work reflects my exacting standards."
Karen
Karen Betts is a titan in the world of permanent makeup, a true pioneer who has transformed countless lives with her artistry and vision. Her story is one of dedication, innovation, and an unwavering passion for helping people feel their most confident and beautiful.
Karen’s journey began not in a glamorous salon, but in a small Yorkshire beauty salon. In the early 90s, she rented a room to a tattoo artist, sparking a curiosity that would propel her career. Witnessing the transformative power of permanent makeup, particularly for individuals with medical conditions or facing the challenges of aging, Karen knew she had found her calling.
Karen wasn’t just content to follow existing trends; she became a driving force for innovation. She meticulously honed her skills, mastering traditional techniques while developing her own signature approach. This dedication led to numerous prestigious awards and recognition as one of the UK’s leading authorities in permanent makeup and medical tattooing.
But Karen’s ambition didn’t stop there. She established Karen Betts Professional, a thriving network of clinics throughout the UK, offering not only permanent makeup but also a range of beauty treatments and training programs. Her dedication to quality and personalised care has attracted celebrities and everyday clients alike, solidifying her position as a true industry leader.
VIKKI
Vikki joined the team in March 2013 as Karen’s PA, and soon embarked on a whole new career in permanent makeup! She completed a lengthy personal training programme with Karen, and performs all treatments including Medical tattooing.
Vikki has an avid interest in permanent makeup, and has a background in beauty therapy and makeup artistry – she was always destined to have a career which allowed her to be creative and help others to look and feel amazing.
Vikki says: “Karen is fabulous to work for – she’s a real character and she changes people’s lives with the work that she does. I love being part of her team and I love being a Karen Betts Elite Artist!”
Vikki is now our Senior Elite Artist, Educator and Content Developer and specialises in hair loss work, creating ultra-realistic hair stroke brows for those who have lost confidence following hair loss of any kind. Vikki is also our RESET lead, helping people who want their brows or small tattoo’s removing via our gentle, light based laser therapy method. You can book a video call with Vikki – book in for a face to face, she’d love to say hello & answer any questions you have.
GERALDINE
Originally from South Africa, Geraldine has over 15 years of international experience in the beauty and permanent makeup industry. Having completed her BA in Somatology in South Africa, Geraldine quickly found her true passion –permanent makeup and medical tattooing.
Originally from South Africa, Geraldine has over 10 years of international experience in the beauty and permanent makeup industry. Having completed her BA in Somatology in South Africa, Geraldine quickly found her true passion –permanent makeup and medical tattooing.
Geraldine initially worked for one of South Africa’s leading aesthetic medical clinics before continuing her career alongside Karen in London’s prestigious Harley Street where you can find Geraldine performing a variety of permanent makeup treatments.
Geraldine prides herself in exceptional client care: from the initial point of contact through to the completion of the treatment. A trusted member of the team, most of Geraldine’s client base has been established by happy clients who have referred their family and friends to experience Geraldine’s fantastic treatments.
“I feel truly blessed to have found my passion in life. I am in such a privileged position to help and support clients who have experienced hair loss or trauma to their skin as a result of hormone related disorders, surgery, vitiligo, alopecia and cancer. I also assist clients in the pursuit of correcting and perfecting their over-plucked eyebrows and who want to have the ease to ‘get-up-and-go’ in our fast-paced society. I feel honoured to share my gift with my clients and it is inspiring and rewarding to see the positive effects my treatments have on them.”
– Geraldine
CARRINA
Carrina was inspired to become a technician after working at the Natural Enhancement Academy as a Clinic Sales Co-ordinator. Here, she developed a passion for permanent makeup, and a vast knowledge of the micropigmentation industry.
Carrina was inspired to become a technician after working at the Natural Enhancement Academy as a Clinic Sales Co-ordinator. Here, she developed a passion for permanent makeup, and a vast knowledge of the micropigmentation industry.
She trained as a permanent makeup artist and went on to work in Harley Street at a well-known permanent makeup clinic where she also trained in Microblading, along with running her own successful business in Hertfordshire.
With a background in art, as well as abundant experience in customer service, Carrina is naturally creative and combines her passion for design with her passion for people. She provides feature-flattering enhancements that make her clients feel confident from the inside out.
Carrina’s favourite procedure to perform is Brow microblading. She says: “I love the satisfaction of completely transforming a client’s face with a well-shaped, natural-looking brow enhancement – knowing how much of a difference it is going to make to how they feel daily. Everyone deserves to feel their best, and I love knowing that I’ve contributed to that.”
SHARON
We say that you never stop learning in this industry, and Sharon is a great advocate of this. She’s been part of our team for over 20 years and still going from strength to strength!
Sharon is passionate about developing new techniques, and loves working at the forefront of the latest permanent makeup innovations. She’s particularly interested in skin and brows and has a wealth of knowledge on these topics which she passes on to her clients and students alike.
Coming from a background in education, there’s no wonder that learning and developing is at the forefront of Sharon’s work!
Her keen eye for detail makes her a fantastic permanent makeup artist, and her enthusiasm is so contagious. In fact, clients often tell us that Sharon has a wonderful, calming effect on them which instantly makes them feel at ease ahead of their treatment.
In her spare time away from the clinic, Sharon loves to read and spend time travelling to new and exciting places.